I managed to write one more chapter for this weekend :)
I hope you'll like it! I'll update on Monday.
Enjoy your weekends and thank you so much for your reviews! They are greatly appreciated!
Kisses
Chapter 21 "A new adventure… part 2"
Marina had been nervous for her appointment at the company. Her heart raced while she got introduced to her new coworkers. But they all made her feel welcome and her nervousness switched by excitement. They listened to her ideas and decided to give her all the space she needed. Marina felt honored by their trust in her abilities. They would start to shoot in three days, and she scheduled all the models. She found the perfect locations aswell. They would start in a shed and finish at the canals. Maaike turned out to be a great assistant as she helped her with everything. She also insisted to have dinner together, and Marina accepted her invitation willingly. She enjoyed her company and now they would have more time to discuss their ideas.
It was seven 'o clock when Marina arrived at the restaurant. Maaike waived at her in the corner and she walked towards her. She glanced around the crowded place and noticed the foreign language she intercepted by some of the conversations. It almost felt like she was on holiday instead of work. "Hey you!" Maaike cried out while she stood up and kissed her cheeks. "Hi!" Marina said with a smile and took off her coat. "Nice place!" Maaike nodded and curled up her lips. "This is the first of many I'm going to show you.." she softly said as she blinked her eye. Marina faced her with a raised eyebrow. "Ooh, is that so?" Maaike's eyes sparkled while she nodded again. Was it just her imagination, or did she slightly blush? Marina shook away the thought and grabbed the menu.
After they ordered dinner and received their drinks, Maaike asked "So Marina, you're from Brasil. And you're a famous photographer. But tell me more about yourself.." Marina nipped her wine and watched her for a moment. She liked her charisma and the way she made people feel comfortable. And she couldn't deny her beauty. Her long blond curls, her blue eyes and her full lips. She cleared her throat as she began to speak. "Yes, I'm from Rio. I own a studio, together with my friends. We went through a rough time, but we're on our way back.." Maaike faced her with a smile when she said "I'm glad to hear that. But tell me more about yourself.." Marina watched her slightly confused. "What do you want to know?" Maaike grabbed her glass as she said "I want to know who you are… Are you involved?" Marina glanced at the table for a moment. "Well, I don't know what to tell you about myself. I love my work, I love my friends and I'm starting to love my life.. And yes, I'm involved.." She felt how her face enlightened by saying it out loud. "What's his name?" Maaike asked curiously. Marina giggled and turned her fingers around the top of her glass. "Her name is Clara.." Maaike's eyes turned from startled to amused by this new information. "Ooh.. Sorry! I had no idea.." Marina laughed and raised her hand slightly as a sign it was alright. "No need to say sorry!" "How long are you together?" Marina hesitated how to answer that question, and remained silent for a moment. Maaike's eyes turned shy as she apologized "Ooh God, I'm so sorry, Marina… I didn't want to be inquisitive!" Marina faced her brightly. "No.. Please, stop apologizing.." she laughed as she continued "We're not really together together… You understand? We're kind of together, but not officially…" Now it was Maaike's turn to laugh. "Complicated, right?" Marina nodded. "I'm afraid so.. But hopefully not for long.." Maaike gazed at her for a moment, before she asked "Do you love her?" Marina startled by her direct question, and remembered she had read somewhere that Dutch people tended to be like that. "God… You're persuasive, aren't you?" Marina giggled while she added "But yes, I love her very much.." She was overwhelmed by the truth in her own words and felt her heart skip a beat. "I can tell that, just by looking at you.." Maaike softly said while she nipped her cocktail. "Is she just as beautiful as you are?" Marina watched her startled again and felt how her cheeks turned red. "No.. No.." she stumbled "She's so much more beautiful than I am.." Maaike raised her eyebrow while she whispered "I find that hard to believe…"
Marina instantly took a bath after she arrived at her apartment. She felt her body relax by the warm water against her skin. Her first whole day in Amsterdam turned out to be amazing. She got so excited and full of energy due to the meeting today. She couldn't wait to start shooting, and she had a blast at dinner with Maaike. They got along so well and it felt like she knew her forever. Although a voice in her head warned her about Maaike's subtle compliments and possible intentions, she felt completely comfortable around her. She was glad to have a friend in this new environment. She hadn't seen much yet, but she also loved Amsterdam. The beautiful old buildings, the canals and the entire atmosphere. It felt like a fresh breath of air…. She was about to call Clara when her name appeared on her screen. "This must be telepathy! I was just about to call you! Hi, my love!" she cried out. Clara's laugh caused a shiver down her spine. "Hi, honey.." Clara softly said. "How are you?" Marina giggled while she teased "You should ask me where I am.." "Oke.. Where are you?" Clara asked curiously. Marina moved her feet and splashed the water. She heard Clara gasp for air as she said "Guess…" After she exhaled loudly, Clara whispered "In the bathtub.." Her voice sounded slightly aroused. "God, Marina! Next time we Skype, oke? I'd like to see you right now..." Marina giggled and felt her heart race against her chest. "You would like that, you little bandit?" she teased. "Very much.." Clara sighted. "You know what would be even better?" Marina softly said, before she added "Your naked body against mine…" She felt the heat boiling up by saying these words, and softly brushed her fingers down her belly. "You're driving me crazy, Marina.." Clara whispered while she felt her hands trembling. Marina bit her lip and pushed her phone closer against her ear. "God, I want you, Clarinha.." she said with a raspy voice. Clara felt her knees getting weak and stumbled onto the couch. Marina moaned softly and felt her center pulse. "I want you too, Marina.. I need to feel you…" Clara whispered while she ran her hands over her breasts. She startled when Helena entered the room, and she desperately tried to hide her headed face. "Ooh God…!" she mumbled both to Marina as Helena. "Hey sis.." Helena said while she faced her with questioning eyes as she noticed her phone.
Marina cried out when Clara told her what happened. "I wish I could have seen your face, Clarinha!" she laughed. "No, Marina! I was so embarrassed! You got me all turned up, and then I received a cold shower by my sister walking in!" Marina giggled before she teased "So you were turned up, Clarinha?" "Hmmmhmmm.." Clara admitted and felt how her lips curled up. "Who said long distance relationships can't be exciting?"
They remained on the phone as Marina told her all about her first day. About her new colleagues, the shoot and about her dinner with Maaike. Clara noticed her excitement and it caused an instant smile on her face. She was so happy Marina enjoyed her time over there. "But enough about me, love. Now tell me, how was your day?" Clara sighted before she softly said "I've told my mother about us.." Marina felt how her jaw dropped and she gasped for air. "W..What?" she stumbled. "Really? How did she react?" She felt nervous while she waited for Clara to answer, and instantly felt guilty. She kept on rattling about her day, while Clara had such important news to share. "Well.. She took it relatively good. At first she startled and didn't understand. She's so full of prejudices.. But I explained how much I love you.. How happy you make me feel…" Clara paused for a moment, before she added "She just has to get used to my new reality.. My new life.. She needs to accept it, because you're a great part of my happiness. You and Ivan.." Clara's words left Marina completely breathless. She knew Clara loved her and wanted to spent their futures together. But this was such a huge step in the right direction, that her heart almost leap out of her chest. "Clara… I'm speechless.." Marina whispered while she tried to find the words she wanted to say. "I'm so proud of you! But.. How do you feel? Are you alright?" Clara noticed the worry in her voice. "I'm fine. Really, I'm fine, love! To be honest, I feel relieved… I'm so tired of lying, and I don't want to hide my feelings for you anymore.." Marina felt a tear streaming down her face as she whispered "I wish I could hold you right now.."