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“Look all in good time. The docs advice was not to overwhelm you." She rolled her eyes.
I ignored her and continued walking. It was good to get out of bed and stretch my legs for a change, get some fresh air, new perspective. I usually got that feeling when riding my bikes, and I couldn't wait to get back on them again. I was lost in the reverie of imagining the open road and the wind on my face when I felt a tug on my arm and looked down at her again.
"So, what about you?" She asked.
"What about me?"
"Any past wives or girlfriends I should know about?" She looked up at me through her lashes. I know she was being playful, but if only she knew how dark and depraved my past really was, then she wouldn’t be asking me this question.
"No. There's no one."
"None? Noone at all?"
I shook my head. "I don't do relationships. I mean I tried a few times, but it turns out it's not for me."
She looked at me, waiting for me to continue. I knew I had piqued her interest and I scowled at my lack of tactful wording.
"Care to elaborate?"
I just shook my head, turning away from her. My past was my own personal demon that I wrestled with almost every day. It haunted me still and I tried to push the memories back as if they never happened. I wasn't ready to open up about it. Only my brothers knew and right now, I preferred it stayed that way.
She must have taken the hint because she backed off and instead rested her head on my shoulder as we walked in silence. Although I didn't want to keep her at arm’s length, I didn't want to hurt her either. I decided to turn the conversation around.
"So, what is going on with you and Luca? How did you two end up being in my room the other night."
She shrugged, "I honestly don't know. I was asleep, he came in, he was angry…." Her voice trailed off as if she was trying to remember something. "I think he was accusing me of something. Wait. He called me a Riv…" she shook her head as she tried to recall what had happened. "Sorry, I was a bit distracted at the time." She smiled sheepishly. "It was Riv- something."
"Rivera?"
"Yes! That's it! What does that mean?"
I was shocked. I didn't know what to say. All I could think of was that Luca must have been stinking mad to let that slip. Telling her her full name was way too risky.
Play it cool Nico, and hopefully she won't suspect anything.
I shrugged, "I'm not sure. I mean I have heard Luca mention it but I'm not sure what it means." She looked at me dubiously. "I can ask him if you like?" I added hopefully.
"Yes. I need to find out what he knows. I know he knows more than he's letting on."
Shit!
"Do you know when he'll be back?"
"Um, tonight I think."
"Good. Tonight then." I avoided her stare, aware that she was looking at me with narrowed eyes.
Double shit!
