Chapter Six : A Dangerous Woman (1/2)

Maya's POV

I was absolutely amazed after Nik consoled me. I thought he was going to wave me off as another girl trying to manipulate him emotionally into another relationship. Though I wasn't interested even if he offered me one. But it was just strange, him comforting me without trying anything stupid like you know kissing me with the excuse of trying to calm me down.

Players tend to do that a lot.

”Give me a sec,” Nik said, picking up his ringing phone and excusing himself out of my sight.

I just stood staring at the dark sky void of stars, wondering if I was actually doing the right thing. It wasn't always a wise choice, revenge on an asshole called your ex, there's a ten percent chance it could backfire nevertheless it was worth trying.

I heard some noises and turned only to bump into his chest. Again. He stared at me with a strange amused look that sent a blush on my face.

” What?”I asked seriously, not liking the funny face he was giving me.

He just heaved heavily and said ”There's been a big change of plans” he announced as I tried regulating my breathing.

uh-oh, this wasn't good.

”What?” I squealed, revealing the fact I was really nervous and uncomfortable.

Nik stared at me for a while before he sighed.

”Now you're totally freaking me out,” I said aloud.

”You don't have to worry Maya ” he replied.

That husky yet sexy voice trying to assure me everything was okay. I might not know everything about Nik but I surely know he protects his own or tries to protect them.

For some reason, whenever I'm near him I feel safe and protected like everything was okay.

”Alright” I breathed ”what's the change?”

”Tina would be joining us shortly”

”What?!!!” I shrieked, gaining the attention of the guards stationed at the entrance of the house.

They looked away as if they never saw me while I focussed my attention back on Nik. ”But yo-...how di-....you said she was not going to be here?”

”Apparently, she had a change of mind” came his replied and I stared at him disappointed

”Apparently, it seems I'm not needed anymore” I retorted, not believing I wasted all this time for nothing. I can't even believe I told him my secret minutes ago

”No,” he said, earning a look from me.

Nik reached out and grabbed my arm while I eyed his movement wondering what he was up to this time.

”No what?” I questioned

”Your job isn't done yet”

”What job?” I questioned him suspiciously not getting what he intended to do.

”Is a job that doesn't require you lying about your name, job, and personality. You just have to be yourself until the client's satisfied ” he explained. I arched a brow and he added ”it isn't illegal”

I folded my arms across my chest and put on a stern face hoping I was going to squeeze the truth out of his lips ”Seriously, what's the job Nik?”

He smiled mischievously ”what's the fun if I tell you now?” He took my hand ”I'll expose it after dinner with dad. Plus we have a party to go to, don't we?” He threw at me expecting an answer.

Great, I'm at his mercy again.

”Fine,” I replied, finally giving in as he gave me a warm sheepish grin and my heart rate increased. ”Stop that” I hissed biting down on my lips

”Stop what?” He asked giving me that million-dollar face that reads innocent. I looked away not liking the effect his voice and face were having on me.

”Don't deny it Nik, there's this thing you do with your face trying to make me fall for you ” I accused not believing I just blurted those out. Now, what's wrong with my mouth?

”Really Maya?” He wet his lips and looked me straight in the eyes ”So tell me, is it working?”

Shocked at his outrageous question, I stepped away from him.

But every step I took backward, he stepped forward covering it. I began to hasten my pace when out of nowhere I tripped and almost fell but someone's hand captured my waist midway falling to the ground.

I stared at him and discovered our lips were just an inch from meeting. I gulped nervously as if there was this huge lump in my throat when Nik began to lean in.

He was going to kiss me? Kiss me?! what the hell is going on?! . What if this is a test?! God! Maya, you're screwed