Chapter Two rebooted. Hope you like it.

That celebration party was the first day we started tagging along and as the time passed the feelings came together.

It's been about a month that we are seeing each other. All the time we spend together is great. Leon is caring, loving, considerate and usually not so serious, but sometimes he gets a bit stressed out about something or distant and thoughtful. It seems like he needs just some privacy to himself, so I don't get asking or coming between even though I get worried and curious. However I don't want to make us argue about anything since now we are just beginning, and I think that if I give him his space he'll open up with me when he feels ready. Until then, I just watch.

He spends most of his time working, but every time he can he calls me or sends me messages and I get so happy about it. I love his dedication. Even though far he proves that he's thinking of me. And I understand the reason for us spending very less time together is because of the nature of our work.

I've been temporarily transferred from the BSAA of Africa to the United States and nominated as Chris's new partner… Chris…hum… it used to be hard for me to be with him before Leon. He and I had a short relationship, but it was so intense, at least for me. We were almost inseparable, unless if for our solo duties or him worrying about Jill. I barely talked to her, I didn't hate her, but I can't also say that I liked her between us, because I didn't. I hated to be put aside. At first I tried all that I could to not argue with him, it was still fresh her rescue. She had been gone for about 3 years, so I had to be at least reasonable. However I felt like she was the third wheel in our relationship. My initial passion started fading away and my eyes opened and I saw he still loved her, for the most he reassured me that he didn't, but his actions proved otherwise. She even tried to make us be together, I don't know how, but she didn't let him come close as he wanted, maybe she tried to respect me or she didn't want to admit herself that she didn't love him anymore… anyways, we ended up breaking up and they got back together… or sort of it. I still don't get their relationship.

And after we broke up, irony of the destiny or not, I was assigned as his new partner as they considered Jill's request for leaving. At first they conceded it that she had to go thru tests and exams to be sure that she was fine and stuff like that, but a few months after it, she herself requested undefined license. I don't know the details and I also didn't ask. That was her matter anyway. And so I was called to replace her. I felt like screaming really loud when I learned of it, but I preferred to be a grown woman and face my "ex" once again. I knew it wouldn't be easy but I didn't want to give myself away for my weakness indeed.

After her leaving I barely saw her and also Leon or the others. We were always busy. They didn't celebrate that much either. Chris and I as grownups worked better than us as valentines. I know he had his demons about me too, but we dealt with it well I can say.

Leon was the most intriguing one. It was like he was a double personality. Sometimes he was playful and "normal", but others he was just unreachable, so cold and so distant. I liked and I still like to watch him or them. How they interact with each other. And I know his fame. He is a charming man for sure. Girls like him, but I noticed that he didn't get them a chance as his so called fame. I know he had a considering amount of women with him, but sometimes I get thinking of how much he allowed them to access him, his interior. I know about the two loves of his life… Ada and Angela. I still don't know what to think of Ada, besides that I hate her and also the rest of the group, but anyways…

Angela really got his attention too. He told me their story and how much he loved her. How they ended up together. But I still think there's something more that he still hides… I'll wait his time, but it's not that easy, but I don't want to sound a demanding person.

What can I say about the girls of the group… at first I thought he had something with Claire. They are so friends, so close that I thought they we girlfriend and boyfriend, but then they told me they never had anything, but they felt a fraternal feeling for each other and that was it. Analyzing them I really started believing their words.

And Jill… hum… I don't know what to think. I'm still confused… They barely see each other as far as I know, but sometimes they are "closer" somehow. I don't know how to explain it. They are friends and loving sometimes with each other, but most of the times they are just Leon and Jill themselves. I don't know what to think of them. I feel like asking him, but I'll wait a little more. Until there, I'll just watch. Maybe I'm just seeing things in my head or maybe I'm feeling something hidden… I don't know. Still though, if they had something I don't care that much as long as it had been before me… of course!

I'm so lost in my own thought that I didn't see the time passing. It's almost time Leon to come home and I didn't prepare anything for him. I hope he is not too tired so we can eat somewhere else. My cell rings… it's him.

"Hi baby?" I answer happy and loving

"Hey honey, how are you?" He replies

"I'm better now! Are you already coming?"

"Ahmm… That's why I called you. I'll go there later, if you want to… it's because I have something else to do, nothing serious, but I have to go there. It's just that I had forgotten about this thing… but I'll tell you later. I just wanted to let you know that… sorry." He speaks a bit disconcerted

"Hum, ok, I only hope that it's not that serious as you said. If you want me to anything you can count on me."

"I know thanks… but it's no big deal, nothing for you to concern."

"And of course I want you to come by later, Mister Kennedy! Do your stuff and then I'll only want you all mine!" I reassure him and then talk mischievously

"Hmmm, of course I'll do that! I'll try not to get that long… see ya later!"

"See ya!"

I hung up. I'm not mad. But I want to know what it is. I don't feel that he is lying, but I sense that he is holding himself to not tell me exactly what the matter is. I don't know if he'll tell me it tonight, but I won't push him. I'll ask just once, if he responds me, ok… if he doesn't, I won't push it. It won't be easy, but I want the best of us.

I take a shower in the while. I make some meal and watch TV as long I'm waiting for him. It's almost 9:30pm. It's been two hours since Leon's call. I'm very curious. I can't concentrate on anything besides that. He knows how to drive me crazy!

I go to the bed. I'm tired of waiting. When he arrives he'll call me and I'll open the door for him. 9:40pm… the clock is playing with me! it's only been ten minutes and I feel like forever!

9:41, 9:42, 9:43… I'm going crazy!

10pm… at this time I'm really worried. He's taking too long. I don't want anything bad had happened to him. If it did, I don't know what's going to be my reaction. I feel like calling him, but I want to trust him. He said he would try not to take that long, but now I'm confused about his timing. What is long or short for him, now is facing mine.

10:04pm, my cell rings. It's him! I feel this shock inside. I'm trembling a little bit and hearing his voice is a relief for me. I run to the door to see him and when I open it, I almost jump over him and making him lose a bit of his equilibrium.

"Hey, what's wrong?" He asked confused

"Nothing, I'm just glad that you arrived. I was already worried."

"Oh, honey sorry if I worried you that much, I'm sorry… I didn't mean to take that much long." He said apologetic

"No problem, as long as you're already here." I smile and kiss him

We enter my home. I take his jacket and feel the smell of it… I know this perfume… I don't want to think stupidity, but I can't control my brain. I take a deep breath and look at him. He looks the usual, just like nothing happened. I know he interacts with women somehow in his missions and work. But I never sensed it that much strong on his clothing. Maybe I'm just being paranoiac and jealousy, but I have to ask!

"What happened?" I ask him disguising my suspicions

"I had to go somewhere else… I had an appointment there." He explained vaguely and I could sense it

"Where?"

"Jill's." He said directly

I didn't even have a thing to think at this moment. He just said it! I know this perfume is hers for sure… and I don't know what to think as he admitted it. He was there with her… I didn't expect that.

"Hmm, why you had to go there?"

"Ahm, I had already settled it with her, but I just forgot it was today."

He is telling me things. I can see he is not lying.

"Hmm, but is everything ok with her?" I ask a bit curious

"Yeah, she's fine!"

"Good… hmm… what was this thing that she had to take my boyfriend and not hers?" I ask in a playful way. He smiles a bit disconcerted

"I'm the one who was "assigned" to!" He speaks getting closer to me and taking me by the waist

"Hmm, but it worked?" I wrap my arms around his neck

"Yeah, but why are you asking me that many questions?"

I can see that I'm already pushing him. I usually don't ask that much. But he's got to relax and not be so suspicious… I'm just curious and I think I have the right to know

"I was just worried about you. You took too much longer than I thought, that's it! Sorry, I didn't mean to ask you that much…"

"It's ok. I know I took a little longer than I thought either, but let's forget about that for now and let's enjoy ourselves…" he spoke already kissing me passionately and we stayed right there at the living room compensating the lost hours…

That's it for now. Hope you liked it! Feel free to review it. Until next one! Kennedy Out!