I watch as Angelo disappears from my view before i start to close the door slowly. I turn the key in the door to lock up like i told him i would then turn around with my back again it.

To say i was stunned at his actions just now would be an understatement.

He kissed me.

He actually kissed me.

I press my fingers lightly on my lips trying to relive exactly how it felt when he did it, then i notice Luke watching me.

"What?" i asks quickly, embarrassment spreading over my face.

"What are you doing?" he asks, it appears he missed the kiss, thank God!

"He kissed me, a little" i want to say but decide to withhold this piece of information from my closest friend in the world. I don't want him to make a big deal out of it, especially when i myself don't even know yet the exact dynamics of my relationship with Angelo.

"Nothing, just....nothing" i say instead.

"Ok, come sit down real quick..what is going on? What was that? He is giving you rides now?"

"I was at Ally's for our lessons, and he happened to be there too coincidentally, then when i got that text and he saw how shaken i became, he offered to bring me home" i explain while Luke just stares back at me.

"C'mon, what now?"

"He is so into you, why did you try to downplay whats going on between you?"

"Nothing is going on."

"Angelo Morreli was here, in your house Mary...like damn!"

"It's not a big deal" right?

His response is a serious glare.

"Alright, i need to take a bath, you need to go" i stand up.

"I made dinner, you gonna come?" he asks, standing up too.

"Ok" i reply already walking to my bedroom and leaving him to show himself out.

Getting out of my clothes and into my black robe, i walk to my bathroom. While i let the water warm up in the shower, i stand by my sink to wash my face.

Looking at myself, i can't help but imagine what Angelo sees when he looks at me. He is always looking at me, and even though it makes me blush, i refuse to go down without a fight, so i stare back, until it starts to make me nervous and giddy

And then i remember the door, which must be unlocked after Luke walked out.

Oh shit!

I rush out of my room and go straight for the door and lock it.

I can already picture his disapproving glare, and it makes me giggle a little. God, he is always so serious, except for that one time when they were watching the football game and he was laughing so much, he needs to laugh more. I must admit am curious and want to know a little more about him.

I walk back to the bathroom and into the shower, afterwhich, i put on a long sweater about mid thigh length, tights and knee high thick socks and some comfy house shoes. Picking up my phone, i head next door for my dinner.

*

I wake up abruptly in the middle of the night, surrounded by darkness and the sound of my heavy breathing. I look around the empty room and throw my head back into the pillows and run my fingers over my face.

It was just a dream. Just a dream.

But three nights in a row now. damn!

02:38am

It will be hours before i get back to sleep now that my bubble has been broken. I seriously need a distraction for these lonely nights. I have been so busy lately, i haven't had time to entertain a woman.

I almost never bring a woman back to my place, i would rather meet them anywhere, their place, hotel, etc, just not here, because I like to leave when it suits me, and get back to my space.

I don't like anyone getting too familiar in my territory, complicates things, makes it harder to end the affair.

But now more more than ever, i am really starting to dread the lonely nights once again, perhaps i can make an exception. Or i can make a few calls right now, i know somewhere i can go where i will be welcomed with open arms.

I close my eyes and a pair of blue eyes come to mind.

I know nothing short of her will be good enough. Not ever, not untill i have her first.

The way she felt in my arms when i held her earlier was just too good, so right. Her little stubbornness in the car was annoying but oh so sexy. And even though our kiss was the briefest of touches, it felt good, a tip of the iceberg, a taste of what's to come between us.

It's inevitable.

Even though i know the risk it presents to pursue this, I am drawn to her like a moth to a flame.

I can already picture her sprawled out on this very bed, her fair hair spread out against the deep blue of these sheets, squirming and moaning beneath me, our bodies joined in

the most intimate of ways.

03:02am

Fuck!

Time is barely moving.

It's going to be a long night, a long uncomfortable night. I get up, desperately needing a cold shower now.

*

Not only is today a friday, it is also a sports day at school, so it's generally going to be an interesting day.

Dressing up in blue jeans, white button up shirt and white sneakers, i grab a black jacket and walk out the door. Luke who is giving me a ride today is already waiting outside by the car when i emerge from the building.

He whistles as i walk up to him.

"You look especially nice today." he gives me an approving grin.

"Thank you, its sports day" i justify the reason for my slight change in wardrobe. Plus i don't take too kindly to compliments because it makes me uncomfortable.

"Still, those jeans are so hot and tight, they should be illegal" he teases.

"Stop, you are making me uncomfortable, should i go and change, i haven't worn them in ages, maybe i put on some weight?" i ask seriously.

"Relax Mary, they are fine. You look great." he smiles opening his arms for a hug.

"Ok, enough" i laugh when he hugs me much longer than necessary.

"Luke...i will tell Sarah about this" I threaten him and he bursts out into laughter.

"You little snitch" he mumbles, going to his side of the car, leaving me to open my own door.

Angelo opens my door, I snicker in my head and i can't withhold the small smile at the direction my thoughts went to as i sit down in the car.

"What?" Luke asks.

"Nothing" i reply, putting on my seat belt.

*

Satisfied with the way the day played out, i collapse on the sofa, glad to finally have a chance to relax. After a few minutes i grab my phone and notice a couple of missed calls.

"Hey, have you seen the news" Luke asks, when i call him back.

"Ahh, no, why?"

"Justice Morreli had a heart attack, at the courthouse " he utters.

"Oh......" i mutter. That's sad, but why is he telling me about it, then i add another "Oh" when i release thats Angelo's father.

"Oh" i say again.

"Yep, hey, i gotta go, am chasing a story, later" he says, cutting the call.

"Later" i whisper to the dead line.

I wonder if Angelo knows.

Ofcourse he knows, it's in the news.

I hope the old mans is ok. I lost a father and wouldn't wish that on anybody.

I switch on the TV, but i know i won't find anything about by now.

*

"Hey, how's Ivan"

"Alive and kicking, apparently it was a minor attack, the man is hard to kill" i chuckle.

"What's this? His third one now?" Nick ask humorously, sharing my laughter.

Then we both stay quiet immediately after, noting the seriousness of the situation.

"So, what now, is he going home?"

"Tomorrow, they will keep him for observations, but he is really fine." i reply.

"Yeah... So are you coming back into the city tonight?"

"No....i think i will stay with a family for the rest of the weekend, probaby come back Tuesday."

"Good choice. Let me know of you need me to come, or anything"

"Yeah, sure"

"Later then"

"Later" I cut the call with Nick as i watch the most annoying pair of troublemakers come my way and i sigh.

"Ange" Alexis shouts in the hospital room, almost running up to me, with Alana in tow behind her, and i open my arms to welcome my sisters.

*

"So, seeing anybody special" Alana asks, a couple of hours later, like she always does everytime we see each other.

"I will let you know when i do kiddo"

"Pshhhh, that's what you always say, why do you even bother asking him" Alexis scoffs at her twin.

"You know, i can introduce you to someone, infact....." Alexis continues.

"No!" i cut her off, the last thing i need is to be set up with one of her obnoxious little friends.

I already have someone in mind thank you very much.

"You didn't even let me finish?" she whines.

"I didn't need to, and i don't need help with my lovelife from my little sister, thank you very much"

"We are not little, we're 21 for christs sake" she retorts.

I turn to look at the less temperamental sister, who giggles, giving me a little wink in return.

Thankfully, they drop the subject, but God knows, it will come up again once mom comes into the mix.

It's going to be one hell of a weekend.