I dropped my bag on the dusty, friendly sofa in my living room. My feet were a bit sore and I needed a shower. However, before I could walk to the bathroom, one of my phones vibrated inside my bag. I dropped down onto the upholstery as I opened it to look for my cell phone. It was him. At exactly the time I'd promised.- Damien? - I held the phone between my shoulder and my ear, suddenly aware of the masculine smell of his jacket on my shoulders.- Are you home?- Yes. I told you I'd be fine by cab. - I repeated.- I don't like your refusals very much. Tom might as well take you home. - his voice sounded resentful.- When do we have our next appointment? - I changed the subject to avoid another argument.- Next Friday. Ulysses invited us to a table on Broadway, after the exhibition in his gallery.- Art and then live music? - I took off my sandals. At least I knew what to expect from the restaurant frequented by a large part of Rio's elite. It was a constant reference point for refine

David looked at the doctor and shook my hand. He was clearly nervous about starting treatment.- There's no need to be afraid, boy. We'll just do a few blood transfusions. - The balding doctor with a warm smile announced.- Is that how it will be?- Yes, ma'am. - He smiled at me. - David will start with blood transfusions and supplemented doses of iron. We'll see how he reacts to this and we'll know what step to take. If he responds well, you'll soon be able to go home and the treatment will become home treatment.David looked at me and smiled excitedly.- I'll be able to watch Supernatural! - He celebrated.- Yes, you can. - Nurse Elizabeth, a mature woman with a gentle smile, encouraged my brother by stroking his hair.- So let's get started! - David proposed, suddenly free of fear.- Of course. But first, give him his medicine, Elizabeth. - The doctor told the nurse. - And we'll be back soon to start the first transfusion.Elizabeth offered David some pills and a glass of water. He

It felt like something was squeezing my head and making my veins throb painfully. I let out an anguished groan and tried to open my eyes, but the brightness made the pain increase. I closed them once more and breathed slowly, trying to concentrate on something other than the throbbing discomfort.What had I done yesterday? A few shots of tequila with Jenny and Arianna.Laughter, loud music and then the dance floor. Then the images seemed like blurs in my mind, a kind of hallucinatory dream.I tried to open my eyes and this time I managed it, ignoring the pain. I spotted my Top Gun poster and sighed with relief. My room. Nothing so serious should have happened. I'd just abused alcohol and Arianna had brought me home.I rolled over in bed, realizing that I was lying on my stomach and that I was still wearing the dress I'd worn to the party. There was a sheet wrapped around my waist and my heels were on the floor next to me.Regretting having gotten carried away with the Tequila, I pulle

I spent longer than I had planned with David. We entertained ourselves with the game and received a surprise visit from Tk. He was smiling as usual, but he had a tired expression on his face from the from all the nights at the bar. The three of us spent hours talking about all sorts of things. David was so happy that the whole episode of sadness in the morning became a vague memory in my mind.I also received messages from Jenny and a promise of a call from Arianna later in the afternoon. Takashi left shortly after four o'clock. He was still going to work. But first he confided in me that he was having problems in his relationship, leaving me dumbfounded when he said he was having doubts about marriage. He insisted that I take money, but I managed to convince him that I was managed to convince him that he was managing to make ends meet, as David was gradually improving. When he finally David decided to be generous and gave me the chance to polish my honor in a new game of chess.When

BONUS DAMIENAs soon as we got back to the covered area, which was already covered in golf necessities, I spotted Ellen sitting at the bar. She looked a little bored and I regretted leaving her alone, I knew how tiring these events could be. But maybe I could make things better.- Do you want to come with me or do you prefer the company of the other ladies? - I touched her waist and whispered in her ear.Ellen turned around instantly.- In that case, I'd prefer your company. - She glanced at the group of women chatting at a table on the other side.They smiled, but I could tell it wasn't a real greeting.-All right. - I nodded.But suddenly nothing was fine anymore. Because I looked up and saw Crystle standing behind Ellen with her arms crossed in front of her chest. I squeezed my eyes shut in search of patience.We need to talk. - She replied cheekily and put her hand on my shoulder.You shouldn't even be here. - I growled, trying not to attract too much attention, and pulled away fr