After I left 'dear daddy' standing there trying to process his thoughts, I had caught up back with mom just to see if she was okay after everything. She said she was still upset but felt a bit relieved now that she got to slap the hell out of him. It was something she had been wanting to do for twenty two years. After making sure everything was alright, I went to do a little shopping while mom went to work. I figured if I wanted to start 'operation get Lucas' I was going to need a few new 'encouragement' which led me to a lingerie store.

I would be needing something really sexy and eye catching but still affordable for me. As I began walking around and looking at the different lingerie and panty sets, one of the store attendants walked over to me asking if I needed assistance, I told her thanks but I was okay. I had been wearing lingerie almost every single night for years now when I was at Alfredo's, I think I had became quite an expert with picking out the ones that looked great on me. I wanted something that screamed seductress but yet not desperate. Possibly something that was somewhat subtle.

I had noticed that Lucas seemed to like dark colors, so I decided to check out the darker color lingeries. I was so caught in the different lingerie I hadn't noticed someone behind me until we accidentally bumped into each other.

"I'm so sorry." The person and I apologized at the same time.

"It's okay." "My fault." We said at the same time again which caused us to chuckle.

"Hi," the girl said to me which caused me to recognize who she was. "It's Amy right?"

"Oh hey. Yeah." I returned with a smile.

"I don't know if you remember me? We've met at that business and charity event. I'm ...."

"Adena." I finished for her. "I remembered. You're Carter's sister."

"Oh, I didn't know you would remember me." She chuckled.

"I'm pretty good at remembering faces." I said to her.

"Guess that's something we have in common then right?" She joked. "I'm actually glad I've ran into you."

"You are?" I asked surprised.

"Yeah, I am." She nodded. "I've been wanting to ask someone something but I didn't feel comfortable asking any of the guys and I'm hoping you'd be able to shed some lights on it. I heard you're staying with Lucas right?"

"Right." I nodded wondering what she was getting at.

"And you were also his date to the event. So are you two dating or something?" She asked me.

"Uh no, we're not." I replied, though I wanted to add 'not yet'.

"Okay, that's good then because this would be really awkward otherwise. " She chuckled letting out a sigh of relief. "Do you happen to know if he's dating anyone?"

"Not that I'm aware of." I said to her. "Though I really don't know that much about Lucas's private life."

"I just thought that since you lived with him, you may have noticed if he's had anyone over." She said to me causing me to wonder what the hell was wrong with this girl.

This was indeed awkward for me, she was speaking to the wrong person right now. Like seriously, she was telling me about the guy she likes which happened to be the same one I liked. This was like some crazy drama series or some soap opera 'Two sisters going after the same guy'.

"I mean we've known each other for a while now and he's apparently been single all these years. I've been dropping hints like crazy trying to let him know that I am attracted to him yet he's never made a move. I'm wondering if it's the age difference between us that is the problem, or if it's because of his association with my father and brother. I even started wondering if he wasn't making any moves on me because he may not be into female-but I doubt that."

"I guess it is a possibility that he may be gay." I replied playing the hypocrite.

"You think so?" Adena asked me.

"I really don't know, I'm just saying anything is possible right? It's either that or maybe he just doesn't see you that way." I said to her.

I didn't even know why I was beating about the bush with her. I should just tell her the truth and over with it but instead I found it would sound a bit too harsh or cruel.

"I've thought about that too." She said sighing. "But could you find out for me?"

"What?" I asked surprised.

"Could you find out for me if he likes me or not? Please Amy." She pleaded as I tried to object.

"Okay, fine. I'll find out." I replied to her.

"Thank you." she smiled at me "So, are you looking something to impress the boyfriend?"

"No, I'm actually looking for something to impress myself." I said to her "I just really like to feel sexy."

"I know what you mean girl." She chuckled.

***

"Mom are you sure you're totally okay now after what happened today?" I asked her again for like the hundredth time.

"Yes Amy, I said I'm finally fine. I got to tell the bastard my mind and slap him on top of it. My only regret is that I only got to slap him once." Mom said as she finished rinsing the pot she was scrubbing furiously.

"I just think things are going to get a whole lot more crazy, now that he knows." I said to her. "For one, he's going to be seeking answers and if he isn't able to get them from you, he's definitely going to corner me at work."

"Well you work at a bar you shouldn't have much worry. Just throw some liquor in his eyes and you'll get rid of him." Mom said.

"Mom, I'm sure you could do that and he'd take it but if I do that isn't it going to be considered as... I don't know rude, disrespectful?"

"Amy, you don't owe him shit. Especially not respect, it's not something he deserves." Mom said to me.

Okay, mom was definitely still mad. She was swearing and fuming so much she couldn't deny it anymore.

"Do you think you'll ever be able to you know forgive him?" I asked curiously.

"I really cannot give you a concrete answer right now. I'm still so hurt and upset. It has been twenty two years and I thought that I'd be over it but today just... it just felt like it was something that happened recently." Mom confessed. "Even if I do forgive him, it won't be now. But if you want to deal with him, I won't try to stop you or anything."

"Mom..."

"No, I'm serious Amy. He is already your father and although it's his fault why you've missed out on growing up with a Dad, if he wants to not be a bigger jerk and be apart of your life, I won't come between you."

"I know he was a jerk, I don't know about now since he seem to regret things but if he do want to be apart of my life, he's going to have to at least give me a really good reason why he did what he did to you." I said to her. "There's no way I can just let him off the hook that easy. "

"I just want to forget about Marcos for tonight like I've done for the past years. I've only ever unfortunately been with the wrong guys." Mom said with a yawn. " I'm just sick of them all."

"I understand what you mean." I said to her noticing that she let out a yawn again. "You seem tired...I should probably go."

"No, you can stay. I'm just a little..." Mom tried to find an excuse.

"Mom you should get some rest. I've got to go do something anyway." I said as I made my way over to her and kissed her on the cheek."Goodnight mom, sleep well. I'll see you in the morning."

"Okay sweetheart, goodnight. Have a good night too." mom smiled at me.

"I'll try." I returned before leaving.

I went back over to Lucas's apartment and Greta had just left for the night letting me know that Lucas will be home soon. I was a bit nervous about him coming home especially with what I was planning. I just really hoped that this plan didn't backfire or left me looking like an idiot.

I had already washed and dried the lingerie set I had bought today. There was no way I was going to wear them if they weren't clean. I decided to go take a shower with my bathe and body works sweet pea shower gel. And wash and conditioned my hair with the same brand shampoo and conditioner.

After I was finished showering, I got out, dried myself with a towel and wrapped one around me as I started blow drying my hair. When I was done I pinned my hair back with a claw clip to keep it in place before brushing my teeth. I added some spray deodorant then put on my lingerie set before lathering my body in sweet pea body cream and body mist spray. These products were heavenly yet not too strong or overbearing like some perfume.

I was contemplating whether or not I should used the garter belt and stockings or do without them but I figured they would probably look a bit much when he arrives and saw me in them. So I settled for a simple funny looking black suede bed slippers with some fur on top and a little heel, so I wouldn't seem to be trying too hard. After I was fully dressed, I grabbed a black floral satin robe that I had and threw it on over the outfit. I honestly felt a bit weird like this since the last time I had actually gotten dress up in lingerie like this, was that same night I was sent to seduce Lucas when he came to the club. Now that I thought back on it, Lucas hadn't wanted anything to do with me that night. But things have changed somewhat since then and I wondered how he would feel about getting another show like that tonight. I was actually unsure where I should wait for Lucas, I didn't want to go to his room or anything because that would be a bit too much considering he wasn't the one to give the permission to enter or bring me there. I finally settled on the living room.

I had been waiting for about ten minutes or so but it felt like hours. I was starting to wonder if maybe something came up and Lucas wasn't coming home early or any at all tonight. I went to the kitchen to get a drink of water when Lucas finally arrived, I went back out in the living room to meet him.

"Hi," I greeted drawing his attention to me.

"Hey, I thought you went to bed already." Lucas said to me.

"No, I wasn't tired yet." I replied as I walked towards his direction. "Though I doubt I'd be able to fall asleep anytime soon tonight."

"Why not? What's the matter?" Lucas asked concerned.

"Not much, just that my mom ran into Marcos. No, actually it was the other way around, he ran into us." I said to him.

"So he knows now? How did it go? What happened?" Lucas asked me.

"He was surprised... shocked. And mom was so upset, she slapped the hell out of him." I responded.

"She slapped him?" Lucas chuckled in surprise. "I can just imagine the look on Rinaldo's face from that. I wouldn't have guessed your mom has a fiery temper."

"Yeah, me neither. But apparently she does, it surprised me too." I nodded.

"Well I guess Rinaldo deserved her wrath." Lucas chuckled before becoming serious again. "What about you? Are you alright?"

"I guess I am." I nodded.

"You guess? You don't sound sure." Lucas responded raising a brow.

"I'm alright." I said to him feeling slightly more nervous now. "I was actually waiting for you?"

"Yeah? What's up? Did you want to ask me something?" Lucas asked me.

"Actually I wanted to show you something." I said to him placing my hands on the strings that held the robe closed.

"What is it?" Lucas asked.

"This." I bit my lip as I let the robe fall apart

"Amy... Wow, this is..." Lucas seemed speechless as he gazed up and down my body appreciatively.

Based on the reaction I was getting, I figured that I must have gotten something right because Lucas obviously liked what he saw. To add to my seduction process, I reached my hand up behind my head and pulled the clip from my hair which caused it to fall around my shoulders. I gave it a bit of flip then gave him a flirty smile.

"This is quite something." Lucas chuckled shaking his as he neared me. "Amy, why are you wearing this?"

"You don't like it?" I asked raising a brow.

No matter what Lucas said at the moment, I already knew all I needed to know. My seduction plan was working, he obviously loved the outfit and the fact that I was trying to be seductive. His facial expressions and body language said it all; Lucas was in fact attracted to me.

"I love it but..."

"If it's a bit too much, you can always help me take it off." I smirk at him suggestively.

Lucas started laughing as he came to stand in front of me. He actually laughed-like not humorlessy or in a cruel manner but a real laugh of amusement.

"Where has this side of you been all this time?" Lucas asked as he took hold of the two sides of the robe that was still on my shoulders. "I think I've only glimpse this part of you once, and I didn't think that part existed anymore all this time."

Lucas slid the robe down off my shoulders allowing it to fall to the floor as he admired my body and outfit before looking back at my face.

"I actually love seeing this side of you right now and I love what you're wearing. I'd still love to help you take it off though but right now I don't think that's such a good idea.

Ouch. Did I just get turned down? Rejected?

"Why is that?" I asked him curiously before jumping to any conclusions.

"I do love your body and I really enjoyed being with you the other night, but I don't want you thinking that I only see you as a sex object." Lucas said to me. "I don't want you thinking that I only want sex from you Amy."

"Okay, but since you just stated that, I'm going to take it that you don't just want that from me. So let me worry about the consequences later." I said before kissing him.