After Damien left the following day I decided it was time to suck it up and go home. I wanted to stay close to Damien before he left. If Cleo had a problem, she would have to deal with it. I was very excited to go back to him; spend with him the last twelve days. And in order to get a full dose of Damien was to be brave and finally face Cleo; even if she didn’t called me at all the seven days I was in the City.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT84fv9AAdv
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Later that afternoon, when Damien called me after work, I was still considering telling him that I’ve decided to return home, but I changed my mind quickly. It would be easier for me like that; not feeling any pressure. I still had to ask him what would happen with us after he moves to Italy for the next two years. That was one of the things that made me anxious.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyNv5VW4FzM
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I was worrying about Cleo way too much. I left town because Cleo wasn’t talking to her brother. How was I supposed to be with Damien before he left and stand by my decision and belief that nothing should come between two siblings?449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2jqxD9saim
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As I was too wrapped up in my drama to be in a mood for drinks the past week, I asked James to go out together.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRuFllQK9uV
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I was done eating my lasagna and excused myself from the table I was having dinner with my brother, in order to go to the bathroom. As I walked by the restaurant bar, I noticed a tall blonde, familiar figure leaning alone against the bar counter.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYt8QRqIDFE
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That’s what confused me. He was never alone. If he was in the mood to go out, he would probably have company; or at least Louis, his bodyguard, would be there. I shook my head and walked towards the bathroom.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKexfch5sn
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No way that that guy, drinking alone in a restaurant, was Alex. Alexander White was never alone. In public at least. Because he was the loneliest person I’ve ever met. The time when I tried to get close to him and almost made him feel something, felt like a million years ago.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhrEFWuoOFA
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I opened the heavy door of the bathroom and walked into the hallway. I had to put a lot of strength to pull the door towards me and open it. From the force I used I almost stumbled on my feet in the hallway and bumped on to someone.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv8U0BmpoZD
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“I’m so sor-,” I begun to apologize but my breath caught in my lungs. It really was Alex. But it wasn’t the same Alex I once knew. He was unshaved and looked exhausted; and drunk. My heart didn’t flinch as I was afraid it would.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡynTTFdQuyp
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“Yeah, whatever,” he mumbled and turned his eyes towards my direction for the first time. I saw the look in his eyes as he realized it was me. He masked his expression and turned his eyes elsewhere before he started walking towards the bathroom.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ91qPWRITRv
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“Alex?” I called, my voice almost pleading. I’ve never seen him like this.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa7aOF9d1AD
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“What?” he replied as he stopped. He only turned his head sideways; his eyes staying on the ground. The Alex I knew never looked down at the floor.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZEfhN0cKEo
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“What’s wrong?” I asked and took a step forward. I heard someone walking behind me and turned towards the sound. A woman walked passed me and entered the bathroom.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHM0atVNXBj
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“Mind your business,” he said and started walking again. I frowned and bit my lip. His words hurt, but not the way it used to be. I finally walked back to the table where James was waiting for me.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBpCviqhJS3
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“I was about to send the SWAT team looking for you,” he joked but when he noticed me he frowned “What happened?”449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeweRZHnP99
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“I just saw Alex back there,” I said slowly; still trying to comprehend what had happened.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZhLD4qwtjk
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“Oh,” he only managed to say but I knew he was worried; his brown eyes searching for something on my face.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6up1X3WzY6
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“No, don’t worry, I’m completely fine,” I assured him. And I wasn’t lying. “But he wasn’t,” I winced and explained in full detail what happened.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcjVogVb2eQ
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“I never thought I’d agree with something he’d say,” James said as he put his spoon down. I ate the last morsel of the chocolate cake I had in front of me and stared at him.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoUovVwZ6sk
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“He just,” I frowned “He didn’t look right,” I breathed. Luckily the bar was behind me so I didn’t have to pretend I wasn’t searching for him because I couldn’t do it anyway.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxNiYclGcsx
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“Erica,” my brother said with a tone that demanded to look at him. “He’s not yours to worry about,” he said.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzLGVoGktCQ
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“You’re right,” I nodded and smiled.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJZiWaijq7E
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But his face was constantly on my mind for the rest of the night. I only managed to forget about him when Damien called me to say goodnight. As always, Damien could see right through me, even if he wasn’t actually looking at me. I tried to avoid the subject as much as possible but he insisted.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNJg8T07bX8
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“It’s not about you or Cleo,” I sighed because I realized he thought I was upset about Cleo.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLEup76hGk
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“Oh, okay then,” he said defeated. I groaned.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNEr7wc5uVT
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“It’s not even that big of a deal, I’ll forget about it until tomorrow probably,” I sighed.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTyca91QVPt
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“You’ll tell me about it tomorrow if you don’t forget it?” he asked.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO7jkAnxGLo
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“I will,” I chuckled.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQRfv3Hy5bp
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There was no way I would tell him I run into Alex. I always noticed how he flinched and tensed whenever Alex was mentioned, though he never said anything. And I never asked.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmYbvZHpNMU
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I woke up the following morning and turned on the television as I always did. I made breakfast and watched the morning shows. I didn’t really liked gossip but I preferred them rather than the News where lots of reporters and politicians where yelling at each other. I sipped my coffee and left it on the coffee table to put strawberry jam on my bagel.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHjjSaO0aN8
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“ …Alexander White apparently was arrested…” a voice through the television reached my ears. I froze and looked for the remote control to turn the volume up. “…last night, after causing a fight…” the voice continued.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4sWZAldjwU
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“He’s still in jail?” a blonde woman next to the brunette that spoke first, asked.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmQqII96i6n
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“Of course not. They said it was a misunderstanding. Come on, you wouldn’t let a multimillionaire in jail!” the brunette scoffed.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5N4gENfIO0
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I ate my bagel in two mouthfuls and run for my clothes. I folded my sheets and blankets on the foot of the couch and put my ladybug teddy on top of them, put on my make-up, grabbed my bag and left the apartment.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb1alRLCcpv
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I didn’t know where he lived in the city but I knew where his office was. I needed to see him. After what I saw last night, hearing he was arrested didn’t sound so unlikely. I tried calling him on my way there but he didn’t pick up. Not that I expected him to do so.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPtaSZeeXMO
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“Erica Starling for Alexander White,” I said at the information desk in the lobby of the skyscraper his office was.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkcLdaX11JN
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“I’m sorry miss, but Mr. White won’t take visits today,” the red headed woman behind the counter told me.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡptG1zWcHIT
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“Please,” I smiled “I saw him last night and he didn’t seem alright. I’m a friend. I need to be sure he’s okay,” I pleaded.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1fBbw8zmEd
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“I’m sorry but I can lose my job,” she whispered.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwvwBktXRTZ
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“Just tell me where in this chaos his office is and I’ll make sure he won’t fire you,” I assured her as I leaned over the counter in order not to be overheard. “I really am worried.”449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXfhJvi0f87
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“Take the elevator,” she sighed “Twenty first floor, I’ll call his secretary,” she said almost inaudible. “If you can pass her,” she raised her eyebrows.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡigdU50mJAP
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“Thank you,” I smiled and walked towards the elevator.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9pkvNlnVNL
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About ten minutes later, I walked my way towards a white desk, where a woman in her late thirties was seated. I greeted her and told her what the lady downstairs told me. She seemed to recognize me.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBxFrRvfiFD
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“He strictly said no visitors today,” she winced.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqVIHhCZtCV
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“If he yells, he’ll yell at me,” I said “Please,” I tried to smile “I’m really worried,”449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ZNkj8j984
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“That makes two of us,” she mumbled “He was already here when I arrived this morning,” she said.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIg3RAlzZTO
“I’m going,” I whispered.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbpUKZaBXfB
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“No no,” she said but she nodded. I walked fast towards the two huge black doors and she walked behind me. I opened the door and walked in the office.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBEe4tzBtY4
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“I said no one enters this office today!” Alex yelled from somewhere in the room. I spotted him across the room, staring outside the big glass, wearing the same clothes he wore last night.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNpffYksIxn
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“I’m sorry, I tried to stop her Mr. White,” the woman said.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk2u5QdHRe7
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“Don’t yell at her,” I frowned. He never raised his voice. He never was out of control like he was now. Once he heard my voice he turned on his heels and sighed. In the light of the day he looked even worse.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7iQwKNmEbo
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“I told you to mind your own business,” he told me “Leave us,” she said to the woman and I turned towards her, giving her a small smile before she closed the door behind her.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn7nM7hE86v
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“I was doing that, but then I heard you were arrested,” I raised my eyebrows and walked towards one of the chairs that was in front of his desk. I sat down and waited for him to talk.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ43okPfrZfv
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“What do you want from me?” he asked; hatred in his voice. His tone took me by surprise. I breathed sharply and stood up. I walked towards him but didn’t approach too much.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkiWrdugel7
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“Tell me what’s wrong,” I pleaded.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv5XtZfN3IG
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“Why do you even care?” he asked. He looked hopeless and that scared me. I felt my eyes blurring and blinked to keep the tears back.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTotq6bxzOv
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“Because you’re not okay,” I whispered in response. He laughed and walked towards me. I just blinked.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNCEHZndn4K
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“I’m fucking fabulous, love,” he leaned to my face; a mocking grin on his lips. I told him the very same thing when he came back to find me after the first time we broke up. I looked down and exhaled deeply.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM6ZNvesVhk
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“I’ll leave town at four o’clock, call me if you change your mind about talking,” I told him. He didn’t even reply. I grabbed my bag and walked to door. Said goodbye to his secretary and the woman at the information desk in the lobby and returned home.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpAPTKUmgWP
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James was surfing the internet while I cleaned the apartment before I packed my bag. I was a little moody because Alex’s reaction bothered me but my brother was right; he wasn’t mine to worry about. In two or three hours the most I would be with the love of my life and probably forget that Alex even existed. And I couldn’t wait.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2jGLnUwNz8
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“Going to put my bag in the car,” I informed James but as I moved towards the door, my mobile rang. I reached in my back pocket and froze as I saw the number. Alex.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWaNgb1RXAF
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“Hello,” I said as I answered the call.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdizP4tzDs4
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“I’m outside your brother’s apartment,” he informed me.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLvU76taAo6
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“Oh!” I frowned and left my bag on the floor.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh5W2n0rrNl
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“I’ve updated the bat mobile, want to see it?” he joked.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn74VZrIFZw
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“Sure,” I replied “Give me a minute,” I said and hang up.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0PgpgVjJNn
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“What happened?” James asked from his desk.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrTCazGJrs0
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“Alex is downstairs,” I told him as I got out of my converse and wore my black wedge shoes.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwnLcGZ5mvm
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“What the fuck Erica?” he frowned and turned his chair towards me and stretching his arms.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrWPs9kNc1K
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“He was arrested last night,” I raised my eyebrows “I went to see him today and he threw me out,” I tried to explain.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF3XS9oUOF4
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“You should take the hint then and go home!”449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK2ryHLXVE9
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“If he’s here, he wants to talk! He doesn’t have anyone else,” I winced at my brother.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEC73trb8E8
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“Fine,” he exhaled. “Call me if you need me,” he said and sipped his coffee.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHanEA7Xw3u
I smiled at my brother, got the keys to his apartment and my mobile before walking out the house. Alex was waiting in a black Aston Martin outside James building. At least one thing didn’t change; he still drove expensive cars.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMPLKpEzbef
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“Hello,” I smiled as I sat down in the passenger’s seat.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbaPGrzodWM
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“Hello to you too, love,” he smirked. He was acting like yesterday never happened.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLmcbmGZOKh
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“Elusive,” I raised my eyebrows, grinning, as I motioned towards the car.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfvnCBOt2ZS
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“You know me,” He chuckled.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjNeqxUTnht
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I think we both didn’t want to get in any real conversations until he were seated somewhere. The only meaningful conversation we made in the car was if I wanted to eat or have coffee. Other than that, we kept the talk light; making jokes.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡscOTDWrlBd
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“So, what are you really doing here?” Alex asked me once the waiter placed our order on the table. I looked at him. He really didn’t look like himself.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXOGnJAePDZ
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“It’s quiet out here,” I smiled and sipped my coffee. I turned my head towards the beach; away from him.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRhKJi2RKLv
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“You hate the silence,” he called out my lie with that intimidating tone of his. For a flash of a second I recalled telling him that I wanted to live my town because it was too quiet. But his tone bothered me.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ3gVge7PnU
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“Lose the tone Alex,” I said and sipped my coffee again.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Dn5kjKXeE
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“You’ve changed,” he stated.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡolPbJrZbY0
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“I did,” I smiled.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ylYgyfSch
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“You haven’t answered my question,” he smiled back.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBSUhflGul7
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We’ve been seating on the same table for only ten minutes and already playing games. He sat back on his chair, eyeing at me. I mimicked him. Like last night, I was aware of how much unlike himself he looked.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfqCU8aMe9D
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“What happened?” I breathed and spontaneously leaned closer to him.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR1dTp6ttoN
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“You just can’t leave it alone can you?” He replied and sipped his coffee.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡphPRktgjWe
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“No, Alex, I can’t.”449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGV11mhoVnM
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“You should,” he raised his eyebrows; his tone suggesting that he wasn’t going to talk about it.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCKXE9Cblfj
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“I will not, because something’s wrong with you,” I breathed. He seemed very irritated as I pressured him. “Just talk to me,” I pleaded and put my hand over his on the table. As soon as I touched him however, he pulled his hand away, like the contact burned his skin. I breathed.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNfPGO0veYB
If he really didn’t want to talk to me, he wouldn’t have called me. But I knew it was very difficult for him to talk about what he felt. We were so much alike in that area. So much, that for a moment I actually realized the strength Damien needed in order to be with me and be so patient.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp9SSyuOBpR
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“Thank you for the coffee,” I said and stood up. With the corner of my eye I saw him frowning as I took my bag from the chair between us.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyvV8T8UKI2
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“Wait,” he said and I heard his chair moving. I turned towards him and saw him leaving money on the table. “Let’s go for a walk, shall we?” he suggested and motioned towards the beach. I exhaled, unsure if he was willing to talk, even now but followed him anyway. “First, I want to apologize about last night and this morning,” he begun.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡccB2dZe385
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“That’s okay,” I replied.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWECt3tmN9Q
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“No, it’s not. It was inexcusable,” he said as we walked “I’m sorry.”449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNScOaqkRgB
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“Apology accepted,” I smiled. “Now, you want to tell me what did you do after I saw you last night that got you arrested?”449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdjx2qTNZ5D
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“No, not really,” he said. I stopped on my heels. He turned towards me and sighed. “The police wasn’t there to arrest me,” he tried to explained.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9hvitOe8HJ
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“Oh,” I frowned and turned to look at him; the light but cold breeze hitting the side of my face.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1SrolquYfE
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“Um,” he trailed and his squished the spot between his eyes with his fingers.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp5miMFVhll
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“What’s really going on Alex?” I asked. He turned towards the sea and put his hands in his pockets.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ1GmEfHEcO
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“Too much stuff,” he mumbled.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1atudWJXSV
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“I’ve got time,” I said and turned towards the sea as well; my fingers curling up into fists inside my pockets.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg2vtQINROt
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“Mainly,” he begun “It was my mother’s twentieth death anniversary two weeks ago,” he confessed.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrUbau4iNzH
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“Oh,” I breathed “Have you gone to the cemetery?” I asked; unsure if that was the right question or not.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPjZG04Dfzk
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“No,” he said and clutched his jaw. At least I found the weak post.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgmde0dGKDv
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“You said «mainly», what else is there?” I changed the subject.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXQleeNqLsD
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“I got into a fight with my father three days ago,” he said.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFw6emZ2cV0
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“This isn’t news,” I chuckled lightly; trying to keep the mood light.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxdlj6pBUSd
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“He threatened to remove me from the company,” he replied “The Company is all I have,” he whispered.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmbI2Qtd0WU
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For a split of second I wished I was his girlfriend so that I could have the right to hug him and tell him that everything would be okay.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtBoZP9R8nZ
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“No it’s not,” I frowned. He shook his head. “What did the police want?” I asked suddenly remembering that he didn’t actually tell me what happened last night.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXXoKinaETY
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“I was with an escort,” he mumbled but I didn’t interrupt him even it surprised me. Alex didn’t need an escort; he had every woman he wanted. “She was supposed to put some whiskey in my glass but I had forgotten some pills on the bar counter, she found them, left and called the police,” he said. I was stunned.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWF9cisyPDb
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“What kind of pills?” I mumbled. He didn’t reply. “Drugs?” I asked incredibly. He remained silent. His silence was an answer itself. “Jesus Christ,” I tried to catch my breath. “Have you,” I tried to speak “Have you been using?”449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOdYM4tz9xS
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“Just a couple of times,” he replied.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW0gzyLvuwm
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“Why?” I breathed “Why why?” I couldn’t stop myself. I was hyperventilating trying to put a meaning to what he just confessed. I put my hands over my forehead; squishing the area as if to stop my head from exploding.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVpnCLxu41L
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“I’m a mess Erica,” he said and run his fingers through his hair. I took a step and stood in front of him to make him look at him.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjnkIehK8tV
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“You should have come to me.”449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrPZGFbyi90
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“You made it clear the last time we saw each other, that you wanted nothing to do with me,” he replied. I shook my head. I never told him something like that. I might not be his girlfriend but I did care about him.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMXSWJxhMFh
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“I would have listened. You know I would,” I whispered as I looked into his tired brown eyes.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkaHaXY5Xck
“Yeah,” he breathed.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLGYNq0uOi3
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“Hug me,” I whispered; my hands falling on his shoulders.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe59LtFA47P
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I knew that Alex was a dominant creature. He must have felt too vulnerable already. By asking him to hug me I tried to give him some power. He put his arms around my waist and pulled me even closer than I already was.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZvMZ9ElwFL
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“I’m here for you,” I whispered to him as I rested my face on his shoulder for a moment.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIxziMdqWmw
“Remember that.” I told him and put back slightly “You need to shave,” I mocked as I pulled away from him completely. His brown eyes were liquid and they sparkled as he chuckled. He touched his cheeks his with hand as he released me.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM4WtlR5BJx
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“Yeah, I do,” he smiled. I put my hands inside my pockets and tried to warm up as we started walking back, towards the car. I felt my mobile vibrating from inside my pocket. I got it out and saw who it was. I pushed the busy button and opened the messages folder.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSge95UZph1
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“I can’t talk right now, I’ll tell you later. I have some weird news! I miss you xxx” I texted Damien. How much I wished that I was in my car right now; driving home. Damien was leaving in two weeks and I didn’t know how much time I had left with him.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi2Tz6E3A7d
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“When are you going back?” he asked as he opened the passenger’s door to his black Aston Martin for me.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCsXd7qYJ7
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“I was supposed to be back right now,” I sighed, thinking of Damien.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz06iUV0ang
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“Oh, I apologize for keeping you,” Alex said. I stood between the car and him and turned to look at him.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCCgFAuycpW
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“That’s okay,” I smiled and looked into his brown eyes. He took my hand in his and looked back at me.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxtCuIO4HZc
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“Can I hug you again?” he whispered.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ624NaQWacd
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“Yes,” I smiled and turned my body completely towards him. He put his arms around me and pulled me against his body as I put mine around his waist. “Everything will be okay,” I whispered.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡigFcT5tCZD
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“Thank you,” he mumbled in my hair; his fingers running through my locks.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlngeR1t8a3
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“I just wish you’d come to me earlier,” I breathed.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9lBCtTSVxK
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“You found me just in time,” he breathed out a bitter laugh and averted his eyes from mine.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyEORovDrZl
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“What do you mean?” I pulled completely away from him and frowned.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTwDce6Hs76
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“Nothing,” he shook his head. He put his palm against my cheek and looked at me. “You were the best thing that ever happened to me,” he mumbled.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6lWMrD9NMX
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“Alex, don’t,” I pleaded and took a step back; my calves hitting the car.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9qQyigHfFl
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“I’m sorry,” he apologized and run his fingers through his blonde hair.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk8MJCCvMbo
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“That’s okay,” I said “Come on, I need to get back home,” I said and squished his hand.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8xyfsDnAsx
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“Okay,” he smiled as I sat down in his car. A few seconds later he was seating beside me; driving away from the beach.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv8uglQjwsx
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“Will you be okay here on your own?” I asked, really worried.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEmkSCteiuK
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“Hopefully,” he said as we entered the freeway.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ57wbIlz4Ch
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“I need to get back home and I can’t leave for another two or three weeks,” I begun “I need] to know that you’ll be okay,” I told him while looking at his profile.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA9Smg2S70h
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“I’ll be okay,” he said and a small smile appeared on his lips. When I didn’t speak, being busy studying his expression, he turned towards me and smiled a bit more. “I promise, I’ll be okay,” he assured me.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc3wtEKfsCP
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“Okay,” I nodded “You know where you can find me if you need anything.”449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO2Lnr5iUTe
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By the time I got to James apartment it was too late to drive back home. I haven’t made the trip many times and the road wasn’t familiar. Also, I might defend my bug to others that insulted it, but it was actually quite old and didn’t want to drive a two hour trip in the middle of the night.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs6UeyN8Au1
James of course was waiting for me to return and asked me what had happened. He looked calm when I told him in full detail the conversation we had.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNwqzh9JRK2
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“Erica, do me a favor,” he said once I sat down on the armchair. I turned to look at him. “Just, keep your distance from him.”449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ76naDOIMvI
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I understood that he was worried but if I turned my back on him, especially after I made him open up, he would definitely end up worse than I found him. He was already on the road to destruction.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9kmx0pASM1
Since my stuff was already in my bag, I only had to search for my pajamas. I made my bed and a bowl of cornflakes and got ready to watch television. I squished my ladybug teddy bear and remembered that Damien noticed I had it with me when he visited two days ago. I remember his smile when it slipped that I held it in my sleep since it gave it to me, four months before we got together.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsD1fFk4BIC
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I smiled at the thought of his beautiful smile as he stared at the teddy that sat comfortably on his bare stomach and grabbed my phone.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPByZwxL677
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“I’m coming home tomorrow,” I texted him.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCx44xFMDB
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“Finally!” he replied soon after. “What’s the weird news by the way?”449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡupDwQ60wKT
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“Too big for a conversation at this hour, I’ll tell you tomorrow in person!” I just wanted to tell him the full facts and be able to see his reaction.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Rf5auC3hR
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“Okay ladybug…so what are you doing?” He somehow managed to turn every late hour text into a devious and lustful conversation. Not that I minded. It amazed me everytime I stopped and realized that I was talking to him. I doubt that I ever fully grasp the fact that we’re together.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7v70ymGiNN
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"So now weve come upon the hardest thing ive ever done/Its telling you that im a mess/What sort of mess i mean/Is self-destructive gasoline"449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXfozh352BH
“Chameleon boy by Blue October”
So what do you think it will happen next??? Can’t wait for your comments!!449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM1l9RR154i
P.s. I know grammar on some really sucks. I’m working on it!!449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRxrgvRZ3No
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P.S.2. This chapter was based on Smallville - 9x05 – Roulette. If you check out the Characters, you'll see details about Alexander White.449Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYOTWy4cqXz
