I Woke up Next to Lukas Podolski and Holy Crap We're Married
Wide Eyes
*Reyna POV*
I unpacked my clothes quickly and put them in the dresser. Next, I took my bag of toiletry and set it by the sink in the bathroom. After taking a few other things from my bag I decided to take a shower before the dresses would arrive and I would have to pretend to be attracted to Lukas. Like that was any problem! My heart practical bursts out of my chest every time I see him, and when he touches me I burst in to flame. No it wasn’t hard to pretend to be his loving wife, it was just hard to not make Lukas aware of how much he affected me. It was strange that that morning I had woken up and all I had wanted to do was to go back in time and erase the whole thing, now I wasn’t so sure. This is stupid, I tell myself. You’ve barely known him a whole day! I undress and step into the shower taking, a cold one to rid myself of my weird thoughts. After, I wrapped a soft white towel around myself and blow-dry my hair. I sit on the edge of the bed and gaze out of the windows at the majestic mountains; we sure didn’t have any of those in Chicago. Everything about Germany was so relaxing and grand at the same time. Now that I was alone I tried not to remember the quick kiss Lukas had given me in the Lobby. Although it hadn’t been a real kiss it had made my heart flutter the way Matt’s deep kisses hadn’t. Lukas’ lips had been so soft and it had lasted for so little time. I wish that he would have grabbed me and forced my lips open and…Wow, I thought, this is not what I should be thinking about. I try to get a hold of myself, since when had I started acting and thinking in this way.
My family had always been very conservative and not very close. The only person I could talk to growing up was Teresa and John. My little brother and I were very close perhaps because we were often alone when my father was at work--which was twenty-four seven-- and when my mom was out on her social calls. Let’s just say that my family is messed up and we didn’t often see each other. However, for them not being part of my life growing up, they were every controlling and made sure that the nanny they hired with our millions was strict. I wasn’t allowed to date until eighteen, no parties, no tight or revealing clothes, basically what they wanted went and the rest wasn’t allowed.
My parents had been furious when I had dropped out of law school and had started to work for Jack. I had been sick of doing what I was told and had started to work for Jack so that I could do what I truly wanted on the side… to write a novel. I had always been gifted in English class and at making up stories, it was something that I was very passionate about and had a talent for. I had won many contests with my writing skills but each time my parents would say the same thing, “That’s great darling but writing won’t get you anywhere.” After my third year in university, I decide it wasn’t what I wanted. My parent weren’t as wise as they thought they were, after all, they had even been the ones who had introduced me to the weasel Matt. “He’s a doctor,” they had said, “He’s a stable and wise young man.” How wrong where they? I don’t even know why I had agreed to marry him, things hadn’t been good after we had gotten engaged. All my habits and things I liked to do weren’t important anymore, it was now all about Matt and what would make him look good in front of his friends. He tried to change me and I hadn’t even noticed it. Then I had come here and Matt had called me late last night and announced that he was in love with someone else. He’d done it over the phone!!! The heartless beast, I thought but I wasn’t was sad as last night.
My mind drifted over to the reason for my light mood, Lukas. I wonder what Lukas is doing? I think. Damn it! I was doing it again! Shaking my head I move to the dresser and take out some sweats and a plain white tank top. I decide to go down into the kitchen and find some food, I hadn’t eaten anything since my bagel. I went downstairs and poked my head into the enormous kitchen. “You hungry too,” said Lukas not looking up as he continued to stir the deliciously smelling food. My stomach growled in response as I moved to look over his shoulder at what he was making. “Starving,” I said with a smile when he turned to look at me, his face was so close to mine. “I thought you’d be. The plates are in the cabinet behind you,” he said, his minty breath tickling my cheek. I turned to were he indicated and took two of them out. After looking around I found the silverware and cups and laid them out on the table in the kitchen. I sat down gracefully into one of the chairs and Lukas carried the steaming pot to the table. He sat next to me and taking my plate put some pasta mixed with a deliciously smelling sauce on it. That was when his muscular leg inadvertently brushed against mine and I almost dropped the most likely hundred dollar plate onto my lap. Lukas looked over at me with a puzzled expression. “I just…umm… am nervous about tonight,” I replied quickly and laid the plate on the table so I would do no damage to it. “Don’t worry you’ll do fine,” Lukas reassured me and flashed me a dazzling smile. I shot him a small smile and turned to my food.
I took a bite and almost died of contentment. “It’s delicious! Where did you learn to cook?” I ask curiously as I wolfed down another mouthful. I couldn’t even begin to describe how good it was. He chuckled at my expression of delight and curiosity, “My mom. She said the quickest way to a women’s heart is to cook her a meal.” “Your mom is one wise woman,” I tell him and blush when the meaning of my words sunk in. I lower my eyelashes and take a sip of water.
We ate in silence for a few minutes and when I felt that Lukas was no longer looking at me, I lifted my eyes to look at him. My mouth became instantly dry as I watch him. His arms were on the table and his sleeve were rolled up to expose his powerful forearms, which flexed as he brought his fork to his perfectly shaped mouth. The action reminded me of the night before when he had…I blushed. I knew I was staring and that he would catch me if I didn’t stop but I couldn’t tear my eyes away. Lukas’ arm stopped, causing me to jerked my head up to look into his deep blue eyes, an unknown expression passed through them. Our eyes locked and neither of us broke the contact.
*Lukas POV*
I held her blazing violet eyes a moment longer before she blushed and looked away. She had been staring at something near my arm and when I looked had found nothing there. Reyna had a look of such pure longing that I had a feeling that she had been thinking about the bastard Matt. An unexpected wave of jealousy rose within me at the thought. “Were you thinking of Matt?” I ask boldly. Her head snapped back to meet my eyes, her wavy hair flying in all directions. “No. Why?” she said with wide eyes. “Because you had a strange look on your face and I thought…” I didn’t finish my sentence because I saw a flush creep up her cheeks. “No. I was thinking about something else,” Reyna replied in a tiny voice. When she wouldn’t meet my eyes, I grinned internally guessing it must have been me she was day dreaming of. For some reason, it warmed my heart and I reached over and took her hand. Her skin was smooth as I ran my thumb over her palm and then up to her wrist, where I felt the fast beating of her heart. Reyna made a small sigh and I grasped her wrist tightly, intending to pull her to me and kiss her with the passion I should have earlier but a voice sounded from the hall. “Hello! Lukas where the h*** are you?” said my agent Kon. I reluctantly let go of Reyna’s warm hand and called in German, “We’re in here.” Kon came rushing in followed by one of his three assistance. “Well. I take one day off and you get married! My God Lukas, do you have any idea what this means!” He said and then his eyes settled on Reyna. “At least she’s good looking and will be good for your career.” I roll my eyes and turned to clasp Reyna’s hand, “Reyna this is my agent Kon.” “Nice to meet you,” she said. “Likewise,” Kon said in English. “Well lets not waste any time, since the party is in a few hours.” Kon led us into the living room, were his other two assistance, Mary and Jane, had laid out ten gowns and a bunch of shoes. “My God, there are so many!” Reyna exclaimed reaching over and looking at the price. “I can’t afford this, 4,000 euros!” I chuckled drawing her gaze, “Reyna, you’re married to me and I’m a millionaire.” “Still--” she tried but I cut her off, “Just pick the one you like and let me worry about the price.”
*Reyna POV*
I looked at the dresses spread out before and couldn’t choose. There were gowns of every color and pattern, I didn’t know how I was going to choose. I looked around for a few minutes, seeking the advice of Lukas a few times, he was very knowledgeable on what worked on my body. When I said that out loud he whispered into my ear, “Of course a know, I haven’t forgotten it.” I turned bright red and felt warmth rush to my face as Lukas say my reaction and grinned. “Keep your mind out of the gutter,” I tell me and was about to whack him on the shoulder but thought better of it, I knew what had happened last time. I took so long deciding that Lukas left to get ready, followed closely by Kon. When I finally decided on one of the gowns and a pair of shoes, one of Kon’s girlfriends-- or assistants, I wasn’t quite sure-- did my make up and was about to put my hair up when I asked if it could stay down. She shrugged and put some shine in it and brushed it. They found me some jewelry that I could borrow for the evening and then helped me into my dress and heels.
When I was ready I looked into the mirror they presented me and was shocked by my reflection. I touched myself to make sure it was me. It wasn’t just my outfit but I seemed to glow, that was when I caught sight of Lukas in the mirror. I turned and gazed at him. He had taken a shower because his blond hair was still wet and he was wearing black pants and a white dress shirt that hugged him just enough to show his wide chest and muscular physique. He had a fresh look about him and was wearing an enticing cologne. When he spotted me he stopped talking and his eyes grew wide.
*Lukas POV*
I couldn’t believe that the beautiful woman in front of me was Reyna. She was wearing a sleeveless green dress that hugged her gorgeous curves and then flowed at the bottom. She had on a green diamond bracelet and matching earrings. Her rich brown hair, a feature I love about her, was hanging in soft curls. I walk swiftly towards her, “You look amazing!” “Thank you,” she said with a shy smile. I gaze at her for a few seconds before snapping back to reality. “Oh, umm… I thought that you should have this,” I tell her, all of a sudden feeling like a shy teenager on their first date. I take her hand and slip a ring onto her finger. “I can’t accept this,” she said gazing at the stunning diamond ring. “It’s been in my family for years and if you don’t wear it, it might bring up questions,” I reply. She nodded and then nervously clutched her hands. I smile at her sudden tension and was about the give her a reassuring word when Kon yelled, “Hurry up Lukas and Ms. Lukas, or you’ll be late!!”
I unpacked my clothes quickly and put them in the dresser. Next, I took my bag of toiletry and set it by the sink in the bathroom. After taking a few other things from my bag I decided to take a shower before the dresses would arrive and I would have to pretend to be attracted to Lukas. Like that was any problem! My heart practical bursts out of my chest every time I see him, and when he touches me I burst in to flame. No it wasn’t hard to pretend to be his loving wife, it was just hard to not make Lukas aware of how much he affected me. It was strange that that morning I had woken up and all I had wanted to do was to go back in time and erase the whole thing, now I wasn’t so sure. This is stupid, I tell myself. You’ve barely known him a whole day! I undress and step into the shower taking, a cold one to rid myself of my weird thoughts. After, I wrapped a soft white towel around myself and blow-dry my hair. I sit on the edge of the bed and gaze out of the windows at the majestic mountains; we sure didn’t have any of those in Chicago. Everything about Germany was so relaxing and grand at the same time. Now that I was alone I tried not to remember the quick kiss Lukas had given me in the Lobby. Although it hadn’t been a real kiss it had made my heart flutter the way Matt’s deep kisses hadn’t. Lukas’ lips had been so soft and it had lasted for so little time. I wish that he would have grabbed me and forced my lips open and…Wow, I thought, this is not what I should be thinking about. I try to get a hold of myself, since when had I started acting and thinking in this way.
My family had always been very conservative and not very close. The only person I could talk to growing up was Teresa and John. My little brother and I were very close perhaps because we were often alone when my father was at work--which was twenty-four seven-- and when my mom was out on her social calls. Let’s just say that my family is messed up and we didn’t often see each other. However, for them not being part of my life growing up, they were every controlling and made sure that the nanny they hired with our millions was strict. I wasn’t allowed to date until eighteen, no parties, no tight or revealing clothes, basically what they wanted went and the rest wasn’t allowed.
My parents had been furious when I had dropped out of law school and had started to work for Jack. I had been sick of doing what I was told and had started to work for Jack so that I could do what I truly wanted on the side… to write a novel. I had always been gifted in English class and at making up stories, it was something that I was very passionate about and had a talent for. I had won many contests with my writing skills but each time my parents would say the same thing, “That’s great darling but writing won’t get you anywhere.” After my third year in university, I decide it wasn’t what I wanted. My parent weren’t as wise as they thought they were, after all, they had even been the ones who had introduced me to the weasel Matt. “He’s a doctor,” they had said, “He’s a stable and wise young man.” How wrong where they? I don’t even know why I had agreed to marry him, things hadn’t been good after we had gotten engaged. All my habits and things I liked to do weren’t important anymore, it was now all about Matt and what would make him look good in front of his friends. He tried to change me and I hadn’t even noticed it. Then I had come here and Matt had called me late last night and announced that he was in love with someone else. He’d done it over the phone!!! The heartless beast, I thought but I wasn’t was sad as last night.
My mind drifted over to the reason for my light mood, Lukas. I wonder what Lukas is doing? I think. Damn it! I was doing it again! Shaking my head I move to the dresser and take out some sweats and a plain white tank top. I decide to go down into the kitchen and find some food, I hadn’t eaten anything since my bagel. I went downstairs and poked my head into the enormous kitchen. “You hungry too,” said Lukas not looking up as he continued to stir the deliciously smelling food. My stomach growled in response as I moved to look over his shoulder at what he was making. “Starving,” I said with a smile when he turned to look at me, his face was so close to mine. “I thought you’d be. The plates are in the cabinet behind you,” he said, his minty breath tickling my cheek. I turned to were he indicated and took two of them out. After looking around I found the silverware and cups and laid them out on the table in the kitchen. I sat down gracefully into one of the chairs and Lukas carried the steaming pot to the table. He sat next to me and taking my plate put some pasta mixed with a deliciously smelling sauce on it. That was when his muscular leg inadvertently brushed against mine and I almost dropped the most likely hundred dollar plate onto my lap. Lukas looked over at me with a puzzled expression. “I just…umm… am nervous about tonight,” I replied quickly and laid the plate on the table so I would do no damage to it. “Don’t worry you’ll do fine,” Lukas reassured me and flashed me a dazzling smile. I shot him a small smile and turned to my food.
I took a bite and almost died of contentment. “It’s delicious! Where did you learn to cook?” I ask curiously as I wolfed down another mouthful. I couldn’t even begin to describe how good it was. He chuckled at my expression of delight and curiosity, “My mom. She said the quickest way to a women’s heart is to cook her a meal.” “Your mom is one wise woman,” I tell him and blush when the meaning of my words sunk in. I lower my eyelashes and take a sip of water.
We ate in silence for a few minutes and when I felt that Lukas was no longer looking at me, I lifted my eyes to look at him. My mouth became instantly dry as I watch him. His arms were on the table and his sleeve were rolled up to expose his powerful forearms, which flexed as he brought his fork to his perfectly shaped mouth. The action reminded me of the night before when he had…I blushed. I knew I was staring and that he would catch me if I didn’t stop but I couldn’t tear my eyes away. Lukas’ arm stopped, causing me to jerked my head up to look into his deep blue eyes, an unknown expression passed through them. Our eyes locked and neither of us broke the contact.
*Lukas POV*
I held her blazing violet eyes a moment longer before she blushed and looked away. She had been staring at something near my arm and when I looked had found nothing there. Reyna had a look of such pure longing that I had a feeling that she had been thinking about the bastard Matt. An unexpected wave of jealousy rose within me at the thought. “Were you thinking of Matt?” I ask boldly. Her head snapped back to meet my eyes, her wavy hair flying in all directions. “No. Why?” she said with wide eyes. “Because you had a strange look on your face and I thought…” I didn’t finish my sentence because I saw a flush creep up her cheeks. “No. I was thinking about something else,” Reyna replied in a tiny voice. When she wouldn’t meet my eyes, I grinned internally guessing it must have been me she was day dreaming of. For some reason, it warmed my heart and I reached over and took her hand. Her skin was smooth as I ran my thumb over her palm and then up to her wrist, where I felt the fast beating of her heart. Reyna made a small sigh and I grasped her wrist tightly, intending to pull her to me and kiss her with the passion I should have earlier but a voice sounded from the hall. “Hello! Lukas where the h*** are you?” said my agent Kon. I reluctantly let go of Reyna’s warm hand and called in German, “We’re in here.” Kon came rushing in followed by one of his three assistance. “Well. I take one day off and you get married! My God Lukas, do you have any idea what this means!” He said and then his eyes settled on Reyna. “At least she’s good looking and will be good for your career.” I roll my eyes and turned to clasp Reyna’s hand, “Reyna this is my agent Kon.” “Nice to meet you,” she said. “Likewise,” Kon said in English. “Well lets not waste any time, since the party is in a few hours.” Kon led us into the living room, were his other two assistance, Mary and Jane, had laid out ten gowns and a bunch of shoes. “My God, there are so many!” Reyna exclaimed reaching over and looking at the price. “I can’t afford this, 4,000 euros!” I chuckled drawing her gaze, “Reyna, you’re married to me and I’m a millionaire.” “Still--” she tried but I cut her off, “Just pick the one you like and let me worry about the price.”
*Reyna POV*
I looked at the dresses spread out before and couldn’t choose. There were gowns of every color and pattern, I didn’t know how I was going to choose. I looked around for a few minutes, seeking the advice of Lukas a few times, he was very knowledgeable on what worked on my body. When I said that out loud he whispered into my ear, “Of course a know, I haven’t forgotten it.” I turned bright red and felt warmth rush to my face as Lukas say my reaction and grinned. “Keep your mind out of the gutter,” I tell me and was about to whack him on the shoulder but thought better of it, I knew what had happened last time. I took so long deciding that Lukas left to get ready, followed closely by Kon. When I finally decided on one of the gowns and a pair of shoes, one of Kon’s girlfriends-- or assistants, I wasn’t quite sure-- did my make up and was about to put my hair up when I asked if it could stay down. She shrugged and put some shine in it and brushed it. They found me some jewelry that I could borrow for the evening and then helped me into my dress and heels.
When I was ready I looked into the mirror they presented me and was shocked by my reflection. I touched myself to make sure it was me. It wasn’t just my outfit but I seemed to glow, that was when I caught sight of Lukas in the mirror. I turned and gazed at him. He had taken a shower because his blond hair was still wet and he was wearing black pants and a white dress shirt that hugged him just enough to show his wide chest and muscular physique. He had a fresh look about him and was wearing an enticing cologne. When he spotted me he stopped talking and his eyes grew wide.
*Lukas POV*
I couldn’t believe that the beautiful woman in front of me was Reyna. She was wearing a sleeveless green dress that hugged her gorgeous curves and then flowed at the bottom. She had on a green diamond bracelet and matching earrings. Her rich brown hair, a feature I love about her, was hanging in soft curls. I walk swiftly towards her, “You look amazing!” “Thank you,” she said with a shy smile. I gaze at her for a few seconds before snapping back to reality. “Oh, umm… I thought that you should have this,” I tell her, all of a sudden feeling like a shy teenager on their first date. I take her hand and slip a ring onto her finger. “I can’t accept this,” she said gazing at the stunning diamond ring. “It’s been in my family for years and if you don’t wear it, it might bring up questions,” I reply. She nodded and then nervously clutched her hands. I smile at her sudden tension and was about the give her a reassuring word when Kon yelled, “Hurry up Lukas and Ms. Lukas, or you’ll be late!!”
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