MEERA - 27

I'm all ready to steal the show. At least that's what I'd been thinking the whole time until we reached the venue. I am the type of person who likes to be the center of attention but at the same time wants to stay away from everyone. Yeah, quite twisted ain't it? Unconsciously I started breathing deeply and heavily to get some of the tension out of my body, a puff of air out of my lips caught Apollo's attention. "Hey," He said, gently holding my hand and kissing my knuckles. "If you're worried about your looks then let me tell you, you look drop dead gorgeous love. This is the most sophisticated way I could express my feelings. I'm glad you can't read my mind." He said and a little laugh escaped my lips.

"This is not about looks and actually you're not that difficult to read." I said leaning in closer as he looked down at me with a raised eyebrow.

"Oh really? Read me then. Tell me what you see in my eyes?" he scooted closer to me and I made the mistake of looking into his eyes. Those stormy grey eyes were sucking me in and once again I was unable to tear myself away.

"I see you stealing glances at me again and again and every time you look at me you just can't seem to avoid looking at my cleavage. So I think you're allured by me." I just said what I was feeling for the past half an hour. It was so quiet in the car that I could even hear his heartbeat, it was not until his minty breath fanned across my skin did I realize how close we were. One of his hands still held mine and the other was resting on my thigh.

"Oh, I'm definitely allured by you, love. But do you wanna know what I'm thinking right now?" he asked as his hand traveled up to rest on my cheek. My heart was thumping loudly in my ears and my face heated up like it was gonna explode. I bet I was as red as a tomato. Seriously, this man is capable of bringing anyone to their knees. I nodded slowly and he continued.

"All I could think right now is that I want to kiss you." he said and then swiftly his gaze traveled down my lips. My heart almost leaped from my chest as he leaned forward to touch his softness with mine but before that could even happen, his phone started ringing angrily, bringing us back to reality.

I jumped and backed myself against the door, I can't believe I was just going to kiss Apollo. My heart was running wildly and my face was so flushed and hot that I think I'll start sweating if I stay in this closed place with him any longer. Damn is this how it feels to have someone you like? I've had no idea since I've never met anyone I was genuinely interested in. Well actually the me from two years ago would not agree but it was nothing like this. If I'm going to get so worked up every time we touch then I guess he is dangerous for me. Wait... Every time we touch...? Where did that come from? I'm not even sure if this was just a weak moment or if he genuinely wanted to kiss me. Apollo picked up his phone in equal anger-

"This better be important Ronen or it's my gun and your head." He barked on the phone, shit his knuckles turning pale with the intensity of his grip. Whatever Ronen said was important enough that he calmed down and said-

"Alright, no I'm right outside we were just about to come in." He squeezed my hand that was still in his.

"Let's go, they're waiting inside for us." Apollo said and unlocked his door. Ronen and Lilly left before us so they were here just in time for the event to start. I turned towards the door of the car and unlocked it.

"Wait. Stay here." He said pulling me back in the car. I just watched him as he got out of the car and buttoned his coat scanning the whole area and the reporters were crowding around him like bees. But damn his bodyguards are ruthless, they are literally pushing the reporters back with such force that some of them even fell. Well, I guess it would help you won't shove your mic and camera in someone's face.

But I was too distracted to watch anything else but Apollo. That man has a charm that will hypnotize you and I think I was doing no better. Before coming to Spain I would have never thought that a super rich and godly handsome guy would ever think about kissing me... which almost happened... should I pinch myself?

Suddenly the door on my side opened and Apollo offered his hand. His eyes were shining from all the camera lights and there was a killing soft smile on his face. Nope! I won't pinch myself just yet, if it's a dream I don't want to wake up.

I gladly took his hand, gathered my saree and carefully stepped out of the car. The cool wind blew across my skin leaving a piercing cold sensation behind. It's not winter yet but the winds are wild right now and since I'm wearing nothing more than a bralette and a sheer saree I think I'm the most vulnerable.

The venue was ME Madrid Reina Victoria. Calling the hotel grand was an understatement, it was a fucking palace! I was trying hard not to stop and stare with an open mouth. Sure grand hotels exist in India too but this is on a whole different level. In the name of Victorian architecture I've only been to Connaught place in Delhi, but this was seriously something out of the dream. The golden lights of the hotel made it seem like it was glowing in glittery sheen.

"Sir! Sir! Will you give us a minute and introduce your partner, please? Who is she? Is she your girlfriend or just a one-night stand?" A reporter said, his voice was so irritating and loud I could hear him above all the other noises and reporters shouting all kinds of questions. I pretended not to hear him. I don't care what they think about me, it's not like I'm gonna stay here forever, soon I'll be far away from all this, and I'll be home. I continued climbing the stairs to the main entrance but Apollo stopped. His expressions were completely normal but I could see the end of his lips twitching... does that mean he's angry? I haven't seen him angry yet but somehow the aura around him became more intense.

He turned around and slid his hand around my waist, making me turn and face the reporters too. It felt like we were standing on a stage and everyone was waiting with their cameras pointed at his face.

"Everyone, meet Meera, my girlfriend." Apollo said and my head shot towards him. What the fuck? Did he just make a public announcement of us dating!?

My head shot towards him,

He gently squeezed my hand, signaling me to not say anything. I looked back at the flashing cameras and everyone looked so surprised, some even had their eyes popped out. Weird.. it's as if this is the first time he officially announced his girlfriend... right..?