He saved that picture frame for years, that has to mean something. Right? Please leave me your thoughts.
Summer was waiting with my jacket and bag while Domenic walked behind me. She handed them to me and then we walked outside where two cars were waiting for us. "Summer the driver will drive you home, and please go to sleep. I'll drive Autumn home." Domenic barked his orders. "I already told you, you do not have to drive me." I say as I try to move next to Summer but he stops me once again. "There is no point in resisting Autumn, when this control freak sets his mind on something there is no power on earth that can change it." Summer admitted defeat as she hugged me and entered the car. Domenic took my hand and led me to the passenger seat. "I can walk on my own." I say as he opens the passenger door. "Get in." He ordered me as he used his body as a way of stopping me from leaving. God, he was controlling but hell was it attractive. I got into the car and he went so far as trying to put my seatbelt on. "Stop that, I can manage it myself." I tried to take it from his hands but the
Today I was determined not to think about him. I stayed in the cafe and buried myself in work so I wouldn't have time to think about anything else. I wasn't gonna see Summer today, so the possibilities of running into him were low. Or so I thought. As I was restocking the bar area a package was delivered to me. I immediately knew from who it was. I took the box upstair to my apartment and set in on my coffee table. I think I stared at that box for a good half an hour before finally opening it. It was a musical snow globe. Snow globes used to be one of my favorite things I had since I was a child, mom used to get me these for Christmas. This one had inside of it a small wooden house surrounded by trees. The windows were painted to look as if light were coming from inside. When Domenic and I were together, back in school. We talked about what would be the perfect place to go on a vacation after graduation. He insisted it would have to be small and private, like a cabin in the woods
Three and a half hours later both Summer and I were admiring our new short hair in the mirror."I can't believe you actually cut your hair for me," Summer said while admiring her short blonde curls, Joshua was right it really suited her face."Joshua did an amazing job, and besides now we have the same length of hair. I think we look amazing." I say as I brush through my now unusually voluminous hair."I know, how did I not know about this place? I take some photos and put them on my i***a, and give it a five-star. I mean I thought I would have to shave all off it but now look at this." She said as she shook her hair and then went to take photos with Joshua as I stayed in front of the mirror."Look who it is, I almost didn't recognize you." A familiar voice sounded behind me."Anthony, oh my God," I say surprised as I go to hug him. "When did you come back?""Last week. I would ask you how you are but I can see you are great." He said as we broke from the hug. "You finally let my broth
It's getting harder and harder to escape him, I'm scared I'm going give in to the temptation. The attraction is growing and he is doing everything he can to always be on my mind. The gifts, the flowers, telling me his desires. I'm embarrassed every time a package comes because I always fear they read the card he writes. Like the one today, "I can't wait to lick this off of you." On a fricking box of my favorite strawberry chocolate. "Are you gonna eat that?" Anthony asked and I dropped the box on the bar. "My God you scared me. What are you doing here?" I asked surprised. "I was in the neighborhood so I decided to stop by, I have the menu for your birthday dinner ready." My birthday is tomorrow. "Summer insisted she would bring the cake, so she has that covered." His light green eyes shoot up as I mention her. "Speaking of Summer, is she dating anyone?" "I knew it, from the second you laid your eyes on her I knew you liked her." Anthony smiles as he leans over the bar. "That's bec
Stupid. I'm stupid for even feeling sad right now it's my birthday for God's sake. And besides what did I even expect from him, I knew it wouldn't lead to anything. I could never trust him, I just hoped... "Can I help you with something else?" The cashier asked me as he packed the wine in the bags. "No, sorry. That's all thank you." I snap back from my thoughts, as I pay for the wine for the dinner tonight and go out as someone calls for me. "Autumn!" I know that voice. "Leo! OMG what are you doing here?" I haven't seen him in almost a year. "I just came back from Scotland, I ended my work there and the company asked me to return." Leo and I have been friends for more than five years, he was the one who pushed me to open the cafe. "That's amazing, New York misses you." I say jokingly. "I hope it wasn't just the city who missed me." He says as his hands move behind my neck to pull me in for a kiss. Ohh when I say friend I mean a special friend. We were never in a relationship bu
If you still feel like it you can join us for dinner, you have the address. Press sent. "A bit dry don't you think?" Summer commented as she looked at my phone. "Don't you know it's rude to read other people's messages?" I say as I press the phone to my chest. Which reminds me I haven't texted Leo the address. As I type on my phone again Summer leans over. "Who is Leo?" I smiled as I turned to her. "Leo is an old friend of mine, he just came back to the city. I ran into him today." I explain as I tose my phone aside. "He sent you a lot of eggplant emojis?" Nothing escapes her. "I'll be honest with you because I know you won't judge. Leo is my friend with benefits." Summer raises her eyebrows in surprise. "You guys have s*x?" Straight to the point as always. "Well yes, but without the sentimental complications. We are both free to do what we want."Summer looked as if she were doing hard math in her head. "And you thought it would be a good idea to invite him and my brother.?"
I could hear his voice, Domenic came and my heart began to beat faster. I rubbed my palms against my thighs as he came throw the door carrying a blue gift box. "Nicky just in time, we were about to eat." Summer said as Domenic came to my side kind of nervously. "Happy birthday Autumn." He said as he extended his hand to me. I stood up and took his hand. "Thank you." I say as he drops his hand, and then extends the box toward me. "We are doing presents after the cake Nicky, take a seat." Summer said as Domenic went to sit next to her instead of me. I thought he would sit next to me, God it doesn't matter where he sits. It shouldn't bother me. "Well if everybody is here, let's start eating. " Anthony said as he sat next to me and Joshua across. The dinner was fun, we talked, and we laughed. The guys seemed to like Domenic and he seems he was enjoying himself as well. I couth him looking at me several times, and our eyes did the talking for us. After we had coffee Anthony and Summer
"What is it, let me see." Summer said as she angled the box through her. "It's beautiful, here let me help you put it on." She took it out of the box and put it around my neck as I centered it. "That looks familiar, Don't you have that tattooed on your thigh?" Joshua suddenly spoke up and Domenic's eyes widened in suprise. God what do I do, he will know I got it because of him. I simply nod my head as I go for my glass of wine. "Excuse me, I have to go to the bathroom." I get up and start walking as the doorbell rings. "I'll take that." I say as I go to open the door. Anything to get out of that situation. I even forgot I invited Leo until I saw him standing in front of the door. "Leo, you made it." I say as we hug. "It was tricky but here I am, here this is for you." He handed me a rose bouquet and a small gift bag. "It was a bit of short notice but I hope you like it." "You didn't have to get me anything, you being here is more than enough." I smile as I let him in. "You deserv