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Dilan POV.

Matteo acted like a crazy guy, I loved it. He was doing his best. People around us cheered and laughed like we weren’t in a hospital.

"I missed you, Dee.” He whispered in my ear, as I was in his embrace. I felt shivers going down my spine. I was fighting my ego, this man never failed to raise my heartbeat to the max. His acts, this wild side of his personality is what drove me crazy about him. Kate and him shared the same kind of craziness, the same purity, I guess this is what makes them special and everyone loved them for this.

"Let's get out of here, I want you.” He took my hand and took me out of the hospital, to the parking lot where the cars were. He was driven by his passion, he couldn’t stop himself, and really, I didn’t bother, I missed his touch on my skin. He was hugging my waist tight while he was looking for his car, he was kissing my face, my cheeks, my neck. His breath was intoxicating. He cooled the steam while he was driving. “I am never letting you go again; I promise.” He was holding my hand like it was his last hope.

When we arrived, we parked underground, we got into the lift. Matteo kissed me with hunger, need and passion. I tightened my hands around his back and pulled his hair with the other hand.

The lift stopped, reality hit us back, Matteo pulled and stood away, his face was red, mine too. An old woman came into the elevator, I bet she can feel the tension, judging by the way she looked at us, chuckled and murmured “Young people”.

I peeked at my lover, he was a mess, his hair, his shirt was unbuttoned, I bit my lip, that is ultimate sexy. He was looking at me, like he would devour me alive. As we reached our floor, we ran toward the apartment, he didn’t leave me for a second, he was kissing me hard that I didn’t feel myself holding my breath until he opened the door. Inside, he pulled me up, I rolled my legs around his waist. He took my clothes, piece by piece, with each, he was kissing the spots of my skin, I felt wild, admired. I started taking his clothes off as well. While he was taking me to the bedroom, I was biting his lips, his neck and left a trace there.

“f**k, I miss this, I need you”, he said. He put me gently on the bed without breaking the kisses. I was feeling the fire out of his eyes when he stared at my reactions to his touches, now here I am, naked, on fire, his.

“I love your scent, he sniffed my neck, “your voice”, he kissed my throat, “your skin”, he kissed my collarbone, “your heart”, he moved his kisses above my breast.

“You are mine and only mine”, he said while continuing his way down.

He was looking for my pleasure, I didn’t mind. I was aching for him. As he got into me, I saw heavens. I didn’t have this physical connection with anyone else, he knew me well, he knew how to drive me to my edges.

Moments later, we passed out on his bed, he hugged me from back, kissed the back of my shoulder and caressed my hair until I fell asleep.

■Baldwin, December 22nd, 3 years ago.

“I am in the correct room, isn’t this your “private space”? Looked Marie at Theo with confusion.

I looked at Theo, and then back to Marie. “I dared him to show me his drawings and here we are.

-Really? This simply? I…” Marie shut up after she looked at her brother. “You know what? Never mind, I brought dinner, let's eat before it cools down.”

Theo and I nodded and went downstairs; Marie brought us fried chicken and cola. We ate together and had fun.

“Hey, before I forget, Marie, what is this medicine you’re taking and is on your counter?”

Theo choked up, there is something behind this.

“What is wrong? I asked.

-Nothing much. Just I am a little weak and I need this to get better.

-You’re lying, aren’t you? She is lying, right? Theo, tell me.

-She is so sick, today she wasn’t with Pascal. She was at the doctor’s clinic.

-What the f**k Theo, he is taking it far, don’t believe him.” Theo clenched his fist and stomped it on the table.

“Stop it Marie, you’re dying! When are you going to admit it to yourself? Your friends have the right to know” Theo screamed at his sister, he stepped out of the kitchen.

His words hit me hard, I looked at my friend who put her head in her hands.

“Are you… is he for real, what is it?” I couldn’t find the words to express myself.

“It's true, I am dying. I was diagnosed with the idiopathic pulmonary Fibrosis, 3 years ago.

- For this long? And you didn’t tell me?? Why Marie? Am I not your friend? Why wouldn’t you tell me?

- Because, I don’t want this, you caring for me just for my disease, I don’t want pity in my friendships, nor my relations.

- Pascal doesn’t know?

- And he should never know.

- What You’re doing is wrong, with all of us, and with Pascal, he deserves to know the truth.

- I know, I do. But every time, I try to tell him, I cannot imagine his reaction and just stop, I tried to let him go, to really leave me, but I couldn’t Kate, I love him, I just suffered enough with my life, my health, I just want to live my last days happy.” She said while crying, her voice was hurt, she needs someone now, “I am really sorry Marie, how much time? I hugged her tight and sniffed her strawberries perfume. I couldn’t help it anymore and I started crying.

- I Don’t know specifically, but the doctor said in two years max.”

Two years, she said. I started remembering, the past few years I knew her first, when we didn’t like each other back then, when we used to compete to get the first rank in class, as well when we wanted to become cheerleader team’s captain, to be the best girl in our town. I remember me being the class topper and her the cheerleading captain, that was fair. I remembered too, when we became friends, one night at the summer camp of the 11th grade in the Porkies; two thieves were trying to steal Marie’s backpack and I helped her to beat them. We both kicked some asses and became besties.

“Um. don’t get this as a pity, you have always been the splendid Marie, our friends have the right to know, and I promise I will make those two years unforgettable. I won’t move with Elliot next year; I am staying here with you.

-Please Kate, I want you to live your life in its finest, tell Elliot how much he means to you, please don’t lose your life moments being sad, I don’t accept this, now show me your lovely smile, please, and I am telling the others sooner or later, okay?”

I Just nodded my head. She pulled away from my hug.

“By the way, where did Theodore go? She spoke.

-I don’t know, he was angry, I guess he is outside at the porch.

We both went to the entrance porch and he was standing there, smoking a cigarette. Was he crying?

“Theo? Marie said. He turned to face us; his eyes were puffed. I wasn’t used to see him this sensitive.

“Were you crying? I asked, tears forming in my eyes.

-No, am not, you are the one crying, look at your nose. He said.

- my nose? What are you saying now? This is a serious moment and you...

-Guys, please save the problem for later and please let's come in, it is cold outside. Said Marie, then she came inside, leaving me and Theo outside.

-Why didn’t you tell me, why should you take this all on your own?

-You don’t know anything.

-And now I know, i***t. You should have told me sooner; it would have been a lot easier for both of you.

-Are you really trying to put blame on me Kate? First of all, you’re not my friend and I don’t care to tell you my home’s secrets, plus you hate me so why bother being nice and ask, you’re just my best friend’s girlfriend, so stick to that for now, I don’t need your concern.

-Wow, if it wasn’t for Marie, I wouldn’t stay another minute, and you know? You are right, I am stupid, I am trying to be nice to a guy who has a human shape but is egoist to the max, tell Marie, I will see her later”. I left their house crying. I didn’t know how I got home, I tried my best to not look sad when I entered, I didn’t need anyone to see me in this mood. As I came in, I was about to go upstairs right away, when a familiar voice stopped me.

“Kate, are you home?”.

■NYC, at Aaron’s mansion.

“And on our new exclusive, the new club, NEON NIGHTS, is the new talk of New York, the new club, offers special treatments, new drinks combination, new activities and new comfort ways to the special members. Most of our beloved celebrities, have visited this new club in less than a month, directed by Theodore Ivory, and owned by Aaron Taylor, the owner of the biggest casino chains in New York and Los Angeles. We, as ET, recommend you to come visit this club, because you will be glowing there as The NEON nights!” Turns off the TV

-Haha, maaaa boy, you are a star, I know a winner when I see one.

-Thanks Aaron. I really worked hard on this.

-I know, I know, we’re celebrating tonight! My treat! Invite whoever you want, tonight, your friends fee is on me. Said Aaron while he hugged Theodore and patted on his shoulder.

Few hours passed, and it is almost 10 pm.

Theodore only invited Naomi, Aaron and his men, there were few of Naomi’s friend, she featured the club on one of her social media’s story and it went viral. Her last photo with Theodore, obliged her to show Theodore more to the media, and they both would get profits as the audience went insane.

The club was fully attended. Roy and Jill came to the club. When she saw them, Naomi excused us.

“Excuse me for a second, that’s my boss at work, I need to do my greetings.”

Theo, who was at the bar, kept looking at Roy, Naomi and Jill, he didn’t know them. Naomi called him to join them. Jill was wearing a tight sparkling dress, with a perfectly styled hair and her makeup was on point. As for Naomi, she was wearing a mini backless neon yellow dress. She looked sexy as hell.

“Theodore, this is my boss elder brother, Roy Griffin, and this is Jill, the creative head chief of Sand and Ocean company.

-Nice to meet both of you. Said Theo.

-Nice designing, who’s the architect, Asked Roy.

- I am the one who designed and the manager of this place here, everything is placed here by my choice.

-Even the paintings behind the DJ?

-I am the one who drew them, you should see the ones upstairs!

-Man, you are talented, hopefully tonight, I am going upstairs, winked Roy and pointed at Jill.

-Don’t take it personal, but she is lit.” both of the boys laughed together. That’s how a new friendship was made.

The night was going on perfectly, the people were enjoying their time, Naomi and Theo were dancing on the dance floor with passion. Secret scandal Paparazzi were taking pictures of the celebrities, the important people and the strippers. Elliot showed up at the club’s entrance.

Meanwhile, back at Elliot and Matteo’s apartment.

Matteo’s POV.

Dilan was wearing my shirt now and walking with this thin fabric in the apartment. Her hair, her smile, her body, she is perfect. We made some popcorn and ordered some pizza for the evening, after Elliot called and affirmed us, he is getting back for tonight, we cuddled in the living room on the sofa, I wasn’t interested in any kind of movies, but the fact, that I am here, with my second half, made my heart flatter with joy.

The bell rang.

“I am getting it, said Dilan, this must be the delivery boy.

-Nope, you aren’t opening like this, I teased and we both raced to the door. When Dilan opened the door, it wasn’t the pizza boy, it was a beautiful girl with black hair and green eyes.

“Who are you?”