*Alicia* "Are you ready Theo ?" Harry asks him… me and Byron are standing next to him waiting too ... Well, this is it, the plan is about to go down. Theo nods and runs a hand through his hair. "Yeah, as ready as I am going to be". "Good because she is on her way … so we better get out of the way now". Byron says, sounding slightly nervous, looking around. Byron has asked her to meet him at the bar, but he isn't going to show … instead Theo will just happen to be here and after a short while Byron will text her that he can't come and that will be Theo's moment to strike. Harry is hiding with a video camera ... he is going to tape everything and he has even hooked up Theo with a microphone so she can't talk her way out of anything. Byron and I are going to be in the bar as well ... hidden out of sight ... I don't really need to be here, but there is no way I am going to miss this. I don't know how Byron did it, but he has managed to talk the owner of the bar into helping us ...
*Alicia* "I hope it is okay ... I would love to be with you right now, but I need to take care of this.. I need to talk to Luke, make out what we release and such". Byron looks at me apologetically. I just smile and kiss him lightly. "It is okay Byron, I understand this has to be done, so hurry off and get it sorted out … we have a lot of time from now on". He leans in, kissing me again, before leaving with Harry. I look after them, feeling so happy that Byron is finally free, out of her claws ... but also feeling slightly nervous. "So happy now honey ? Now you can have him all to yourself". Theo sends me a bright smile. I look up at him. "Yeah, and thank you Theo ... I don't think I ever laughed so hard, that was really some kind of show". "I should actually have a prize. I mean I was the only one sacrificing myself here ... I had to kiss her". He looks like he is feeling really sorry for himself. I shake my head grinning. "Yeah right ... good one, it couldn't be that bad ? An
*Theo* When she opens the door to me, after I dashed to her room, she has tears streaming down her face, and she is all ruffled like she has been rolled up somewhere crying. I only glance at her for a second, then she is in my arms. "Sweetie, what is wrong ?" "Byron, he came to tell me he can't get into a new relationship now ... that it would make him look bad in the press". She hides her face against my chest sobbing. I push the door closed and lift her up, before walking to the couch, sitting down, cradling her in my lap and stroking her back gently. "Fuck ! this was exactly what I feared would happen". She is sobbing again, her voice almost inaudible. "But it is the truth ... and Luke said ..." "Alli stop defending him … he is a complete idiot to throw a woman like you away … he must have lost his marbles". I stroke her hair gently. Damn Byron is daft to let this woman go. She closes her eyes, having her in my arms feels much better than it should. "Hey, you haven't exactly
*Alicia* Theo lifts me up in his strong arms. "Are you sure about this baby ? I don't want it to just be you acting out over Byron". I snuggle into him, kissing his neck softly at the spot I know he loves the most. "I am sure Theo. I have missed you. Byron just ... momentarily got in the way". "Well ... I do not believe you completely, but I never was able to resist you". He shrugs slightly as he carries me to the bed. As he lay me gently down, he stands up and pulls off his clothes except for his boxers, before crawling up beside me. My hand slides up his chest. "Damn Theo, you really bulked up since last I saw you". "Hmm". His arms slide around me and pull me closer, almost on top of him. "Not only physically ... mentally too. I listened to you ... finally". I had told him he needed help, that he needed to learn to love himself and not only help others. Yeah, I guess it takes one to know one.. but I am happy he got help. "I am proud of you ... and it suits you". "Thanks baby,
*Alicia* I wake up slowly the next morning, snuggling back against the warm body lying close behind me, for a moment I think it is Byron, then I remember the night before ... Theo ... and Byron and ... my sister. Oh shit ! I have done it again haven't I ? I turn to look at Theo ... not that it is something new for me to wake up with him in my bed. He is still sleeping soundly, he always looks so damn cute sleeping ... even now all bulked up. Honestly right now I am confused as hell. Byron hurt me so badly when he just threw me away to protect his reputation. I had needed badly to feel loved, to feel wanted and I knew Theo could always provide exactly that. I sigh as I watch him. I care deeply about him, maybe even more than I care to admit, but yesterday I had thought myself in love with Byron ... Can I trust my own feelings ? The thing with Byron had been all consuming ... fiery ... almost scary. But was it love ? This with Theo, it is something deeper and warmer, I don't quite
3 days later *Alicia* "Welcome to Texas darling". Theo says softly as we enter the airport. I had decided to go with him. Mostly to get away, so I told him that for now I am staying as a friend, but to be honest I am not sure how long it will last. "Thanks ... I am excited to see your place". I tell him with a smile. Funnily I have never been at either his old place or this, so we still have some firsts left. He mumbles something under his breath, but just smiles at me. I am not sure but it sounded like 'please keep feeling that' ... but I am not sure and I decide not to say anything. As we walk into the arrival hall I hear a squeal I did not expect; my sister Cassidy. "Alli ... omg sis I have missed you". "Cass". I hug her tightly. Honestly it feels a bit weird after the whole Byron thing, but she is my baby sister and I adore her. "I missed you too ... but what are you doing here ?" "This bastard called me ... told me to fly out here because you need me". She motions towards
4 weeks later *Alicia* "That's great work Alicia.. you should be really proud of yourself ... you have come very far". My main therapist Hella tells me after another long talk. I can't help smiling at her. "I am ... and I no longer feel bad about being it, thanks to you and the others here ... so thanks". "Oh sweetie, it's a pleasure ... truly". She smiles warmly at me. "Better hurry before they take lunch off the table; both mind and body needs to stay healthy". "It sure does ... see you tomorrow". I hurry towards the door, there is no way I am going to miss out on lunch, becouse the food here is delicious. I walk into the dining room, greeting the other people there, before going to pick up my food, thanking our sweet chef Magda, telling her it looks amazing as always. Then I sit down by the window and eat. I like looking outside when I eat. To be honest I love being here, it's like an oasis ... relaxed and calm. I spend my days doing yoga, meditating and figuring out myself.
6 months later *Alicia* "So how are you really feeling princess ?" I watch as Theo looks at Cassidy with that gaze I know means he is looking right through you to your soul. Cassidy sighs and I know how she feels, it's not easy hiding things from Theo. "I am fine Theo, just fine, no problems to speak of". "I call you bullshit on that, do you really think you can fool me ? You lost weight again". He looks her over, then he looks at me. "Help me out baby". And yeah he's right ... She has lost a bit of weight. "Cass ... you are not okay". "Damn you Theo ... why can't you just be like most men and not notice ?" Cassidy glares at him. "Why do you have to be so freaking attentive ?" Theo is just watching her. I love that he is like this and that he cares for my sister like a big brother would ... or a father. "Is it still about him ? You never have gotten over him, have you, princess ?" My sister closes her eyes, and I know she can see him with her inner eye. I know that she can't f