Chapter 2

We left the place and headed to Berkeley Square. We sat down on a bench and open our pizza box, it smelt delicious and my starving feeling was right back. We sat there eating pizza and talking about anything and everything. It was the best time I had in...well since we stopped talking basically. He was being so nice and he was funny just like I remembered him.

When we finished our pizza he stood up and threw the box out into the trashcan. Then he came back and sat down next to me, this time closer than before. I was looking into his eyes and he was looking into mine. The whole world just disappeared and it was only us. Me and him there on the bench leaning closer to each other. I closed my eyes and then I felt his soft and warm lips on mine, his hands onto my cheeks. I put my hands into his hair slowly stroking it. I wanted this moment to never end, I wished we could stay like this forever and ever. But as every moment comes and goes this one ended at some point as well. I gently pulled away, opened my eyes again to see him smiling in a way I've never seen before...I think he was in love. But so was I, it was always him.

After the kiss we were just quietly enjoying the moment sitting on the bench, holding hands, and watching the world around us. The sun was shining and birds were singing in the trees, I looked up to see them, but I couldn't, instead of the birds I saw a beautiful treetop with the bright sky above. I've never been happier in my entire life, I looked to my left where he was sitting watching kids nearby play a game of some kind. I looked at the kids too and I realized I want to have kids with this man, I want to spend my future with him and nobody else...is it too soon? No, I've been in love with him since high school, it's the perfect time to think about stuff like this.

Presence

Well, it wasn't the perfect time, but whatever. I was younger back then a little naive I would say. I thought everything will change with that one kiss and yes, I was right with that one, but it didn't change as I expected.

Past

Suddenly he stood up still holding my hand so I stood up with him. I didn't have a clue what he wanted to do, but I didn't care. I was crazily in love with him. He wasn't saying anything, he just dragged me somewhere. We were walking for a long time and I still didn't know where to. I finally asked him. 'Max, where are we going? Since we kissed you are quiet and now you're acting little strange. What's wrong? Was the kiss bad or did something happen? Just talk to me please.' I said to him quite sadly. 'No Lil, nothing happened don't worry, the kiss was perfect,' all of a sudden he stopped and looked me into the eyes. 'Lily, listen to me...I love you.' I said waiting for my answer. I mean I loved him too but wasn't it too soon to say it? Well, I was thinking about having kids with him so I guess it wasn't soon after all. 'Max, I love you too.' He smiled and then started to walk again. I stopped him. 'Hey this is not funny, tell me where are we going, please.' 'We're almost there, don't worry Lil, okay?' 'Okay, what else can I do.' I was curious about where he wanted to take me. Obviously, he had a plan.

Another five minutes had passed and we finally arrived at the destination he was planning to take me to. We were standing in front of a front door of a big modern building. He took keys out of his pocket and unlocked the door. He showed me I should go in first so I did. He went in after me, locking the doors again. 'So this is my building, let's go to my place, shall we?' 'Your place? You live in this fancy building? How much they pay you at work?' 'Yep this is my building, come on, I want to show you my flat, you're going to love it.'

He was right, I fell in love with his flat right after I stepped in. (Do I fell in love too much often? I don't think so.) His flat was huge and bright, it was modern and clean. It almost looked like he had a maid or something, it's not possible to keep a flat this clean especially when you're a guy I think. It was on the top floor so even the view was amazing. I purely loved it. Then he made us some drinks and we sat down on the sofa.

I did most of the talking during the afternoon and he was just nodding and watching me with an amorous look. I didn't mind tho, it was cute. Then we just watched a movie and cuddle. After we finished all drinks we had and finished watching the movie, Max turned off the TV and looked at me. I knew what was about to happen. He drew closer to me and kissed me. I kissed him back and then we were like on a rollercoaster.

In the morning I woke up in the bedroom next to Max. I was a bit drunk last night and I didn't remember much of it. I knew we were watching a movie and then, wait I looked under the sheets. Of course, I wasn't wearing anything. What was I thinking, our first time and I got drunk as hell, I wanted to remember that moment. Well whatever, I can't bring the time back. I slowly get out of the bed and went into the bathroom, closing the doors behind me. His bathroom was big, white, and modern. He had a beautiful double shower, I wondered why he needed a double shower, for comfort I assumed. There was also a double sink, well that was a little weird. Anyway, I used his beautiful toilet, yes even his toilet was beautiful, and I went to the sink to wash my hands and face. When I came to the sink I saw two toothbrushes there. I started to suspect something. I opened a cabinet next to the sink and there were some fancy women's perfumes. The door to the bathroom opened. I slammed the cabinet's door and turned to the door.

Max was standing there with his frown morning face. 'What are you doing Lily? Are you going through my stuff??' He almost yelled at me. 'Max, good morning, by the way, we need to talk...' 'About?' 'Well I guess about you, be honest, please. Do you have a girlfriend?' 'No I don't!' 'Oh Max, this is pathetic, don't lie to me!' 'I am not lying to you! She is not my girlfriend...she is my wife.' 'WHAT? Why didn't you tell me?' 'I wanted to spend one nice day with you, after all those years I've loved you. I thought this wouldn't matter when I love you this much...' 'One nice night, that is nice. Keep all that shit you're talking about. If you'd really loved me you wouldn't get married in the first place and you'd find me. And another thing if you'd loved me you'd tell me you're married. This is bullshit. You're an asshole. Don't ever try to contact me in the future...I HATE YOU.' I ran out of the bathroom, tears in my eyes. I dressed up as fast as I could and left the bedroom. At that very moment, his flat didn't seem as nice as before. I opened the front door, stepped out, and slammed it behind me...