Roselyn sees Don walk past her as if nothing happened between them the night before. She wasn't the one to contemplate over a kiss, especially when the person had regretted their actions yet she couldn't help but think there was a more deeper meaning to Don's actions than he had lead on.

A week had passed and none of them engaged in conversation, which was not exactly what she wanted when she previously wanted to avoid Don but in reality, she actually hated as to what had become of their strange relationship. She hadn't seen him around much but when she did; they shared the most awkward of glances. She couldn't deny it, despite what had happened, she still had feelings for him. And she was willing to fight to get him because she had nothing to lose. If he didn't like her back, she would be heartbroken for sure, and of course, humiliated, but she would eventually get over him because there was no point in wanting someone who didn't want you back.

Roselyn combed her long hair in front of the shiny mirror at her office. She looked at her reflection and gave a slight frown. She then turned her attention to her small purse and took out a small light perfume and sprayed it on her wrists, rubbed it around and dabbed a little on her neck. She noticed no weight change in her body but she was slowly coming to terms with it because after all, she'd never experienced any major health problems, other than that she was slightly over the ideal weight of how a woman should weigh. She looked at herself again, trying to be positive. She placed both hands on the sides of her stomach in a confident stance, frowned and then a smile formed on her face as she laughed and shook her head. It wasn't everyday she looked at herself and felt happy but she knew that in the back of her mind, she still needed some work in achieving a more prolonged state of self acceptance.

At the end of the day, Roselyn found herself ordering a donut for her and Don. It seemed like ages ago when she offered one to him but she felt she had to loosen some tension with him if she planned on talking to him. Roselyn spotted him heading to the elevator most likely to the basement so she quickened her pace to catch up to him.

"Roselyn, fancy seeing you here," he smirked.

'Always with that smug smirk. And how could he act so cool about everything?,' Roselyn thought and questioned to herself.

"Don, fancy that," she replied as she returned his smile and then looked down at the brown package in her hands. She looked back at him suddenly timid and asked, "Um…would you care for a donut?"

She saw the amusement in his blue eyes and heard him chuckle. "Sure, why not," he said as he reached into the bag and took out a donut. She watched the movement of his lips as he took a bite into it and said, "This tastes delicious. Thanks."

She noted a hint of the Boston crème's, cream just above his lip and couldn't hide her smirk. She wanted so much to wipe it off for him and found herself doing so. "I'm so sorry, I don't know what came over me," she apologized, her cheeks no doubt turning a shade of red from embarrassment.

Then the elevator made a 'ding' sound and they both exited. "Don't worry about it," he smiled although from her perspective, she noticed he looked just as flustered as she was.

'Come on tell him how you feel!' she told herself as Don started to walk away but her nerves got the best of her and it didn't help that she felt like a complete idiot for going down the elevator when she didn't even have her car with her. He looked back and paused in his tracks when she didn't move from the previous spot they were both previously at.

"Do you need a ride?"he said walking back towards her.

"That's all right," Roselyn replied as she refused his offer for a car ride home. "I'm just going to wait for Alex. Thanks anyways."

"I saw her leave just a couple minutes ago and she looked dressed up for something. Oh yeah she told me she has some date with a guy she met at a bar named James or something. I don't think she was planning on picking you up Roselyn," he told her truthfully. "Come on, I'll take ya home."

She checked her watch and complied. It wasn't exactly safe using the subway this late at night. Both walked to Don's sleek looking black Ford Fusion Hybrid and him being such a gentleman, opened the door for her.

"Hey Roselyn, I hope you don't mind me picking up someone before I drop you home. Me and some guys are just going to go out for a beer," he told her as they reached a red light.

"I don't mind at all," she replied.

"So what do you usually do on Friday nights?"he asked curiously.

"Hmm...other than partying...or getting kidnapped..." she said sarcastically and laughed. "Not much. I told myself I'd find other ways to enjoy my Friday's and do something more spontaneous than watching some late night movies, bubble baths and reading but then I thought, Friday's a time to relax and wind down. I much prefer Saturday because I can start it off right from the morning and have the whole day not just the night you know?"

He nodded. "So this is what women typically do on a Friday night so I've heard," he chuckled.

She rolled her eyes. "Hey it's better than waking up with a hangover the next morning."

"Good point...good point..."he smiled, looking straight on the road. "So what do you like to do on a Saturday then if I might ask?"

"I'm planning on visiting an art gallery tomorrow. I paid an entrance ticket for Alex but I should have known she'd refuse to go. If you're interested..."Roselyn said as she looked through her purse.

"Hate to break it to ya Roselyn, but I'm not usually seen admiring some art, not that I have anything against it," he said awkwardly.

"You didn't let me finish Don. If you're interested you can have this ticket but I had a feeling you wouldn't so I was wondering if you could just take it and offer it to your friends? Please, it wouldn't hurt. I really just don't want this ticket to go unused."

He sighed. "Ok."

Roselyn smiled happily. "Thank-you. Here, I'll just leave it in here-" she said as she was about to leave it on the dashboard but felt Don take it out of her grip gently.

"So I don't forget," he told her as he placed the ticket in his pocket. Don then looked out the window and parked in front of a small, quaint looking house and honked the horn of his car. She looked in Don's direction but more so at the door of his friends house and saw a familiar face exit head to the back of the car.

"Don! Good to see you. Thanks for picking me up!" the man with the buzzed cut hair said.

"It's no problem Jim,"he replied. "Listen, I got to make a stop-"

'So his name is Jim...right! His name is Jim Davis!' Roselyn pondered. She turned her head and was about to introduce herself but the man spoke up before she could.

"Roselyn! What a surprise! Are you coming with us? Don, why didn't you tell me we could bring some women? I thought we were just going some beer and a nice chat so I can get more acquainted with everyone!"

Don looked back. "Wait-you know each other?" he asked.

Roselyn nodded. "Mmhm. He's the 'stranger' that brought me home Don. Remember? And no offense Jim."

"None taken," he replied.

"So I do know him...By the way Jim, I'm just taking Roselyn home."

Then the car ride became somewhat quiet till Jim spoke up. "Don what's up? You're not usually this quiet. What's got your balls tied up?"

Don was secretly glad that they reached Roselyn's place before Jim talked any farther.

"Is this really your apartment? I swear this isn't where I brought you-" Jim said.

"Sorry Jim…I..I had to lie to you the other time. It was just for safety reasons. I hope you can understand," she said unbuckling her seat belt.

"Smart girl," Jim complimented. "After all…I could've been a bad person and kidnapped you or something…"

"Uh huh…"Roselyn chuckled nervously. "Well I'm glad your intentions were good. And Don…um..thanks for bringing me home."

"You're welcome," he replied, though not missing the undeniable red tint that graced her cheeks.

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I hadn't forgotten about the ticket Roselyn gave me. I glanced occasionally at Jim who was in a drunken stupor about his girlfriend in Mexico that he wanted to bring to the U.S to be polite but what I really had my eyes more focused on were two females sitting together glancing my way. I realized it was pointless to keep staring at them to see if they would give me any vibes that they were into art, so I got up from my chair and approached them.

"Ask him-" I heard the blond girl with a ponytail say. 'Ask me what?' I thought to myself as I became slightly curious.

I was about to introduce myself until the red headed girl smiled somewhat mischievously and asked me, "Are you the guy from this video?"

My blood ran cold for a few seconds as I saw a small portion of the tape from their phone. 'How could they still have a hold of this?' I asked myself.

"I think he is. Don't be shy come on, sit with us," she offered.

"Yeah,please join us. We won't bite...unless you want us too..."the blonde giggled.

I smiled at them and took the empty seat in front of them. Then the red headed woman introduced herself as Katarina and the other was named Beth who were in a committed relationship together that wanted nothing more than to talk to me about the video I was in. They had thought me out to be a porn actor which was amusing for a few seconds until they started to talk about some disturbing details of that video.

"The video was really hot and all but you, if I was straight, I'd be all over you! The way you took that poor girl! You were just so demanding and mmm...The emotions too, despite the home-made quality looked so real and that's what I aim to see when I watch porn you know?" Katarina spoke.

"The strip tease she did was really sexy too and it was hilarious seeing her leave you on the bed with an erection and then you getting mad and breaking the door open! You guys had such a good chemistry though it made me kinda sad seeing her cry but then I thought to myself, relax! These are just two very skilled actors role playing!," Beth added and laughed.

"Cheers to the best rough sex rape porn video actor everrr!"Katarina and Beth raised their glass and drank. As did I but I wasn't as thrilled as they were. I then felt their arms around my shoulder.

"Hey baby, are you okay?"they asked.

"Let's invite him over Katarina. Pleaseee..." I heard Beth say, but she sounded more like she was whining.

I had to get out of here and remain calm as I started to piece the puzzle together as to why Roselyn had avoided me and it was all because of the way I acted. How could I have not remembered this? God I feel like such an idiot. I had to straighten things out with Roselyn tomorrow and overlook the fact that I never did like art galleries.