On the way home, Alex spotted an ice cream shop. Alex insisted on stopping by, but I was anxious about people. The news about Alex being an escort just came out and everybody's eyes are on us. People are waiting for our next move like hawks eyeing their prey. As much as I tried to convince Alex that we could just buy and leave, he wouldn't budge. He wanted to stay in the shop and eat inside. There weren't many people at the beach earlier so I wasn't worried about that, but the ice cream shop was packed with individuals of different ages. Alex wouldn't stop begging and bugging me so I had no choice, but to just go with his wishes. I parked the car and contemplated for a moment if it really is safe for us to go out in public. "I don't think we should go out. There are too many people. What if they recognize us?" I asked Alex, trying to convince him for the last time to not go. "It's fine Levi. We're going to be fine. I'll keep you safe, I promise." He said while taking my hand in his.

"I'll get it," Alex announced as soon as the doorbell rang.I tried to stop him and get to the door myself, just in case it is my father, but Alex insisted. "So how long has it been since you two started dating?" Leon asked as he picks up the glass from the table."Not long. We just recently started dating." I replied."Where did you two meet?" He asked."At the hotel, I was staying at, after George died," I replied with a sad smile."I'm sorry about his death, I know how much he means to you." He said as he reached forward to touch my hand."Yeah, thank you. Alex really helped me through. I feel better with him here." I said.Alex suddenly cleared his throat and Leon quickly pulled his hand away. I look over at him and see him carrying a bouquet of white roses. "Who's this for?" I asked."For you, of course. I ordered it before I left to look for you. I wanted to buy you something that could cheer you up." He said as he hands me the bouquet. I took the flowers gently from his gras

I could feel Alex glaring at my outfit for the nth time as I was fixing myself in front of the mirror. He made me change my clothes five times because he said it looked like I was going out on a date instead of hanging out with friends. I finished putting on my clothes and turned to face Alex."How about this one? It's literally just a white shirt, jeans, and sneakers. You happy with this one now?" I asked, already getting annoyed with Alex.Leon and I planned to meet at the coffee shop at nine in the morning, but it was already nine-thirty. I had to call and explain to Leon that I'm not ditching him and lied about having some emergency at work. Alex walked over to the rack of long sleeve tops before pulling out an ugly brown flannel shirt and handing it over to me. I don't even know why I still have that shirt."Wear this." He demanded."Uh, no. Do you not see how ugly that color is?" I asked, making a disgusted face."Exactly. Wear it." He said, pushing the flannel towards me."No.

Alex carefully ties my necktie as he rants about how he should go with me and "protect me from those asshole paparazzi". I had to tell him no multiple times, but he wouldn't back down. "What if they get too close this time, huh?" Alex asked, clearly frustrated. "They won't be. I'll be in the office the whole day and no one else is allowed in the meeting room other than me, my secretary, board members, and investors. I'll be fine." I tried reassuring him. "But what if they insult you and call you names? I can't let you handle that alone." Alex said as he tidies up my necktie. That is exactly why I didn't want to bring him with me. These people made a living by insulting and degrading other people. I can take it by myself, but I won't let Alex face anything like that. "Alex, you need to stop worrying. I can handle myself." I said, but Alex clearly wasn't satisfied. He opened his mouth to talk, but I interrupted him as he was about to speak. Luckily, it worked as Alex kissed m

It's been a week since Levi's accident and now he's cleared to go home. Levi still doesn't remember me in any way even though I tried making him remember. I could tell he was uncomfortable with my presence but tolerated it. I know he was suspicious of me but he was trying to trust me. He also got his things back so I'm hoping that maybe there's something in his phone that would help him remember.I would show him mine, but it's filled with pictures of his face and I don't think that will help my case. I carefully aided Levi in getting in the car, making sure that his cast is resting comfortably. Levi muttered a thank you as I close the door. I folded the wheelchair and put it in the trunk before entering the driver's side."Are you comfortable?" I asked Levi."Yeah, I'm good. Thanks." He replied.The ride home was awkward and the silence wasn't helping so I turned up the radio. I tried coming up with small talk but Levi would only reply with a hum or a nod. I sighed in defeat. I guess