Third Person POV

Although Nessa was busy listening to Mathis try and explain to her what had truly happened between him and his brother another plan was being put into action. The same woman that had claimed to be the one to break the spell of the gladiators was fast at work. Putting a special aphrodisiac in not only Nessa's office but as well as her apartment, John's office, and apartment as well. This would be a way to distract Nessa and throw her off the trail of finding a way to break the curse but also keep her head and heart busy with another man. This was a special spell in the aphrodisiac, it would only affect Nessa and John.

The woman did all this within the time it took for Nessa to finish talking to Mathis and more or less agree to at least looking into the history about it.

Nessa's POV

John would know about Mathis and his brother and to see if any of this was truth. Rolling her eyes, she climbed out of the elevator and went right to John's door. She didn't know if he would have company, but she wanted to find out if what Mathis had told her was true or not. Knocking twice it didn't take long for John to open the door.

"Hey Red, something you need?" John asked as he let me into his apartment.

Something about his apartment was different than mine though, a strange feeling swept over me and turning back to John it didn't take long for him to pull me into his arms. Normally since John and I were just friends I would push him away. This time though I could feel my body was acting strange. Whatever John wanted to do to me, my body was more than willing to go along for the ride. Tucking my hair behind my hair I watched in a bit of a daze as John leaned in closer and closer until our lips met. When he kissed me, it felt like a million fireworks were going off in my body.

His touch was electric to me and I wanted more of it. I'd only been with one other man before and that was over a year ago and the way that John was kissing me now had so much more passion than any kiss I had ever had. Lifting me up in his arms, my legs wrapped around his waist and he quickly took us to his bedroom. I could remember the feelings intimately and all I could think about at that time was John. All I wanted was him, to be with him. Once we did become on it felt like the ocean crashing over my body. I never wanted it to stop and something told me he didn't either. Grabbing my head, he kisses me as we ride out our euphotic pleasure together.

Once we had calmed down, my body and mind were too tired to even remember what I came over to John's for. Holding my body close to his I could feel him kiss my shoulder. The kisses sent shivers through my body, but sleep was quickly winning me over.

"Beep! Beep! Beep!" the sudden sound of an alarm clock woke me from that amazing dream.

Groaning I go to move when I feel a grip tighten upon my body. That's when I remember what happened. I could feel his breath on my neck as he huffed and turned over in the bed long enough to turn off the alarm. John didn't release his hold on me with his other arm though.

"Penelope is going to kill me for sleeping with the new girl, but I couldn't resist it any longer." John admits as he leans back and kisses my neck.

"Speaking of work, we'd better get up and get going." I comment, and he nods with a sigh behind me.

Turning my face to look at him I see a look in John's eyes I had never seen before. Unable to resist the look I couldn't even name I brought myself up to him and kissed him. Never have I ever done something like this in my life. What made it happen now and so suddenly? John smiled into the kiss and pulled away with nothing but joy in his eyes.

"Keep this a secret?" he asks as he stands up and I see his fully naked body walk to his dresser and he begins to get dressed.

Pulling the sheet up to cover me I just nod my head. I wasn't sure what entirely happened to us last night and until I had an answer I thought it was best that it just stayed between us. John finished dressing and grabbed his robe then handed it to me.

"I have to admit though, last night was one of the best of my life." John smiled as I quickly wrapped myself in his robe.

"It was very sudden wasn't it?" I question, and he nods.

"Some of the best things in life are." He smiles and then walks into what I assume is his bathroom.

What is going on? Don't get me wrong, John is handsome and amazing, an incredible kisser and I think the best lover I've had and...I am so not helping myself now. Wrapping the robe tightly I get up from the bed and see our clothes spread out all over his bedroom floor. One other thought entered my head too...we didn't use protection and I'm not on any form of birth control...this isn't going to end well is it?

Walking up to the bathroom, I see John brushing his teeth but the minute he sees me he spits and looks at me concerned.

"What's wrong red?" he asks as he walks my way, even with toothpaste still on his chin and lips.

"I'm not on the pill..." I say as I wince expecting him to freak out and maybe even start yelling.

"Oh...well if it happens then we have a baby." John says as he leans in. "Probably a red head too."

Tapping me on my nose he walks right past me and puts on his blazer. Turning and watching him I wonder why he is taking this all so well? Was he drunk or something? Grabbing my own clothes, I quickly dress and run to catch up with him only to run right into him.

"You want a baby with me? Someone you just met not that long ago?" I ask him, and he looks down at me and grins.

"It wouldn't be a bad thing, I like you a lot red, if I didn't I wouldn't have slept with you last night." John says taking my hand and leading me to my own apartment. "You want to change or wear the same clothes again?"

Looking at my door I nod, he makes a good point. Not good to show up in the same clothes. Opening my door, I watch as John waits outside for a moment but then looks up at me shocked.

"I forgot my briefcase, be right back then we can go." John says and goes back to his apartment.

I went to John to ask for help about Mathis...that turned into me sleeping with him...which may or may not result in me being pregnant later...this sounds very weird to me. Going to my closet I quickly change into a light green dress, black heels, and run back to my door. John walks out of his door, briefcase in hand just as I shut and lock my door. Turning my way, he even offers me his hand. As though my body would follow his any gesture, my hand goes right to his.

Once we get to the museum we part ways, he has a lecture to give to some new investors and I must help Penelope do inventory. Maybe this way I could clear my head a little bit? Penelope was already logging in books to the tablet in her hand. Looking up at me she smiles.

"There you are, I was wondering when you would get here. Anyway, I have cataloged these two boxes of book and now there are only three left. Care to help?" she asks and of course I grin and nod at her. "Something troubling you?"

"Do you know anything about that Ithacles guy on display? About his family maybe?" I question, and Penelope puts her stylus to her mouth showing me that she's thinking.

"I believe he had a twin brother, Mathis was his name I believe. Not much is known about him though, he literally disappeared from all record in history and no one knows why." Penelope says as she looks back at me. "You really are doing your research, I'm proud of you."

It made me happy to know that she was proud of me, although I was asking to find out if Mathis was lying or not. Helping her through out most of the morning its only during my lunch break that I even get to go to my office. Walking in I sit down and lay my head back against the chair. What a long morning, I didn't know there were that many books just for one person. Taking in a deep breath I hear the door to my office. Opening my eyes there stands both Colin and John.

"Something wrong?" I question as I look at the two men.

"No, just want to let you know they just scheduled a new meeting for us in two hours." Colin told me as his look told me he felt uncomfortable as the way John was just standing and staring behind him.

"Ok, thanks for telling me. Colin, I think Penelope was looking for help with data, would you mind?" I ask him to hope he sees the excuse and takes it.

"Yeah! I will go and meet up with her!" Colin took the hint and made a run for it.

Standing up I watch as John then comes after me and kisses me. That's when I feel the same feeling from last night come upon me again. The want and the need for him increasing by the second and denying his wasn't an option my mind nor body was coming up with...