"Finally, inhale for 3, and exhale for 3. Namastay." I bow my head as the class copies. It's approaching 8.30am on sunny August morning.

I love being a Yoga Instructor. I love the feeling of calmness and relaxation it gives my mind and body. Plus, the way it keeps my body toned and in shape is amazing.

"Thanks class, I will see you on Friday."

I gather up my mat and water bottle and start making my way out of the sports centre. I work 2 jobs to make sure I can pay the rent that is huge from living in London.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday I work in the sports centre with my yoga class 7am-8.30am. Then Thursday, Friday and Saturday I work 9am-3pm shift at Aroma, a coffee shop just in the centre of London, only a 10 minute walk away from the sports centre which is ideal.

Aroma is owned by a sweet old couple, Jenny and Bob. I have worked there since I was in college and help them out on the busiest days. It's a cute, bright and airy place, with a corner to read books, lots of greenery and cool overhead rope lighting. They serve the best coffee along with delicious pastries and cakes, all made my Jenny herself.

As it's now Wednesday, I don't have a shift at the coffee shop today, however I'm in need of some caffeine this morning so start making my way over to Aroma. While walking my phone starts vibrating in my hand, looking down at the caller ID, it's Ivy.

"Hey Ives, what's up?" I answer.

"Hi Soph, guess what?! I got the promotion! You are now talking to a Senior Marketing Director! I can't believe I got it!" Ivy states.

"Aww, I'm so happy so for you! Well done"

Ivy had been preparing herself for this promotion for the last 2 weeks and was adamant she messed it up, but we told her she will have done great and she proved us correct. Ivy works for a huge marketing firm in London and has been after some progression for the last 2 years.

"Are you doing anything tonight? Let's celebrate!" She asks me.

"Nope, I was just gonna stay home and read a good book."

"Okay, let me call Cass and I'll text you later?" Ivy suggests.

"Sure, see you later."

I hang up the call just as I enter the coffee shop. Just as I go to pull the door it flies open towards me and I stumble backwards.

"Shit." I hear a low voice mumble and I feel a large hand on my waist.

I steady myself and look up as the hand disappears from my waist.

My eyes connect with the stranger who just nearly knocked me over, and I feel a pang in my chest.

The same green eyes as last Saturday in the club, and now I see more tattoos, on his arms and peeking through the top of his shirt.

Wow, this guy is hot.

"Sorry about that." He says quietly. He even talks sexy.

I realise at that moment that I'm still staring at him and my cheeks blush.

"Sorry, excuse me." I rush out and avoid his gaze as I pull the door open and enter the coffee shop.

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It's 6pm and Ivy is at my apartment while I get dressed for tonight. We are meeting Cassie at the resturant she works at for some food before going to a bar later on, it's only mid week so it shouldn't be too busy to get a table at short notice.

"You look hot Soph." Ivy tells me as I step into our lounge area.

"Thanks, you do too." I tell her as she spins on her heel and her baby pink dress floats around her.

I opted for black skinny jeans some black heels and a cropped white linen tie-front top with a strappy bralette underneath and of course matching underwear. Yes, I am that girl!

As we locked up the apartment and headed downstairs, our Uber was just arriving. We have brought Cassie an outfit to change into as she has been working at the restaurant all day. As we arrive Cassie spots us immediately and I hand her a bag with an outfit in.

"Thanks for bringing me this girls." She smiles at us. "I'll be right back."

As the 3 of us sit down and order food, my mind wanders to the guy I bumped into again earlier today. I haven't mentioned it to my friends as it's probably nothing and it's not likely I'm going to see the guy again.

"To Ivy, congrats on your promotion, we knew you could do it! Now, let's go to the bar and get fucking drunk!" Cassie announces.

We all cheers and laugh at Cassie's speech while finishing our drinks and I call for an Uber to take us to Lava Lounge in the centre of London.

Once we get inside, we pick out a free table and get straight to ordering some drinks.

"What can I get you ladies?" A handsome young bartender approaches us and we tell him our drinks orders.

"Vodka cranberry with ice please." I state.

"Wow, go Sophia! I thought for a second you were gonna ask for a lemonade." Cassie laughs beside me. Ivy joins in too.

"Ha. Ha Cassie. I drink just I don't like to be drunk."

"I know Soph, I'm only playing with you." She pulls me into her for side hug and I chuckle hugging her back.

"Cheers again Ivy!" We shout and toast to Ivy, I have a good feeling about tonight.

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As the night continues, I slow down with my drinks, making the 2 I had last me, however I can't say the same for Ivy and Cassie. They are now dancing in the middle of the bar together and I'm chuckling to myself as I head off towards the bathroom.

After doing my business and washing my hands I leave the bathroom and make my way over to the girls. As I'm pushing my way through the crowd to our table I feel someone grab my hand. I spin around and start to pull my hand away but I'm speechless.

Mr Green Eyes is here. Is he stalking me? Seriously, how can I have never seen this guy before and then within 5 days I've seen him 3 times.

"Sorry, but I couldn't let you walk away from me again without getting your name." The hot guy states.

"I have to go, sorry." I reply and turn to walk away.

"Wait!" He shouts after me.

I spin back around to him.

"Please, let me get you a drink and maybe we can chat?"

"Sorry, I'm here with my friends and ..."

"Please. Just one drink."

I turn to look at the girls who have spotted me chatting with the handsome stranger and are giggling with smiles plastered on their faces and giving me the thumbs up sign. I turn to Mr Green Eyes and smile.

"Okay. One drink."

"Great, follow me." He smiles showing his perfectly white teeth. He shows me to a corner seated area near to the bar, his hand resting at my lower back the entire time we were walking.

"What would you like to drink?" He asks.

I think for a second, I've already had 2 Vodka Cranberries, a third one won't hurt.

"Vodka cranberry with ice, please."

"Sure thing, be right back."

He gets up and goes straight behind the bar. Am I missing something? Does this guy work here? I'm confused. I'm also not gonna lie, I have shamelessly just checked him out as he prepares our drinks, his talented arms pouring all the different bottles. I make myself look away, and brush a hand through my hair.

"Here you go." He places my glass down, as he takes a sip from his beer bottle. He squeezes into the seat next to me and his knees slightly brush mine.

"Thank you." I take a sip of my drink. It's perfect.

"So, I'm Hunter Anderson, and you are?" He asks, holding his hand out for me to shake.

"Sophia Miller." I smile and place my small hand in his huge one.

The feel a spark of energy as he tightly holds my hand. We are staring into each other eyes again, Hunter's green eyes glistening under the twinkling bar lights.

I pull my hand away and look down into my lap, my hand feeling cold from the loss of Hunter's touching me.

"I-" Hunter starts but is cut off by a guy approaching our table.

"Boss."

Hunter looks in his direction.

"Sorry to interrupt, I just need you to sign something in your office about the inventory." The guy says and I get the hint that he is busy so I start standing ready to leave the table.

"Wait, Sophia." I stop and Hunter is now standing too. Wow he's tall. Well compared to my 5'6 he is.

"Thanks Brent, I'll just be minute." With Hunter's reply, the guy leaves us and goes through a Staff Only door at the side of our table.

"I get it. You work here, your busy." I claim.

He chuckles, "I- uh- I own the bar actually. That was Brent. He's the manager here and a good friend of mine."

He owns the bar. Wow. He must be really rich. Why is he talking to me?

Hunter's scratches the back of his neck and I look around, I'm not sure how to get out of this but I'm hoping my friends can see me and come to help.

"Sophia- " he reaches out for my hand as he clears his throat.

"Please, can I have your number? And maybe you would like the meet up later? I own a club which I'm going to around midnight when this bar closes and I would love to see you there?" He rushes out.

"I- uh- I" I stutter. I don't know what to say. Is this guy just after a one night type of thing, because this really doesn't feel real. His green eyes are staring into mine, I'm looking at him and his extemely well maintained facial hair, he is so attractive.

Which is why I shock myself when I say, "Sure."

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