Chapter 3

Nate gathered the crouches and looked at osyria with a small smile, he was honestly relived that he would not have to do surgery and in the grand scheme of things 6 weeks was better than he feared. There was no major events left on his calendar as the racing season was coming to a close. Only some charity functions to attend which he was happy to be excused from. He had nothing against charity having set up several projects in his native country. But those events were a bit to stuffy for him.

To ensure those 6 weeks were interesting and not dull was a prospect that he intended to get a head start on.Shuffling to the side as he allowed osayra to pass him girls in tow he took in her scent : perfume ? He wasn’t quite sure but he liked it a lot, it seemed to march its wearer exactly not to overbearing but with subtle layers of sweetness. Flashing a smile when he realized he was caught staring when he saw another blush across osyria’s fine features. Your assistance was greatly appreciated he said softly ashe followed her out. “It was my pleasure” she said as he waved on the girls. “I just scored major cool points with my nieces. I think I won aunty of the year” she said with a chuckle.

“I’m sure you already had that title locked up before today, he said, looking for that smile. I could get used to this he thought as he saw her eyes light up and wondered how it would feel to have that smile to himself.Frowning at that possessive thought, he said “do you have a card or some contact information for your compensation”. Eyebrowsdrawn she shook her head,“as I said it was my pleasure, the girls getting to meet you was compensation enough.”

Then at least let me take you out for dinner tomorrow to show my gratitude, it’s the least I can do he said stepping into her personal space. I fly for home the day after tomorrow”

He was looking for her reaction and saw the hitched breath and the flare of surprise inher eye

“Truly Mr king, er Nate when she saw the shake of his head “it was notroubles at all u don’t need to do that”,

“I want to” he countered.

“So tomorrow evening at 8, he said with a broad smile when she still looking surprised said nothing

Oh and I may have a proposal for you he said, a business proposal he corrected when she stepped back

then laughed when he saw the smile in her eyes and realized he’d been had.

“Ok”she said reaching in to her car then scribbling on a card “my home address is on the back”. He took the card from her holding on to her hand “it was a pleasure meeting you. He murmured staring into her eyes trying to ignore the sensation of holding her small delicate hand in his.

“Tomorrow at 8” then he said

Saying another good bye to the girls and then turning and hobbling away on the crouches

Damn he thought crouches are so unsexy, still he had an opening

Now to put his plan into motion and hope that osyria at least considered it

Trying what seemed to be her 10th dress, well she doubt she owned ten but she had been through most of her choices osyria looked herself in the mirror , her stomach seemed a tangle of knots ,she had spent what seemed like the entirety of last night thinking ,well let’s be honest fantasizing about Nate, she had felt those big strong hands all over her touching and caressing and had gotten up aroused and frustrated , after getting over her initial excitement of meeting Nate it seemed her mind was now was now catching up to her body’s sexual attraction to him, she had then been forced to bring her own self to climax which left her craving the real thing. Coming back to the present she stared at her reflection and felt that this was the best she would look given her limited wardrobe

The lace contrast panel dress that she was wearing fit snugly along her lithe athletic body.Shesmiled, it had been awhile since she’d gotten to be this sexy and feminine. The dress had been a gift from her mom a not so subtle hint of what she thought of her dating life. The blank pumps which was the only heeled shoe she owned (sneaker head) complemented the outfit nicely.striking a pose she clasped on her favorite silver pendant which matched the small studs in her ears, gathered her confidence and walked out of her room to the sound of a car pulling up to her door. Bloody heels she thought almost wishing she could wear her flats, but given the difference in height between her and Nate she would have to even up the gap somehow.No pain no gain she said softly as her doorbell rang

Standing there Nate dressed in in a black tailor made suit with a maroon dress shirt , looking likethe sexy well-built successful athlete that he was

Yummy!!she thought, starring at the way the suit seemed to fit perfectly on his broad shoulders and those legs

Hi he said cutting into her reverie, and it was as well or she may have started to drool, with the knowledge that she was coloring she said

Though I appreciate the view shouldn’t you be in the car and OFF your leg

hmmn “I wanted a better vantage point to enjoy my own view” he chuckled

when Nate concocted the plan to get riyah out to dinner and yeah he felt when Nate concocted the plan to get riyah out to dinner and yeah he felt he had the right to use her nickname. He thought it was a full proof scheme to get her to accept to be his physio for the six weeks . she was trained , clearly good at her job and he would be able to see her often as he intended to charm and woo her into being his.

yes his . Of that he was certain, felt the rightness of it in his gut he had wanted her from the moment he saw but had needed her from the moment they had interacted. Knew that she was the final piece to the puzzle of what could be the complicated and sometimes fast pace life.

All that flew out of the window when he saw her coming down those step black and grey dress hugging curves he had barely seen a glimpse of the day before. Her legs were shapely and toned . gaze traveling up to her face he saw that her hair was pulled up in a ntricate bun and he itched losse it run it throught his fingersfeel the glorius silk texture as he runhis hand through her hair. But her hair up gave him unfettered vie of her shapely neck and he immediately felt his groin stiffen. She had donned red lipstick on those pouty lusuose lips. The transformation was insane. Where before she had looked cute and warm. The woman standing before him looked like pure sex. Beautiful and exotic but with

the shy look on her face that make all men want to hunt down. She had high sharp cheek bones , face structure her mixed seemingly missed heritage. He almost missed when she admonished him about his leg. Gesturing her to the passenger side of the car he said “you will forgive for not opening your door. No worries she said shyly and entered the town car that he had rented.

Osariya took another sip of the very expensive and very deliicouse wine. Savoring the burst of flavor as it exploded on her tongue. The drive to the restaurant had been relatevily quick and quiet but not eventful. She felt trapped in the car with him so close. And as the earthy scent of whatever expensive cologne sang to her she almost had the inclination to touch him. Just to remind herself that she was not dreaming and to feel his arms tugging at his jacket while he drove. Setting down the glass . she shook her head and smiled. He had been mostly quiet , with a small smile on his lips. Like he knew some secret he was not telling her . However once they had arrived. at a small family owned restaurant he helped her settled. He was friendly with the owner and gave her hints on what to order. He settled on roast lamb and cous couse and she figured she would have the same to his amusement. He then asked her a bit about her job and what got her into physio. To his credit he seemed o really listen and was genuinely interested in her vocation.” So” she asked as he openly stared at her. How did you become the Nate the king smiling at his on track moniker? Were you born with superhuman speed. he laughed then putting on a shock expression “ how did you figure it out” chuckling “ Actually I was never into track until highschool and it happen quite by accident. Do tell she said leaning forward unabashed intrest in her eyes “well one day after school I was waiting for the bus with my cousins when the coach came up to let them no when traning

was starting for the new season. You see they had already joined the track team” he said with a small smile. I guess out of courtesy he extended me an invitation so I didn’t feel left out. Leaning forward and brishing the back of her hand wih his finger tip.

“and from that day on I told myself I would prove to everyone that I would be fast” She looked up from watching his hand tracing circles on hers and asked “so from then you started kicking butt. Actually no. he said leaning back breaking the contact with her hand with a rueful smile. That first season I was terrible . But my coached worked on my running form. I got the right type of running shoes got stronger and that was the start of everything

“wow she said that’s incredible”

“So”

she said as the waiter cleared their plates,

“you mentioned a business proposal”

She mumbled doing her best to sound normal despite her curiosity