Chapter 3 - Half crazy

Cleo 

I was sitting across the table from Marc who looked at me all concerned. He had green eyes and brown hair .He had made me a cup of hot chocolate with and got me a thick slice of chocolate ganache cake. He owned the restaurant across the road from Massa & Stone, but I didn't know he did until he told me he had owned it for three years , and that he hadn't had any reason to be hands on until his ex wanted them to share custody of their child. Their marriage only lasted six months and after the birth of their child she took half of everything except for the restaurant. He started it after they were done with splitting everything. 

I had taken a sip of the hot chocolate that had a hint of cinnamon and ginger with mini marshmallows. We were sitting at the corner table . Marc was my brothers best friend. We had a connection. I had told him that I couldn't remember the past year; I was a mother to twins, and I was engaged. He told me he had a daughter with Sophia who happens to work at the company I just walked out of. When he showed me Sophia I recognized her but I didn't know why I had iffy vibes about her. His daughter looked so adorable. She took after him in terms of features except her eyes. They were light brown like her mothers. I took a deep breath and looked at him.

"Okay Cleo I have known you for a long time ; what is wrong?"

" Michelangelo Massa . That man is infuriating. "

" You still haven't told me what he did at the hospital?"

I took another sip of the hot chocolate 

" I still can't; please give me time to process it and my feelings. "

" Okay . I will. I am here for you. Just so you know I used to date a Massa. He got hooked on drugs and cheated on me with Sophia... who cheated on him with a Duncan."

"Wow... I knew you swung both ways but being cheated on is not nice. I'm sorry MJ ."

" It's all in the past. Tell me what happened ?"

" Well I got demoted from head to deputy, and my deputy was made head. Even though I have three new clients who were willing to sign ;he still said I wasn't fit. So I walked . Word gets around quickly I. The people I have been working with are willing to commission me to work for them if I leave."

" What do you mean if?"

" Massa needs to sign the document that releases me. A Paul Stone sent me mail."

" Oh I know him he is a cool guy . He owns half of Massa and Stone what did he say?"

" I shouldn't leave. He will be back on Thursday and has scheduled a meeting with me and management on Friday."

" Again Cleo I have your back no matter what. We are best friends after all ."

" You had the guys believing otherwise on Saturday afternoon. "

"I'm just protecting what means a lot to me. You are special; if Blue eyes can't see that , I bet you a blue chappies bubble gum Paul Stone will scoop you up. You are his type trust me ."

I swallowed the cake that was in my mouth and took another sip of the hot chocolate. I looked at Marco and laughed for the first time in a while I actually laughed instead of crying .

" Blue chappies bubble gum is really hard to find these days. They are a rare breed."

Marc caressed my cheek gently and leaned over to give me a kiss on the forehead. When we locked eyes he smiled.

" I managed to make you laugh Cleo bear."

I nodded and smiled.

" Yes you did Markopoulos."

" You're my type too . Just remember that. "

I looked at the time and it had just gone eleven in the morning .I wanted to go pack the stuff I had in the office and head home before lunch ...

I stood up and he stood up too and gave me a hug . I hugged him back and let go.

" Sophia was a fool to let you go."

" I wish you didn't have to go."

" You have a date with Amber. Give her a hug and a kiss from me ."

I took a deep breath because my head hurt from all the crying I did on Marc's shoulder.

"I will and if you want to come and disturb me ; you can come in crying and turn my plans upside-down anytime . It's a drop everything kind of friendship."

"It's always been . The only difference is that I don't drop my clothes and jump your bones ."

I blew him a kiss and he laughed at me ."

"Ha ha . There is the girl I know..."

" I have to run . Thank you."

"Welcome my angel."

Marc walked me to the door and gave me a lunch tin that had more cake .

"Enjoy your date with Amber ."

"I will ."

"Bye sexy."

I made my way across the road and headed straight to my office. I ignored everyone and started packing my belongings .I needed to get a taxify and for that I needed my phone which was in my bag . I reached for the bottom drawer and looked for my bag but it wasn't there . I remember putting it there; I cannot be possibly losing my mind. I buzzed Brendan.

" Cleo are you okay?"

" I am fine bud. Have you been in my office while I was out?"

"No why?"

" I can't find my bag."

" Didn't you leave with it when you went out ?"

" No ."

" I am a bit busy. I am sorry babe Michelangelo had everyone running around like headless chickens. "

" Its fine get back to work we'll talk later ."

" Okay."

As soon as he hung up I used the tracking app on my tablet and tracked my phone in the building on the top floor. I walked out the department and went upstairs to the main office. As soon as the doors opened Blake saw me and straightened up .

" Blake where is he ?"

" In his office with Aaron and Will ."

As soon as he said Aaron I flashed back to a lunch I had with Aaron and Alexis and Michelangelo. My head started to hurt badly.

"Okay."

Blake pulled out a chair and I sat down and placed my head on my palms.

" Cleo are you okay."

"Yes I am I just need a few seconds."

I flashed back to a tunnel with a two way glass, and I had my legs wrapped around Michelangelo's waist... I was also kissing him. Oh my goodness what the jelly beans. I took a deep breath and stood up. 

" Cleo you can't just go in there."

I took my tablet and ignored Blake . As soon as I opened the door I was met by a kind face. 

" Hey Cleo."

" Hey Aaron .How are you and Lexi?"

I put the tab down , and I walked to where William was and took him in my arms .

"We are fine. How's everything going."

" I had a dream last night and Angelo was in it and I had flashes this morning . I remember little Will . He almost looks like Pio."

"I know and he still likes you."

"He is a gem. I just needed to get my bag from Angelo. I was going half crazy; thinking that I misplaced my bag or something, it turns out Angelo has it. I am so sorry to just barge in. "

" How is Marc?"

" I just saw him. He has a date with Amber today. He said I should call him if I needed anything."

"Hmm. He is a cool guy."

" He was my brothers best friend . He is quiet chilled and a breath of fresh air. You should try his famous club sandwich. "

I pretended not to notice Angelo who no doubt was feeling left out. William had fallen asleep in my arms and I placed him gently in his car seat .

" Can I order it?"

He started whispering because Liam was finally asleep. I nodded and he pulled me in for a hug and I hugged him back.

" Give my love to Alexis . " 

"will do ."

He waved goodbye to Angelo and left quietly. I turned around and looked at him.

" I don't know what you call it where you come from ; but around here when you take something that isn't yours it is stealing ."

"Not when the person you are taking it from is your girlfriend ."

"Did you ask me ?"

"No."

"Then that's stealing Massa ."

Angelo smiled at me ,and I shot him a confused look. 

"you called me Massa Bella."

"I've called you worse things in my head and you still call me beautiful. You are a confusing man. "

Angelo took a deep breath and sat behind his desk.

" If you want it come and get it."

I looked at him and turned on my heel and walked to his corner table.

" Wrong direction Cleo."

"I know."

I took a can of sparkling water and I started shaking it.

"what are you doing ?"

I turned around and aimed the can at him

" speaking the only language you understand "

" You wouldn't dare."

"Don't try me. I am not a free sample."

I walked closer to him and he shot me a warning look .

"This usually ends with you giving me fantastic head you know?"

"eew I don't and I would never."

Without any warning I pulled the ring and water sprayed all over him. He screamed.

" What the hell is wrong with you?!"

"You took my stuff and that made me question my sanity!."

Angelo took off his jacket and top, and buzzed Blake;

" Blake please go to the closet and get me a dress shirt and blazer ."

He looked at me and charged towards me I started moving backwards until my back felt the concrete wall . I wasn't near the door, and I wasn't leaving until he gave me what was mine. 

" Please give me my bag Massa.. and let me go."

He placed his hands on either side of the wall just above my shoulders.

" No. Not until you remember us."

I could smell his cologne and it smelt like my favorite scent. I placed my hands on his waist. He was in his thermal vest and he was giving me hot flashes in more ways than one. I was on fire. I looked at him and he looked at me.

" You are punishing me for not remembering us , instead of giving me time. If I loved you then; there is no reason why my memory won't return. You are hurting me more by being vengeful."

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