Chapter 21

Lorenzo ran his finger up and down her thigh that was now exposed to him from out under the blanket

The flowers were too much She said caressing his face

He grinned satisfied

I didnt expect to see you tonight. And besides you should be home off of your foot

My foot is fine Lorenzo said leaning in to kiss her at the knee I actually came here to tell you some good new I guess

I could use some she said losing her concentration with his kiss

They arrested Marcus Cavallo this afternoon. He confessed to being responsible for the wreck

Marcus? That man the man who sent that Charlie guy over to your penthouse that night? She asked confused

Yes

He wanted to kill you?

Apparently so Lorenzo still sounding surprised himself

You honestly had no idea?

I knew he was angry. I knew he wanted his property back and I knew he was threatening me as his tactic to do so. I wasnt even sure he was capable of killing someone

Alexis was silent for a moment trying to put the pieces of the story together

Lex I dont want this to scare you

No, no I just, you know I have to process it all she paused for a moment still thinking How did the police trace it back to Marcus?

They received a tip. Mac wouldnt say who the tip was from. But he said that phone calls were traced from Marcus to the guy that was in the other car

Do you think the person who tipped off the police knew something about it?

I dont know but Mac said he promised to keep the person confidentiality

This is all just insane

She looked completely perplexed

Alexis please know that if I had any idea this would happen I would have never let you be

Lorenzo stop she said pressing her finger to his lips I trust you. I believe you had no idea this would happen I know you wouldnt hurt me

Im not sure if you truly do know that he said honestly

I do

But you have so many people telling you otherwise. I have so many people telling me why you shouldnt trust me

Hey I thought we had an agreement about other people?

I know, I know. And at the time I was so sure I would never hurt you so I didnt want people convincing you I would. Now Ive hurt you, Ive

You didnt hurt me. Please stop blaming yourself. This wasnt your fault!

I should have given Marcus his property back. I should have taken him out of our lives when I had the chance

You made a business deal, he was sore loser

It doesnt matter now

Youre right it doesnt hes behind bars. Well deal with it from here

How can you be so calm about this?

Because I cant do anything about it now, because Im here and soon enough we can put this in our past

I want to put this in are past Alexis

Then lets just take one step at a time ok

Lorenzo nodded his head ok and then continued to run his hands down her leg

Something else is on your mind she said looking at him sympathetically

No no

Lorenzo

He grinned shyly

He was charmed that she now knew him well enough to know when he had something on his mind. That she knew him well enough that he couldnt hide his feelings from her

Ned came to see me today

For a moment Alexis had a lump in her throat

For a moment she feared the conversation she and Ned had meant nothing

What did he say? Alexis said after hesitating

He said that you two had talked and that he was staying out of your life

Alexis closed her eyes for a moment in relief

He also said too many people including himself had hurt you and then asked me to please not hurt you the same way

Hes really trying

I told him I didnt blame him for wanting to protect you. I told him he had every reason for wanting to

Ned is a good man. And our relationship as lovers, as friends and enemies was absolutely wonderful and absolutely heartbreaking. And I wouldnt take away him in my life. I want to change things but I at least never can regret the good he brought to my life. The love and companionship he made me feel when I needed that most

Im glad you feel that way about him. Im glad you can remember the good over the bad Lorenzo said trying to be positive Most people cant do that

One down, one to go She said with nervous laugh

Youre lucky that both Ned and Jax love and care for you that much. And I know as exasperated as it makes you I do think its noble

Noble huh? Not Possessive?

Im not sure if men understand the difference he said grinning

She grinned but still rolled her eyes

He sat there for moment watching her

What? she said finally

I love you

A seriousness came over her face

I love you

Lorenzo leaned in and kissed her

I love the way you kiss

Its not so bad on my receiving end either he said with a grin

I miss being in your arms

Lorenzos face saddened

I know, I know I miss you so much too

Alexis intertwined her fingers with his

Youll be in my arms soon He said trying to assure her

She shook her head

He kissed the back of her hand

Tears now sat at the edge of her eyes ready to fall down her cheeks

Lex its ok. Ill be able to hold you soon and youll have to beg me to let you go He said trying to smile again

Tears fell down her face but she smiled

He wiped the tears from her cheeks and then kissed her again

Close your eyes and try to go to sleep Ill be right here ok

She was tired

It had been a long day

She closed her eyes

Lorenzo kept his promise and stayed by her side until she was fast asleep

End Ch. 21