Last night kept playing over and over in my head. I always obsess over the smallest things. I always feel like I do or did something wrong. That's why it's hard for me to socialize with people. That's why I love kids.

They don't expect much from you. They are sweet, caring noble little creatures. It hurts me to see them when they are sick, but when I help them and I see them get better, I'm the happiest person in the world.

I wanted to go back to work. Alessandro was still busy and I honestly didn't know what to do anymore.

I did try swimming. I was always self conscious about my body so I always hated swimming in front of people. I did it because I loved it so much, but I still uncomfortable. I hated the maids always following me around. I made it clear, that I wanted to be left alone while swimming.

I was doing a few laps when I heard a voice. "Wow you're a really good swimmer doc" it was Matteo.

I turned over and looked at him. "Hey Matteo" I said.

"Why aren't you in a swim suit? Did you fall in?" He asked. He took of his shirt and jumped in the pool. I obviously felt uncomfortable. "Let's race doc." He said.

"No I was leaving actually."I said heading to the stairs.

He grabbed my hand and stopped me. "I really am sorry about what happened the other day" he said looking at me.

"It's fine Matteo. It wasn't your fault and I'm fine" I said sincerely and smiled at him.

"There is something else I want to say" he said.

"What is it?" I asked.

He looked away and hesitated. Then looked back at me "I love you doc" he said.

Excuse me? I thought. I laughed and hit him on the shoulder. "Nice one Matteo" I said.

"No Aubrey. It's true. I love you. I've loved you ever since I saw you in Vegas" he said.

Oh no. "No Matteo no. You don't love me. Look what you are experiencing is post traumatic stress. You think you love me, but it's just because I saved your life. You're young. You're only 24. You'll find someone Matteo. You just wait and see." I said.

He looked down and then he looked at me. "I know how I feel." He said.

"No you think you do. This happens to patients all the time. You're a nice guy Matteo. Please don't make this awkward. You're the only friend I have so far, aside from Lucca who's a 40 year old man. Please let's forget about this and be friends" I said smiling at him.

He smiled back. "Ok doc." He said. We got out of the pool and did some more sight seeing.

The week flew by. I barely saw Alessandro. Matteo however kept me busy.

I would call Sandy and we would update each other on our lives. I really missed her.

I was in the library reading a Jane Austin novel when a knock on the door startled me. It was Alessandro.

"Hello Aubrey." He said.

"Hi." I whispered. I was reading a romance novel and the main character looked just like Alessandro. Well my brain pictured him that way. I looked at him. He was wearing a tux like he always does. His hair was combed perfectly. I shook the thought away.

"I'm finally closed the deal, we can start working on the clinic tomorrow." He said.

I jumped up from my seat excitedly. "Really?" I smiled.

"Yes really." He said.

"I have a ton of idea I'd like to run by you! I'm so excited!" I said.

He smiled at me. "I like seeing you happy." He said. We'll that caught me off guard. "I'm having dinner with a business parter tonight, so I should be home late. Have a good night" he said and he walked out of the library. I exhaled. Why is it that when I talk to this man he takes my breath away?

I went to bed early. I was woken up by a nightmare. I was sweating. Geez it was pretty hot in here. I needed some water.

I walked into the kitchen and grabbed a glass of water. I heard noise near the entrance. It was kind of like a ruckus. I headed towards the noise.

It led me to to one of the many living rooms. There I saw a few men help Alessandro sit on the sofa. He was bleeding.

"What the heck happened?" I asked.

They all looked at me. Well that was uncomfortable. I went to his side. "What happened?" I asked again.

"Nothing." He said and sat down.

"Let me take a look" I said.

"No im fine." He said.

"Alessandro I'm a doctor now let me see." I insisted.

I could see blood gushing from his leg. "Bro just let her take a look" Matteo said.

"Fine everyone out" Alessandro said. His pants were ripped. They had the first aid kit on the sofa.

I grabbed some scissors and cut around the wound. He was stabbed.

"You need stitches. I need some Sterile water, nylon, lidocaine, gauzes, gloves, a syringe and a suture kit" I said.

"I'll bring it right up" Leonardo said.

How do you have all that material at hand? I thought. I looked at Alessandro. "What happened to you?" I asked him again.

"Nothing" he said and looked away.

"This doesn't look like nothing. This is a freaking stab wound." I said.

"I said drop it!" He yelled at me. I flinched.

"Bro don't..." Matteo was saying.

"Get the hell out of here!" He said.

Matteo left without a word. I sat quietly on the couch waiting for Leonardo.

"Look I'm sorry" he began but was cut off by Leonardo bringing the things. "Thanks, now leave" Leonardo nodded and left.

We were alone in the living room. I put the gloves on and cleaned the wound. I examined it. It wasn't deep. "This is going to sting a little" I said injecting some anesthesia. He didn't even flinch. I only had to do a couple of stitches. I finished pretty quickly. "Ok I'm done. Make sure to wash this with soap and water and I can remove them in about two weeks" I said. I was getting up to leave but he grabbed my arm.

"Wait. I'm sorry for yelling at you. I'm just not used to having to explain myself. The fact that I have money means that I have a lot of enemies. Someone decided to attack me today and stabbed me. That's all" he said looking at me. I nodded and tried walking away again. "Wait" he stood up and grabbed both my shoulders. He looked into my eyes. His stare was intense like it always was. He wouldn't look away. Neither did I.

I had butterflies flies in my stomach. He was leaning in. Was he going to kiss me?

Then we heard someone from behind. I pulled away immediately. "Sorry to interrupt sir, but you have a very important call" Leonardo said.

"Um I'm going to bed. You should drink some pain killers. If you need anything let me know." I said and I ran to my room and closed the door behind me.

Was he going to kiss me? This is the second time I'll felt this sensation. No it couldn't be. I must be imagining this. He certainly couldn't want someone like me.

I sighed. I went into bed and fell asleep.