Chapter 23 - If looks could kill , there would be murder here " Enjoy your holiday , Soph ." Our receptionist Liz , cheerily wished as I walked out of the office . I smiled at the woman . " Thanks Liz , I sure will . " +8 Points ) This was officially the beginning of my week off . We were leaving for our vacation to Miami tomorrow and I was psyched . Austin's father had booked tickets for a complete family vacation for all of us and he had been kind enough to invite my friends and their families too . Trish had agreed to join us but Alex had to back out as both he and Blake had work . But Stef and Jenny's families with Aerin and Jace were tagging along . The Hamilton's owned their own resort there which was founded by Austin's granddad and we were planning to stay there for the week . I couldn't wait to bask in the sun , it would be great to spend a little tropical time before we returned to our winter winds for Christmas . The following week had been a crazy flurry of final paperworks , meetings , deadlines and what not. To top it off , I had to finish my packing which I hadn't really finished till now . Which was the precise reason why I had taken a half day to tackle all my work . I reached home to be welcomed by Tango's excited barks . I gathered him into my arms and allowed him to lick my chin as he squirmed in my arms his otter like tail bumping against my belly . " Hey there boy , " I cooed to my adorable puppy , petting his soft head . " I sure am going to miss you in Miami but I'm confident Alex and Blake will take good care of you , wouldn't they ? " To this , Tango gave me another slobbery lick and I chuckled and put him down . I watched him run around the room and smiled . Just as I started to make my way into my room a pair of strong arms encircled my waist . " Boo . " I screamed nearly jumping out of my skin as I slapped the person behind me on reflex , my heart pounding . " Ouch cupcake , what was that for ? " What the actual mother trucking frick ? I turned to look at Austin and let out a relieved breath , my hand resting above my heart , trying to calm my poundi heartbeat . " What the hell Austin? " Austin pretended to look hurt as he rubbed his cheek . " That hurt , you know ? " I snorted unattractively . " Serves you right for scaring the filling out of my donut . " He quirked an eyebrow at me before laughing . " The filling out of your..what ? " He chuckled . " I swear you have the weirdest terms in your vocabulary . " My face turned red . 1/5 Kak COM ரு < Chapter 23- If looks could kill , there would be murder here Save your dignity , Sophia . +8 Points > I tilted my chin haughtily . " I know I'm fabulous Mr. Rich pants . " With that I walked away proudly only to end up stubbing , my toe against the edge of the dressing table . " Ow , ow , ow . " I winced as I held my poor toe and hopped to the bed in pain . So much for saving my dignity . Austin's laughter rumbled behind me as I flushed in embarrassment . " I think you meant fabulously clumsy , cupcake . " He laughed . " Shut up . " I muttered . Austin shook his head still smiling as he gave me a sweet kiss on my lips before leveling his face to mine . " I have pretty good ideas to shut up , cupcake . " I shook my head , a smile spreading across my face . This guys should sell innuendos for a living . " Idiot . " " Your idiot . " He winked . I swatted him away playfully before pressing a light kiss on the tip of his nose and got up to get down on packing . It was evening by the time I finished and I was more than relieved . Finally ! Austin then suggested that be go to the local bar for a night out to take break and the idea seemed tempting , I needed a drink to take the edge off me . I took a quick shower and changed a dark red dress that I loved . I left my long wavy raven hair open and with a swipe of eyeliner and a little lipstick , I was good to go . It was high time I had stepped into a bar , it seemed like ages ago . And to think , I'm only twenty four . I need to live a little . Austin stood outside waiting for me and I felt my heart skip as I took in his appearance . He was dressed in casual jeans and a thin white V - neck with a black leather jacket . Damn , I think my ovaries are exploding . " Control your hormones , Sophia . " I muttered to myself . " You look great , cupcake . " He smiled . And you look mouth - wateringly - make - nuns - drop - their - panties - delicious , I mean , people say that you are what you eat but I certainly don't remember him eating a s * x god this morning . I swear it should be illegal to be this attractive and- " You can take a picture , sweetheart . It would last longer . " Austin smirked , obviously catching my IL ACOM 2/5 O < < Chapter 23 - if looks could kill , there would be murder here . not - too - subtle - eye - stripping . " You wish . " I retorted . So original , Sophia . +8 Points > Austin shook his head but grinned as he led me to his car a gorgeous lambhorgini , that made me old beat up beetle look like trash next to it . He opened the car door for me . " You first , my lady . " He offered flashing me one of his heart stopping smiles . It would be a miracle if we reach our destination without me dying from a cardiac arrest before that . We reached the bar , It was an old joint called the " The Wine Glass " and I had been coming to this place right from the time I had come to L.A with Trish . Not for the drinks but for their food , they had the kind of bar food that made you snarf it down within a blink of the eye . The dim lighting and the rustic setting welcomed me as we entered which gave way to a more modern setting as we moved inside with the dance floor crowded with people who were moving their bodies to the sync of the beats that the DJ played . Austin ordered our drinks while I settled on the stool watching the crowd , the music slowly melting my wound up mind . Austin handed me my drink and settled next to me . " You want to dance ? " Austin quirked an eyebrow at me . " I never took you for the dancing type . " I laughed . " Don't underestimate me , Mr. Rich Pants . " " Never . " At that very moment Austin's phone rang and Austin sighed looking at the caller ID . " It's work . I'll be back in a minute . " I nodded as I sipped my drink . Minutes passed and Austin still didn't return . What was taking him so long ? I frowned . " Hey there beautiful . " A voice spoke beside me . I turned to look at piercing blue eyes that I had to admit were very attractive . A man in his late twenties smiled at me . He was undeniably handsome with tousled brown hair , chiseled jawline and an unhinging smile . I raised an eyebrow at him . " Sweetheart , do you believe in love at first sight or do you want me to walk by you again ? " I rolled my eyes . " That a little overused isn't it ? " He pretended to be hurt as he placed a hand on his heart . " That hurt , that hurt right here sweetheart . " I smiled at him . " Good for you . " # 00 14 OOON P IL 3/5 DO M G O Chapter 23- If looks could kill , there would be murder here He chuckled . " So , what is a beautiful woman like you doing here all by yourself ? " " And that is your business because ? " " Ah feisty , I love a woman who knows how to speak back . " " I'm sure you do . " I muttered . " May I have the pleasure of buying you a drink ? " " No , you definitely don't . " I gruff voice snapped behind me . I turned around to look at Austin glaring daggers at the man in front of me . If looks could kill , there would be a murder here . +5 Points X He put his arm possessively around my waist and gave me a hard , hungry kiss on th emmouth and pulled away still glaring at the stranger . I raised an eyebrow at him . What was this ? A way caveman method of marking territory ? I shook my head . The stranger got up with his hands in surrender as he stalked off . Austin was glaring at every single man in ten mile radius who dared to look at us and I felt my cheeks colour , Austin jealous was sexy as hell . " You know maybe coming here was a bad idea . " He muttered . I bit back a laugh . " Come on , Mr.rich Pants loosen up , let's go dance . " I dragged Austin to the dance floor and put my arms around him as we danced to the catchy songs and I felt myself loosen up and move my body to the beat . The DJ played my favourite song and I couldn't help but lose myself in the energy of the room . I was having a blast . Suddenly Austin put his arms around me and pulled me closer to him in a tight grip , his muscles taught . I put my hand to his cheek and looked at him . " What h pened ? " " I thin m going to rip people's eyeballs out today . " I looked around and saw several guys looking towards us and rolled my eyes . " Ignore them , Austin . " He looked at me . " How can I ignore them when they are practically eye raping you from there . Let's leave before I end up hurting a lot of people . " He started to grab my hand and move but I pulled him back to me . No way was I going to let jealousy ruin our night . " Hey , dance with me okay ? We're here to have fun . Forget about others . " I put my arms around him and he loosens up drastically , relaxing in my arms as he put his arms around my GION 4/5 O M III O < Chapter 23- If looks could kill , there would be murder here waist . " Kiss me . " I whispered looking into his eyes . That did it . +8 Points He brought his head down and kissed me both fiercely and tenderly , with both possession and love , with hunger and softness . His arms go around me and he kissed deeper . The kiss was hot and dirty . He was He was making a public point , a statement for everyone to see and when he pulled back for air the statement was clear in his eyes . You're mine . God , did I know that . I angled my head closer and reach for his lips again , we kiss and we move along to the tune of the music playing around us , losing sense of time , place , everything . It was just me and him and the world was just a faint dot in the background . Our hands were eager to touch and explore and by the time the song ended , we were out of breath . My lips swollen and my dress rumpled . " Wow . " I smiled . " Wow indeed . " By the time we started to leave it was getting dark but it was a perfect night , the stars were shining like jewels in the night sky and Austin suggested we go out for a walk around the street just to relish the night . While walking hand in hand in hand with him I couldn't help but relish in the feeling of how complete I felt with him . He backs me up to the corner of the street against the streetlight , looking down at me . " God , cupcake , did I tell you how beautiful you look tonight ? " " Maybe not that many times ." I teased as he smiled and kissed me . There's a possessiveness about him tonight and I couldn't help but feel breathless at his touch , between kissing , he kept telling me how much he loved me and that he would never hurt me and that I was his forever . I felt my skin tingle as sparks shot up my skin at his touch , his words . I tell him right back how much he meant to me . Because I knew , that he completely belonged with me . ++++