Anais

I waited patiently as Esteban signed a couple of more autographs and posters of himself. The small crowd of people couldn't get enough of El Jefe, the undefeated matador of Espana.

He smiled warmly at a young couple with their baby as they chatted with him about his career and endeavors.

I couldn't help but notice how natural he looked with all the people; it was as if he was born for this life?

He caught me staring and smiled, biting his lip in heat. He finally waved goodbye to the people and slid into the driver's seat. "I'm sorry mi amor. I promise that was the last of them. Now I'm all yours" he bragged, kissing my lips repeatedly to show his remorse. I nodded and buckled up my seatbelt as he put the keys in the ignition.

"You're still mad at me." he pouted, pulling my neck with care. I wasn't mad at him, more so the people who interrupted our meal.

"No... Esteban, i am not mad at you" I sighed, crossing my arms over my chest. He pulled me into his arms and kissed me gently, trailing his lips down my neck. "I'll make it up to you mi amor" he promised through a desperate breath.

"No Esteban! I don't want you to make it up. I just want you." I snapped, looking into his soft brown eyes. "I just want you..." I whispered, trying to hold back my tears. He finally understood my words and nodded, kissing away my pout.

"I'm all yours Anais." He whispered, gently running a palm against my cheek. I finally found my calm and nodded, gently grabbing his hand into mine. He lifted it up and placed a gentle kiss against my knuckles as he sped away.  "You still up for practice?" he turned to me, resting his palm against my thigh. I blushed, turned on by his contact and nodded silently.

"But first! We make a quick stop to the Arena to see the banner" he smiled and sped away excitedly.

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Esteban

"Come one Anais! I am so anxious to see it!" I smirked, trying to lead her hands off my face.

"Esteban! You promised you would let me see it first so I could make sure it was good or not" she protested. We had just arrived at the arena to see the poster.

I sighed and crossed my arms in annoyance and anticipation. "So? How does it look?" I asked curiously. She hummed then went silent. "Why don't you take a look?" she hinted and lifted her palms from my eyes.
I couldn't help but contain my smile as I saw the banner. The three of us were in vibrant colors on each of the three banners, but there was a huge banner, the fourth of the trio in the middle of the arena, and I was superimposed on the center.

(Imagine he's in a matador jacket!! And yes I changed the model!)

"I can't believe it" I sighed, taking the time to appreciate all its glory.

"The guy in the middle is so cute" she teased me, gently resting her head against my arm.

"This is amazing." I cheered, overcome by emotion and picked her up, spinning her into the air with care. I was truly overcome with emotion.

All my hard work, the long trainings and secluded lifestyle; it was finally paying off. I had sponsors, fane, fortune, and Anais by my side.

"You deserve it Esteban" she smiled, already reading my thoughts. I kissed her soft lips, caressing her cheek with care. I was falling in love with her more and more each day.

I dropped her gently and tilted my head to the side, trying to take in all the images. "Wow! The presidente really outdid himself" I bragged, approving of the new look.

"I suppose he did" she shrugged, gently fixing the string at the top of her dress. Immediately her mood changed to a sour one; it seemed to lately, every time I mentioned him.

"Come on. Let's make you the most famous torerra in Espana" I smiled, leading her to the practice stables in the far distance. She skipped excitedly until she reached the gate where the stairs led to the basement.

"Wait here" I directed her and went down to bring out the baby bull. She smiled and climbed over the gate to the small arena door, anticipating my return.

"You ready?" I yelled, pulling the bull up the stairs.

"Yes!" Her voice trailed down. I came up the ramp and let go of the ropes, letting the baby bull run into the empty arena.

I ran after it chasing it until it got tired and fatigued. Quickly, I brought a rope and tied it around it's neck, dragging it over to Anais. The baby roared with annoyance and instantly started pushing its head to her leg. Carefully she crouched to pet the beast and giggled.

"Anais! What are you doing?" I groaned as she hugged its neck.

"Esteban it's so cuteeeee! How do you want to kill this tiny little fluffer" she pouted, caressing it's hairy stomach.

"Anais... you can't be serious." I rolled my eyes, pushing the bull away with my foot to agitate it.

"Esteban!" She screamed and hit me as I chuckled. "It's cute now, but this disgusting thing will turn into a ugly killing machine when it's older." I snapped, grabbing its jaw as it squealed helplessly. "This montrosa" I muttered to myself.

"Maybe if you guys didn't agitate them!" she held my wrist to stop my actions.

"Not this again Anais!" I groaned, instantly remembering the conversation we had when I first met her.

"Esteban would you just hear me out!" she pouted, taking the bull into her arms.

"You do know what a torerra is?" I end her speech, refusing to hear her words of protest.

"Esteban..."

"À torerra is female bull FIGHTER! You have to kill your prey!" I reminded her. She furrowed her bushy brows and stood up to invade my space.

"And what if I choose not to El Jefe?" she spoke, challenging my threat.

"If you have no interest in training to kill, then our training here is done." I scoffed, leading the baby bull away to enter its cage.

"Esteban! Esteban!" she yelled, following after me as I continued through the arena. I ignored her and continued down the path that led to the rest of the cages in the basement.

"You are so..so..stubborn! You extremista!" she yelled after me. I chuckled and waved her off, locking the bull in its cage.

She ran up the stairs and slammed the car door shut, waiting for me to take her home. I made sure I locked everything up and cleaned my palms with a discarded rag before I went to start the car.

Anais

"Take me to Mariela's, I'm staying with her tonight." I snapped, as he closed his side door. He looked over at me and frowned, staring at me with his big brown eyes. "Anais ...are you serious?" he sighed, turning back to start the car.

"Yes Jefe! I am muy serious. I need to visit an old amiga and I refuse to stay with a murderer" I hinted.

He finally put the car in drive and began the journey down the roads, speeding past each streetlight and car.

"Take a left here." I instructed him. He made a reckless turn, making me clutch onto the seat. "Slow down Esteban" I snapped. He ignored me and rested his foot on the gas peddle, violently increasing the speed.

"Esteban stop it!" I yelled, trying to hold my hair down. He continued to drive recklessly, weaving in and out of cars until we came down Mariela's street.

"Let me out Esteban!!"  I fumed, but he still continued down the roadways. "That's her house there." I pointed so he could make a U turn up ahead. He pulled up to the curve of her joined house and made an abrupt stop, making me lurch foward.

"You cero! You almost killed me" I hit his arm twice.

"But did you die?" he scoffed, leaning against the back of his leather chair. I snatched my little bag from his side and stepped out, slamming the car door shut. "Don't bother picking me up! I am not staying with you ever again!"

"Anais come on, you don't mean that" he sighed, trying to explain himself. I continued walking down the path but he hopped out the car and was soon behind my tail.

"Anais, I'm sorry okay! Would you just listen to reason for once?" He yelled after me. Just as I turned to address him, were bombarded by a crowd of paparazzi.