Smoke

Chapter 10

Izzy's POV

I can't believe it. He messed Jim up good. I never realised he was so strong. I knew he hit the gym a few times a week but still. His body is gorgeous and his eyes, whoa. They're so beautiful and perfect...

*knock knock* "Izzy?"

I was pulled out of my day dreaming by a knock at my door. I was still a little shaky but I got up and opened it.

"I got you that coffee, I figured you might need it." He said with a smile.

"Now I didn't know how you liked it so I got you some milk and sugar too."

"Thank you. Wanna come in and sit down for a bit?" I asked whilst taking the coffee.

"I would but I need to get some work done. I have a lot of paper work to fill out."

"Oh. Okay." I said with a quick smile.

"If you wanted we could er..go out for a meal tonight?" He said, expectantly.

"Sure." I said with a very big smile.

"I guess I'll see you later then." He smiled back.

"Yeah, thanks again for the coffee." I said and shut the door.

I sat back at my desk, sipped my coffee and got back to work.

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It's 5 o'clock and I get ready to leave work. I'm assuming that Benedict is taking me home since he gave me a lift this morning.

I walk out of my office and lock the door. I look to my right to see that Benedict is doing the exact same. I pull the key out of the door and walk over to him.

I smile wait for him. "Hey Izzy." He said with a smile. "So I'll drop you off at yours and pick you up at 6? Is that enough time?"

"Yeah yeah that should be fine. What restaurant are we going to?"

"You'll see." He said and winked.

We smiled at each other and walked to his car. I opened the door, got inside and put my seat belt on. I waited for Benedict to get in as I peered out of the window on my side. Nothing fancy, just a car park to be honest but it was quite interesting looking at all of the different expensive cars, stationary and moving. I wish I could afford a car like that.

My eyes travel to the windscreen as the car begins to move. I like to look at where I'm going.

We arrive at my apartment after me having to direct Benedict where to go since he'd never been here before. I unbuckled my seat belt and open the door. Just before I step out, I feel something tugging on my wrist. Benedict pulls me back and kisses me on the lips. We both pull away and smile.

"I'll pick you up in...52 minutes. Okay?" Benedict said looking down at his watch and smiling.

"Yes. I'll see you then." I smiled and got out of the car. I walked over to the apartment building and entered the key into the keypad. I opened the door and stepped into the elevator.

Whilst in there I had decided that maybe this hadn't been the best idea since the events of today. I got anxious but before anything seriously bad happened, I arrived at my floor. I walked outside and took a deep breath to calm myself down.

I walked down the hall to my apartment. I unlocked the door and continued inside. I put my bag down on my kitchen island and hung my coat up on the door.

I glanced at my watch and saw that I only had 48 minutes to get ready. I practically ran into the bathroom and took a quick shower. I managed to blow-dry and straighten my hair in under 15 minutes and then I got dressed.

I put on a little black skater dress with some black heels. I pulled out my black short sleeved cardigan to go with it. I then put on a white pearl necklace and bracelet.

I the proceeded into the bathroom again to wash my teeth, face and put make-up on. I applied eyeshadow to my eyelids and created a nice smokey eye look. Followed by my mascara and lipstick.

I looked at my clock to see that I was right on time. I picked my bag up, checked that my keys, phone and chewing gum were in there.

I closed my apartment door and ran down the stairs. I opened the door of the building to find that Benedict was leaning against his car with his legs crossed waiting for me. He was wearing a black tux with a white shirt and black shoes. Pretty much what he always wears to work except the suit looks new.

I smiled and walked over to him. I gave him a kiss on the cheek and then got inside the car.

He slowly pulled out of the apartment car park and down the dual carriageway. I had no idea where he was going.

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"Close your eyes" he said softly as he drove closer to the restaurant. I did as he asked and closed my eyes. The anticipation was killing me.

I felt the car stop and Benedict unbuckled his seat belt. He opened the car door and said "stay there".

I sat in the car waiting for him to come round to take me to the restaurant. The passenger door opened and I undid my seat belt. Benedict took my hand and lead me towards the restaurant.

"Open" he said and I did. I took me a while to realise where I was. I looked around, turning my head from left to right.

Oh. My. God.