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“What’s wrong?” I inquire the very moment he returns. “Is she an ex of yours?”
“No,” he replies. “Not an ex; a friend.”
“Really? And how far did you take this ‘friendship’?” I smile sarcastically. “It’s pretty clear the two of you were together,” I make it clear that I don’t buy into his lies.
“Pretty far,” he admits. “I adored her.” Once again, he stuns me with his sincerity. “That girl and her friend, Nataly, were my weakness. I’d start every morning with one of them. Sometimes, with both.” He keeps telling me without an inch of shame or shyness. “It was the only way I could get through the past year,” he explains. “She’s a good girl, I swear she is.”
“I’m sure she is,” I stifle a giggle. An embarrassed grin spreads on his lips. Good! At least I made him a little ashamed of himself. “And what now?”
“Now, she needs to move on with her life, as do I. Life is stronger than everything, even than death,” he becomes sullen again. “I don’t want to lead the superficial life I led before. My grandmother’s illness and the unbelievable pressure I’ve been under have left no room in my life for anyone else. But that’s all over now. I’m out of excuses. I’ll completely turn my life around and fill it with people who are dear to me, who I enjoy spending time with. Like you. You’re my future. I can feel it, Sam. Nothing or no one, as sweet or pretty as they were, managed to break through the walls protecting my heart. I guess that’s what’s it like when you fall in love, isn’t it?” he continues. “Aren’t I right?” He looks it at me as if I were the expert on it.
“While it’s true that I’ve had my fair share of serious or less than serious relationships, unfortunately, I cannot say I’ve met anyone who’s swept me off my feet,” except for Michael, I confess to myself. “Nowadays, that’s not what I’m looking for,” I clarify. “The next man I get involved with will have to love me for who I am, or simply move on. I am who I am, scars and all. If I don’t accept myself, no one will do it for me.”
“So, you’ve given up on love?”
“Not at all!” I reply sincerely. “As far as I’m concerned, love is the most powerful force. It creates life. Although with age, experience and insight, I see that love comes in many different forms. I’m looking for an accepting, respectful and trusting kind of love, the type that I can confidently rely on, simply rest my head on his shoulder and cherish that person.
“In short, a boring kind of love,” he smiles.
“An intense love. I want someone who’ll completely give themselves to me. Someone with whom I could lose myself because I’ve chosen to, and not because he forced me into disregarding my priorities. Do you know what I mean?”
“Yes, of course,” he says in all seriousness. “You want me. You won’t find anyone more intense and boring than me.”
I guffaw. “Are you serious, Mr. Levi, or are you mocking me?”
“Are you the only one who’s allowed to joke at your own expense?” He furrows his brow with amusement.
“Yes, only I’m allowed.”
“You’re absolutely right,” he apologizes. “Ms. Sam, you’ve completely driven me mad. I want to lose myself with you. Passive, active, however you’ll have me,” he chuckles. “Are you done?” He points at my plate.
“Yes,” I reply. “I’m stuffed, I don’t know how I’ll walk out of here.”
“Who said anything about walking, if we can roll around?” He bewitches me with his direct approach, as he glares into my eyes.
“Avi, you drive me insane,” I laugh out loud, embarrassed.
“It’s mutual, honey. Let’s go. It’s time to play around a little. After all, I’ve cleared the whole day.”
“What? Did you do all that for me?” I’m embarrassed.
“I did all of that for us.” He looks straight in my eyes as he fondles my buttocks and pulls me closer to him. “It’s too bad we’re here now,” he softly whispers into my ear. “I would have loved to pin you down!” he threatens and bites his lower lip. He gestures at his cheek for me to kiss it. I kiss him warmly, then he gestures at his other cheek. I feel like a little girl who’s just gotten a handful of candy from her grandparents in exchange for a couple of kisses. A childlike and pure feeling. I fondly kiss his other cheek. Now, he’s gesturing me to kiss his lips and instantly kisses me passionately, as everyone stares at us in amazement.
“By tomorrow everyone will know we’re together. It’ll save me a lot of explaining.”
“Are you serious?” I’m in complete shock.
“Do I have anything to hide? On the contrary,” he replies to himself, “I’m marking my territory.”
I’m so empowered by his words and blush. He’s the most amazing man in the world! I feel so confident and strong just by being at his side. I’ll do anything in my power not to lose him; I’m determined. This time, I’ll see things differently. I’ll try to have more faith. It might pay off, who knows? Michael is very dear to me, but Avi is my weakness.
Chapter 11
We return home together. My phone rings. It’s a private number.
“Avi, I’ll take the call outside, as I have no idea who it is.”
“Ok, my sweetheart,” he replies, moving me with his choice of words. “I’ll be in the office in the meantime, I need to send out a couple of emails,” he explains. I quickly kiss his cheek as I turn to the large backyard.
