10/planning a date
1579 Words
Alexei POV
I dialed Tatiana’s contact but she didn’t pick , I was reluctant to call back but I did and she picked this time around.
“hey Tatiana it’s Alexei “
“ So you decided to call “ she said, it felt like she wanted me to call .
“So you were thinking about me “ I said teasing her .
“Thinking about you” she scoffed , “you wish Alexei , your call was not even on my mind “ .
“If you say so “ . Tatiana likes her own opinion being valid so I’m not going to stress about this topic .
“ Can we talk tomorrow, I’m hanging out with my friends “
“ok , wait . Are you free tomorrow“ .
It took a while for her to reply,” uhmm , no . Why are you asking “
“since you are less busy do you mind going on a date with me “ I asked.
“ Date ? , I will let you know if I will be available tomorrow” she replied, but she just told me she would be less busy . Tatiana loves playing hard to get , but I’m also good at this game.
“ok Blue , goodnight “
“Blue? , why do you keep calling me blue “ she asked with curiosity filled in her voice, especially since she asked me before and I ignored the question.
“The colour of your eyes , they are blue and beautiful and sparkling “
“you are crazy, don’t call me blue again . About your blazer , sorry I have not returned it “.
“You stole my blazer blue” I said teasing her .
“whatever Alexei, goodnight “ she said before hanging up .
Now I just have to think of where to take Tatiana to ,on the date tomorrow.
I kept thinking about the date until I slept off.
The annoying sound from my alarm clock woke me up , I didn’t have to check the clock to know it’s six o’clock AM .
I had my bath and picked a black tank top , black sweat pants and white Adidas sneakers .
While I was tying my shoe lace , Denis knocked on my door . I thought it was Irina at first but when I heard his voice, I asked him to come inside my bedroom.
"Good morning boss_Alexei " he said as he walked towards me .
Denis is wearing a similar outfit as me . The only difference is the colour of his sweatpants.
“I wanted to let you know that I’m ready “ he tells me in a formal tone.
“Denis , you have to relax when you are around me , don’t be formal when we are alone “ . the last thing I want is for my right hand man to be uncomfortable around me .
“ok Alexei “ he replied, this time he’s tone is calm .
I walked away and he followed, we finally got to the home gym which is on the West wing of our floor.
I pushed the door then noticed the expression on Denis face . He seemed to be amused .
“ You have not seen a home gym before “ I asked.
“Not one this big “ he replied as he stares around .
Denis walked straight to the treadmill while I picked up a jump rope and started skipping.
“So , do you work out everyday , pakhan to be “. Denis asked , I could feel like he’s finally feeling comfortable around me.
“almost everyday , what about you “
“same “
Denis left the treadmill and started deadlifting while I started weighted pull ups .
I grunted under the weight of the barbell with sweat dotting my brows. Why Denis was working the punching bag like it owed him money .
“Do you think Tatiana is impressed by deadlifts or jaw strength ? “ he asked still working the punching bag.
“Why not both ?“ I said as I dropped the bar with a thud .
We kept talking while working out for more than an hour .
We did some static stretching before going through a door in the gym . Behind the gym are several walk-in showers on the left , a wood built sauna in the center , ice plunge on the right , heated bench and hook for towels in one corner.
The moment we walked in I could see Denis shocked expression and this time he did not hide it .
“wow, who would have thought all of this would be behind this door “ he tells me as he scan the entire room with his eyes .
“So Sauna or ice plunge “ I asked while we removed our clothes in the locker area and place it into a laundry basket .
“Ice plunge, do we just leave our clothes in this basket “ he asked like we didn’t just place it into the laundry basket.
“Of course, do you want to wash them yourself “
We walked towards the ice plunge and the heated tiles soothes my feet’s .
“You can go in first “ he said smirking at me .
“fine , only cowards hesitate “ I said teasing him . I know he’s not a coward.
“coward , I’m no coward” he said as he places one leg into the freezing tub .
After placing one leg into the freezing tub, Denis started cursing in Russian . He placed the other leg and sat in the freezing tub while I did the same, “s**t. Why does it always feel like fire before it freezes “ . I said through gritted teeth.
Three minutes later my legs and hands feel like stone , “one more minute “ I said but my voice was barely above a whisper .
After one minute we left the freezing tub , a rush if warmth crawls up from my soles to my spine as my feet made contact with the heated tiles, it let out a deep sigh as the heat crept up my legs like fire melting ice .
“Heated floors,” he muttered with a smirk . “ Best invention since bullets “ .
I took a towel from the towel hooks , Denis did the same and we entered different walk-in showers.
As the hot water poured over my shoulders, I braced against the tiled wall as my breath slowed with every drop . It's not just about getting cleaned it is about coming back to life .
After my bath , I tied a towel around my waist before leaving the shower , I met Denis at the locker already getting dressed with the fresh clothes from the lockers , I did the same and we left the gym .
“Next time , I would prefer the sauna” Denis tells me as we walk towards our rooms, Denis room is now opposite mine.
“What makes you think I would ask if you wanted the sauna or not next time” I asked teasingly.
“Because I'm your best friend”.
When we got halfway to our rooms we met tomila and Irina walking towards us , they were dressed in gym outfits.
“I told you, he would be at the gym “ tomila tells Irina as they approached us.
“Denis meet my sisters, this is Irina “ I said as I pointed at Irina , “while this is _” tomila interrupted.
“I'm their younger sister”she replied with a smile .
“My name is Denis and I'm his right hand man” . Denis and Irina kept staring at each other, before tomila could continue blaring I walked away and Denis followed.
“You are such a vibe killer” tomila yelled so I could hear her since I had walked away from them .
We went to the living room on our floor. “ I want to take Tatiana on a date but I don't know where to take her to , she's always claiming not to be like other girls”
“So are you guys a couple” denis asked.
“Can't you just answer the question? , she's just my project remember” I yelled at him.
“Okay, relax . From what I have heard about Tatiana she is rich so she won't be impressed by money , so you have to make it simple yet classy “
“Okay, do you have any place in mind” I asked .
After thinking for a while, “uhmm, you can take her to a good location in saint Petersburg “ .
“What happened to the whole of Moscow and you said make it simple “ I asked confused.
“I said make it simple not effortless “
After thinking about it for a while, we left the couch and headed to the dinning room on the ground floor. Before we got to the dinning room I found a perfect place in saint Petersburg which is close to the airport .
I and Denis started eating and I called Tatiana.
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