Caught Up ~ Lewis Hamilton

Chapter 31

3 days later (Wednesday, June 27th, 2024)

* Omniscient POV *

Maria, Kira, Claire, Susie, and Khaylah gathered in the living room for their next group date. The date card read: "Gear up and prepare for a colorful battle. Let's find out who can make the biggest splash." It turned out to be a paintball showdown, and the stakes were high—the winner would earn coveted one-on-one time with Lewis. After Jesse laid out the rules, the women suited up, adrenaline pumping, all of them ready to make their mark—literally and figuratively.

Lewis: "Alright, ladies, let's have some fun out there!"

(He said, and the women nodded in agreement, adrenaline surging as they scattered across the arena. They moved into position—focused, determined, and ready to make their move. The whistle blew, and chaos erupted. Paintballs zipped through the air, splattering against trees, barriers, and occasionally, their intended targets. Laughter and playful shouts echoed across the course as the women ducked, dodged, and weaved through the obstacles, each trying to outsmart the others. Maria crouched behind a barricade, her heart pounding with excitement. She spotted Kira darting between covers and took her shot—paintballs smacking against the wall just inches from Kira. Without missing a beat, Kira popped out and fired back.)

Maria: " You can run, Kira, but you can't hide!"

(She said, just as Kira ducked behind a wooden crate, narrowly dodging Maria's paintballs. Her eyes scanned the field—then locked on Claire across the arena. Wasting no time, she raised her marker and unleashed a quick burst of shots, paint streaking through the air toward her new target.)

Kira: " Sorry, Claire! Nothing personal!"

She replied as Claire dove behind a stack of barrels, narrowly escaping Kira's shots. Just then, she caught sight of Susie creeping in from the left. Without hesitation, she ducked behind cover, heart pounding as she quickly mapped out her next move.)

Claire: "Alright, time to show them what I'm made of."

(She whispered to herself as Susie moves quietly through the area, her eyes searching for her opponents. She spots Khaylah peeking out from behind a wall and carefully takes aim, firing a well-placed shot.)

Susie: "Gotcha, Khaylah!"

(She shouts as she ducks behind a tree, catching her breath while paintballs whiz by. Spotting Maria in the distance, she quickly returns fire, aiming for a perfect hit.)

Khaylah: "Let's see who's faster, Susie!"

(The game rages on with intensity as the women maneuver around each other, dodging paintballs and planning their next moves. Colorful splatters cover the walls and barriers, adding to the chaotic fun. Despite the competition, bursts of laughter and camaraderie fill the air as they relish the thrill of the game. After several exhilarating rounds, the whistle finally blows, marking the end of the match. The women gather in the center of the arena, their faces flushed with excitement and joy.)

Lewis: "That was amazing, ladies! You all showed incredible skills out there."

(He said as the women exchanged smiles and high-fives, their adrenaline still racing from the intense game.)