Coma

The flow of the truth

■NYC, at Elliot and Matteo apartment.

Matteo’s POV.

“Who are you? Asked Dilan.

-I am sorry, but I guess I lost the address, no hold on, isn’t it Elliot’s apartment? Said the girl.

-Yes, do you know him? I asked.

-Well, yeah… it's obvious, is he here?

-No, he went out and I don’t think he is coming back…” Dilan elbowed me in the stomach before I could continue.

“NO, he is coming back, please come in, while I will call him. Please, have a seat, meanwhile I change my clothes.

-Umm, I can come later. You guys seem busy.

-No worries, he will be here in five, just tell me your name so I can inform him?

-Veronica.

-Fine, excuse us for a second, smiled Dilan and took me to the bedroom.

“The f**k is going on now! I thought this was our special day! I said.

-Shh… lower your voice, she might hear us, you can make it up for me later, but now, can’t you see?

-See what, Dilan?

-It is almost 12 am and there is a girl asking for Elliot, it must be something important. I texted him, and once he read it, he said he was coming. Let me take me a bath, then you can take one. I am curious to know.

-Fine! FINE, Go ahead”.

I said with excitement, I missed the vibrant Dilan, the one who was care free and spontaneous and now? Believe me, I want to give her the whole world.

I came back to the living room where we left Veronica, she seemed off to me, like she knew where she was sitting, with confidence, she was reading a magazine left on the side table like she was waiting her appointment. I cleared my throat. She directed her attention to me.

“I am sorry, I disturbed you in such a time, but I thought Elliot was here, you are Matteo, right?

-That’s true, I am actually surprised by the fact that you know me and I don’t know you.

-Umm, yeah, I guess this is Elliot’s fault, he didn’t tell you about me, but believe me, he really cares for you, like deeply.

-Tell me more about how you and Elliot met again? I can’t recall seeing you around when I was here… how did you two meet?

-We were at the same college; he was the tutor who helped me with my university subjects.

-So, you are close friends, right?

-Yeah, actually a little more than friends.

-I am sorry for being late, interrupted Dilan, whose hair was completely wet, her cheeks still pinky from the hot shower, she was wearing her outfit from earlier today, and oh boy I can’t get enough of her. She was incredibly attractive. She sat next to me, mmm I loved the scent of my cologne on her. I kept looking at her while she was chatting with this new girl, I don’t know who the hell she is, I already hate her for interrupting my night with bae, whose eyes were pretty big, her eyebrows, her nose, I adore her silky nose, and her lips, I wish I can keep kissing her all day, I won’t mind. Suddenly, another dumbass ruined my moment with Dee. It was Elliot.

All the chatting stuff has stopped now, and all attention was on Elliot, who was disturbed, like he wants to explain himself to us, and her.

“Umm, hi! He said awkwardly.

-Hey, Elli” said Veronica when she stood up and went and hugged him. Dilan and I were surprised.

“I came here to tell you something, but in private.” Said Veronica and then she looked at us.

I took the chance to get Dilan and go to the other room while those two sort out their things and then Elliot can explain to us, “properly”, who this sweetheart is.

“Excellent, take your time guys, me and Dilan, we have stuff to do, we’re in the next room, call us whenever you need.

-but…

-No buts baby, let's give Elli his moment.

-Thanks bro, we’ll talk later”. Said Elliot.

This was my sign, I grabbed Dilan’s hand who was curious to know what is going on, and we moved to the next room, my bedroom, as I closed the door, I locked it, and cornered Dilan between the door and me.

“That’s illegal. I said.

-What is illegal, she asked angrily, I took her by surprise out of the drama scene outside, she always loved drama.

-You being this attractive, I wanted to kiss you just outside while chatting with this Veronica.

-Do you find her attractive?

-Tricky question, I paused, she is fine. I teased her.

-Seriously now, Matteo?”

I loved a fuming Dilan, more than her being calm.

- “But she isn’t you, she doesn’t have this beautiful hair that turn me on, I touched her hair, nor this beautiful skin, I traced my index all over her neck, and I followed it with my eyes, she held her breath. What you don’t get Dee, that if I had to choose another girl and there is you. You know I will choose you every time, you’re mine, and only mine. I won’t lose you again. I promised you this”.

She bit her lower lip, I couldn’t handle it anymore and I kissed her roughly, every single reaction of her, was the death of me.

Meanwhile at the club.

Roy’s POV.

Jill was always this kind of personality, she lived her life the most, she was sparkling just like her dress, she was a vibrant, intelligent and classy, the toxic combo. I watched her dancing with Naomi, one of my sister’s agency models, I knew because we worked together for a magazine. She would promote the fabrics of the entrepreneur’s factory, the Griffin invested in.

She waved at me with her hand inviting me to join her. I shook my head, I wasn’t the type who dances in clubs, but yet, she obliged me, she came back to the corner where I was sitting, took the martini from my hand and started dancing in front of me, she swayed beautifully, then she took hand by sudden, and let me to the dance floor.

I could only see her golden hair flowing on her bare back, her dress was backless. She was leading us through the crowds until we reached the middle of the dance floor, I couldn’t recognize anyone.

“How would you celebrate your success without dancing, she said, I could barely hear her from the loud music.

-I came here to have a busy night, I am confident about the success of my project.

-That’s what I love most in you, this confidence.

-So, you do love me. I thought I was just a competitor to you.

-Isn’t it obvious? I do like you, since day one in college.

-Wow, I am surprised, I was a nerd, I didn’t know about that.

-Now, you do. Are you gonna do something about it?” She put her hand on my biceps, and looked me deep in the eyes.

I took it as a sign, and kissed her, she didn’t pull, she just hugged me harder and pulled me to her. She was shorter than me. We just kept kissing, I knew she was leading me to her, but what I didn’t know, how fast she was with her actions. I pulled away from her grip, took her by her hand and went to the bar where Theo and Naomi were drinking and laughing.

“We need a room, your best. I asked Theo, who gave me a devilish smile.

-My pleasure, Mr. Griffin, room 106. Enjoy your night!

-You go girl”, Naomi cheered Jill, who was holding my hand hard.

At the room, the low lights put more sprinkles in the atmosphere, purple romantic lights with little yellow lightbulbs, the room was cozily designed yet fancy, the mattress was royal, one of the walls was painted with neon colors, I bet Theo did this. It was sensual. There were plants in the room. I looked at the girl in my hands, who was kissing me on my cheekbones, my jawline and my shoulder. I put her to the bed gently, and came next to her.

“Are you sure about this? I asked her before I try to get her dress off.

-I have waited this for too long.”

Her response satisfied me, that’s what I wanted to hear.

I Pulled the dress from her shoulder and kissed her skin, felt her beat with my skin and kissed her chin, her lips, her jawline. She was going crazy.

Suddenly, my phone rang. I pulled it from my pocket, to see who it was, but Jill stopped me.

“Not tonight”, she whispered in my ear before she unbuttoned my shirt.

The phone stopped ringing. I forgot about it and gave her what she needed, I held her hands above her head with one hand and with the other, I touched her pelvis, her thigh, I reach her soft spot, when the phone rang again.

I stopped and pulled away.

“This might be important, I said.

-C’mon, you must be kidding now, aren’t you?” She said with a sad tone.

-I am sorry but this is Linda, and this might be serious, else what she wouldn’t call me this time.”

Jill took a deep breath and steadied herself in the bed and nodded her head.

“Fine, go ahead.”

I called Linda again.

“Yes Lin, what’s wrong, is everything fine?

-No, it is not, Fred had a heart attack and we moved him to the hospital, I think you should come, they’re saying his condition is critical, the city’s hospital.

-I am coming right away,” I hung up, and started looking for my shirt and buttoning it.

“Sorry Jill, but I gotta go, my grandfather had a heart attack and I need to be there for him, I will make it up for you. I promise.

-Do you want me to come with you? She asked with concern.

-No, get ready, Tim will pick you up and get you to your house, ok?

-You know what, I am staying here for tonight, I will leave with Naomi.

-Fine, take care.” I gave her a wide smile and left the room.

Naomi’s POV.

Few minutes after they went upstairs, I saw Roy coming down and leaving without Jill.

“Hey, isn’t that Roy? Do you think there is something wrong?

-Let me check up on him, said Theo and went to Roy, had a little talk and came back to me.

-What happened? I asked with concern.

-He left for an emergency, he said, yet he is visiting again.

-And Jill?

-She is still upstairs, she will continue the night with us, and I actually don’t mind! He said sarcastically.

-Shut up, you know I am hotter. I said angrily.

-You are baby girl; I am just kidding. Said Theo, then hugged me to prove his affection to me. I felt comfort in his arms.

■Back to Elliot’s apartment.

Dilan’s POV.

While Elliot and Veronica were outside, Matteo and I were making out and all cuddly in his bed. He was caressing my cheeks, kissing my forehead, these kind of cuddles I feel enchanted by. I was just staring at his beautiful lips and his expressions while talking, like a child who is looking at a bird. My bird. He caught me staring at him, he kissed me.

“I can’t get enough of you, he said.

-Me as well, I love you.

-Can we stay here forever?

-No.

-And why is that?

-I want to go home, buy our dream house and build a family with you.

-Have a beautiful pair of twins, a girl that has your hair, your eyes, your lips. Just a copy of you. Flirted Matteo.

-I want another little girl, who is naughty, just like you, as for her features, I want her to look like Kate, she would definitely be gorgeous.

-And a puppy, and two golden fishes to take care of them, Dee, are you still up? Sleep well my ginger.”

His words were fading away as I fell asleep in his arms, he hugged me, kissed my forehead and tucked me with the bedsheets.

■Outside the room.

Elliot's POV.

"You promised you won't show up until I tell you. They still don’t know anything.

-But you can’t keep our relation a secret forever, you know you don’t have feelings for her anymore, why are you still with her then?

-Kate is in a coma, why can’t you understand I can’t leave her side for the sake of the old times.

- I don’t want you to leave her side now, but at least, tell the others the truth, that you two were having a lot of problems and you were about to break up, but I don’t care about this now, I came for another reason.

-What it is?

-Elliot… she sighed…. I am pregnant.”