Chapter 7: Possessive

"I am such a possessive person when it comes down to my girlfriend. I'm sorry, but what's mine is mine and I'm not sharing." - Unknown

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Stavros' POV

I have never felt so complete in my life. Alessandra is mine and I can't be happier! I feel like she's the piece that's missing for me. I can't help smiling whenever I remember her. Alessandra is my Girlfriend.

Jeez ... I felt like a teenage boy.

Even Andrea seems to notice the little changes in me these past few days. I'm always ecstatic every lunch break because we eat lunch together and I drive her home with Lucy after her work. Since then, it's the talk of all my employees.

And, I don't give a damn care. I thought it's better that way so all the men in the office will back off. I know I've broken one of my rules. Not dating my employees, but heck, who cares? I'm the president of my company! I make the rules!

Here I am again. Counting every minute to come. Waiting for her break time before I'll come pick her up. She doesn't want me to interfere with her work so I tried hard not to just come anytime though I can. I don't want to piss her off!I will bring her to a Spanish restaurant. And, maybe ask her to come with me to Greece. It won't be long anyway since it's only a celebration and just an announcement of the new CEO.

Hell, this waiting is killing me. I'll just go wait for her at her office. Anyway, it's just 30 minutes early.

I walk to my private elevator and stopped at 13th floor where she's working. I saw her too fixed on something looking straight on the computer monitor, brow crossed. She's so focused that she didn't notice me.

I sat on the chair in front of her desk. She looks up, then, her face lit up."Do you have some more things to do?" I asked. I leaned back on the chair and looked around the office.

"Not really." She replied.

"So, are you ready?" I asked as I looked at her, eyes still fixed on the computer monitor.

"Just give me a minute, I'll just send this email," she said tapping softly on the keyboard. I'm tapping my finger on her desk while waiting not breaking off my gaze on her.

How is a girl be so beautiful and at the same time she's not aware that she is!

"There. Done!" She murmured.

She turned the computer off then grab her purse as she stood up. I stood up and hold her waist as I led her to my private elevator.

Pancho is waiting outside and instantly open the car door as soon as we got out from the building. We settled in the back seat."To El Pote Espanyol Pancho," I said, and I reach her hand and clasps it with my mine.

"We're going to a Spanish restaurant?" her eyes grew bigger, she looks so excited. I nod my head in agreement, smiling at her. Her face looks priceless! I felt that warm feeling settling in my heart. It just made my day.

"Thank you," she said smiling sweetly.

"Always Babe," I smiled as I kissed the back of her hand and she grinned.We were seated in a lounge and a young looking waiter approached our table. He's literally staring at Alessandra or I would say gawking at her. And, it pisses me off greatly.

And, my possessive being kicked in.Before he could say anything, "Two glass of Las Colinas del Ebro, Garnacha Blanca, and I'll call you when we are ready to order," I dismissed, scowling at him while looking straight in the eye.

I know I acted so rudely, but I can't stand him staring openly to my Girlfriend!! I hate when of the same sex is ogling or even just looking at her.

"Ok, what was that?" Alessandra was looking at me incredulously. I just shrugged.

"You just offended that poor guy! He didn't do anything," she scowled, staring at me in disbelief.

" He was gawking at you, for heaven's sake Alessandra!" I snapped sternly. I don't want to sound like an asshole, but I can't control it.

"He wasn't gawking at me! He was talking to me," she tried to explain in exasperation while shaking her head in disbelief.

"He did!!" I insisted stubbornly.

She doesn't realize how attractive she is that every man we passed by was ogling at her.

"Ok!" she said as she silently raised her hands in surrender. But she still looks pissed."Just be polite please when he comes back. And, I bet you don't want your food being taken poorly. Remember? they serve your food!" she admonished.

"Fine!" I reluctantly agreed. "He better be taking his eyes off you or I'll poke his eyeballs!!" I mumbled. She just shook her head again in disbelief! It seems like it's becoming her habit soon.

After a few minutes, he came back, and he barely glances to her side which made me happy. That guy is not stupid after all.

I know, I am very possessive, but I'm just protecting what's mine!. Whatever is mine, is mine alone and I don't share!And lately I felt ridiculous over possessive over Alessandra and I don't know, why? I tried to shake it off that feeling, but it comes out naturally and unconsciously I am behaving it that way.

She ordered paella combo with shrimp, sausage, chicken. She seems to have a big appetite. I ordered mine a classic t***s dish, cubes of potato in a spicy, tomato sauce and gazpacho.

"Do you like it?" she asked her temper is gone.

"Yeah, it was good. I love anything with potatoes," I admitted, staring at her. She does really have a good appetite. She's almost done. And I'm really enjoying watching her while she's savoring her food. I've never seen a girl eating that much and never find it entertaining until now. And, she seems to forget all about the scene I've made.

Looking at her is refreshing. She's a sight to behold. I felt so contented just watching her. I can do this all day without getting tired of it. "What?" she asked, raising her eyebrow.

"Nothing. I just thought where did you store all the food you eat? You must have a really fast metabolism, babe," I explained. She just shrugs.

"I guess I got it from my mom," she answered nonchalantly.

"Listen, Ali. I have something to tell you." She looks at me, curiously.

"I have to fly to Greece in two days. Our family's company is celebrating its 37th Anniversary and I have to be there." She's still looking at me, waiting for my next word. Then I paused. "Come with me!" I finally said staring at her, waiting for her reply.

"As much as I want to Stav, but I just started my job a few months ago. And, I don't want to take it for granted. I don't want them to think I was taking advantage of the opportunity that my boyfriend is the CEO," she explained with a disapproving tone. Hearing her claiming me her boyfriend really flatters me.

"Why not?" I asked. Why do we care about what the-?"

"Yes, I do care Stavros! I hate being the talk in the office. I hate when they look at me like I am a piece of disgusted meat!" she grumbled.

I froze for a moment. I didn't know they have been scrutinizing her. I felt that feeling to protect her! "WHAT DID THEY TELL YOU?" I said out loud. I am furious. I hate the feelings that my employees are being harsh on her. And why do they talk during working hours? I didn't pay them to gossip. If I need to fire them all, then I will do it.

"Nothing," she said shaking her head denying what she just said. But I know she's not telling me the truth. I'm going to find out and fuck they pay whoever they are. I didn't pay them to do gossiping in my office. And, definitely scrutinizing her.

"Stav, please listen, I want to prove something, to myself and to my family. One reason why I left my family back home. Please don't interfere with my job?" Then, she pauses while staring at me. "I'm sorry," she murmured apologetically. "I'll stay and wait for you," she said decisively.

"Ok," I resigned, although I really want her to come with me. But she looks really determined and I don't want to ruin our relationship already going on good.

"Will you call me often?" she asked not breaking her gaze.

"I'll call you often, as often as I can get" I uttered holding her hand.

Just thinking about being away with her makes me feel really empty.

"How long will you be there?" she asked as she squeezed my hand.

"Not sure, but I'll try to get back as soon as possible," I replied reassuringly. "If you change your mind let me know. I'll call Jude to come get you," I added.

"Who's Jude?" she asked frowning.

"My Pilot."

"Oh, okay," she nods her head.

I paid the bill and we walked back to the car hand in hand. Pancho is already waiting for us outside. We got in the back of car and back to the building.

I held her waist as we walk to my private elevator. As soon as the elevator close, I pinned her to the wall and kiss her voraciously. As my hands skimming over her side to her thigh. She kissed me back and she released a soft moan.

"Ding,"

I reluctantly pulled away and help her back on her feet. I kissed her once more.

"I'll see you later, babe," I said grinning at her.

"See you," she said blushing furiously. I watched her walked out the elevator, trying to hold the urge to pull her back into my arms.

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Alessandra's POV

I haven't been any happier. Stavros has been really sweet and attentive, although sometimes he's very overbearing.

We see each other every day, have lunch and dinner together. And, I'm very happy. I think I'm slowly falling for him. The thought of him leaving me was depressing. I already missed him, but I can't just leave. I've been hearing a lot of harsh words are thrown into me from my co-employees and I can't just let them win. I need to prove something to my family, too, and to myself.

We had lunch together the next day and he stayed later to my place at night. Lucy was out with Alex since they haven't gone out for a while.

We settled together on the couch while we were watching. His other hand rested on my shoulders while his finger smoothly rubbing my clavicle (collarbone), and that simple action sends a shiver through my spine. I looked up at him and he leaned down and gave a very quick passionate kiss, then I leaned back on his chest as I revert my eyes to the screen. He smells so sexy.

"That guy is so hot," I commented, referring to Gerard Butler. We were watching The Ugly Truth.

"Hotter than me?" he frowned. I rolled my eyes. And, pretended to think.

"Hmm.." But, I can't stop giggling. He sounds like a whining kid. And, I love teasing him.

"Is that a yes?" he snapped. He sounds like he's getting irritated. He's a bipolar, too. He has mood swings. He could be happy at this moment and in a second he is cold. And, I don't like his cold sides.

"NO," I said while my finger is tracing his chest. It feels good touching him like this."Hmm .." He breathes sharply, Ali," he called out my name in a deep husky voice. I looked up at him and he's hovering over me, his dark eyes full of desires staring at me and it's turning me on.

"Stop doing that baby, before my evil head takes in control," he stated his eyes dancing with lust and something I couldn't put my finger on. I smiled and stops.

I turned my attention back on the screen and I felt him kissed my head. The scene was dragging slowly and it's making me sleepy.

He kissed me passionately and I am responding fervently. He deepened the kiss while holding me gently in place. "You.Are.So.Beautiful.Alessandra.." he said between kisses. I run my fingers through his hair, he tastes so good and smells intoxicating. I moaned, and he carries me to the bed, him on top of me, pressing me into the mattress, his one hand cupping my chin, the other skimming over my body, my breast, my waist, my arse. Then, back on my breast, kneading it gently. I gasped and moaned against his lips, losing myself in his fervent passion.

Then, I heard my name in the distance. And, I felt someone's shaking me...

"Ali. Ali! .... Wake Up Sleepyhead!" I opened my eyes and I saw Lucy hovering over me. I quickly sit upright.

Then, stumbled out of my bed.

"Get ready or we get late! Hurry, you have 30 minutes to get ready, she said as she gently pushed me to the washroom.

I remember we were watching and Stavros last night. I must have fallen asleep. Did he carry me to my bed? I was shaking my head in disbelief. And, that dream.

God, it felt so real. I walk to the washroom taking off my ... wait?

I'm wearing my cream nighties. What the hell!

I peeked my head outside the washroom door. "Lu, what time did you get home last night?" I asked out loud.

"Around 1:00 AM," I heard her replied.

Oh, no! He must have changed me. I felt my cheeks blushed. After five minutes I got out of the shower, brushed my teeth and changed.

It's my new record.

I put on my three inches black heels and walk out my room. I found Lucy, waiting for me at the door. She literally dragged me out of the condo and pulling me to the elevator and outside, a cab is waiting for us.

We separated as soon as we get to the 13th floor, her to the Accounting room while I walk to the far end, where the Accounting and Finance Director Office is.

It's a spacious room, and on the left side where my desk and in the middle a four armchair facing each other, and a small glass coffee table in between. And, inside another pretty decent room where Mr. Hernandez office is. It's like a big box and another small box placed at one end of the big box inside.

I sat and started pulling out folders as I turned the computer on. Mr. Hernandez is not back yet, until tomorrow. I know I've been procrastinating. But today I had to finish it! There are more reports I need to finalize and print it out. More emails and letters to get done. I'll be tied up today for sure.

Lucky if I get a chance to get a good lunch today. I need to finish this before Mr. Hernandez is back. I haven't done so much since. I always spend more time with Stavros. The thought of it made me smile.

I felt my phone vibrating, took it out of my purse and check. It's Stavros. "Hi," I said. I remember the dream and I felt my cheeks blushing. I'm glad he can't see me.

"Hey, Babe. I'll be flying today after my work. Can we have lunch later?" he asked. I hear a tapping on a desk. "I want to see you." Just four words, but it weighs more emotions.

"I don't know Stav. I have papers piled up here. I had to get it done before Mr. Hernandez comes back," I said hesitantly with a heavy heart. I want to have lunch with him too.

"I'll take care of that," he said as he stops tapping because I heard the tapping sound was gone.

"No!" I said instantly.

"How about, we will have dinner, after my work?" I suggest. I can't let him interfere with my job. It's not fair with Mr. Hernandez. "Please...," I pleaded.

I heard him sighed heavily. "Alright. But, can you come up to my office then when you're done?"

"Sure," I agreed since I have never seen his office, yet. As soon as I get off my phone, I started filing. I do not know how much I've been working when I heard my tummy growled. I glanced at the time on the computer's clock. It's passed three. I didn't have coffee, lunch or anything since I woke up late and thanks to Lucy. Otherwise, I would be late to work. Mr. Hernandez may not be here, but I do not wish to take advantage of his absence. It's not just me.

I quickly went to grab something at the cafeteria then, maybe go visit him at his office. Besides, only work that was left was that two budget reports need to be printed out and keep it in the active filing cabinet. The company kept copies in papers and in the system.

I had some chicken sandwich and a salad. I had a coffee too and I felt replete.I decided to take the private elevator. Since I dated Stav, he allowed me to take the private elevator every time I come to work. But since Lucy and I go together I prefer taking the elevator for the employees and not giving them that full bad impression of me.

I look around, it's only me, well it's 3:30 PM, obviously most of them are busy with their work. I punched 20 floors.

Then, the elevator jolted to stopped and the door slides open. I stepped out of the elevator and looked around. It's all glass wall. Only the division that is not made of glass and I think it's an office. I don't know which one is Stavros so I walk to a desk where a pregnant brunette was busy on something. "Hi," I said as I smiled sweetly.

I glanced at the small metal nameplate sitting on her desk. Her name Kristy Bentley was written in nice lettering.

"Yes, how may I help you?" she asked smiling back at me.

"I'm here to see, Mr. Demakis," I replied and I'm starting to feel anxious.

"And what's your name?" she asked smilingly.

"Alessandra De La Vega," I replied shortly.

"Can you hold for a second Ms. De La Vega," she said. "And, have a sit please" she added as she lifted the telephone and tapped on a button.

I took the seat in the waiting area and watch her as she waited for the line to be picked up. "Andrea, there's a Ms. De La Vega who wants to see Mr. Demakis here," she said after. "Ok," she nods her head.

And then a Lady with a blonde hair came out from a room just behind her, she must be the Andrea, I heard the pregnant lady called her. "Hi, I'm Andrea, please follow me Ms. De la Vega, Mr. Demakis has been waiting for you," she stated blandly, walking past me.

She doesn't look please at all.I just shrugged it off and followed her, leading me to another room. There's a big silver metal sign with a black lining, says, "Chief Executive office". She knocks on the door, then I heard a deep and husky voice behind the door.

"Come in!" She opened the door and I heard her say, "She's here sir."

She gesturing me to go in, moving to the side and I walk past her. "Let her in Andrea!" he ordered exasperatedly in a cold tone. She let me in and closed the door behind me.

"Hi," I said shyly, as I looked around his office. He stood up from his chair and briskly walk to me. He grabs my waist without a ceremony and kisses me fervently. I kissed him back and curled my hands around his neck. He groaned as his skilled tongue invades my mouth, tasting, exploring and my tongue meets his challenge, writhing against his.

And, then I felt his hard arousal poking in my belly.

I blushed.

I pulled myself away to draw breath and he let me, but still holding my hand pulling me to his chair. He sits and pulled me onto his lap. I still felt his arousal. I look at him in disbelief and he just laughs at me. He wraps his hands around my waist.

"Are you sure you don't want to come with me, babe?" he started.

"Please Stav, let's not discuss it. I already made up my mind. I'll wait for you here. There's more to do here," I said dismissively.

"Ok," he gave up, his voice sounded so dejected.

"Hey, I'll be waiting for you here," I cheered. "We can talk every day," I said trying to lighten the mood, as I smiled reassuringly.

"I'll call you every day," he finally said.

"I have to get back to work," I stood up from his lap and I stepped back and stood up to straighten my skirt. I don't want his secretary to see me in a Just-had-sex look.

He groaned in disapproval. "Can you go later?" he pleaded giving me his puppy dog eyes. I let out a sigh.

"Five minutes?" I said with finality.

"Fair enough" he beamed. And we moved to the couch, cradling each other.

Just a few minutes passed his phone rang. I rose up from the couch and he followed and I told him to take it which he reluctantly did.He checked the caller, he said it's his Grandpa. I gave him a quick peck on his lips and turned on my heel to the door, but before I close it.

"I'll just come back after your work. Maybe we can order take-out for dinner and eat in your office, only if you want?" I suggest as I waited for him to say something. I was holding the doorknob.

"Sure, that's a good idea," he grinned. "And I could get a really good DESSERT!" he added and he chuckled with mischief. He's such a teaser. I felt a flush creeps up my face.

"See you," my response and shut the door behind me. I heard him burst into a fit of laughter. I just shook my head and smiled.

I wave goodbye to the pregnant lady, she just nods and I walk straight to the elevator.

It's 5:13 when I finish organizing, printing reports. Responding emails, writing letters, all ready when Mr. Hernandez comes in tomorrow. I remember Lucy, she must be waiting for me today. I dialed her number. It kept ringing until I heard it's voice mail. So, I left her a message so she won't worry.

Hey Lu, it's Ali."I'm afraid you will go home alone today. I'm having dinner with Stav tonight at his office, you know he's flying to Greece tonight. Hope you don't mind. I won't be long. I'll see you tonight maybe we can watch a movie together. Ok, See you! Love you! bye.

And, I hit end call.

I stretched my legs after straight long hours of sitting. My whole body is kind of sore.I remember Stav, he must have been waiting for me. I dialed his number.

"I'm done," I said as soon as he picks up the call.

"Come up," he said. "I already ordered food from the Spanish restaurant. Pancho will bring it in five minutes," he explained briefly.

"Ok. Be there then in five minutes," I replied and hung up the phone.I turned off the computer. Neatly stack the organize files and put it in my Boss' table. I tidied my table and locked my desk drawers. Then, I grab my purse and walk to the elevator.

The elevator took me to the top floor in no time. I stepped out of the elevator and made my way straight to his office. I passed by the pregnant empty desk, she must have gone home I thought.Soon I'm standing outside Stavros office door.

I knocked on his door."Come in!" His deep sexy voice, that's how I find his voice. Sexy, very masculine, in my opinion. I opened the door and saw Pancho placing down the food on the coffee table. I close the door behind me and meet Stav hands for a hug, gave him a quick kiss and we both walk to the couch. I know we cuddle too much and kiss a lot, but I can't help it.

"Ms. De La Vega," Pancho acknowledge me. He doesn't smile much. He always has this straight face. I nod back in acknowledgment.

"I'll leave you too," he said then, he turned on his heel to the door.

"Thanks, Pancho," I said before he closes the door.

"You're welcome Ms. Alessandra," I heard him said as the door closes.

"I'm sorry, I didn't ask you what would you like. I assumed you will get the same food just like yesterday," he said apologetically as we both settled on the couch. "I saw how you enjoyed it," he remarked.

"Paella is my favorite," I admitted. I got so excited.

After a few minutes, we were both digging in.We were done eating and I cleaned all the food containers and threw it in the garbage bin. Then, I washed my hands. I cleaned up the coffee table. He was just watching me intently, without breaking his gaze on me.

I was done wiping the coffee table and about to walk to the garbage bin to throw the damp dirty towel paper when he pulled my other hand and landed on his lap. I gasped in surprised. And, I felt his erection!...

Gracious mother.

"Is it always like that?" I asked him still confused and turned on. I bet my face looks like a ripe tomato right now.

"What?" he asked innocently. I rolled my eyes.

"That!" I said pointing down under my arse, I felt my cheeks blushing more. He was grinning.

"Hmmm ....." he murmured and I felt my pulse quicken. He holds my waist tightly, his nose nuzzling my back while he's mumbling something.

"Stav," I called out. My voice faltered."I'm not yet ready for this," I promise Lucy to hold on my emotions. I don't know what is Stavros wants and I can't afford to just lost everything, I'm just starting to build my career.

I rose from his lap, but he reluctantly pulled his hands away."I had to throw this dirty towel paper," I smiled trying to ignore the urge to sit back on his lap. It felt so right there. He just watched me. I walk back to the couch and settled beside him. I pulled up my legs and rested it on the coffee table, but after a few minutes, he pulled my legs on his lap. He took off my shoes and started to massage my other foot.

"That feel so good," I said as I close eyes and just feel the comforting feeling his skilled hands is giving.

"You have beautiful toes," he said placidly.

"Thank you," I murmured eyes still closed. He places his one hand on top of my foot and the other on my sole. He rubs his hands back and forth across my foot in short strokes. He gently strokes it and it felt soothing. As he concentrates on the entire foot, from my toe to my heel.

Then, I remember his flight."What time is your flight," I asked not bothering to open my eyes. The thought of him leaving makes my heart ache.

Then, I heard him said as he sighed heavily. "7 PM." I instantly opened my eyes and checked the time on my watch, it's a half hour past 6.

"That's in 30 minutes, Stav!" I exclaimed, incredulously pulling my legs back to the floor.

"I'm flying my own plane, Ali ... I can leave whenever I want!" he declared haughtily. "Besides, I haven't had my desserts," he murmured, as he cocks his head, grinning at me.

"I don't remember agreeing with you!" I denied shaking my head.

"OH .." he said in disappointment.He looks like a six-year-old disappointed kid who didn't get what he wants. My heart tugs at the look of his face. I move closer thinking of giving him a chaste kiss. So, I cupped his face with my hands and gave him a very sweet passionate kiss. But, it was the wrong move. He holds me closer and he deepened the kiss, just like the past, my body has its own mind. I just found myself drowned in him.

I wrapped my hands around his neck and kissed him back hungrily. He inhaled sharply. "Your.Lips.Tastes.So.Divine.Ali," he said between kisses. I moaned loudly when his tongue gently sucked my tongue. His lips left mine and move to my jawline down to my neck, I tilt my neck to give him a better access, my breathing became shallow. It's consuming.

I felt his other hand cupping my breast. How did he open my shirt?

Then, his finger plucks my nipple gently and it sends tingle all over my body. I lost all my right senses. At that moment, I want him to continue what he's doing. I felt so wet down there.

Then, loud knocks on the door interrupted us. "Mr. Demakis?" Pancho called out behind the door.

We both instantly pulled ourselves away, as I looked alarmed at the door. I felt my cheeks heated with embarrassment.

"Hold on a second Pancho," Stavros said. He quickly buttoned my shirt, and I rose from the couch and straightened my skirt.

Stavros fixed my hair and kissed my head.He walked to his desk, and he stuffed the papers in his suitcase.

"COME IN Pancho," he said out loud.

Pancho opened the door still with his signature straight face. "Ready Mr. Demakis?" he asked.

He looks at me and nod, without any hint of malice. "Ms. Alessandra." I just smiled at him shyly.

I can't look at him in the eye. I know he had an idea what took so long of Stavros to open the door. I felt my cheeks blushed again.

I just nod and look away feeling so awkward. Stavros walked beside me and hold my waist. It's becoming his habit, holding my waist instead of my hands. A possessive gesture.

"Let's go. We will drop you off first," he ordered as he gave me another quick kiss. He looks like he doesn't care if Pancho was there watching.

"K," was all I said while hoisting my purse onto my shoulder.We all walk to the elevator with silence. Stavros' hand still holding my waist.

"Will you call me when you landed?" I asked. That empty feeling is starting to envelop me.

"Yes, I will, babe," he promised and he smiled.

"Will you behave while I'm gone?" he asked looking serious this time. I was hurt a little bit because I felt like he didn't trust me. But I ignored the feeling. Not the right time to fuzz about it.

"Of course!" I agreed instantly. "Will you?" I retorted.

"Always, babe!" he replied with all smiles.

We got to my place. "I love to go in baby, but my plane is waiting for me. I'll call you as soon as we landed," he exclaimed.

He cupped my face and kissed me and I kissed him back. I don't care if Pancho is watching. My heart is starting to feel heavy. Pancho looked away, his random face didn't alter. We both reluctantly pulled apart.

"Go in Ali," he said momentarily. He looks impassively.I turned on my heel and walked to the entrance door. I waved before I entered the building and I saw his car leaving. I let out a loud sigh. I'm already missing him. And the kissed we shared while ago flashed through my mind.

Thank God, Pancho interrupted that almost had-sex moment. How am I ever going to hold my feelings for him? My own body always betrayed me. I groaned in frustrations.

I heard the elevator opened, I'm already on my floor. I walked to the door and unlocked it. Lucy was in the kitchen and she's on the phone. She's laughing. I close the door behind me and tossed my purse on the couch. I walked to the kitchen, and grab a glass from the cupboard and poured me a Sauvignon blanc.

Lucy was staring at me while she's talking."I'll call you back mom," she said. I walked to the couch and plopped down.

I hear Lucy's footstep coming my way. "So how's dinner with Mr. Hot guy?" she asked teasingly.

"Good," I replied melancholy.

"How's Alex?" I asked trying to shift the subject. I'm not in the mood to discuss our relationship.

"He's doing pretty well. He seems very happy on our dinner the other night," she replied softly. She doesn't look happy.

She's rather bothered. "So what's bothering you?" I fire straight away. She looks at me with confusion. "I can read your eyes, Lucy," I shrugged.

"Is that how transparent I am?" she grumbled.

"What's wrong Lucy," ignoring her question.

"I think I'm falling in love with, Alex," she eventually confessed, but she sounded like she's about to cry.

"I don't see any problem with that?" I muttered placidly.

She looks at me, "I saw him in that magazine with a blonde lady. They looked so perfect together! Then tell me what's wrong?" she snickered. I was taken aback.

"When?" I asked curiously. Looking at her intently.

"I think that shot was taken when he went to Italy. That lady I believe was the daughter of one of his business partners," she explained. She looks hurt. I hugged her.

"I'm not an expert on this Lucy so I don't know what to say. Maybe avoid him and start forgetting him?" I'm not sure if I said the right word.

I wish I was experienced on this thing. But I'm just still experiencing this so-called 'love'. She looks at me and, she looked broken. But she nods her head with confusion and determination.

" Yes, I will forget him!" She said in a hard tone. She wipes her tears and stood up, then walked away.

"You will?" I murmured staring at her surprised on how easily she decided. I looked like an idiot gaping at her.

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