Are You Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Part 7
It has been over a week since Brenda left. And to say that there was a void, in Adam's life, would be an understatement. He missed her terribly. There were times, when he'd walk towards her room, but then he'd realize, she wasn't there anymore. She had become his closet friend, hell his only friend. He would carry his phone everywhere he went, hoping she'd call. But he never heard from her. Maybe she had forgotten about him, and simply went back to her life in Rome...
Brenda walked down the street to her apt building. She had a long day that day. She had an early call time, and it was after six when she finally made it home. There was a restaurant next door to her building. It had a bar in it, and Brenda would often find herself looking in, thinking about Adam, remembering all the times, she would come back to the athletic club, and there he'd be…..sitting...waiting on her...…..
After taking a shower, Brenda took out her cell phone, and scrolled down to his name. Adam Newman. She smiled to herself. She missed him. She wanted to call, and hear his voice. She wondered why he never called. She waited and hoped he would. Did that night change things? He said it wouldn't, but maybe it did. She didn't regret it, how could she? It was the most perfect of nights. Him waiting in her room, taking her to places she didn't even think she could go. She kept staring at his name, wondering if she should call...
It was lunch time in Genoa City, and Adam was posted up at the bar. For some reason he felt guilty, he knew he should be out doing more. He wasn't drinking or anything, but he could still hear Brenda's voice. (Stop wasting away at that bar.)
He felt an overwhelming need, to go and do something productive. Adam was just about to get up, and go back up to his room, when Sharon walked up.
She smiled. "Adam...I was looking for you."
He stood up. "I wasn't hiding."
"I...haven't heard from you in awhile...and I was wondering how you were getting along."
He nodded. "Same as always."
"Good." She looked into his eyes, searching for the love they once shared. She didn't see it, and he seemed distant. "Are you ok?"
"Great, why do you ask?"
"I don't know, you seem preoccupied."
"I was actually, on my way up to my room. I think….maybe it's time for me to find a J.O.B."
She smiled. "Really? That's great. What made you come to that conclusion?"
"A friend."
Sharon new exactly what friend he was referring to. "Brenda?"
"That would be the friend."
She looked around. "Where is Brenda?"
"She's back in Rome."
Sharon notices a hint of sadness in his eyes. "You really got attached...to her?"
He nodded. "It was easy."
Sharon eyes widen. "She was that great?"
"The best. Hey look Sharon, I really have to get going. I want to get started on this job search."
"O...k good luck."
"You too."
Adam walked away, and rushed up the stairs. Sharon's eyes followed him.
Phyllis witnessed the whole exchange. She walked up to Sharon.
"Hello Sharon."
Sharon turned. "Phyllis."
Phyllis looked up the stairs, then back at Sharon. "Adam seemed to be in a hurry."
"Looks that way."
"I wonder who put that pep in his step?"
Sharon glared at her. "Phyllis, what do you want?"
Phyllis shrugged. "Nothing, just making small talk."
Sharon walked off, and Phyllis grinned, and headed in the opposite direction...
Adam is in his room working on his resume, when his cell phone started ringing. He didn't bother looking at the number, he just answered. "Adam."
"Hey."
His eyes widen. "Brenda?"
"Have you forgotten my voice?"
"Never. I just can't believe it's you. I've been waiting on your call."
"Why didn't you call me?"
"I don't know, I wanted to give you time, to get settled."
Brenda sighed. "Well, at least we are talking now. It's weird not seeing you."
"I know. We could Skype?"
"I forgot about that! Log on."
"Already on the way."
They log on, and within no time they are looking at each other.
Brenda grinned. "Look at your hair, it looks wilder. I've missed it."
He smirked. "Not more than I've missed yours. My Rapunzel."
"You and this obsession with my hair." She had it pulled up in a ponytail. She released it, and tossed the ponytail holder. It fell down passed her shoulders. "Thought I'd be nice, and give you a fix."
He grinned. "Thanks, I really appreciate it. It looks longer than I remember."
"It's about the same length, it's only been a week Adam."
He stared at her. "Seems like forever."
"Yeah." She started pouting. "I miss you. I miss our talks….your jokes."
He smiled. "Me too. I forget sometimes you're gone. I find myself walking towards your room."
"I'm sure we'll get use to things eventually. I mean we spent so much time together, it's natural to feel that way. So what's new with you?"
"I'm looking for a job."
She smiled. "Good for you. And stay away from that bar!"
"I can't. With you gone, the bar is my best friend."
"No, Jack Daniels is your best friend."
He laughed. "I haven't had a drink in awhile. Well, I had a couple the day you left. That was a rough day."
"For...me too." They locked eyes for a moment. "Do you regret that night, now that you've had time to think about it?"
Adam shook his head. "Nope. I often wish you were still here, so we can do it again. You do have the best biscuits. I always thought you did, and then I got a chance to taste them. And they did not disappoint."
She giggled. "I'm glad we can joke about it."
"Who's joking?"
She changed the subject. "Have you seen the great love of your life?"
"My bar stool?"
She grinned. "No, Sharon."
"I saw her earlier."
"Oh."
Adam felt an overwhelming need to explain. "Brenda, it isn't what you think, she saw me sitting at the bar, and we spoke briefly."
"You don't have to explain anything to me. And I thought you haven't been drinking?"
"It was just club soda."
"You sure it wasn't vodka?"
"Nope." He held up his pinky. "Pinky swear."
"Ok, I believe you."
He smiled. "I've missed that gorgeous face."
"Yours too." She yawned.
"Tired?"
"Yes, I had to get up early."
"I won't keep you, I know how much you need your beauty sleep…all five minutes."
She grinned. "Call me tomorrow, I like hearing from you."
"Yes, Maam. Sleep well."
"I will. Talk to you later."
"Ok." And they both logged off…..
Adam spent the rest of the day, perfecting his resume, and using his connections to find open positions. He managed to land himself, a couple of interviews. He closed his laptop, and sighed. "That was easier than expected." *knock at the door*
He walked over and answered it. It was Sharon. "Sharon?"
"I….need to talk to you. Are…you busy?"
"No, not at the moment." He moved to the side, and she walked passed him.
Sharon walked in and turned. "I was hoping we could get together."
Adam put his hands into his pockets. "For what?"
"Because I miss you."
"Sharon-."
Tears filled her eyes. "Adam, please. I know how you must feel."
"I don't think you do."
"Yes I do, you are tired of the back and forth. But this time it will be different. I promise. Please, we meant so much to each other, I just want that back."
Adam looked down, then back up at her. "And how do you suppose we do that? I can't be around Faith, Little Nicky's head would spin, and pea soup would ooze out of his ears."
"I don't want Nick controlling my life. He can see who he wants to see, and so will I. I wanted to tell you this earlier, but you ran off. The judge saw no reason, why I shouldn't have joint custody. And I can do, and see whomever I want."
"When did this minor miracle happen?"
"It's been in the works, for awhile now. We couldn't talk about it, because it was court ordered. I never gave up on us. But I had to cut all ties with you, just for a little while."
Adam ran his fingers through his hair. "I don't know what to say."
"Just say, we can start again."
Adam stood there, he felt cornered. He could tell she was excited, and he didn't want to hurt her. He forced a smile. "We can try…." She walked over, caressed his cheek, and pressed her lips against his…...
Brenda finished early the next day, and decided to catch up with one of her closest friends. They decided to meet at a local café. Her friend's name was Katerina, and they have known each other for years. Katerina owned her own salon, and that's how her and Brenda met. Katerina was the same age as Brenda. She was from a wealthy family, who pretty much disowned her, for marrying a guy they disapproved of. They disapproved, because he came from the wrong side of the tracks. They left her with nothing, but she worked hard, and became successful anyway.
Katerina pulled her dark hair into a ponytail, and crossed her petite legs. "I've missed you, seems like forever."
"I know, I've missed you too."
Katerina opened a couple of packets of splenda, and poured them into her tea. "Meet any cute guys in Genoa City?"
"I met this one guy, and we basically hung out the whole time."
Katerina stirred her tea. "Really? Do tell."
"We were just friends."
"Are you sure, because I think I detected a little something in those eyes."
Brenda bit her lip and grinned. "We kind of slept together the last night."
Katerina covered her mouth, and chuckled. "I knew it! I knew it! We are just friends, yeah right." She leaned forward, and whispered. "Was it good?"
Brenda blushed. "I'll never tell."
"Yeah, you like him. If he was somebody you didn't care for, you would have spilled those beans, before I had time to get it out."
Brenda sipped her drink and laughed. "It was just one night, that's all."
Katerina rolled her eyes. "Hmmm….mmmm….I know."
Brenda grinned. At that moment her cell phone rung. She didn't recognize the number, but decided to answer it anyway. "Excuse me." She then muffled up under her breath. "Who in the world is this?" She answered. "Hello."
"Hello, Brenda."
She instantly recognized that voice. "Ronan?"
"Yes, how are you?"
"Great, and you?"
"Fine. This might come as a shock to you, but I'm in Rome."
Brenda leaned back in her chair. "What? Where?"
"I'm at a hotel, in the middle of the city."
"Why are you in Rome?"
"I have federal business in London, so I decided to come and see you, before heading over there."
Brenda started giggling. "Give me a minute, I'm a little shocked."
"It's understandable. I hope I'm not making you feel pressured, or putting you in a position you don't want to be in?"
"No, not all. It's fine."
"Are you sure, I don't want to intrude, but I would love it, if we could get together."
Brenda eyes widen. Katerina is staring at her, and mouthing the word, what. Brenda held up her finger, and mouthed, one minute. "Ok, Ronan, we can get together."
"Are you sure Brenda?"
"Yeah, maybe we can meet tonight?"
"Ok, what time? And I'll come to you."
"Seven? I'll have to send you the address. Do you have access to your email?"
"Yes."
"Ok, I'll be emailing you."
"Do that, talk to you later."
"Yeah, ok." She disconnected the call.
Katerina was about to burst, she wanted to know who Brenda was talking to. "What?"
Brenda's mouth fell open. "I was not expecting that."
"Dammit Brenda, What?"
Brenda told Katerina all about Ronan, Adam, and their date.
"So, Adam is the guy you hung out with, and slept with the night of your date with Ronan?"
She nodded. "And I never guessed in a million years, Ronan would actually come to Rome."
"Yeah, but I think you kind of wished it was Adam, am I wrong?"
Brenda shrugged her shoulders. "Can't always have what you want. But Ronan is in Rome, wow!"
Katerina leaned back, shook her head, and laughed…...
Brenda is at back at her apt. She still couldn't believe Ronan came to Rome. At that moment, her cell phone rung. She picked it up, and answered it. "Hello."
"Lady with the best biscuits, how are you?"
Her face lit up. "Adam….you called." She sat down on the sofa.
"I said I would."
"How is the job search going?"
"Well, given I just started yesterday, I've managed to land a couple of interviews."
"What? Really?"
"Yep. I have my first one today."
"That's quick."
"I know right. I couldn't believe it myself. But it might have something to do with me being a Newman. But whatever I'll take it."
"I'm still proud of you. Let's skype."
"Ok."
They take a moment to log on. After awhile, they are looking at each other.
Adam smiled. "You look really nice."
"Thanks." Brenda had on some fitted jeans, a loose fitting top, with a pair of heels. Adam could see her from top to bottom, because she was sitting Indian style in the bed. "So, are you nervous?"
"About what?"
"The interview."
"No, I don't get nervous. If I don't get it, I'll move on to the next. And I don't know if I'm going to accept it anyway. They might be interviewing me, but I'm going to be interviewing them too."
Brenda smiled. "Well good luck."
"Thanks."
"Why are you up so early? What time is it there?"
"Seven."
"You should be sleeping."
"I should be, but I needed my Brenda fix."
She grinned. "How exactly are you making it without me?"
He smiled. "That's a question I'm asking myself everyday. I do miss you."
"Me too."
"You miss you too?"
She giggled. "You know what I mean. So, what time is your interview?"
"In a couple of hours."
"No wonder you're up, and shouldn't you be getting ready. You know….getting your mind prepared, relaxing."
"Why do you think I called you?"
She smiled. "You are piling it on today."
He laughed. "What can I say, you help me get my mind right."
She giggled. "Glad I could be of help."
His eyes were glued to the screen, he couldn't take his eyes off her. "Come back to Genoa City."
Brenda wasn't expecting that. "Where did that come from?"
"I don't know. It's how I feel."
"I can't, my life is here. Come to Rome. You could easily move here. And I have an extra room."
"So, we can be roommates?"
"Don't you think, we'd make the best roommates?"
He chuckled. "And we could have sleepovers? You sleep in my bed, and I sleep in yours."
Brenda smiled. "Promise?"
Adam laughed. "Rapunzel, are you flirting?"
"No, I don't flirt."
"The hell you don't."
She smiled. "Well, I don't want to keep you. Go and get ready for your interview! And wear one of your black suits, you look good in them."
"Yes, mommie."
"Call me, and let me know what happened. I don't care how late it is. I love you." (Oh sh*t.) She didn't mean to say that.
He saw the horror on her face. He smiled. 'I love you too."
She smiled. "Bye."
He bowed. And they logged off…...
Phyllis was sitting in the coffee shop, working her laptop, when her cell phone rung. She looked down, and instantly knew who it was.
"Brenda! Hi!"
"Hey Phyllis, how is everything?"
"It's great."
Phyllis and Brenda have been emailing each other, since she went back to Rome.
"I just had to call ,and tell you who showed up in Rome."
Phyllis stopped what she was doing. "I'll bite, who?"
"Ro-nan."
"What! I knew he left Genoa City, but I thought he was going back to Washington?"
"He is in Rome. He called me this morning. We are supposed to meet later."
"He must really like you."
Brenda poured herself a glass of water. "I don't know, maybe so."
At that moment, Phyllis spotted Adam and Sharon. "Guess, who just walked into the coffee shop, and together?"
"Who?"
"Sharon and Adam."
"Really? Maybe they just ran into each other."
"I don't think so, she just reached up, and adjusted his tie. Oooh, and she just kissed him on the cheek."
"Oh….really?"
"Yes. Did he tell you anything?"
"Nope, not a thing."
Phyllis pulled out her phone, and snapped a quick picture, and emailed it to Brenda. "Check your email."
"Ok."
"But back to Ronan, where are you going?"
"I don't know, dinner maybe. Has Adam left?"
"Yes, but Sharon is still here. Why?"
"Just asking."
"Brenda, are you in love with Adam?"
"Of course not, just worried about him."
"Oh...ok."
"Listen, Phyllis, I have to go, I'll email you after I meet up with Ronan."
"Ok." They disconnect the call. Phyllis felt extremely guilty. She always thought Brenda had a thing for Adam, but she always swore she didn't. "Damn Phyllis." She closed her laptop, and left...
Brenda opened the email from Phyllis, and clicked on the attachment. There stood Adam and Sharon. And they looked very much together. "He didn't even mention it to me." She deleted it. "It's his life."
Brenda decided to go and buy herself a new dress, for her date with Ronan. She grabbed her purse and headed out of the door...
Part 2
Brenda lived in a busy part of town. There were boutiques and restaurants everywhere. She had a car, but she rarely drove it. She liked walking. She ended up going to one of the boutiques, that was not too far from her apt. It didn't take her long to find a dress. It was a beautiful dark blue dress. It stopped mid thigh, and fit like a glove. It didn't have any sleeves, and the front and back were covered. It was all about the legs. After purchasing it, Brenda walked back to her apt. She passed by the restaurant, that was next door to her apt building, and looked inside. The bar was empty, she instantly thought about Adam, she always thought….about…..Adam...
It's almost time for Brenda's date with Ronan. She is dressed and ready to go. She paired her dark blue dress with nude pumps. She loosely curled her hair, and pulled half of it up, and left the other half down. Brenda finished her makeup, and then her cell phone rung. She look down at the number, it was Adam.
"Hello."
"Hey good looking, watchu got cooking?"
"Hi, how did the interview go?"
"Log on, I want to see your face."
She logged on, and a couple of minutes later, they were face to face.
Adam smiled. "Wow, where are you going?"
"I have a date."
The smile left his face. "A date? With who?"
Brenda could have lied, but she decided not to. "Ronan."
"Ronan, as in Genoa City's sorriest?"
"Yes...he's in Rome, and he called me."
Adam was extremely shocked. "Really?"
"Yes."
"Did you know he was in Rome, when we talked earlier?"
"Yes."
"Why didn't you tell me?"
"I don't know it slipped my mind. Why didn't you tell me, you were back with Sharon?"
"Because I'm not."
"Phyllis saw the two of you, in the coffee shop."
"And she called you?"
"No, actually I called her, about the same time you two were walking in."
"Am I missing something, I had no idea you were friendly with Phyllis?"
"Well, we are." Brenda didn't want to talk about Phyllis, she wanted to talk about Sharon. "Adam, why didn't you tell me?"
"Because there is nothing to tell. Does it bother you?"
She didn't say anything.
"Brenda? Tell me how you feel. Because if it-" *doorbell*
"Adam, I have to go. Ronan is here."
"Call me, when you get back. And make sure he keeps his hands to himself."
"Will you be keeping your hands to yourself?"
"I have so far."
"Bye, Adam"
"No, I will see you later. Call me, please. And you look pretty, I wish you didn't. Not for him."
"I'll...call you later."
She logged off...
Brenda took a deep breath and headed into the living room. She looked out the peephole, and opened the door. "Ronan."
They hug.
He smiled. "You look better than I remember, I didn't think that was possible."
She relaxed, then smiled. "Thank you. Where are we going?"
"I was hoping you could help me out with that."
"Of course." She grabbed her purse, and they head out...
Adam walked into the office of Restless style, and spotted Phyllis working at her desk. She stopped typing when she saw him enter. He didn't even ask if he could sit down, he grabbed a seat, and plopped down in it.
"Hey Phyllis."
Phyllis leaned back in her chair. "What do you want Adam?"
"Why did you tell Brenda about me and Sharon?"
Phyllis rolled her eyes, and sighed. "Honestly, I didn't know it was a secret."
"You knew what you were doing."
Phyllis picked up a pen, and started playing with it. "Actually, I didn't. I had no idea she was in love with you."
"What are you talking about?"
"I mean I've seen you two around, and always suspected their was something going on, but after talking to her, I dismissed it. But after I told her about you and Sharon, her reaction pretty much told me, I was right. Don't tell me, you are oblivious to that?"
Adam stood up. "Mind your business Red."
Phyllis stared at him, he was crazy, but he didn't scare her. They were cut from the same cloth. "Ok, psycho."
He shook his head and left.
Phyllis yelled. "Thanks for stopping by, please don't do it again!" She watched him leave. "Creep..."
"So how long are you in Rome?"
"Just today, Wish it was longer, but I have to get to London. I'm working on a case."
She sipped her champagne. "What kind?"
"I can't talk about it."
"Not even a little?"
He shook his head. "If I told you, I'd have to kill you. And you're much too pretty too die."
She ate some of her food. "Well you gave me quite a shock, when I learned you were in Rome."
"My deepest apologies, but I am very smitten with you Miss Barrett."
She smiled. Brenda was trying her best to show Ronan a good time, but all she could think about was Adam. "How long are you going to be in London?"
"How ever long it takes. But hopefully, no more than a couple of days." Ronan stared at Brenda, who was fumbling with her fork. "Brenda, are you ok?"
"Yes, I'm fine."
"Are you sure?"
She dropped her fork on her plate, and sighed. "I'm sorry if I'm ruining your evening. I just have a lot on my mind."
"It's ok, I understand. I just appreciate you making the time for me. Would you like to cut this short?"
"No, of course not. You didn't have to come to Rome, but you did. Forgive me."
"You're forgiven, but you don't owe me anything."
"I know, and I promise you will have a good time. Let's eat, and then we'll take a tour of the city."
"Let's."
They finish their dinner, and spend the rest of the evening touring the city. They stopped at a bar, and had a couple of drinks. They ended up having a pretty good time. Ronan was so mysteriously handsome, and interesting. Under different circumstances she would have been interested in him. But the circumstances were not different, her heart belonged to the man, with the wild hair.
The car waited, while Ronan walked her up to her apt.
Brenda unlocked the door, and turned. "Thanks for a wonderful evening."
"Thank you." He looked down at her. "Take care, Brenda."
"You too Ronan."
He leaned down and kissed her. "Whoever it is that has your heart, I hope he treats it right."
She smiled. "Goodbye Ronan."
"Bye Brenda." And he disappeared down the hall...
Adam looked at the time, it was after six in Genoa City, which meant it was past midnight in Rome. He still had not heard from Brenda. He couldn't wait any longer, he grabbed his phone, but at that moment it rung. It was Brenda.
He answered on the first ring. "Hey."
"Hey."
"You just made it back?"
"Yes."
"Log on, I want to see you."
They log on.
"Where did you go?"
"To dinner, and then we toured the city."
"Did he kiss you goodnight?"
"Yes."
"Why did you let him kiss you?"
"Why wouldn't I Adam? Did you let Sharon kiss you?"
Adam just stared at her.
"Did you sleep with her?"
"No, and where is all this coming from?"
"I should ask you the same!" Brenda dropped her head. As the tears started to trickle down her cheeks.
"Brenda, I don't want to argue. I really just want to know, what is going on here?"
She looked back up, and wiped her tears away. "I...don't...know."
"Why are you crying? Did I upset you? Because if I did, that was not my intention." He wished to God, that he could touch her.
"No, I'm fine Adam. I'm going to log off, I'm tired, and I don't feel like talking."
"No you're not. We are going to finish this."
"I'll call you in a week or so."
"A week? Why a week? Are you going somewhere?"
"No, I just think we shouldn't talk for awhile, that's all."
"Why?"
"Because….I….nothing. I'll talk to you later." And then she was gone…
Adam was about to call her back, when he heard a knock at his door. He closed his laptop, walked over, and answered it.
It was Sharon. "Hey."
"Sharon, I'm…in the middle of the something, can I call you later?"
"I just wanted to know, how your interview went?"
"Fine, they offered me a position."
She smiled and hugged him. "I'm so happy for you."
"Thanks, look I have to go."
She pretended like she didn't hear him. "We should celebrate….tonight?"
Adam ran his fingers through his hair. "Not tonight."
Sharon nodded. "Adam, what is going on with you?"
"Nothing….I'm fine."
"You don't act fine."
"I said, I was fine."
"Adam, I realize you are in the middle of something, but please answer this one question. Because I don't want to waste my time."
Adam looked down into her eyes. "Shoot."
"Are you still in love with me?"
Adam did not see that one coming. He didn't want to lie to her, so he said nothing.
Tears filled her eyes. "That explains a lot."
"I still care about you, Sharon."
"But you're just not in love." She wiped her eyes. "I guess I left one too many times."
"Look, I'm sorry."
"Me too." She turned and headed down the hall.
Adam sighed, and went back into his room. He tried calling Brenda but she wouldn't answer. He plopped down on the sofa, picked up his phone, and dialed his travel agent…...
It's the next day, and Brenda has the day off. She decided to go and get her hair done, at Katerina's salon. It was a full service salon. She also got a massage, and a mani and pedi. She was extremely relaxed by the time she left.
She had been at that salon for almost seven hours, but she felt better than she did last night.
The salon was a couple blocks from her apt. She said her goodbyes to Katerina, and headed home.
While walking home, she couldn't help but stop in a couple of boutiques. She ended up buying a couple of pieces of jewelry, and then she continued on down the street.
She walked passed the restaurant, looking in as she always did, all of sudden she stopped. There was something very familiar, about that guy sitting at the bar. She stood there for a moment, because she thought she was losing it. Once she realized, she was standing in front of the window, and people started to stare, she walked over to the door, and pulled it open. The host asked if she needed a table. She shook her head, and told her she was going over to the bar.
Brenda walked slowly, and as she got closer, she felt like running. But she didn't.
He pulled the glass to his lips.
She sat down next to him. "I hope that isn't vodka."
He sat the glass down. And turn towards her. He shook his head, his eyes smiling. "Nope, club soda."
Tears filled her eyes. "Adam." She dropped her bags, he pulled her closer, and they hugged. She buried her face into his neck, holding on tightly. "You came….."
He whispered into her ear. "Brenda, let's go up to your apt."
She lifted her head, and nodded. He gathered up her bags, and his, and they made their way out of the restaurant…..
Brenda unlocked her door and they went in. He dropped the bags on the floor, placed his hands on both sides of her face, and kissed her. She melted into his arms. His lips felt like they were made for hers. The kiss started to build in intensity. Adam pulled away.
"I need to shower."
She nodded. "I have three bathrooms, just pick one."
"I'll be back."
Adam grabbed his bag, and went into the main bathroom. A couple seconds later she heard the shower. She couldn't believe he was here, in Rome. She went into her room, and pinned her hair up. She decided to take a quick shower, just to freshen up. After finishing, she slid on a pair of pajama pants, and a tank. She came out, and Adam was still in the shower. She released her hair, and sat down on the sofa. A couple of minutes later, she heard the shower stop. She was so happy to see him, but he was there to finish that talk. She started to get a little nervous. She couldn't hide now.
He came out. His hair was dripping wet, and he was only wearing a pair of boxers. He walked over and sat down near her, pulling her closer. He kissed her again, and ran his fingers through her hair. He took a piece as he often did, and twirled it around his finger.
"I missed you. And you smell like heaven, and you look even better."
She reached over and ran her fingers through his hair. "You and this hair."
"I think you missed my hair."
She nodded. "Yes I did, but not only that, I missed our friendship. I missed seeing you everyday, it was hard when I left." She caressed his face.
"I agree, it was hard when you left." He caressed her face.
"Adam, what are you doing here?"
"You wouldn't talk to me, so I had to come to you."
"So, you came all this way to talk? I always thought you were missing some screws."
He smiled. "We can talk later, if that's ok."
"Yeah…sure. Are you hungry?"
He nodded. He leaned over and kissed her, and made his way inside, sweeping his tongue against hers. She moaned, and threw her arms around his neck, straddling him. His hands moved up under her shirt cupping her. She broke the kiss. "I don't think we're best friends anymore."
Adam kissed her again. He stood up, with her wrapped around his waist. "Where is your room?"
"That way."
He walked into her bedroom. "Nice."
"Thanks."
He gently placed her on the bed, and looked down at her. "I've missed you Brenda. I don't think I ever want to be without you again. How do you feel about that?"
She sat up. He sat next to her. "You're not going back to Genoa City?"
"No."
"Whatever happened with that interview?"
"I got the job, but I turned it down."
"Why?"
"Because, being close to you was more important." He grabbed a strand of her hair.
"You want to stay here, and be my roommate?"
He shook his head. "Your bedmate. That's if you'll have me. I promise to clean, and cook, and lay the pipe whenever you want it."
She started laughing. "Lay the pipe?"
"How do you feel about that?"
"Are you here because I'm your only friend, and that's why you missed me?"
"I have Jesus, or the devil, one of them likes me. I'm sure of it."
She laughed. "I'm serious Adam."
"I'm here because, I can't be without you. Life just isn't the same, without you in it." He sighed. "I don't know what else to tell you. You have to know I love you."
"Yeah, like a friend."
He shook his head. "No not like a friend. I love you like a man loves a woman. I want to share all my hopes, dreams, failures, and successes with you, no one else. I don't love Sharon, I love you. I don't want her, I want you. I can be without her, but I can't be without you." He pulled her onto his lap. "I love you Brenda. My beautiful Rapunzel."
She smiled, and kissed his nose.
He kissed her lips. "I'm hoping you feel the same way."
"I think I can grow to love you." The smiled left his face. She started laughing. "I'm just kidding." She kissed his chin, and moved back up to his lips. Then looked him in his eyes. "You asked me a long time ago, why wasn't I scared of you, it's because I loved you so much."
He smiled. "Do you have any idea, what you are getting yourself into?"
She shook her head. "No, but I'm excited to find out."
He kissed her hard. "Are your biscuits still full of butter?"
She shrugged. "I don't know, you'll have to see."
He moved her to the bed, and then made his way down her body. She felt her pants sliding down her legs. He stood up, and tossed them.
He looked down at her. "Brenda, don't ever let Ronan or any man touch you again. I will not hesitate in chopping them up, and throwing them into the pacific ocean."
Brenda sat up and laughed. "That's harsh. Why did you say that?"
He stepped out his boxers. "Because I meant it."
She started giggling. "You can't go around saying stuff like that."
"I won't say it again."
"Or doing it, Adam!"
"As long as no one touches you."
Her eyes widen. "You are serious…..aren't you?"
"As a heart attack."
Something in his eyes, told her he was not joking. She should have been scared, but she loved her big bad wolf, and he loved her.
He smiled, pushed her back onto to the bed, and parted her thighs. His lips found the sweetest of spots, and he began to blow her house down…..
The End
