“A Mexican stand off “ one of the boys screamed from the hallway;so to speak .they both stood toe to toe .fist clinched, nostrils flaring in rage, and silently Staring each other down. Neither backing down til marisol got between the two men. “Clayton not in front of your guest she will never want to come back here.” She said calmly as she pointed in my direction. “ Oli, don’t scare my baby brother away again he just got back!” She cooed as she tapped his chest affectionately . I looked away at the sweet display of affection .I felt bile rise up within my throat.this is my fault.. my mind screamed..After the fiasco died down Marisol happily fetched  coffee in the kitchen .when a large hand grabbed my arm pulling me into a nearby empty office. The door lock clicked in place as a the light flickered on . A very pale Oliver stood before me with a solmn look upon his weary face. In the light he seemed to instantly age ten years or s

Finally after, an awkward car ride we arrived at his apartment building. It suited him it held a rugged flair from the ancient cargo elevator to the oriental wooden shutters. We finally arrived to the top floor. The elevator jolted as we hit the top Level the clumsy nerd I am lost my balance. I inadvertantly tumbled forward towards the hard elevator floor. I mentally and physically braced for the hard impact that would soon come.  The impact never came . To find a strong arm grasp me around the waist in the nick of time. “ you have great reflexes” I complimented him .he pulled me against him  steadying me upon my feet. “When we get to the initial floor there always tends to be a slight jolt .” He explains that deep accent accompies the explination . Thank god he wasn’t looking at me in the eyes .  “thank “is all I could horsefully croak out he rubbed the back of his neck “Your welcome” His nearness and cologne was intoxicating yet he still held firmly  .

Instead of devouring the sweet and sour pork or calling Oliver back  . I went to the window and just stood there . Watching happy couples walk hand in hand doe below.jealousy and envy welled up within me. That could have been me like that I sigh..I heard his footsteps approached before I actually seen him. Gabreilla ...I mean Ella...erghh! I know I didn’t get permission to call you by your real name.but I’m sorry for being an ass ..his voice helda pure  sincerity.  you ment asshole. I corrected him he laughed “yes that but seriously you deserve better than this for a guy to treat you like a queen. So precious he would never let you go.”I felt tears stream down my face I never heard anyone say that to me before. That I am precious and should be treasured.I didn’t have a chance to thank him for his kind words. Then he did the most surprising gesture ever he wrapped his arms around me in a warm embrace. I wish I could bask in his arms forever but that’s not me an

I had the best sleep I have had in months. “Mmm. Baby you finally slept over for once..” I muttered as I snuggled closer to his chest. This didn’t feel like oliver it’s more defined .what did I do last night ?! I screamed causing Clayton shoot up to a sitting position . He instictively grabbed his loaded gun from under the pillow aiming at the dark nothiness with in the room. After he dubbed the area was secure he put the loaded gun back in it original place.  I cupped his face “good  morning sunshine “and lightly kissed him his eyes widened in shock . Then a wicked smile spread across his face his held a glint up naughtiness.We probably would have deepened the kiss if the bedroom blinds hadn’t  flew open.the sudden light assaulted our eyes.  The shock was like being douced with frigid Water .“ wake up clay !” A feminine voice screamed. We both looked at her We both jumped apart in shock . She looked at each other in our half dressed state then at the now

“Clayton whatever your middle name Stone bring me home this instant “! I screeched. “I have had my limit with you for the moment . It is in both of our best interests that you give me my space”.I furiously barked through gritted teeth.”For the love for everything holy if I don’t get away from you this instant.I will Make sure you never have the chance to ever procreate and I will drive myself.”he took a big gulp at the mental imagine I was painting.  “Ella, stop being a drama queen” he playfully scolded  “it’s not the end of the world . Your just legally married to me it could be worst...”he looked as if he just shoved his foot in his mouth with that sentence .Instantly regretting ever said the harsh words.  “Worse!!! How can it be worse? I screamed dramatically flailing my arms in a furious fit. “you mr.Stone is the devil himself  !” I screeched as I poked his chest . He winced at my Frantic Poking and advancement towards him. I slowly back him i