"I think I want to go back and see Dr. Luca." Lia announced walking into the living room. They were all in Fernando's house. She had decided to move back in last night after careful thought. Her decision didn't involve trying to get back with Fernando, no she was just worried about him. Jane and Lydia had helped her with her stuff and Liam had driven them here. Adam was already at the house when they got there. Fernando of course was in the house as well. "Seriously?" Jane asked, looking up from her phone and Lia nodded. She took the seat beside Fernando and looked at her other friends. She shrugged. "I think it's the best thing to do." Lydia and Jane shared knowing looks and Lia rolled her eyes. She knew what they were thinking and she wasn't going to explain anything. Luca was her therapist and nothing more, it would simply be unprofessional."Well," Lydia started, clearing her throat. "I think it's a good idea. Don't you babe?" She tapped Adam's arm and he glared at her. Why
Fernando stopped pacing and slipped out his phone from his pocket. He sighed as he saw Adam's pictures on the screen and swiped his finger across the screen. "How's the session going? How come you're answering my call? I was thinking it will go to voicemail since you're in with the therapist." Adam didn't think Fernando should sit in when Lia was talking to the therapist but he'd never tell Fernando that. Fernando sighed again and pinched the bridge of his nose. He was pissed. "I got kicked out." He gritted his teeth and his grip on the phone tightened. There was a pause before Adam started speaking again. "That sucks man, do you need a pick up?" Fernando shook his head immediately. There was no way he was leaving Lia here with that guy who was calling her by her full name and smiling too much. He ran a hand through his hair trying to control his emotions. "I'm good thanks man. Lia needs a ride home and I'm okay, I promise." He wasn't. He felt like punching the therapist.Adam s
"Hey, how was your session?" Jane asked, smiling as she held the door open for Lia. Lia sighed and walked past her into the living room, tossing her bag on the couch. She slumped on another couch and closed her eyes, holding her head. That had been the longest ride of her life. Fernando had eventually listened to her and driven the rest of the way home in silence but she felt like he was just a volcano waiting to erupt. "Babe?" Jane called and closed the door, walking towards her. "What's wrong?" Lia shook her head and raised her head from her hands. "I can't deal with Fernando right now, it's just too much." She wasn't crying which was a good sign because Jane wanted to say somethings to her. "Look babe," she started softly not wanting to annoy Lia before she got to the heart of the matter. Lia raised her head and looked at her friend, frowning at the serious look in her eyes. What was she going to say? "Babe? Is everything okay?" Did that bastard try to call her again? Her ex
Lia rolled on her side and opened her eyes wishing she could sleep for the next hundred years. She straightened and sat up, resting her head against the pillow, her mind going over yesterday's events. Fernando had hit her but obviously it wasn't intentional and he had apologized immediately to prove it. He also agreed to therapy but she couldn't get her hopes up over that. He could change his mind this morning once the guilt from his actions wore off. She was pulled out of her thoughts by a knock on the door. Thinking it was Fernando, she closed her eyes immediately and slid down the bed pretending to be fast asleep. To further stir up the guilt he was feeling, she had told him she'd be sleeping in the guest room. Normally Fernando wouldn't have cared because he has been acting all shades of indifferent these past few weeks but after yesterday, his conscience was pricking him. "Hey babe." It wasn't Fernando. Lia opened her eyes immediately and leaned up, hugging her friend. "Ja
It's so plain. That's the first thought that crossed Lia's mind as they got to her mother's tombstone. They passed several tombstones on the way here that had looked much better and less gloomy. Yes, graveyards were supposed to be all gloom and deadly, literally but this was too…"It's too plain." Fernando whispered under his breath but she heard. She nodded in agreement, glad someone else was seeing what she was. The matron was gone and Jane was standing at the door to the graveyard. 'You guys need some time alone with her.' Had been her response when Fernando tried to persuade her to come with. Now she and Fernando were standing in the midst of all these tombstones alone. "I think we should write her name on it and get some flowers and probably lots of flowers," He repeated the flower part for emphasis, causing Lia to smile. Lia sniffed and started laughing causing Fernando to frown down at her in concern. "I'm fine," she said immediately knowing how he could be. "Are you sur
"Your next appointment is here, sir." Dr Luca placed the phone back on the receiver and smiled, setting his table for their arrival. He rose to his feet as Fernando and Lia walked in, making Lia smile. 'He was such a gentleman.' Lia thought as she walked forward into the room, Fernando by her side. She was so grateful he had agreed to do this. It meant there was hope for them yet."Thanks for seeing us Luca, I really appreciate this." She said, stopping in front of his table. Fernando pulled out a chair for her and she sent him a grateful smile, sitting down. Fernando took the second chair and sat down, adjusting his t-shirt. Lia picked at an invisible lint on his shirt and he smirked, making her blush."Mr James, I believe I owe you an apology." Luca started and Fernando looked up at him, frowning. "I wasn't very polite the last time you were here." Fernando snorted and leaned forward, placing his hands on the table. "I think I should be the one apologizing," he sighed and Lia p
Lia yawned and stretched sitting up in bed. She reached for Fernando in bed and frowned when he wasn't there. She was so sure they had slept here together. Yawning again, she crawled off the bed and walked to the bathroom door. "Babe.” She called, knocking on the door but no one answered. Where was he? She rubbed her eyes as she walked out of the room and headed straight for his office. The lights were on and she smiled, opening the door. But he wasn't there. "Babe," she checked the toilet and sighed when he wasn't there either. Did he go for a run or something? She jumped as an idea came to her mind and ran towards the stairs. Fernando has started the something nice exercise Luca gave them already and now it was her turn. It was a brand new day and she could cook him a meal. When he eventually came back from wherever he was, he'd be amazed. Running down the stairs, she entered the kitchen and stopped in her tracks. Fernando was standing in the middle of the kitchen, shirtless a
"So I made lasagna to make up for the burnt pancakes Fernando and I made." She announced, staring at Fernando as if daring him to speak. He shook his head and avoided her gaze. Jane laughed, touching Fernando's shoulder as she rose to her feet. "A wise man." Lydia ran past Jane and Jane frowned, staring at her. "What?" She shrugged. "I'm hungry." Thirty minutes later, they were sitting at the table making small talk and eating the amazing food Lia had prepared."This is officially the best lasagna I have ever tasted." Jane moaned, leaning back against the chair. "Damn girl,"She sent a wink and she blushed, looking at Fernando, Fernando eyed Lia and found her staring at him. When he winked at her, she blushed, looking down at her plate. "How come you own a restaurant but you don't know a thing about cooking?" Lydia asked, looking at Fernando and he shrugged, placing his fork back on his plate. He reached for the bowl, scooping a second helping of the lasagna into his plate. "I'm