Starting Over.

Malia’s POV.  I just landed at the airport. I can’t believe i’m back in the US, non the less that it’s been 5 years.  I was only supposed to be gone for a year, but 9 months after I left sadly my dad passed away, some freak accident at work and he got crushed under a car.  I came back to take care of things. The funeral and everything else. It was a dark time. I couldn’t stand to be at the house without him, so I sold the house! And then I went back to Denmark. Partly to finish my degree but also to get away from it all. But now my study visa expired and I had to come back here.  I’m going straight to Theo’s apartment, i can’t wait to see him. We have been keeping in touch over phone and Skype.  I found my luggage and got in a cab.. i have to go to the storage room first to pick up my baby.. yes I still have my mustang.  I found a parking spot and am on my way up Theo’s apartment building.. I hope he’s home, he doesn’t know that I’m coming today, he thinks I’m coming next week, but I got an earlier flight..  Just have to find apartment 8..  ‘Knock knock’ it took a couple of moments before the door was opened..  “Surprise!” I giggled rushing forward to give Theo a big hug.  “Malia? I thought you were coming next week?” Theo said surprised.  “I know, but I got an earlier flight, Mads had to go on vacation with his family anyway, so there really was no point in me staying any longer.” I said still hugging him. Mads is my boyfriend, he’s danish.. we talked about splitting up before I had to go back, but we agreed to try this long distance thing..  “Well I’m glad to see you.” Theo chuckled. “But you do know, that you have to let me breath right?” He added. “Oh sorry.” I giggled letting him go..  I’ve just missed you that’s all.” I added. “I missed you too.” Theo said reaching in kissing my forehead.  A silence fell between as we just looked at each other. It wasn’t awkward or anything just different actually seeing each other in person.. He really has grown up over the last couple of years. He looks good, the boy has become a man sort of speak. He must be popular with the ladies..  “So are you gonna let me in, or are we gonna stand here in your doorway the whole time.” I laughed breaking the silence.  “Of course, I’m sorry.. it’s just weird that you are actually here.. a good weird though.” He chuckled back at me.  “Now come on in.” He added closing the door behind me..  he showed me into the living room, there was no doubt this was a guys apartment. A real bachelor patch. With an oversized tv, game consoles, a comfy couch and even a pool table, and let’s not forget about the build in bar in the corner. Making me laugh a little.  “What do you think?” He said letting me take in the place.. “Well... I’m not really sure if I’m at a fraternity or a home but it looks fun.... relax I’m kidding.. but there are no doubt that only dudes live here.” I said teasing him a little, laughing. Theo joined in on the laughing..  “Ha ha very funny.” He said. “do you want something to drink?” He added. “Sure that would be great.” I followed him out to the kitchen.. Theo stuck his face in fridge to look for something to drink. “So where are you staying.” He asked.  “Well actually I don’t really know yet.. I guess I should find an apartment or something... I was thinking if it was ok with you and your roommate of course.. maybe I could stay here for a couple of days, just until I know what to do..” I said, Theo closed the fridge and looked at me. “Uhm of course you are always welcome to stay here, but about my roommate, there’s so..” I cut him of being really excited that he would let me stay..  “You are the best friend a girl can have.” I said rushing over to hug him.  “Yeah, but...” I cut him of again.. “No buts! I’m taking you out for drinks tonight, it’s the least I can do.” I said turning around to go get my bags out my car.  “I’ll just get my bags in the car, would it be OK if I took a shower, you know I was just on a very long flight and I feel kind of dirty.” I yelled back as I was heading out the front door..  “Sure but Malia..” I heard him answer as the door closed behind me..  I got the bags, and went back to the apartment..  “Malia, about my roommate, there’s something you need to know.” Theo said.  “Yeah your roommate, I can’t wait to meet him.. actually I’m kind of curious about him, you haven’t told me much.. it always seemed like you didn’t want to talk about him.. Well you can prepare me for meeting him after my shower OK?” I said as I headed through to the bathroom.. I swear I heard him sigh behind me..  **** I showered for about an hour, the water felt so great and relaxing. I rummaged through my bag trying to find some clothes to throw on.. Got it, A tank and some short shorts, I can always change later before we go out for drinks. I’m just gonna let my hair air dry that way my curls will be big and wild, just the way I like them.  I heard the front door close, that must be the roommate, I gave myself a once over in the mirror, wanna make a good first hand impression on the guy. And I went out of the bathroom, and started down the hallway to the living room, I could hear voices.. as I got closer I stopped in my tracks. That voice.. I know that voice.. no I couldn’t be?? Could it?  “I’m telling you man! You should have seen this girl I hooked up with last night.. she was hot and also a total nut case but the s*x was good..” I heard the voice chuckle. What an asshole! “Dude do you have a girl over?” He said, I’m guessing he’s seen my coat that i threw over the back of the couch.  “Not A girl dude, it’s Malia.” Theo said.  “Oh s**t, I thought she wasn’t coming before next week... so how did she take it when you told her about me being your roommate??” I heard the voice I couldn’t hold back anymore, I went in there.  “He actually didn’t tell me!” I said letting them know they weren’t alone anymore, hand on my hip staring at them.  There he was, the guy that broke my heart without even knowing about it, Damon.. I haven’t heard from him or seen him in over 5 years!!