It's been a few days since I last saw him.
I want to run up to him and give him a big hug because I did miss him, Theresa and James, but I know that things are still a bit awkward, with everything that happened.
To add to that awkwardness, Keith is here and he wouldn't be too happy about me talking to London as of yet. All I need to do is talk to him and let him know that I intend on talking to London, because at the end of the day, he's my friend.
My friend. The last time we spoke, he'd told me that he'd had feelings for me. I just hope that once we talk, we can clear the air and look at the way forward. I hope our friendship won't be ruined because of misunderstandings.
I'm pulled back whilst my eyes are still on London. I want to say something but can't find the words.
" Come on." Keith says, leading me to the building, tugging me under his arm, my suitcase in his other hand.
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It's always so good to have time alone with friends, especially friends like mine. Theresa hasn't stopped asking questions about my time in Aspen, wanting to check up on me the minute she heard I was back. She literally had James leave whatever he was doing and come over with snacks and stuff. London must have told Theresa about my arrival. Speaking of London, he hasn't spoken a word since he came by, only ever looking at me. I could only manage a small smile because I didn't know how to start the conversation, it was quite awkward and I hated it so much." Kea you didn't miss me did you?" Theresa speaks up."Ofcourse I did. Why would you think that?" I say frowning." Well how could you forget to bring me a little something, you were in Aspen for crying out loud." She huffs, folding her arms." I know, I'm sorry. It's just that things got a little um complicated over there, forcing me
" Keith." I breathe out, grabbing both their attention.There's tension in the air, I don't know what both men are thinking, it's unnerving. London is tense beside me and I don't have to guess about Keith. I just wish there was something I could do to get them talking.Conflict, yelling and violence doesn't sit well with me, I don't like it. Maybe I should make the first move.Yes, I should.Taking a breath, I prepare to speak when Keith starts towards us and I meet him halfway, wrapping my arms around his waist and resting my head against his chest.We didn't leave things on a good note in the morning and I did miss him.His hold on me tightens, just as he kisses the top of my head." Introduce me to your friend angel." I lean back, looking up at him in confusion."Your friend Angel." He repeats, gesturing to London, who stands leaned aga
It's the first time I've ever been to his workplace, I'm beyond nervous even if none know about me. I'm married to the CEO of Salvatore Enterprises, yet I feel like I'll be intruding with his work, this part of his life.I'm also nervous to see him, he sounded upset over the phone and I don't know how his mood will be, when I see him.I just hope he has calmed down now and I will ask him to explain to me, as to what made him say my life is threatened over the phone. I haven't really thought about my life being under threat, just that the whole Jason thing was a plan from someone who might have been desperate for money. I could never be too sure about anything because what Riley and I talked about, was based on mere thought and little bit of suspicion, nothing major.Maybe it's just Keith being his over protective and concerned self." We're here." James says, parking right infront of the tallest buildin
An older version of Keith stands before the both of us. He's aged well, not looking any different from the first and last time I met him, that was at my wedding.Tall, broad shouldered with blue eyes, he has a demanding and powerful presence, just like his son. Vincent Salvatore is his name, a retired businessman. He's a wealthy man with him renting out his boats and properties, keeping busy and being healthy and enjoying life.After Keith's mom passed on, Keith prettymuch distanced himself from his whole family, especially his father, who was dealing with his own grief. It's just so sad to know that the two hadn't talked for 2years and as much as years pass, and they try live their lives, they need each other. Keith needs his father, some fatherly guidance as to deal with different situations, especially in our marriage.But because Keith is a stubborn man, it might take a while to convince him
Silence had taken over a few minutes ago, whilst we wait for Keith to sort out the journalists outside. He said he would and made it clear that I don't come out.He doesn't want me anywhere in view. So I took it upon myself to keep our guests occupied." I heard about what happened in Aspen, how have you been dear?" Jill asks, sipping her wine." Oh I'm okay," I say." What happened in Aspen?" Vincent asks." Someone broke into our home and held Akiandra at gun point." Elena speaks up." Oh they didn't hurt you, did they?" Vincent asks, concern in his eyes." No, he didn't. Um a lot happened and I'm just glad it's over." I say." We should check on him, I'm going." Elena suddenly says, rising to her feet." I don't think that's such a good idea." I say, making her stop."Time has passed now, I'll just-"
I don't know for how long I've been sitting here, trying to catch my breath and be awake. It's pretty exhausting but I'm still holding on.The cold sensation had hit me hard and now I think a fever is coming on, I don't even know what to do. I just wish someone comes soon. I can't even explain all the different phases I'm passing through, nothing is making any sense and all I want to do is sleep. I just need help.My prayers are answered when I hear a knock on our room door.The knocks keep on coming until there's silence, and my hope starts to diminish. ' No, no,please come back.' I want to say but words are not coming out, something is blocking me and now I'm sweating like nobody's business.Soon I hear the door handle jiggle before the bathroom door opens." Oh my God Kea!" Someone gasps, coming into view.Sarah crouches before me, her hands coming in contact w
I watch him silently as he puts on his tie, staring at the full body mirror. Tall, handsome and a dream in a black tux, hair stylishly gelled and soft pink bow tie.Today is the day for Jill Salvatore and Gregory Salvatore's wedding anniversary. We said we'd be there but only one will attend and that's Keith. I can't go, more like Keith won't let me go, he is still convinced that a few more days of bed rest will do me some good.I'd already told him that I'm fine and am capable of being on my feet for a couple of hours, but still, he had put his foot down and said to stay behind. Nothing seemed to convince him and now here I am, sitting on this bed, watching his every move, feeling bad for not accompanying him." I'll be back in an hours time."He tells me." Why?" "Because." He turns around to face me. " I want to spend the rest of my night with you, instead of dining with boring people."
I stand at the top of the stairs, waiting patiently for him, as he makes his way over to me. His eyes aren't anywhere else but on me. People part like the red sea, giving way for him, their curiosity getting the better of them, as they steal glances my way. As he ascends up the stairs, my eyes droop low, nerves bubbling at the bottom of my stomach, expecting just about anything. I feel him close, his cologne filling my nostrils just when his shiny shoes come into view.My chin is tilted up and my eyes meet his, there's no anger in them but some kind of indescribable emotion, swirling in them. He's not saying anything but just staring at me, his eyes taking my whole face in as if he's seeing something new."You're breathtaking." He breathes out.My heart skips a beat at his words, a blush warming my cheeks.I can't even look at him, that's why my eyes avert elsewhere, making the mistake