To Fall In Love Again

A New Beginning Part 2

*12:30 Am *

Noni: It’s Getting Late And I’m Ready To Go

Lauren:Yeah Me Too

Luis:I Can Take Her Home

Noni: Thanks But L Is Drunk And I’m Fine To Drive I Didn’t Drink Much

Luis: Okay I Can Follow Y’all In My Car To Make Sure Y’all Get Home Safe

Noni:Okay Sounds Good

*Leaves Liv*

*Gets In The Car*

Noni: L You Okay?

Lauren: Yeah Just Very Tipsy

Noni: Well You’re Crashing At My Place Tonight

Lauren: Okay

Noni:But I Had Fun Thanks To You

Lauren: I’m Glad You Did

*1 Hour Later*

*Arrives At Noni’s House*

Noni: We’re Here

* Gets Out Of Car And Walks To The Door And Unlocks It*

Noni:Luis Could You Help Me Get Lauren Inside

Luis: Sure

*L&N Helps Lauren In The House And Lays Her Down In The Guest Room*

Lauren :Good Night Guys

Noni Good Night Get Some Rest

Luis:Good Night Lauren

*Walks Back To The Living Room*

Noni: Luis?

Luis:Yes?

Noni:Would You Like Some Water?

Luis:Sure ?

Noni: Okay Coming Right Up …You Can Have A Seat On The Couch

Luis: Okay ….This Is A Nice House

Noni: Thank You

*Grabs Water Bottles And Hands One To Luis*

*Sits Down On The Couch*

Noni: So This Was Some Night Huh?

Luis: Yeah It Was

Noni: Yeah ….. But Anyway I Wanna Know Mkre About You

Luis: Well As You Know Already I’m A Business Owner I Grew Up Here In Miami I Have A Gentle Heart Very Persistent

Noni: That’s Good

Luis: What About You ?

Noni: Well You Know Im Knew Here And Moved Here For A Fresh Start Im The Sweetest Person With A Big Heart

Luis: Yeah I Can See That But I Also Don’t Know Why You Needed a Fresh Start

Noni: It’s A Long Story And Also Something I’m Not Ready To Talk About

Luis :I Understand And It’s Whenever You’re Ready Noni

Noni:Thank You I Really Appreciate That

Luis:You’re Welcome

Noni:So Are You Single ?

Luis: As A Matter Of Fact I Am Its Been A Year Now

Noni:Why So Long ?

Luis: Just Haven’t Found That One Yet… How About You ?

Noni: Well I’ve Been Living The Single Life For 3 Years Now

Luis: Damn! That’s A Long Time But I Can’t Imagine Why Tho

Noni: Yeah It’s Hard For Me To Believe Too

Luis:Are You Looking?

Noni: I Mean I Want To Put Myself Out There Again But I’m Not Sure

Luis: Just Take Your Time Don’t Rush

Noni: Of Course

Luis: I Have A Confession

Noni:What Is It?

Luis:When I First Met I Thought To Myself That I Never Met Someone So Beautiful

Noni: Uh

Luis: I Wanted To Kiss Your Hand But I’m Professional In The Workplace

Noni: Well I Have A Confession As Well

Luis: Tell Me

Noni: When I First Met You I Was Not Expecting Some So Masculine And Handsome And I Couldn’t Get You Off My Mind But At The Same Time You Are My Boss So It Kind Of Complicates Things

Luis: I Am But There’s Just Something About You That I Can’t Get You Out Of My Head

Noni: The Feeling Is Mutual But I Do Have One Concern

Luis: Which Is?

Noni: That This Isn’t Professional

Luis: It’s Not But………

*Hesitates*

Noni: But What?

Luis: It’s Just I Want To Get To Know You More And As Of Right Now We’re Not In The Workplace

Noni: You’re Right We’re Not But I Want To Get To Know You A Lil Bit More But That Also Makes Me Nervous

Luis: I Understand But If You Want To Go At Your Own Pace I’ll Be Fine With That

Noni: That’s So Sweet Of You But Yes I Would Love That

*Kisses Noni’s Hand*

Luis: I’ve Been Wanting To Do That Since The Day I Met You

Noni: I Could Tell

*Looks At Phone*

*2 Am*

Noni: Wow We’ve But Up Talking All This Time

Luis: Yeah I Guess We Have

Noni: I Enjoyed Our Conversation But I Do Have To Get Up In Few Hours Wouldn’t Want To Disappoint The Boss By Being Late After The First Day

Luis: *Laughs* You’ll Be Fine I Know You Have Valid Excuse But I Really Enjoyed Getting To Know You More

N&L :* Walks To The Door*

Noni:Get Home Safe

Luis:I’ll Text You When I Get Home

Noni:You Better

Luis:Yes Ma’am

*Hugs Noni*

Noni:See You At Work

Luis: You Will

*Walks Out The Door*

*Closes Door And Lock It*

Noni: *Sighs* What A Night

*Walks Upstairs And Lays On The Bed*

*20 minutes later *

*Phone Chimes*

*Text Message*

LC: * I Made It Home Safe*

Noni:*Im Glad You Did*

LC:*Buenos Noches Mi Amor…See You At Work Tomorrow*

Noni:*Yes You Will ….See You Tomorrow *

*End Of Text Messages *

………………

* 7:00 Am*

*Alarm Goes Off*

Noni: *Yawns* I’m In The Mood For Some Coffee

*Walks Downstairs *

Lauren: Good Morning Nones ……..Coffee?

Noni: You Know Me So Well ….How Are You Feeling?

Lauren: Way Better Than I Did Last Night….How Are You Feeling?

Noni: I’m Feeling Good

Lauren: Hmm What Time Did Luis Leave!?

Noni: What?

Lauren: I Know He Was Still Here After I Went To Sleep

Noni: He Left At 2 Am

Lauren: Must Of Been Some Conversation

Noni: We Were Just Getting To Know Each Other That’s All

Lauren: Seems Like You Two Are Getting Close

Noni: Mmm Maybe

Lauren: He Likes You And I Know You Like Him But Don’t Rush

Noni: I Know Now Lets Get Dressed And Get Ready For Work

Lauren :Ready For Work Or Ready To See Luis

Noni: Shut up Ready For Work That’s Just A Bonus

Lauren: Oooh Girl Knew You Liked Him

Noni: Come On Let’s Go

*Walks Upstairs To The Bathroom And Gets In The Shower*

L:*Goes To The Guest Bathroom *

*1 Hour Later*

*Walks Downstairs*

Noni: L You Ready ?

Lauren: I’m Coming

Noni: Come On Let’s Go

*Walks In The Living Room*

Lauren: Very Eager To Get To Work Aren’t We? Or To See Luis

Noni: Oh My Gosh I Just Want To Get This Day Over With

Lauren: Mhm Girl It’s Okay Im Not Judging

Noni: Yeah Yeah

*Walks Out The Door And Gets In Car*

*Phone Chimes*

*Text Message*

LC: *Buenos Días Beautiful *

Noni: *Good Morning Handsome *

LC: *I Left A Surprise For You On Your Desk*

Noni: * A Surprise….What Is It?

LC: *I Can’t Tell You …You Will Have To See It For Yourself *

Noni: *Okay Fine I’ll Be There Shortly*

LC:*See You Soon*

*End Of Text Messages *

Lauren: Luis?

Noni:Yeah He Says He Left A Surprise On My Desk

Lauren:Awww He Really Likes You Now

Noni: I Like Him Too I Wonder What This Surprise Is

Lauren: Guess You Will See When You Get There

Noni: Yeah I Guess So

* 45 minutes later *

*Arrives At Work*

Lauren: Here We Are

Noni:Yeah

*Gets Out Of The Car Walks To The Entrance *

*Enters Building*

Lauren: Good Morning Everyone

Employees: Good Morning

Noni: Good Morning.

*Luis Walks Up*

Luis: Good Morning Ladies

Lauren: Good Morning Boss

Noni: Good Morning Luis Or Should I Call You Boss

Luis: Luis Is Fine

Noni: Okay

Lauren:Well I’ll Be At My Desk

Noni:Okay L

Lauren: See You After Work ?

:Noni: You Know It

* Walks To Desk*

Luis: Hey Noni?

Noni:Yes

Luis: I Hope You Love Your Gift

Noni: I Will No Matter What It Is

Luis: *Smiles*

Noni: *Winks*

*Walks To Office*

* Opens door*

Noni: *Gasps* This Is So Beautiful

Luis: You Like It ?

*Turns To Luis*

Noni: Like It? I LOVE IT!

Luis: I’m Glad That You Love It I Figured You Would

Noni: No One Hasn’t Done This For Me In A Long Time

Luis:Well You Deserve It

Noni: Thank You I Really Appreciate It

Luis:My Pleasure

*Sets Down Flowers*

*Hugs Luis*

Noni: I Really Love The Flowers

Luis: That Makes Me Happy

*Grabs Noni Hand and Kisses It*

Noni: *Smiles*

Luis: Enjoy The Rest Of Your Day Ms.Monroe

Noni: I Will And You Enjoy The Rest Of Your Day Too

Luis: I’ll Be In My Office

Noni: Okay

*Walks Away*

*Sits Down At Desk*

Noni: *Sighs and Smiles*

*Knocking*

Lauren: Hey

Noni:Hey Girl

Lauren: *Pauses And Gasps * Are Those From Luis?

Noni: Yes I Love Them

Lauren: Oh My Gosh Nones

Noni: I Know I Know I’m Just As Surprised As You Are

Lauren: See What Happens When You Live A Little ?

Noni: Yeah yeah

*Knocking*

Luis: Can I See You In My Office?

*Lauren Looks At Me*

Noni:Sure

Luis:Follow Me

*Follows Luis*

Lauren: *Winks*

*Walks In To Office And Sits Down*

Luis *Closes Door And Sits Down*

Noni:So….What Did You Want To See Me About?

Luis:Well I Wanted Know How Do You Like Working Here So Far

Noni: Everything Has Been Smooth So Far So Good

Luis: I’m Happy To Hear That And Also I Wanted To Ask You On A Date

Noni: Uh Ummm

Luis: You Don’t Have To Give Me An Answer Right Now Just Think About It ?

Noni: Yeah I’ll Think About It For Sure

Luis: Okay Sounds Good

Noni:Yeah Was That All?

Luis: Yeah For Now ….But I’ll Let You Get Back To Work

Noni: I’ll Let You Get Back To Work Too Boss Man

*Opens Door For Noni*

Noni:Thank You

Luis: You’re Welcome

*Walks Back To Office And Sits Down*

Noni: *Sighs* Wow Did That Really Happen?

*Looks At Phone* *1:30 pm*

Noni:Almost Time To Go Home

Lauren:Nones?

Noni: Yeah?

Lauren: What Was That About?

Noni: Oh My Girl We’ll Talk About It When We Get Home

Lauren: Must Be Something Big

Noni: Girl You Have No Idea

Lauren: Okay Well See You In A Hour

Noni: That You Will Love You

Lauren:Love You More

*Continues To Work*

…………………..

*Looks At Phone* *3:00 pm*

Noni: Man I’m Exhausted

*Lauren Walks In*

Lauren: I Know You’re Ready To Go

Noni: I Am Let’s Go Home

Lauren: Yes !

*Grabs Belongings And Follows Lauren *

*Walks Out Of The Building And Walks To The Car*

Luis: Hey Noni?

Noni: Hey

Luis: Glad I Caught You Just Wanted To Say Goodbye And That I’ll Text You

*N&L : *Hugs*

Noni:Awww ….And I’ll Be Waiting On You Text

Luis : Okay Mi Amor

Noni: See You Tomorrow

*Gets In Car*

Lauren: He’s Really Feeling You Girl

Noni: Well The Feelings Is Very Mutual

Lauren: Just Couldn’t Resist Anymore

Noni: Not At All

Lauren: *Laughs* You’re Adorable And Are You Gonna Tell Me Why Luis Called You In His Office

Noni: You Just Couldn’t Wait Could You?

Lauren: Not A Chance

Noni: Well He Asked Me On A Date

Lauren: SHUT UP! NO WAY ? What Did You Say?

Noni: Well He Told Me To Think About It And I Said I Will

Lauren: You’re Gonna Do More Than Think About It You’re So Going

Noni: Oh My Gosh Lauren Relax He Said I Didn’t Have To Answer Right Now And Just Consider It

Lauren: That’s Understandable And Thoughtful Of Him

Noni: Yeah It Is

*45 minutes later*

*Arrives At The House*

*Gets Out And Walks In The House *

Lauren: Home Sweet Home

Noni: You Can Say That Again