Chapter twelve   Daniel   I let out a sigh as I look at the view through the office window. I've been sitting here for many hours, locked in the office, unable to work. Anxiety causes my heart to race, my palms to sweat and my stomach to be tied in a knot. There's only a few hours left for tonight's show. I close my eyes and recall the night before. Everything was amazing. More than I've ever allowed myself to imagine. I need to buy tickets for the Lakers' next season to gift Zach as a thank you. The chat we had was essential for me to change my behavior towards Julie. I was very unhappy and didn't know what to do to change my situation. He made me do something I don't usually do: talk about my feelings. I've always been the playful, talkative type, but not about that. My feelings are kept under lock and key in my chest. After an initial resistance, I ended up putting out everything I was feeling and he opened my eyes to the reality of the fact that Julie being with

Chapter fourteen   Julie Six months later   I look away from the window, from where I see the sky full of stars, and I look at the man lying next to me in bed. His chest rises and falls at a slow pace and he seems very relaxed, unlike the agitated businessman I usually see. I smile as I look at Daniel's disheveled hair, the thick lashes against the relaxed face and the lips I love, especially when they cover mine, slightly parted, in a passionate kiss. At times, it feels like I'm living a dream. Sometimes it's even hard to believe that everything I've wanted so much is happening. I close my eyes and let out a long sigh. Being with Daniel... it's even more amazing than I could have imagined. We've been together for almost six months, and since then, our routine has changed completely. We spend most of our free time together, going to the movies, dining out or going to the beach. We sleep together every night, whether at my house or his, including the nights h

Chapter sixteen   Daniel   Knock. Knock. I knock on the bedroom door, but Julie doesn’t answer. Holding the tray with the morning coffee and both hands, I use the elbow to open the door. Julie, who’s already awake, turns away without talking to me - this almost breaks my heart. With a soft sigh, I try to remain positive and get closer. “Good morning, baby,” I speak softly and put the tray on the dresser on the right hand corner of the room while she remains with her back turned to me. “I brought coffee, toast, cheese and...” “You can leave it there. Thank you,” she says in a serious manner and pulls the duvet further up, without even turning. “Hmm... “ I mutter, baffled. “Right.” I put the tray on the dresser and I get out of the bedroom. I tilt my neck left and right while I go back to the kitchen, seeking coffee for myself. I let out a long yawn. I’m broken. Since we came back from hospital, Julie’s been ice cold to me. I’ve been sleeping on th

Chapter eighteen   Julie   After I get out of Daniel’s house, I go to mine and remain there enough time just to put some pieces of clothing in a travel bag and call an Uber, which leaves me at a hotel. I spend two days locked in the room crying and feeling sorry for myself. My world had collapsed. I loved Daniel with all my heart. I loved him my whole life, but I’m not going to settle anymore without having everything I deserve. And taking into account the latest events, I understood that he would never give me everything. Unfortunately, his fear of commitment was a lot bigger than his feelings for me. After two days in complete depression, I take a look at myself in the mirror when I go to the bathroom and I’m horrified at what I see. I look dreadful. With my nose red, swollen eyes and the hair messed up. To see the reflection of my emotional destruction in front of the mirror is what I needed to make me put an end to it. “Enough, Julie,” I say as I look at mys

Chapter twenty one Julie Daniel goes across the hotel with me in his arms and I understand that quite a few employees already knew his plan, because they smile at me and give him a positive sign. “Danny, did everybody know?” “Of course. How do you think I would be able to close one of the most important bars of New York? I had to tell my story.” “You mean, our story.” “ My story. Of how I went in a short time from confirmed bachelor to passionate asshole,” he says and we both laugh. We go up to the eighth floor, with me still on his lap. As we arrive, he follows the corridor up to my bedroom door. “Baby, get the key card out of my pocket.” he asks and I open my mouth, astonished. “How do you have my bedroom’s key card? I ask with a raised eyebrow. “Rob gave it to me. He’s a hopeless romantic...” Daniel tells and winks, and then waves towards the door. “But he made me swear that I would only use it if you forgave me.” “I guess I’m gonna ha