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... "Enzo, I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have pushed you to talk." I apologize after Enzo finished his fourth glass. "It's fine." Yet the pain on his face was not. "Did you ever try to find her?" I dont know how smart that question is but it already left my mouth. "What do you think I'm doing in the Hamptons... I'm pretty old to go on a vacation with my mother." He says as he opens up a picture on his phone. "She is getting married here, in a month." As I take a look I notice is a screenshot of what looks like an engagement photo. A pretty woman holding champagne glasses with a man, the caption said "Wedding bells". "So you came here to do what? Stop the wedding." Like in the movies, romantic is it not? "I have no idea. I guess I just wanted to see her happy. But so far I haven't been able to go near her. Would you do it?" He asks. "Would I go see your ex?" I ask back confused and Enzo laughs. "No, if Adam were to get married, would you then tell him how you feel?" I'm not a
Adam's POV I woke up and went for a run by the beach. I missed the salty breeze that has for weeks been replaced by the stuffy New York air. I completed my task and kept my word, all that was left now was to find a way into Autumn's heart. She still needs to be protected, from the pain coming from her heart. But now is still not the time for that, far too many things are happening to her, and she needs time so that is what I'll give her. When I walked through my front door the smell of coffee hit my nose and I saw my cup on the countertop waiting for me. "Good morning, Adam." The Cromwell's have their Mrs.Hendrics, and I had Rosie. "Morning, Rosie," I say as I wipe off the sweat from my forehead. "Your mother called, and the mail is set on your desk as usual." "Thank you, Rosie. I'll take care of it after I take a shower. No need for breakfast, I'll eat at.." "The Cromwell's," We say at the same time. "Exactly." But I do pick up the coffee she left out for me. "You do kn
As I drive to Richards's house I ask myself one question. What gives me the right to question Alex's decisions? Whether she is with that man or not is totally up to her, what matters the most is her happiness. And why should I be upset she didn't share that news with me, I haven't exactly been around lately. Maybe I could take her riding, that was always our favorite way to spend time together. I miss talking to her and since I came back we barely had any time together. Sasha has always been the best of friends, but after his father died a part of him got lost and the topics of heart weren't something that interested him. Alex was the best person to have a good heart-to-heart conversation. Alex listens, she understands and right now that is something I need. I need advice, on how to approach Autumn with care. Heartbreak leaves scars that prevent a person from moving on, it makes tall walls that are too hard to jump over. And now there is a baby. An innocent little life that will be i
"I'm sorry?" Alex asks confused. Hell, even I was confused by the question that left my lips, that wasn't the way I wanted things to go. "Umm, that man... Enzo. Are the two of you together?" I ask now in a much more soothing tone. "You saw the news article, didn't you?" She says, but the way she says it is in the way I dont truly understand if that was an affirmation or a question. "I've learned a long time ago not to trust the yellow print, besides if it were true you would be the first one to tell me. Like always, wouldn't you?" I ask and she hesitates. Why does she hesitate? "I would. When I got the chance." Alex says as she adjusts the bag on her shoulder. "Are you going somewhere?" "Yes, Enzo is taking me to look at the gallery he chose for the exhibition." Why does this feel like awkward small talk when talking to Alex has always been the easiest thing in the world? "Is there something you need, Adam?" She asks as she takes a look at her watch. I can't get over this
Alex's POV "I'm just saying if looks could kill, I would be a dead man," Enzo says while we walk inside the hallways of the gallery. "And I'm saying you are wrong, there is no reason why Adam would behave that way towards you." Enzo insisted that when he was holding my door to get inside of his car he got a glimpse of Adam staring at him through the window with an angry glare. "Well, there could be one reasonable reason." "Oh yeah, and what would that be?" I ask as I twirl around the empty space. "He could care about you more than you think." If only that were the case. But no, to Adam I have never been anything more than just a friend. "Adam made it pretty clear that who he cares about in that way is Autumn, not me." And how could he not, you could take one look at her and see that she was a strong woman of substance while I was a woman filled with fears. "You said he came to talk to you to see if you were dating me. If he didn't care why would he bother to ask?" Enzo trie
Normal, all I have to do is act normal. How hard can that be? I already lived my whole life next to this man, this shouldn't be difficult. Right? I'll just relax, breathe, and act. Easy peasy lemon sauce. God, I haven't used that since I was in high school. I was running a bit late but Enzo assured me that was more than ok, it's not like I can help it if the traffic is horrible and I need to change into my riding clothes.By the time I got to the stables, Adam already had our horses ready to go. "Hey, sorry for the wait," I say as I walk up to him while casually putting on my gloves. "No problem, I am glad you found some free time especially after you left in such a hurry this morning. How did everything go with Enzo?" His question gave me pause because Enzo said that the time he took to mention him would determine his interest but it hasn't even been five minutes and he already mentioned him in the first sentence."Good," I say and I could see the way Adam was looking at me like h
"I think you are very wrong, the only reason Adam wanted to talk to me was to ask me about Autumn and how to approach her." I bickered to Enzo on the phone as I drove back home in the back of my car. "And what advice did you give him?" "I dont think that I did, I basically told him to stay away and give her space. And I didn't do it for his benefit." I never claimed to be a good person, I'm just human. "Nicely done." I couldn't really tell if he was mocking me or applauding me. "And how about the other thing, he didn't ask you about me?""No, he did, in fact, that was the first thing he asked." Not that I think it had any relevance now. "See now that has to mean something. Trust me, and how did he react about us dating?" It's so hard to trust something when I have spent years convinced otherwise. "I honestly couldn't tell, he just wanted to know what it is about you that makes me trust you so much. He knows I usually dont like new people. Hell, I dont even like some old people."
... "Sorry it took me so long to get here, we got a bit carried away with the shopping and I desperately needed to shower," I say as I sit down at the restaurant table where Enzo is already waiting for me. "Dont worry about it. But tell me how was it hanging out with your cousin?" Enzo sometimes feels like that girl best friend who loves to gossip, I find that somehow very indearing. "Ohh Autumn is great. Despite the troubles she is going through she makes the best effort to stay above it all." I hate to say it but I can see why Adam, or any man for that fact would easily fall for her. "She is kind, she has the patience for my mother and that says a lot about her... She is smart and even owns a business back in New York. I could see her being the sister I never had.""And how does she feel about Adam?" Enzo likes going straight to the point. "It seems like the advice I gave him is actually a good one. Autumn is going through some tough times on the love field, I dont think she sees