Undercover

I am not Karen

I've been training for 5 weeks. Lucas always seems to do something new every time I figure out his next move. I completed the obstacle course 2 weeks ago. I beat it in 3 weeks of learning. Lucas was impressed. I'm on to weapon training with him after hand combat. I'm off to training now. As I'm walking down the hall the double doors swing open to Lucas working out... without a shirt. Being honest he is a hot guy. I'm technically married but I'm not... I can't wrap my head around it and it's not like he is gonna try anything. I wouldn't try anything... would I..? I can't see Jimi or my kid again.... would I do anything in a situation like this with any man..? I shake off the thought and walk up to him working out and I join him.

"You're up early."
"I need to workout in order to kick your ass." Was that flirting or snotty..? I hate this already... he chuckles and sets down the weights and does some chin ups. I pick up the weights.
"So how did you end up here?" He Laughs again. "What?"
"You're the first to ask me that..."
"And that's funny..?"
"No, you're different from the rest of my trainees. You're not like anyone if every dealt with before. Including boss."
"You still didn't answer the question."
"And you're determined. But I was being followed by an assassin." He walks closer to me and sits beside me.
"My home was destroyed and boss brought me here like you. Unconscious and left a look a like body. To prove to the assassin that I died before he could get me."
"Why was he after you..?"
"I knew something he needed.... he killed my parents for it..."
"I'm sorry..."
"Don't be. He got me once... almost killed me. But a stranger a few years ago stopped him." He moved a little so he could show me the scar just along his pant line. I reached out and ran my fingers along it. When I looked up he was looking at me. I pulled my hand back."
"Sorry..."
"Stop saying sorry." He reaches out putting a hand on my knee.
"Sorry..." He Laughs and so do I.
"I know you haven't been out of your room much since you been here. And the whole building is under ground... but I would like to show you around... possible take you to dinner...? I know you're technically still married... but your not... I just.."
"Stop... You may take me to dinner and show me around... I will always love my husband... and my son... but... I can't see them again... and I'm alone... so I'm gonna need someone to be a friend..." I look at him like friend means more.
"You're the first woman I met down here that actually gave me some time to tell you who I am. And who asked."
"Well I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe you can tell me more about yourself at dinner." I Smile And kiss his cheek then standing up walking to the hand combat mat.
"Come on. Time to train." He gets up laughing and comes over.

We've been fighting for over an hour just beating each other, getting tired. I run at him swinging and kicking him blocking some and he ducks down and charges me. I fall on my back and he lands on top of me. He straddles me and holds my hands above my head. And his face is pretty close to mine. He stares me in the eyes and I knew him in the groin not hard but not easy, just enough for him to loosen his grip and I roll us so I'm on top and holding him down.
"That was a cheap move..."
"Shouldn't let anything distract you.."
"Sorry if my distraction was too beautiful and I couldn't look away." I look at him and he rolls us again so he's on top.
"Me sweaty and bruised is beautiful to you..?" He Shrugs And leans down kissing me. At first I don't but then I start kissing back. We lay there kissing and he let's go of my hands and moves them to my side. He pulls back looking at me.
"Sorry if that was to too quick..."
"It's okay." He smiles and gets up helping me. I stand. We move on to weapon training for a while.

After another hour of training we finish and I just lay on the floor.
"You okay..?"
"Yeah. Just resting. Care to join...?" He joins me on the floor next to me and our hands and shoulders touch. He takes my hand in his.
"I know you love your husband. And I respect that. But I believe no one should be alone in this world. Even after the one they love has been takin away."
"Thank you, for understanding."
"Of course. I really like you Karen. Or Shaelynn now..."
"I really like you too. And I agree that no one should be alone. And call me whatever you want... I have so many names now it's not even funny." He rolls on his side leaning on his elbow.
"Well then Beautiful. I'll come get you from your room at 6. So we have time to walk around after dinner."
"6 sounds great." We both get up and he kisses me as we leave. I go to my room and there is a rack full of clothes with a note. I pick it up and read it.
~I watched you at training today when Lucas asked you to dinner. Thought you might like these instead of training clothes . -Boss~
I smile and set the note down looking at the clothes and I see a short black dress with long sleeves and sparkles. Looks very similar to the one I wore on stage with Luke Bryan when we premiered Home Alone Tonight. I look down and see shoes under the clothes. I pick out black heels and went to shower and change into the outfit. I hear a knock at the door and I open it. Boss is standing there with a cardboard box.
"Hi boss."
"Hello. You look lovely in the clothes I sent."
"Yes thank you. They are very lovely."
"I'm glad. I have more stuff for you"
"You do..?" He Motions to come in and I let him. He sets the box down and I open it. It's makeup and straighteners and curlers.
"Wow... this is great... thank you Boss."
"You May call me Mike."
"Well thank you Mike." I smile.
"I hope this is good enough..."
"It is."
"Lucas is a good guy. He hasn't been able to live a proper life like most... he was taken before he could live. He deserves to be happy."
"I believe he does too. I know I was happy with someone... and I can't see that someone again... but I know... as well as anyone here... that I need to move on... it hurts... and it may take time... but I think Lucas can help me."
"You are different... he was different too. You two will be great if this work out. Have fun tonight. Enjoy yourself."
"I will. Thank you." He leaves and I put on makeup and lightly curl my hair.