Right On Track

Chapter 83

Carlos Sainz

Carlos had to admit,he didn't expect it to get harder for himself by only the second second day of the trip.Kiara definitely made it look easier and he just couldn't understand how she it.
Just looking at her,he had to hold back the urge to do anything he wanted.It had been such a long time since he had done anything with her,actually.And both of them could clearly be seen as impatient about it.But yes,obviously,neither would give in due to their pride.
Carlos sat down on the seat near Kiara.They were on a private boat,being shown around Lake Como.
Kiara sat near the far end,looking over the edge and into the water,even running a hand through it at times.
Carlos sat back and watched.No,not the view of the lake.Her.
He watched her.
Today,Kiara had chosen to wear a green summer wrap dress,her hair loose at her shoulders.Carlos wasn't used to seeing her in that fashion and she knew it.Her style was much different.
She knew how to play at this.
"So,you two have been here before or...?"Asked Dante,the man who had taken them on the boat ride in an experienced manner.
"No,a dire il vero."Carlos replied in Italian for Dante."Prima volta."
Dante nodded at him,then looked at Kiara."Credimi, lo adorerai."
"I don't..."Kiara gave a tight smile and laughed softly."I don't speak Italian."
"Oh."Dante nodded with a chuckle."Apologies."
"No problem."She said with smile.
"She just gets too bored with learning new things."Carlos joked.
She shot him a glare."Hey,I speak more than one language."
"English and German."He said."Only those two,for you."
"No,"She shook her head."I speak Dutch too."
Carlos shrugged."I'm just happy you don't speak the same ones as me.Or else..."
Dante almost burst out with laughter at that and Kiara pouted."Fine,so you want me to learn Spanish?Italian?"
"No."Carlos said."Or else you'll be whacking me with your handbag whenever I say something and you understand."
"Relatable,actually."Dante said as he turned away."My wife is Spanish."
"Maybe you guys just need to stop saying dumb things and you can avoid the occasional handbag to the head."Kiara playfully rolled her eyes.
Dante shrugged while walking back to the front of the boat."Where's the fun in that?"
"Exactly."Carlos chuckled as Dante moved away to steer the boat.
"Idiots."Kiara sighed under her breath.
"I can hear that,cariño."Carlos said,shifting over to sit next to her.
"So?"She smiled innocently.
He arched a brow,starting to get amused.
Bracing an arm behind her on the edge of the boat,he leaned back and just sat with her in silence,admiring the scenery around them.

Back at the house,Carlos was sitting on the edge of the bed with his phone in hand.He was texting Lando,who,for some reason,was giving short answers and being dry.Carlos just wanted help.That's all.

Carlos: Amigo,you are annoying me.

Lando: But why?

C: Answer me!What do I do?!

L: Just give it up so you can stop whining!

C: I'm not losing this bet.

L: Why?What's there to lose?

C: The lifelong satisfaction...

L: You two are crazy.

C: Not as crazy as you and your teammate. 🧐

L: Whatever,okay?

C: Someone's in a bad mood.What's wrong?Ivy bought sushi for dinner?

L: No.I'm just not feeling too well.

C: Oh,that sucks.Aren't you and Ivy supposed to be on vacation right now?

L: Well,yes.We are.And unfortunately,I'm stuck with a cough and headache.

C: Oh,sorry,amigo.

Lando replied with something,but Carlos didn't get the chance to see it as his phone was swiped out of his hands.
"Kiara,what-"
"Explain yourself."She narrowed her  eyes,setting his phone aside as she held forward a rectangular box.
Carlos paused and looked at the grey box,knowing exactly what she was talking about...A grin came to his lips.He had made sure to shove that in the suitcase while she was in the bathroom.
"You don't like it,mi amor?"
Her eyes widened in anger and she leaned forward."How dare you put this in my suitcase!"
"Oh,I should have picked the brighter red."He nodded mischievously."Maybe you would have liked it better."
"Excuse me?"She demanded,setting the box of specific clothing aside.She pulled out a piece of paper,one he had left along with the box in her suitcase.
"For tonight."She read it out in frustration,then tossed the paper aside.
"Well,if you want to do it in the morning,that's fine too."He said,only provoking her further.
"I should slap you right now."She snapped,standing right in front of him.He knew exactly what he had done when hiding that lingerie in her bag.
"Okay,"He nodded."Whatever it is you want to do when you admit it to me."
She slapped him.
Literally.Right across the face.
It didn't affect him much.It wasn't heavy at all.But it sure made him grin.
Kiara immediately paused,realizing what she had done.The instant regret washed over her face as her eyes widened.
Carlos gave her one second to step back,the regret moving through her gaze.
Then,he shot to his feet and she grunted as he grabbed her before she could leave.
"I'm sorry."She quickly said,her eyes wide as he lifted her up and moved back."Carlos-"
He dropped her on the bed,climbing ontop of her before she could move aside."Well,mi querida?"

Kiara Wolff

"I'm sorry."She quickly said again,feeling caged in as he climbed up.
Kiara swallowed,feeling all the waves of regret after slapping Carlos.
She looked up at him,saying."I didn't mean-"
"If I do something to that pretty neck of yours right now would you consider it giving in?"He asked in a low tone,leaning down a little."Or would you consider it something in return for raising a hand on me?"
"I...Well-"She couldn't really reply to that easily.Was this man literally taking the opportunity to propose some trade?
"Well?"He arched a brow,the corner of his.mouth lifting."I think it's fair,no?"
"It's..."She struggled to reply,feeling the tension completely.
He patiently waited for her to muster the words,just gazing down at her with a seductive look on his face.
"No."She shook her head,not knowing what she wanted.Well,that was a lie.She knew what she wanted.And Carlos could see it written all over her face.
"Give me a good answer."He quietly said,trailing a hand up her arm.
Her breath caught as he brought it up to her face,brushing aside a few strands of her hair.He waited for another second,goosebumps forming on her arms as he traced his fingers down to her chin.
"Answer me,Kiara"He said,a little harder.Then,he grabbed her chin and tilted her head back.
"I don't know."She said,not resisting a thing her did.
"I would say yes."He nodded,lowering his head."Don't you think so,mi mujer?"
"You're crazy."She breathed out.
"You're the one who raised a hand on me."He said."I mean,I don't mind it.But I also think that it has it's price."
"Carlos..."She swallowed again,taking a deep breath as she met his gaze.
"So,yes it is."He said."You hit me,I get something in return."
"What's that,huh?"She raised an eyebrow at the words."Some new rule of yours?"
"Just for tonight,let's say."He muttered."Neither of us are giving in here.And we don't bring this up from tomorrow morning."
"That's a bit odd."She said,almost sarcastically as she rolled her eyes.
"What's odd is your ingratitude to the fact that I'm not grabbing that box and making you change into what I bought for you."He said,his face moving closer to her exposed neck as he held her chin up."I could have you do it right here,right in front of me while I sit and watch."
Her eyes widened again in a little shock.
"Not giving in,may I remind you."He murmured."Just a simple trade."
Kiara just paused and held back her own urges,simply choosing not to do anything at first.
Then,her breath hitched again as he planted his lips against the length of her neck.