This moving situation happened much quicker than I thought it would. Within a three weeks, I'm moving the little bit of clothes and shoes I have into a massive closet. The house has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, a large kitchen and office with a playroom. The guy left furniture in the house but I'm not sure if I want to keep them.

"The beds have to go," I told Alessandro. "Who knows what he put in them out of revenge,"

"Nothing," Dro hung up some of my clothes.

"How're you so sure?" I asked as I watched him.

"Because I bought all of the furniture," He smiled down at me and I groaned. "What? Think of it as a house warming gift,"

"Most people buy plates as a house warming gift, not furnish this whole entire house," I rolled my eyes.

"Your house," He said.

"Huh?" I asked him. I don't get what he's saying.

"You said this house when it's really your house," He stepped closer to me and looked down at me. "Grace,"

"Hm?" I asked and he just stared at me then shook his head. He left the master bedroom then came back with more of my clothes. "This is really mine?" I laughed.

"It's in your name," He nodded. In my name. I own a house in America and even though it was kind of handed to me, I'm still proud of myself. The only other thing that's been mine is my son, and even he I had to share with another human being.

"What's on your mind?" Dro asked and I shook my head. "There's something going on in your head," He came up behind me and wrapped his arms around my neck and rested his head on mine. I feel so safe with him and protected.

"I'm just happy," I smiled and I felt his breath on my neck. "What're you doing?"

"I'm tired and you smell good," He mumbled in my neck.

"Well I have plenty of rooms to choose from," I laughed. "Sounds so weird. I have plenty of rooms for you to choose from,"

Dro chuckled then shook his head. "The master bedroom is just fine, if that's ok with you," He picked me up and his brown eyes sparkled in the light.

"Only if you rub my feet at night," I laughed as a smirk grew on his face.

"I'll do more than just rub your feet," He winked, which made me laugh. Doing sexual things with someone other than Andre is frightening. He was my first and currently my last. I'm not sure if I want to be touched like that for a while but the way my body reacts with Dro is making me second guess.

"How're you doing?" I gestured to his ribs. The doctor said that he should be fine, but I still want to check and see how he's feeling.

"I'm glad that I can do this," He lifted me up and walked over to the large bed. "California King bed for a queen," He softly put me on the bed then hopped on it.

"You're very comfortable," I teased.

"For some reason, I feel very comfortable with you," Dro said and my stomach tingled. "Being with you is making me feel and act so soft. I don't know," The small smile on his face made him look so child like. I know that later on today, he's going to be tense and rude. He always is when he goes to "work".

I didn't say anything to him, I just carried a gigantic smile on my face. Regardless of what Dro says and how he acts, he's falling for me and a blind man can see that but I have a heart to guard. I've been hurt for too long and I refuse to go back. My main focus is my son. I've already got a ticket for him without a return. Renee will accompany him and she's staying up here too.

"You got too quiet," Dro said. "Did I say-"

"No," I cut him off even though he hates it. "I'm just not trying to get hurt, again,"

"I'd never hurt you," His thick accent and those brown eyes made me want to cradle him in my arms.

"I know you wouldn't intentionally hurt me," I played with his fingers as we laid down together. His hands are so soft and fingers perfectly manicured, it's nice how he keeps up with himself.

"Grace," He sat up but I didn't look at him.

"I've got to take care of school for Rico," I said then got off of the bed. "Would you like to come?"

"Would you like for me to come?" Dro asked with an attitude.

"Yes," I told him. I feel bad for ignoring what he said about how he feels towards me but I don't want to get into that right now. It's no secret that I'm falling for him but I'm trying to hold off on it.

"Okay," He got off the bed then left the room. I followed behind him. "Dro, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings,"

He kept walking as if I didn't just say something to him. I called his name but he didn't answer. "You didn't hurt my feelings, but I just expressed how I feel and you kind of disregarded it. That's embarrassing,"

"I'm sorry, I really am but I'm scared. I'm really falling for you but I'm scared, Dro. I'd rather protect myself and my son than to just allow myself to fall in love with you, like I am right now," As soon as the words stumbled out of my mouth, I covered it. My hands stayed on my face as he spun around to face me.

"Grace," He softly said then shook his head. He looked at me then next thing you know he was out the front door. I confess to starting to love him and he leaves. I don't care why he left, he left. The point is that he left.

My feelings are hurt but I'm not going to dwell on it, my son is my priority and I'll über my way to the nearby pre-school. And that I did. After signing up Rico for preschool, I headed to the house to clean up some more. Reno is supposed to take me grocery shopping later and to buy little things for the house. All day I haven't heard from Alessandro and it's bothering me.

We're talking about someone who used to bother me in class via text message, the guy who would call my work phone at the hospital just to hear me laugh. Now I haven't received a single message all day and I'm salty about it.

As I wiped down everything in the house, swept and mopped, and cleaned all the bathrooms; my phone rang. I didn't want to answer it but I don't want to send Reno to voicemail.

"Hello?" I answered. Reno told me to go outside because he's here. I gathered my purse then locked the door.

"Grace bought a house!" Reno smiled big at me then pulled off.

"I know, I know," I smiled back at him. "How have you been?"

"Happy with life. Shay is the best thing that's ever happened to me," He spoke with such passion and love. Shay's lucky to have someone like him, who adores her like he does.

"That's great! I'm truly happy for you," I mean everything that I said. He looked over at me and nodded.

"What about you and D-" Reno started off but I gave him a look so he stopped. He wanted to say something but he didn't.

"You look like my bodyguard," I teased as we walked through the supermarket. I picked up everything. Snacks, meats, bread, eggs, milk, water bottles, everything else the house needs. I bought bath soap, cantu shampoo and conditioner, coconut oil, dish soap. Bleach and pine sol was added into the cart along with baking soda.

Alessandro bought all the furniture and bathroom sets just so I didn't have to. My phone vibrated with a message from Shay.

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"Ready?" I look up to see Reno staring at down the store. Something or someone must've caught his eye.

"Yeah," I looked to what he was looking at but didn't see anything or anyone. We checked out my overflowing cart then headed back to the house. "Thank you for taking me,"

"No problem, why isn't Dro doing this though?" Reno asked as we both took the bags out of the car.

"I knew you wanted to ask," I laughed. "And I don't know. He got mad because I wouldn't open up myself to him while he was. Then I basically told him that I'm starting to love him and he walked out,"

"That's it?" Reno looked confused.

"Yep," I simply said. "Damn Reno how many bags can you take in at once?! There's nothing left for me," I laughed at him only taking two short trips to get all the bags.

"I'm a strong man," He laughed. I rolled my eyes at his cockiness then proceeded to unpack everything. "I think you should call him,"

"He walked out," I emphasized on "he".

"So? Just try," Reno encouraged me and I rolled my eyes but called Dro. It went to voicemail immediately. Either his phone is off, or he blocked me from calling. And it's more than likely the latter because Alessandro hardly turns his phone off.

"See? No answer. Reno it's okay," I smiled. "I have a lot of shit to do before I have to go out with your fiancé," I teased and he laughed.

"She hasn't been out in a long time. I'm glad you said yes," Reno nodded.

"Is there anything else you'd like my help with?" Reno asked and I shook my head.

"No. Go home," I smiled and waved him off. I walked him to the door then continued with unpacking groceries.

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"Bitch lemme get a picture!" Shay yelled as I met her at my door.

I laughed. "Shay," I kept blocking my face and she laughed. After her persistence, I posed.

"Yassss!" She laughed then showed me the picture. "Why're you wearing jeans?"

"Not in the dress or skirt mood," I waved her off. She shrugged and we left to the club. The whole ride there was just us screaming out songs on the radio.

"I'm not gonna lie, I thought you were gonna say no," she laughed as the valet parked for us. I shook my head at her because I was going to say no.

"I hope the news isn't that you're pregnant," I eyed her and she made a face. She ordered a tray of shots and threw half of them back like it's nothing. We sat at a table and I slowly drank my shots. I'm not really in the mood for liquor.

"Girl no," She laughed then immediately stopped. Her eyes darted between me and behind me. "He's coming," she whispered and I rolled my eyes at the strong but sexy cologne smell.

"Get up," He whispered into my ear. I ignored him and sat there looking at Shay. She excused herself and left me alone with him. "I'm speaking to you," He sat in front of me.

"Why should I get up?" I asked with an attitude.

"Grace," He took a deep breath and rubbed his temple. "Let's go,"

"No, I'm here with Shay and I want to have a good time," I stood up and walked away. I heard the chair he was in, move. His strong arms held on to my exposed waist then he pulled me into him. My butt is pressed against him.

"You're not gonna talk to me?" His words hit my neck and my knees wanted to buckle. The mint from his breath and his cologne made me want to be swooped up in his arms.

"I'm talking to you!" I semi yelled, turning myself around. His face went stale but I don't care. "You ignore me all day! All day, Alessandro. After I told you I'm falling in love with you! How would you feel?" The music drowned me out but I'm loud enough for him to hear.

"I'm trying to explain it to you, Grace," He sounded very annoyed now but I don't care how he feels. I'm not going to let a man dictate my life anymore. I'm not basing what I say off of how he's going to feel. I'm going to try to be as selfish as I can.

"Explain then," I crossed my arms.

"I'm not falling in love with you," He finally said and I felt like someone just kicked me in my stomach.

I walked away from him and towards the front of the club. I can hear him calling my name but I'm not having it. He said what he said. My feet in these heels are moving quicker than I thought. I feel stupid. I feel used and I also feel numb. Like I don't know what to feel but so far it isn't a good feeling.

"Grace!" He yelled but I kept going. I finally got to the front when he spun me around and got in my face. "I can't fall in love with-"

"Then leave me alone!" My voice cracked. He hugged me but I refused to cry or hug him back.

"I can't fall in love with you, if I'm already in love with you," He said and I stepped away from him. "Yes, Grace! I fucking love you and this isn't the place to say it but Reno told me you were here when I couldn't find you at your house,"

"Dro," My heart is beating so fast I feel lightheaded. "Stop lying to me and allow me to walk away from you,"

"You don't believe me?" He looked hurt. "I swear on my life. I'm not lying, Grace. I love you,"

I turned my head and didn't say anything. I swear on my life.

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