in a turtleneck grey top and plain black jeans. Thankfully, it was a sunny day and she didn't have to worr

as one passed by, and as e

little to get a good look at her. He was rather old, with w

most grumbled when the purse slipped from her hand, clumsiness had always been a thing in her life contrasting with how calm and collected she l

yes as he looked back at he

he kicked herself in apprehension when her brain reminded her that the Martakis was one of the wealthiest families i

eepy man, her phone began to vib

l through to me when you arrived

questioned with a puzzled look on her face. Her palms were claimed with s

ab

ab. Don't

thina sounded genuinely confused and Maria almost facepalmed. Of course, they would have a dr

then did you sen

ys insist that we gave him an address of where we were going each time we wanted

Athina," Maria respon

wait to see you!" Athina dropped the call after

hades to put on. Luckily, the driver had driven off during he

Maria wasn't fazed. It was normal for people to be shocked at how

who she was the replica of facially. Howeve

hich was just outside the airport. Maria shifted away from the vehi

is phone in hand, eyes flickering from his p

right arm outstretched. His voice was deep bu

sing an eyebrow and looking

ldn't hurt would it?" He asked moti

ey exchanged names. Kingsley reached for

ride to the estat

g at her. When they got to the mansion, Maria's eyes widened and she tried to comport hersel

” She muttered

ss and a little garden stood proudly by the side. The oak door creaked open and cool air hit her with force. The air conditionin

ng and she turned around to see Athi

her in a warm hug. Maria hugged her back with equal excite

in common accentuated her slightly bronzed skin. Her hips and breasts looked ful

ook good on you Athi

e in and eat something.” Athina pulled h

much,” Maria announced as she rummaged through

atched the pie from her han

d mother,” Ma

*

e in the Martakis family and how her relationship with Colton had been going smoo

ine?" She finally asked as soon

just-" Athina paus

d was keeping a secret. "Just what Athina?" She sat up, prodding further

ering noisily reached her ears

e of relief lacing her words. She narrowed her eyes at her best friend mentally noting to ask Athina

s attention shifted to her. His deep blue eyes were interesting as usual and his dimpled smile was adorable. One of the factors that had in

eresting thing to experience. Just as they began catching up, a ping sound made them notice the other man in the room. Mar

breeze. She seemed to fade into the background as she stared at him not paying heed to the conversation Colton and Athina were having in front of her. His gaze lazily shifted

res and they had a little

over today," Athina said, breaking the s

ce and the side of his eyes crinkled. Maria begrudgingly noted th

you know how I and Colton are at that

ng this big head,” he added pointing at Colton

eah?" Athina pulled Ma

eplied, his gaze didn't flicker to her

here. At least I have a partner

Reid curt

w, see you in an hour babe,” Colton

dinner and have someone bring

d told Maria to feel

na and kissed her on the cheek too b

she knew it would be an annoyin