Unexpected

Untitled Part 21

After Henry returned with Kal, the tension still hadn't dissipated. Mia couldn't handle much more and was extremely distracted.

"I think I'm going to head out," she said. "I put in the order for the furniture, which should be in next week."

"Mia, are you ok?" Henry asked. 

She forced a smile. "Yeah, I'm good. I just want to get home and relax."

She cracked her neck and rubbed her shoulder. Looking down at her tablet all day had made her stiff.

Henry got up from where he was sitting with Kal and went over to her. Placing his warm hands on her shoulders, he started to massage them. She couldn't help but moan. Henry pushed into the back of her neck with his thumbs.

"God, where did you learn to do that?" Mia sighed.

"I work out a lot so I get massages now and then."

"Mmm, I'm overdue for one. I should call Jenn."

Henry stopped and turned her around in the swivel chair at the island. 

"She any good?" he asked, looking into her eyes.

Mia swallowed hard. 

"The best," she said. "I can give you her number if you want."

"I'm all set, but I can  offer free massages anytime you want," his voice was gravelly. 

Mia couldn't help but look into his smoldering blue eyes. 

That would be nice...but dangerous.

"Maybe I'll take you up on that."

Henry took her hands and pulled her to her feet.

"Please do," he said, lowering his head for a kiss.

Mia turned her head at the last second, his lips landing on her cheek.

He looked disappointed but quickly schooled his features.

"Let's get going," he said, obvious disappointment in his voice.

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Mia told Henry that she would be working from her office after that day. To say he was disheartened was an understatement.  He had grown accustomed to seeing her every day. 

She promised she would be there when the furnishings arrived.

Henry decided that weekend would be hitting the gym, spending time with Kal and maybe go out with his mate Colin.

There was a specific gym he went to, so Saturday morning he was there bright and early.  His bodyguard and friend Ben went with him.

"What's with you today?" Ben asked.

"Nothing."

"Bullshit," Ben said. "Is it work or pleasure?"

Henry groaned and Ben laughed.

"So pleasure then. Is it that Amelia girl?"

"Yeah, I guess," Henry said as nonchalantly as possible. 

When Henry moved to the leg press, he was thankful Ben didn't follow him. He still couldn't figure out what about Mia had him so intrigued. He couldn't stop thinking about her. 

And that kiss.

Her perfect lips moving against his, then later she rebuffed him. Then saying she didn't want to date until he was done with re-shoots. He wanted to be with her now, but he'd wait. After what she told him about her ex fiance he knew she had been heartbroken. They needed to take it slow. Although his brain knew this, his body was having trouble listening.