Mr. Imperfectionist

4 Dinner Date

My bags were already kept near the wardrobe. I unpacked and placed all my clothes inside.

Then wore the black dress and the stilettos. Both fitted perfectly. I looked in the full-length mirror. It not just fitted fine but looked amazing. The dress was a U neck, had long sleeves and the slit was on the left side up to my thigh. The high heels made me look taller and gave a nice posture to my slim body. I couldn't believe Sabil had such an amazing taste. I sent him a text saying it fits perfectly.

I called mom and informed her-actually lied to her that my shoot has been extended for three more days. I thought of sleeping for a while but couldn't. It was hard to stop thinking about what a mess I've gotten myself into and yet I was so attracted to someone who had threatened to have me abducted. I thought such things happen only in the movies. 

Though I had come willingly for this date, it still felt like k********g. Instead of being furious, I was totally mesmerized by Sabil. Despite knowing that he was married, I couldn't stop myself from thinking about him. I really was in a big mess. I only hoped that he'd let me go after three days and let me live a normal life. I hoped he doesn't force me in bed and leave a spy on me after I go back to India.

My head started to spin. I didn't want to stress myself unnecessarily. I switched on the TV and watched a Bollywood movie on Netflix. I didn't realize when the time slipped by. I heard a knock on the door. I got off the bed lazily and answered the door. A female staff stood there in a grey shirt and grey trousers. It looked like a uniform.

She smiled and said in a thick accent, "Señorita, would like to have something?"

'Señorita..Woww..!!'

I checked the time on my watch. It was 05 PM. I smiled and replied, "That's so kind of you. I'd like to have tea, please. Indian tea if you have."

She nodded, "Sí Señorita. Snacks?"

"No, I'm not hungry. What's your name by the way?" I asked.

"My name is Isla." She replied politely.

"Hello, Isla. My name is Saanj." I said with a smile.

"Welcome to Barcelona. Let me know if you want anything. Or you can call to the kitchen directly by dialling 002 from the landline. We'll get you anything you want."

"Okay sure," I said. She smiled and left.

'Wow. That's fancy.' I sighed.

I continued watching the movie and in about fifteen minutes she got me tea on a brown tray and placed it on the study table that was near the window. I had tea and later went into the bathroom to take a shower. I wanted to lay in the bathtub and relax for a bit but I would get late to meet Sabil. 

There were three different flavours of body wash, two flavours of shampoo and two conditioners on a brown wooden shelf. On another shelf, there were two different body lotions and face creams. They were all seal packed. Sabil must have got new stuff for me. There were also three new towels in a mini drawer. But I still preferred using my own towel. I got under the shower. I used a Strawberry flavoured body wash and an Aloe Vera shampoo. 

After the shower, I applied my cucumber face moisturizer first so that my makeup doesn't irritate my skin. Later I got dressed in the black dress, wore foundation and did smokey eyes and wore a nude lipstick. I straightened my hair with the iron and did a side partition and tucked the hair behind my ears. Then wore my favourite pearl drop earrings, my watch, stilettos, my favourite perfume and took my black velvet clutch. 

Sabil's black Jaguar picked me at 7.30. I realized the driver was different. Last time the one that had picked me was tall. This time the driver was short, almost my height and he was Black. He stopped the car outside El Xalet Revolving Restaurant. 

As I got off the car, I saw Sabil standing right near the hotel entrance. He was in a black suit. His blazer hung open and he was wearing a buttoned-up black shirt underneath. I couldn't take my eyes off him. He was perfect. With smooth fair skin and intense deep green eyes. No one really has perfect features. But he did. Just like Adonis. I forgot to breathe for a moment.

He walked towards me and I got the whiff of his amazing spicy perfume. I felt my thighs clutch together. His insanely beautiful smile and his perfume dazed me. He held his hand forward and I placed my hand on his. He locked his fingers on my hand and the goosebumps were raised on my skin. I never had been so sexually attracted to a man in my entire life just by the way they smelled or their touch. Sabil had a spark. There was definitely something about this man that was compelling me to be drawn towards him despite all his flaws.

"You look ravishing." Sabil complimented with a smirk and then kissed my knuckles.

As his smooth lips touched my hand, I gasped lowly. I couldn't speak. I just smiled faintly at him. He walked me towards the entrance by holding my hand. 

The staff outside the huge wide door greeted us and opened the door for us. It looked like I had entered a palace. Everything was so royal. We got into the glass elevator and got off on the rooftop, which revolved. The entire rooftop was lit in yellow lights. The place wasn't very crowded. We sat on a two-seat table near the periphery, from where we could see the breathtaking view. 

"You look so beautiful in my choice." He said.

I smiled. "You have good taste."

"I know." He said with a smug expression.

"That's why it's you who's sitting here with me out of all the other models you think deserved more."

I rolled my eyes.

Sabil chuckled.

"What would you like to have Belleza?" He asked. His accent getting thick on the Spanish word.

"What's that?" I asked.

He replied with a smirk, "Beauty."

I blushed and shook my head softly while opening the menu that was placed in front of me. There were so many cuisines. From Spanish to Indian, to Italian, to Chinese, to Japanese etc. It was all very confusing. 

"Ummm... What do you like? Let's try some of your favourites." I said.

He shrugged softly. "I don't have favourites as such. But the Sushi is good over here. Do you like fish?"

"Yes. I don't mind." I answered.

"Do you drink?"

I nodded.

Sabil placed the order for a bottle of Cantine Lenotti and two Sushi platters.

There were so many varieties of Sushi and Sashimi. Most of those were completely new to me. We ate quietly. Sabil didn't prefer talking much while having food. By the time dinner was done, I was so full that I could feel my stomach bulge out a little. I refused for more food and dessert when he asked. We were now finishing the bottle of wine.

"So, Saanj. How did you like the food?" Sabil asked.

"It was really delicious. I've never eaten such tasty Sushi before." I replied while sipping my wine.

"I am opening a restaurant of my own. It'll be ready by next year. I'll take you there when you come again to Barcelona." He said like my meeting with him again was inevitable. And that made me choke on my wine slightly. I gulped it down with a little force and felt the ache as it slid down my throat.

I cleared my throat and just nodded.

He creased his brows softly first and then let it drop.

"So... I've heard...umm..that..ummm you are married?" I said hesitantly. I didn't want to upset him but at the same time, I wanted some answers.

He narrowed his eyes at me.

I pressed my lips together and looked out towards the lightning city. He was mad.

"What about it?" He asked in a firm voice.

I shook my head without looking at him. I kept looking at the busy road and the beautiful tall buildings slowly passing by.

"Look at me Saanj." I heard him say.

I didn't.

"I said look at me." His voice firm again.

I looked at him. "I didn't mean to offend you," I said sheepishly.

He closed his eyes for a briefest second and shook his head softly. "No. You didn't offend me."

I exhaled. 

"Tell me whatever is there in your mind." He said.

"I...I just wanted to know that if you are married then why did you ask me for a date?" I kept my voice soft.

I saw the corner of his lip curved in a smirk.

"Because I like you." 

"I must say you're quite blunt."

His smirk melted into a grin. "Maybe. But I like to keep it straight."

I nodded. "I appreciate."

He was staring at me dubiously.

I didn't say anything further and sipped my wine.

"What is it Saanj? I know you have more questions." He said.