My Navy Seal II: Undeniable Attraction

KIM

As I walk away from Nick after telling him that I need to stay with Ben I can not help but feel a little bit guilty for suggesting it. I am almost very sure that Nick is not happy about this decision. But then again I am not happy with losing my life either.

I know that Nick would not have said yes if he did not think it was a good idea. I pick up my phone and I scroll down to Ben's number. As my finger hovers over the number I can not stop feeling doubt just a little and if I am doing the right thing.

I just think a little about the consequences of what I am doing because I know that I would not be happy if Nick suggested that he stays with one of his exes. But then again the situation is much different than any other normal situation we might find ourselves in.

Also, we never really had any normal situations since we got together. So, nothing in this relationship can be seen as something that normal people do. I know in my heart that Ben and I are only friends but I do not want Nick to feel for one second like I do not love him.

I take a deep breath and do what I should do because I do not have much of a choice. I know that Nick would not be able to do his job properly if I am not safe. I dial the number and it doesn't even take two rings before he picks.

"Kimmy! How long has it been?"

I smile as I answer him because I know that he has always been good to me.

"It has obviously been too long. How are things going with you?"

"Well, now that I heard your voice much better, thank you and where are you finding yourself these days?"

"I am glad that you asked me that because I am in a bit of a pickle and I am needing your help"

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I am fine I am just needing a place to stay for a few hours and I was wondering-"

He does not even give me a chance to finish my question when he answers me.

"Where can I pick you up?"

"Are you sure? I mean, am I not interrupting something you are busy with?"

"Honey, for you, I am always available"

Suddenly I am not so sure that I am making the right decision but once again my choices are limited.

"Thank you, so much"

I give him the address where I am and then end the call. I wish in my heart that there was some other place that I could go because I know that this might weigh heavy on Nick's shoulders.

NICK

I know that this Detective is probably a good guy because he told me everything I needed to know about Anton without withholding any information. He could have easily made it more difficult for me. But because of his actions and trying to make a quick buck, has almost costed my fiance's life.

I listen as this Detective does not have anything to say and I patiently wait for his answer.

"I am so sorry that I have messed things up for you, Master Chief. I will get Anton to have a meeting with me"

I have expected a bit more resistance from him but I was right about him being one of the good guys.

"Thank you, you can reach me at this number, and Detective...get this meeting still today?"

"I will do my very best, sir"

I put the phone down and let the guy behind the computer know that he would be calling me with the time and place of the meeting. I turn around to walk away and then my eye catches my crutches still lying on the floor where I left them.

Then I remembered Kim's words how I should still walk on them today. I quickly pick them up and then a soldier intercedes my walking or shall I say my hopping. He salutes me and says.

"Sir!"

"At ease soldier, what can I help you with?"

"Sir, the Admiral wanted me to bring you these clothes and show you to your quarters"

I look down at my clothes and realized that they are torn and I probably look like I was blasted by a bomb. No pun intended.

"That is very considerate of him. Thank you very much"

I let him lead the way and then I hop again like a fool with my crutches behind him. As we get to the quarters I thank him and then make my way to the shower. As I take a shower and I wash all the dirt and blood off me, I can not help but think about Kim.

All I know is that if that Ben character is going to try something with my fiance it will be the last thing that he does. I never felt jealousy before but I can not help feeling this way now. I remember when she helped some of the soldiers on the island and how they would touch her to say thank you.

I remember how I struggled to control whatever feelings I felt at that moment. Of course, now I have a good idea of what you call that feeling. Then I wrap a towel around my waist and make my way back to my bed. For the first time, I can feel the pain in my leg for not walking on my crutches like Kim said I should.

I think back to what happened today and how close it came to losing the love of my life. Just thinking about that makes my heart skip a beat. This just fuels my hate for Anton.

KIM

I patiently wait at the corner of the street for Ben to come and pick me up. As every minute passes by, I feel more nervous than the minute before. I do not know why I feel this way but I think it has something to do with Nick.

Then a car comes spinning up to me and brakes right in front of me. I bend down to look at the driver and of course, it is Ben. He has always been somewhat of a show-off and I guess that is one of the reasons why it did not work out.

"I see that you have not changed one bit"

"What can I say you do not mess with perfection. Now, stop talking nonsense and get in the car"

As I slide into the passenger seat the memories of the times that Ben and I had together comes flooding back to me. We had a lot of fun but that is as far as it went. In the back of my mind, I always wondered if he were maybe batting for the other team.

"So, what are we going to do today? And who are you running from?"

I turn to look at him in surprise because how did he know that I was running away from someone.

"It is not like that. I just need to lay low and I need you not to ask me any questions about it, please?"

I hear him sigh loudly and then he says.

"Okay, okay but just this one time. So, what do you want to do?"

"Can we just go back to your apartment and maybe watch a movie? I would not mind a shower"

I see his eyes filled with concern and I know that he wants to know what is going on but I feel like I just want him to know as little as possible. He nods his head and then we start driving off to his apartment.

I quickly send a text to Nick.

"Ben has picked me up and we are on our way to his apartment. I miss you so much and I love you. Please be careful"

I stare out of the window as we drive to his apartment and the drive is quiet. I do not have much to say even though there is much to say. I just do not want to talk to him about my life.

We get to his apartment and he hands me a towel.

"Please, take a shower or a bath, anything that will make you feel better"

Then I realized why I dated him in the first place. He always cared for me more than any other person. I guess, I thought that his care meant that he loved me.

"Thank you, Ben. I really appreciate it"

I decided to draw myself a bath and then I get into it. As I lay down in the bath and I recall what happened today I can not help as I break down and cry. I thought that when we get back to the States that we would at least be safe but now it feels like we are back on the island again.

Ever since I set my foot on that ship that day, my life has been one big roller coaster. I knew that when I sign up to be with the Navy Seals it is not going to be easy but I never thought that every day would become an uphill battle.

But then, through my tears, a sliver of light shines through all the sadness and chaos in my life. Nick, My Navy Seal. I have found a diamond in the rough and that diamond wants to be my husband.. I am the luckiest woman alive.