Since the day at the hospital I’ve been spending more time with Marcia. Even though Nathaniel isn’t in trouble gealth wise she’s been feeling down lately. Which is understandable, I thought the least I could do was be there for her and be someone she can trust.
Lorenzo hasn’t tried to reach out to me. I honestly was surprised since he did want to speak to me at the hospital but none the less I was going to respect him. He’s been getting back to hardcore training recently which makes me happy.
A part of me also is slightly worried for him. I never got to speak to him at the hospital. I never got to understand how he is feeling since the news of his father and the responsibility he now has.
I feel very nervous about this evening since Loretta had invited me and my friends to a simple dinner at the house. When I told Rachel this she was very happy and nearly hit me for even implying that I decline.
It’s been about a week since I’ve seen anyone except marcia of course.
Rachel was coming over in an hour and I had to choose an outfit in the next 30 minutes before we needed to head if in hopes of not being late.
After receiving a helpful text from marcia I decided on a sexy black crop with blue jeans and black heels. She said it was casual since Nathaniel was still taking it easy but then again it is the Tessoro family.
She said I made the right decision and who am I to go against a fashion woman like her. I managed to do my hair and makeup in good time for Rachel to arrive. She took a dressier tone to her outfit which was expected. She’s just a bundle of nerves about going to the house which I expect from her.
Driving to the house I had Rachel and Tasha sitting talking about random shit, but mostly about tonight and how excited they were to meet the famous couple. I was concentrating on where we were going and more importantly I was thinking about how I’m going to handle tonight.
When I pulled up into the drive I wasn’t surprised when I saw numerous cars parked as well. I mean they do have a big family don’t they.
With two nervous women behind me, I walked up to the entrance. Before I could move any further, the door swung open and I was faced with the grin of Eaton.
” hello, gorgeous ” he excitedly says pulling me in for a hug. I could only smile at such the warm welcome.
“and you brought friends” he beams slightly moving me to the side. I laughed and let Eaton formally introduce himself to them as I went to look for Loretta. I had baked a batch of my brownies, they always seem to win at parties.
I walked around the house before arriving at the kitchen. I found Nathaniel sitting in a stall. I was even more surprised when I saw him spooning some food into a Chinese wrap. Looks like he was making spring rolls.
” you forgot the egg again, sir,” one of the chefs says pushing the dish filled with egg closer to him. I had to giggle at the horrified look on Nathaniel’s face.
” laugh away Tina” he grumbles redoing the wrap again, this time brushing egg on it to keep it together. I didn’t question why he was doing this but none the less I was happy that he was feeling a little bit better.
Loretta soon swooped in dressed in simple jeans and a dressy t-shirt. I swear this woman never ages her style hasn’t changed much either. ” c’mon, dinner is served. Hello darling you look gorgeous. Could you bring the old hag” she says cheekily motioning to her husband?
Nathaniel only glares at the back of his wife clearly annoyed with that comment. ” sir, ignore her you still look handsome to the rest of us” I said grabbing a hold of his arm and lifting him up.
The smug look on his face as he walked into the lounge area made me laugh.
This man I swear.
The table was huge. There was Loretta and Nathaniel of course then Eaton and his guest who I assume is a girlfriend of his although he probably hasn’t told his sister that yet. Marcia sat with her fiancé and Tasha and Rachel sat opposite them with George and tammy. Close friends of Loretta and Nathaniel.
The children had been seated in a separate room with games that they could play.
Everyone was here except him.
Through the laughter at the table, my mind was on one person only. Why wasn’t he here?
Loretta caught my eyes from across the table. she knew that I was thinking of him and how could I not.
” he’s not coming is he,” I said when there was a tense silence. She shook her head and grabbed a hold of Nathaniel’s hand. Almost like she needed his support. he looked at her still annoyed from earlier but when he really stopped at stared into her eyes he kissed her on the head.
After a few minutes the table soon livened up and everyone got into light conversation. I tried my best to be there with them but right now all I wanted was Lorenzo. even if we didn’t talk he needed to be here.
All I want is for him to wrap his arms around me, is that too much to ask.
I decided that enough was enough. Grabbing my phone, I stopped out of the house for a while. I pressed my phone to my ear and waited for him to pick up.
I smiled when he picked up on the first ring. “Tina” he called my name. his voice was low, deep he didn’t seem too happy at all.
“Lorenzo, why aren’t you here” I cut straight to the point. I can hear him breathing down on the phone, like this simple task is hard for him.
I heard him shift around before he spoke “I didn’t think you’d want to see me. I don’t see the point in coming when the only woman I want to speak to will ignore me for the whole night” his tone was hard, accusing and raw.
The words hurt but yet I understood him. I have been ignoring him lately so I get why Hes being like this and why he is not here.
We clearly had been misunderstanding each other. It was my fault for not talking with Lorenzo and making it worse.
“Tell me Tina, do you still think I only want you for sex?” I wasn’t expecting this question so I kept quiet, trying to figure out what I was going to say.
“I have needs Tina, you know that but do you know how hard it is for me to not have you in my arms. Fuck you have no idea. You’re the most amazing woman I have ever met. Yes, I want to fuck you but that’s not everything” from just listening to him I could tell how hurt he was.
I had no idea. Maybe I was scared of feeling a deeper love for him that I headed straight for the door at any sign of trouble.
“I’m sorry” his breath hitches when the words leave my mouth. I was genuine. I hated that he was feeling this way and now with the added stress of his father. How could I be so stupid.
“please come Lorenzo” I add. I so desperately want him here right now and I actually think I would leave if he said no.
” me being here has no value of you’re not here with me. With your family. I want you here so please come. Come to me Lorenzo”
I ended the call quickly. I hoped that he would make the decision that I wanted him to. That I needed him to.
Walking back into the room everyone turned to look at me before going back to their conversations. My mood was lifted slightly at hearing from him. Hearing his voice was what I needed to get through the day.
We were just finishing our main meal when we heard the sound of the main door opening and closing with a loud bang. This caught all our attention. The kids ran to the door screaming. I saw Loretta glare at Eaton as she saw the kids running around. They need to lay off the sugar that’s for sure.
“Rennie” they screamed. They sounded like they were jumping on someone. And by that nickname, I had hoped it was him. Had he actually come after speaking with me, was I able to change his mind.
Loretta looked at me, her eyes showing how pleased she was no doubt she knew that I had left to call him to try and get him to come to the house.
“did uncle Eaton buy you sweets again” Lorenzo soft laugh could be heard from the doorway. He soon came into the dining room with one of the little girls balanced on his hip.
My hands fidgeted as I watched him with her.
He wore black jeans with a simple black long sleeve top. He looked good and shaven just how I liked it. Not like he did at the hospital, at the hospital he had looked like he hadn’t caught some sleep in so long.
Eaton averts his eyes clearly annoyed that he’d been busted by the kids. You can never trust kids and their promises. Especially when it’s a man like Lorenzo asking you the question. Hell, I’d tell him too if he asked me.
Lorenzo walked around the table passed me and bent down to kiss his mom on the cheek. My chest rose and fell in pain when he bypassed me like I was nothing. Annoyed at myself I bowed my head and continued to eat me food.
“boy, you’re a little bit late,” Eaton says easing the slight the tension at the table. Lorenzo laughs at his comment. As I watch him its hard to understand how fast he can change. He was angry just an hour ago and now he’s laughing like there’s nothing wrong.
Lorenzo caught my gaze from across the table. I felt that pain in my chest again when he just stared at me. His eyes didn’t fall to my chest they didn’t move from my eyes at all.
I couldn’t take this staring match anymore. If he was going to torture me and ignore me then I had to at least have a break. I excused myself saying I needed the bathroom. I stepped out of my chair and rounded the table.
What surprised me at that moment was the fact that Lorenzo had blocked my way by standing in the doorway.
“where are you going beautiful? I just arrived” he questioned me his lips curving into a smile. I tried to move past him but he grabbed my hips stopping me form moving completely.
“bathroom” I mumbled annoyed that he was causing a scene right now, he was trying to provoke me and I wanted no part in this silly game.
He surprised me even further by moving his hand down to my own and the next thing I know I am being pulled into the empty hallway. Away from the distant murmurs of everyone else.
Lorenzo was determined and rough as he pulled me into another room. “stop, what are you doing” I exclaimed, annoyed at him manhandling me.
My anger soon disappeared when I was instantly pulled into his body and I felt the soft lips of his meet with mine. It took me a few moments to realise what was happening before I was kissing him back.
The distant memoir of his lips coming back to me instantly and I could help but moan into the kiss. He grabbed the back of my neck and deepened the kiss like he wanted to taste every inch of my mouth.
“I’m sorry Renzo” I mumble as he moved down to place a tender kiss on my jaw. As the words leave my mouth he leans back. His hand still touching me. His hips still pushed against mine. Staking his claim.
“I’m sorry too baby, I never want to make you feel that way ever again” he whispered stroking my cheek. I was in awe of how this night had changed. We argued over the stupidest thing and it took us this long to sort it out.
All because of me as well.
He slipped his hand into mine. ” don’t let go okay, tonight I want to feel your hand in mine every single second” he whispered as he slowly brought my hand to his lips.
I only grinned in response.