Chapter 2 Heart Racing

"I am so sorry. I should have been paying better attention." I said as I looked up from the ground.

"You fall to the ground, and you are apologizing to me?" he asked as he reached out his arms and picked me up with ease.

"I, ummm, didn't know it was you." I said.

"If you knew it was me then you wouldn't have apologized?" he asked confused.

He was still holding onto me, and I realized how close we were to each other, and I quickly pulled away.

"No, that was not what I meant. I should go find Charles." I said as I tried to pull away, but he held onto me and pulled me a little closer.

"Why do I get the impression that you don't like me?" he asked.

I didn't know what to say. I just stared into his bright blue eyes and felt like I was getting lost in them.

Luckily, I pulled away from his trance and said "I don't even know you.”

It is true. I don't know him personally, even though I felt like I knew him from watching him on television and movies for years.

"Have dinner with me?" he asked.

His question threw me off.

"What? Why?" I asked.

"So you can get to know me." he said.

"I can't. I drove here with Charles and my car is back at the office." I said.

"I can drive you to your car." he said.

I was honestly perplexed. Why is he intent on taking me to dinner? There must be some kind of hidden agenda he has. I mean sure, I consider myself attractive but I am not rich nor a celebrity, I am a nobody.

"Go get your things. I know the perfect place." he said as he let go of me and walked to his fitting room.

Well, he sure was confident in himself.

I walked slowly back to get my things. I was still trying to figure out what just happened.

As I was packing up my things, Charles walked up to me.

"Great, I found you. I have a few more takes on this scene to get it right but it is getting pretty late. There is no reason for you to have to hang around here. I can arrange for a car to take you to pick up yours." he said.

"Oh, I don't mind, I can wait." I said.

"I will take her to her car." Luca said as he grabbed my laptop bag from me.

"That is wonderful of you Luca. Thank you. Is that ok with you, Victoria?" Charles asked.

Did I have much of a choice?

"Sure." I said but I was still feeling hesitant.

"Perfect, I will see you tomorrow." Charles said and he walked back to the set.

"Shall we?" Luca asked.

He started walking away but I didn't move. He looked back and said "Well? Come on.”

I started walking but slowly.

"If you continue walking this slow, I have no choice but to pick you up and carry you." he warned.

I stopped, looked at him and tried to figure out if he was serious. But then he started walking toward me and I did not want to find out, so I quickened my pace.

"That's better." he said with a laugh.

We walked out of the building and reached his car. His car probably cost more money than I have made in my whole life.

He of course was a gentleman and opened the door for me. I got in and could not believe how comfortable the seat was. He turned the car on, and it lit up like a spaceship. It probably had every feature a car could have.

"Tell me a little bit about yourself, Victoria." he said.

What is there to say? My mom was murdered, her killer was never found. I left my hometown to be an actress. I have no social life because I spend all my time working, yet have no money. Plus, I am still not an actress. Sounds depressing.

"You first." I said.

"I am a Gemini and I like long walks on the beach." he said as he laughed.

I giggled and I realized how funny he was.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"It is a favorite spot of mine. It is up in the hills and kind of a hole in the wall but it is worth it." he said.

"Is it far? I can't stay out too late." I said.

"So, do you have a boyfriend?" he asked as he completely disregarded my question.

"No, I don't really have time to date." I said.

"Why not? You have time right now." he said.

"My life is complicated." I said.

"How old are you? Have you ever had a boyfriend?" he asked.

He seems very intrusive, but I wanted to know where he was going with all these questions.

"Wow, don't you think these questions are very personal? I mean, I just met you!" I said loudly.

He started laughing and it kind of pissed me off.

"What is so funny?" I asked.

"You are a virgin, aren't you?" he asked.

My eyes widened in shock and my face instantly turned red. It was red from embarrassment but also anger. Who does he think he is to ask me these questions? We just met. I don't care if he is famous or not.

"I think this was a bad idea. Can you take me to my car please?" I pleaded.

"Sorry if I offended you. I am a very straightforward person. I don't have time to beat around the bush. If I am attracted to someone, I want to know right away if we are compatible." he said.

He is attracted to me? This was all too surreal.

"What makes you think I am attracted to you?" I asked angrily.

He pulled over and stopped the car.

"What are you doing? Do you want me to get out here?" I asked.

He turned and looked at me.

"Don't be silly. I won't let you get away that easily." He said.

"Then what are you doing? I want to go back to my car." I said.

"You really aren't attracted to me?" he asked.

He knows very well that most women would be attracted to him. He was trying to call my bluff.

"Is it really that hard to believe that I am not?" I asked.

He leaned closer to me and his face was close to mine. My heart has never raced like this before. I could feel a pressure building down there that I have never felt before. My entire body tensed up.