You Didn't Have Me At Hello
A/N Don't own it
You are all the best. Hey, I have been very good at not leaving a cliffhanger but chapter 20 I had to. So I was reading the reviews and I love you all! Please leave me reviews they are my drug and my joy.
Chapter 21 – Birthdays and revelations
Last chapter
"So Bella, how are you?"
"I am good Demetri. Let me apologize for how I must look. Please sit down."
"You don't have to apologize."
"Would you like something to drink?"
"Bella – we need to talk?"
Ugh, those aren't the words I was expecting.
Ok, Bella, if he doesn't like you, don't cry. Remember – you must be strong. He is looking at me like he is lost. I hope he just get through it quickly. Doing it quickly will hurt less.
"Bella I want to say this with no interruptions ok because if I stop I won't get the guts to say this ok."
I nodded – ok Bella take a deep breath.
"First, I missed you. I have missed you so much. You probably don't believe me because we haven't been able to really talk but I know you have been really busy and I have been trying to do things in Italy. "
He paused and he's just looking at his hands. Oh boy here is comes…
"Bella, I have this feeling for you which I haven't had for a long time. When Carmen passed, I never thought I would be able to feel again. You brought this feeling back. You brought back my soul and a piece of my heart. Bella, I won't say I love you, because that still will take time, but I do like you a lot and I want to get to know you more. I have finalized everything back home and I am moving to Seattle this weekend. I want you and I want to get to know each other better and see where this can go. You are an amazing woman, a fascinating person. Every night you are the last person on my mind and the first person I think of when I wake up. Bella, will you give me a chance?"
He wants me. Oh my god. Is he delusional? "Demetri, are you sure? I mean …"
"Bella, I am sure. Please, let's try this. I will be patient and we can take it one day at a time. Please Bella."
I can't believe he wants to try this. He actually has sacrificed his life in Italy for me here in the U.S.
"Bella?"
"Yes Demetri, let's try it – one step at a time, one day at a time."
He was so happy that he took me in his arms, picked me up and spinned me.
"Demetri!" He was laughing. I was too.
"Bella, I have to do one thing more because if I don't do it, I won't be able to sleep or work or anything."
I laughed "Wow, what is it?"
He slowly bend down, took his hand and picked my chin to I can face him more and he placed his lips on my lips. The kiss was gentle and sweet and magnetic. I wanted more, but didn't in fear of what he would think of me. We kissed in a synced motion. When he stopped, all I heard was "Deliziosa".
We decided to stay in my apartment and talked and laughed and teased. I didn't think George was coming back, but 2 hours later the three of us were having Chinese dinner. Demetri understood our friendship and embraced it. He wanted to be part of my life – all of my life.
Around 11:30pm, Demetri decided to leave for the night. I had work tomorrow and he was actually signing for an apartment he purchased in Seattle. We decided to see each other for lunch the next day. I walked him to the door.
"Thank you Demetri, for everything."
"Ah, Bella, I thank you, for giving me an opportunity in your life. You are a precious thing to me."
We stepped closer to each other and we kissed again, gently but with so much care. "Bellisima. Good night my dear Bella."
'Good night Demetri."
A/N Alright, I couldn't leave you guys hanging. I am a bit tired and have a migraine so I am going to bet. I will try tomorrow for more. Take care and you know what to do. Leave me a review…woo hoo.