Their Loving Solitude

Chapter 11 Undercover

Caleb's POV

I watch Naomi slam the door between Mia and I, which infuriates me because that's all I want at the moment is to be at Mia's side.. But I can tell just by that interaction that I'm getting under Naomi's skin, which should help me take care of this situation as soon as possible.. But if that happens, that also means that I might not be able to see Mia again, and that's not anything that I'm ok with.

I even know without a doubt that Naomi hates me because she notices the natural connection Mia and I have, and who could blame her.. she obviously loves her and doesn't want anyone else coming into the picture.. But that's hard when Mia seems to want me like I want her.. But every time I see Mia, the urge to be with her gets stronger, making this harder than it needs to be.

I hear someone walking up to me as I turn to see one of the officers facing me. "Officer Michaels.." He says my name as I quickly shush him.. I look around over my shoulders on each side, making sure no one else heard that. "You have to call me Caleb while I'm undercover Stevenson.. You could blow all of this for me while I am getting so close." I demand of him in a whisper.

"Yes, sir.. I mean.. Caleb.. I'm so sorry.. but we weren't able to find any fingerprints left behind to pin anyone to this.. are you sure it wasn't a random break-in?" he asks me as I scoff at that. "There is no way that was random, and I know exactly who did it.. but I need the evidence to prove it." I state looking at the door to Mia's place.

"Yes, sir.. there is not much more we can do here." He declares as I nod thinking about that. "Ok, make sure the Sargeant knows, and I will clean things up and reset everything to where it should be... thanks, Stevenson." I declare as he bows only slightly before turning around and collecting his men. They leave within that instant.

I huff out frustrated about this. Things are getting complicated.. I was sent here on a mission, but my attention seems to be taken away by Mia.. She is so purely innocent in a way, somehow only seeing the good in people, which is amazing.. but it might get her hurt.. and I don't want to see her hurt.. I would do anything, and I mean anything to not see her get hurt.. But I'm not supposed to be getting emotionally involved... and yet here I am just thinking of her.

I shake my head as I huff out, throwing myself back on the couch in my temporary place, that is, until my phone rings. I look at the caller ID, and it says my Sargeant. I quickly sit up before answering, "Yes, sir."

"Undercover officer Michaels.. How are things going?" he declares as I let out a deep breath.. "more complicated than I expected, but I'm making way, sir." I leave the explaination short and sweet as he quickly asks. "Are you making sure to go out tonight?"

"Yes, sir.. I am planning on staking out the workplace just in case." I state as he hums on the other end of the call. "Ok, keep your wits about you, but end this as soon as you can before another attack happens." I nod before softly saying. "Yes, sir." I hang up the call as my hands go straight to my head.

How am I going to handle this? I'm getting too attached.. I need to detach myself before any of us get hurt.. yeah, that's it. I quickly stand up, jumping in the shower as I get cleaned up as fast as I can, wanting to go out and investigate a little more.. since I was distracted for a good part of today with Mia, not getting anything done, but loving every second with her.

I get out of the shower, putting on some jeans and a plain black t-shirt before brushing my hair back and out of my face. I grab my keys, phone, and gun, hiding it on me as I prepare myself for a long night of investigating. I open the door to leave as I hear. "Caleb.. wow.. you look handsome." My heart seems to melt at the sound of her melodic voice.. I can't seem to control my heart around her.. there is something about Mia that I can't deny nor get enough of it.. it's like she has cast a spell on me.

"Hey, Mia." I feel my knees weakening as she walks straight up to me, taking the breath from my lungs. knowing that the thoughts of how I should distance myself from her is impossible from the pull she has on me. "You look stunning." I honestly declare, knowing how true those words are to me. "Really? How could you ever think I look good in this God-awful uniform." She playfully states with the biggest smile on her face.

"I think you would make anything look like a million bucks." I state, causing her to giggle that songbird tone that hits straight to the heart. "You're not a very good liar." She states, stepping closer to me as my heart beats out of my chest at the soft touch of her hand on top of it. "I'm not lying." I say softly to her with her being in such close proximity.

"Come on, Mia.. leave him behind.. he is just a distraction.. it's time to go to work or you will be late." Naomi states this while glaring at me as she storms past us. Mia looks sad, and I know I feel the same way. "Are you still coming in to see me tonight?" she sweetly asks as I vigorously nod my head like a bobblehead. "Of course I wouldn't miss it." I declare as she stares up at me with those big beautiful doe eyes that look mesmerizing, followed by her breathtaking smile that entices me to no end.

I swallow the lump in my throat before I notice her turning away to leave for the night. I feel sadness hit me instantly, not wanting her to go but knowing I would need her too if I wanted to get any work done. I huff out in nervousness as I notice Mia turning around and power walking up to me. without hesitation, she grabs my shirt and pulls me so our lips collide, taking the breath straight from my lungs. I feel my knees buckle, loving this more than I ever should, but not regretting one second.

My arms wrap around her, pulling her into my frame as I savor this amazing kiss more than I ever thought I would. Her hands drift over my cheeks, keeping the kiss going, and I don't object one bit. I am enthralled by her, and there is probably nothing she could do to change that.. but that's a problem, and I know it.. I have to tell her why I am really here.. that's only fair to her. But if I do that, it might mean I would lose any chance of being with her and that's hard for me to do since she has been all I have thought about since the first moment I saw her.. call it obsession, call it infatuation, call it love at first sight.. call it whatever you want.. all I know is that I want this with her for as long as I'm allowed to have it.

She breaks the kiss as she breathes heavily into my lips. "I'm sorry, Caleb.. I just... had to.. I have been thinking about this all day." She says to me, making me smile. "I loved every second of it and didn't mind one bit."

"Good.. then to be continued handsome." She states fixing my shirt as I just smile the biggest giddy smile her way.

"Have a good night finishing up your accounting.. and hopefully, your supervisor isn't too mad at all." I feel my smile fading at that comment because she is being genuine about a lie that I told her.. It makes me sad because, like she said earlier today, you can't start something off of lies and deceit, then somehow expect it to work out.. I have to be honest with her if I want anything to develop from this.

"Thank you.. I'll see you in a little bit beautiful." She smirks at me, blowing a kiss my way before turning around and walking away from me to head to work. I feel my body automatically going through withdrawals from her not being with me as I crave more time with her.. but I have to go investigate before I can see her again. It's for her own protection, and I have to keep telling myself that.

I huff out to myself, hating that I have gotten myself into this mess.. this could end badly for me.. I just hope it doesn't.

Mia's POV

I take my car to work like usual, having all the motivation in the world for a great night after that amazing kiss shared with Caleb.. He is something amazing and makes me want to be with him all the time. But I know I can't.. I have things to take care of.

So I forced myself to get out of my car and head inside quickly to see that Naomi was not there yet but left before me.. That doesn't make any sense.. but that's why we always take separate cars because Naomi and I always work at separate times.. Either we start at different times or end at different times, so it's just easiest to take two cars.

But once I get to work, I quickly notice that the place is already starting to pick up, and the UFC fight isn't even on for a while. But that won't stop us from making money. Naomi finally joins, jumping into the chaos with me. We both don't have time to argue with one another and start finally getting out of our funk once we get into the groove of working together. Naomi and I are a great team because we are so close, so I won't let this spat tear us apart. We go for hours talking, joking and working as the best team in this place, which is making us lots of money, luckily.

"Mia.. the guy at 313 has requested you to serve him." One of my coworkers declares. I smile and nod. "Thanks. I'll be over there in a minute. I have to put in this order first." I start typing away on the computer screen as Naomi scoffs and states out loud. "Seriously?!" I turn and look at her curiously. "Did you not get a good tip?" I ask as she shakes her head and points across the room.

"Your stalker boy toy is here.. how depressing.. and I was having a good night.. he had to come in before closing and ruining it?" She snaps as I roll my eyes.. I see him across the room with his book in hand, reading away while waiting for me patiently. I smirk as I send that order in and strut over to the table as I say. "You know, most people come into sports bars to watch the sports." He laughs at my comment and states without hesitation. "There is only one reason why I came in here.. and It's not to watch sports."

I feel my face heating up at that comment as I bite my bottom lip. "Well, I like the sound of that, I just hope the one reason is me." I state playfully as he smirks at me and nods. "It is.. even though I don't think Naomi appreciates that gesture as much as you do." He states as I roll my eyes. "She doesn't think I should see you and is mad that I want to." I declare as his smile grows.

"So you want to keep seeing me? So, with me spending today with you, then coming to your work, this isn't freaking you out at all?" he asks as I shake my head. "Not yet.. but you could have another chance to freak me out in a little bit.. I have an hour left at the most." He nods, thinking about that as he states. "I can manage that.. I can honestly tell you there is nowhere I would rather be." This comment makes me smile again.

He hangs out for the hour eating and drinking a little, talking and flirting with me when he can, because I'm still a professional who takes care of her tables no matter who is sitting at her table. But it's now closing time. The lights in the place brighten as the tabs get closed out. A trail of people leaving the restaurant is all that is seen.

I watch Caleb stand up as he stumbles only slightly. I walk across the room as he smiles down at me. "Hey beautiful.. I'll see you soon.. at my place?" he asks curiously. I smirk at him before stating. "Ok.. but only for a little bit, and it's not what you think it will be." I declare that just because I'm going to his house doesn't mean I'm putting out.

"So you won't be talking with me?" he asks as my smirk emerges into a smile. "Yes, I will talk with you. I just didn't want you to expect s*x from me." I say in more of a whisper. He just laughs and declares. "Mia.. I like you a lot and more than you know, but I'm not easy like that.. I barely know you, and you think you can get me into bed? you just barely learned my name.. you need to slow it down, missy." He declares stumbling a little more, but making me laugh all the same.

"Are you sure you're ok to drive? I can drive you?" I ask him as he thinks about it. "I think I will be ok.. but if not, then I'll just come get a ride from you, ok?" I nod my head as I declare. "Be careful, but if you can't drive, I'll be out of the building in 10 minutes or so." He nods and kisses the top of my head before turning away and walking out the front door for us to lock them behind him.