I wrap my arms around myself, my eyes still on Diego who is staring straight at me.

I honestly feel weird; Diego and I have never been in one room alone, that day we were in the kitchen does not count.

My eyes are set on him, our eyes meeting and I fail to look away. I want to see through him: and let's not forget how inviting his eyes are.

I feel like they are calling me in. I feel like dora the explorer when I look at him, I want to see through him. I want to see the story that is behind the strong mighty Diego Martino.

But I fail to do so, his eyes lack emotion. Diego's eyes look so.... empty.

He looks well rested but his body looks so tired. His hair has been cut, making his face look more defined.

"Ms Rowland," I hear his deep voice call out, snapping me out of my day dreams.

I clear my throat wanting the ground to swallow me when I realize that he has been calling out to me for a while.

"Yes, Mr Martino," I mutter when I finally find my voice. I chew on my bottom lip unconsciously, something I do when I am nervous. It is a habit I developed years ago; it annoys me whenever I end up hurting myself.

But it's an addication I can not seem to let go of.

"I came here to talk... But can we sit down first?" Diego asks me, his voice making me feel weak in the knees.

I nod my head in agreement, walking towards the bed and sitting on it, Diego following behind.

My cheeks feel hot when I see the mess that is on the bed, chocolate wraps are thrown all over the place and empty bottles are lying on the floor.

Diego sits on the chair that is in the room, his hands moving to touch his face.

A sigh leaves his lips making me feel a bit worried, it seems like something is troubling him.

"Are you feeling alright?" I ask looking at him, the worry evident in my voice.

Diego nods at me, his eyes connecting with mine as his hands rest on his knees.

"Yeah, everything is perfectly alright." Diego states. I raise my eyebrows in question, wanting to know what the matter is. "I just don't know where to start from," Diego continues.

I become more confused when he utters those words. What is he talking about?

I do not wait long for an answer, because Diego continues to talk.

I wonder what he will do when he finds out that I call him Diego in my thoughts?

You act stupid sometimes. Whose going to tell him about your thoughts?

My conscious scolds me when the thought comes to mind. It is right though, no one knows my thoughts except for me.

"- and that's why I am here," I hear Diego say making me hum in awkwardness.

I did not not get whatever he said and I now regret it, his eyes are on me and it looks like he is waiting for me to say something to him.

"You didn't get what I said, did you?" Diego asks, looking at me with his intense eyes.

I smile in awkwardness, fear in my body when I realize that I messed up big time.

Diego decided to talk to me for the first time and I decided to think about his name.

I am a dumbo, a big dumbo.

"Ms Rowland, pay attention this time. I ain't going to repeat what I said; it was hard for me to come here, and I really don't want to regret it." Diego states, his stare making me swallow hard in fear.

Diego makes me feel three emotions frustration, fear and that one feeling that one feels when they see the person they love, like or crush on.

I wonder how his lips taste.

My eyes quickly move to look at his lips. My heartbeat picks up when I catch a glimpse of his lips; they look so soft and inviting.

The Bianca girl was really lucky, and she was stupid if she did cheat on him.

My thoughts are getting crazier with each passing mintue, a sign that says that I need to sleep and eat healthy, and more chocolate.

"I came here to apologize," Diego says making my eyes widen in shock.

"What?!" My ears are in disbelief as I try to process that Mr Martino, Diego, handsome Diego has apologized.

"I told you that I ain't going to repeat what I said..... I realized that I was wrong the other day; it's wrong for me to judge you without knowing you. And you were right; you are only here to help me and nobody else." I smile when I hear him. I know that I need to give him a hard time, but I can tell that he does not apologize often.

A girl needs to appreciate the little she gets.

"You are forgiven." I state smiling at him, the sugar rush doing nothing to make me seem normal.

"Thank you." Diego states looking at me with an expressionless face.

We remain in an awkward silence till Diego stands up.

"I have to leave now, I just came here to apologize and thank you. Even though I seem ungrateful, I am thankful that you are here working yourself to help me." Diego states making my already big smile widen.

My smile slips from my lips when I realize that this is my chance to ask him for help.

But there is a conflict in my head, I do not know what will happen when I ask.

Should I risk it all? Should I risk him getting hurt in remembering his past?

No, I can not do that. I know that anything can trigger a panic attack or pressuring him will cause him to hurt himself.

I do not want to hurt him.

Diego's stare snaps me out of my thoughts. I force a smile at him, nodding as a response.

Diego nods at me as well, turning around after wishing me a good day.

I watch him as he walks towards the door, getting confused when he stops.

"And I know that Hunter told you to not trouble me, but I want you to know that you can ask me whatever you want to ask. I allow you to ask me one question a day till the hearing date: and I promise to try my best to answer honestly." Diego says before opening the door, walking out of it.

I feel butterflies in my stomach when I realize that finally, I will get some information.

But nervousness overshadows the excitement when I realize that I will spend time with Diego.

AUTHOR'S NOTE.

I know that I am a bad author, and i apologize.

Destiny has gotten 5k reads, thank you to everyone that came from Destiny. Insecurities are there when I look at my stories, but I feel happy when I see your likes and reading views. Thank you for the support.

And Diego's innocence also hit 500reads:-) thank you guys❤️

Btw I just wanted to tell you that you are gorgeous, beautiful, smart, handsome and a game changer.

Make yourself happy and don't dwell on the sad parts of life. I am cheering for you and I am proud of you.

You are destined for goodness and no one will change that. Go conquer your dreams, the judgement, the demons and make sure you build a castle out of that dirt that is thrown at you, love:-)

Be safe and happy my babies❤️