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Rufus had no idea that his wife was in Hudson, almost near him. He was still waiting for an answer, for a phone call or a text message. But he got nothing.

Rufus, thinking about getting back to Lily, decided to do one more thing. If that didn't work, he would give up. Though, he knew Lily really loved him and she would get back to him sooner or later.

Lily went into the hospital. She asked about „Alison Humphrey" and headed to her room. She looked inside just to see a sleeping woman. Or at least a napping one.

L: Hello – Lily said with her voice cold as ice.

The woman opened her eyes. Lily crossed her arms on her chest.

A: Lily? What are you doing here? - Alison asked with shock in her eyes. She looked away right after she saw the woman she had always hated.

L: Good morning to you too, Alison. I came all the way from New York, cause we really need to talk...

A: Lily... I... - Alison sighed and looked up at Lily – I'm sorry...

L: No, you're not – Lily cut her off before she had said anything else – You'd never be sorry for sleeping with him.

Alison blushed. She had no idea what Lily was doing there and what she wanted from her... Besides her death.

A: Lily...

L: Rufus is MY husband now – she cut her off – He is mine, Alison. He chose me. And you have no right for him anymore.

A: Lily, I didn't want that. I know we have hated each other from the very beginning, but... I was drunk. And lonely. And Alex just left me. I was... I don't know what to say... Lily, I'm really sorry...

L: Look. I know you were always able to do everything to take Rufus away from me. STEAL him from me. I clearly understood it when we were 19. I noticed that I would be having problems with you after I saw the way you were looking at him. And here it is! - Lily said and got closer to Alison, making her look at Lily – Alison, you were married to Rufus for 18 years. Now he belongs to me. Don't take that away.

A: Take that away? I can't take THAT away, Lily. No one can. He has never stopped loving you. He kept talking about you and...

L: Just tell me one thing – Lily cut her off – did you seduce him? - Lily finally asked. She looked in Alison's eyes, but the woman looked away – I wanna know if Rufus...

A: Didn't lie to you?

L: Exactly.

A: Yes. I did seduce him. And I am sorry. Really.

Lily nodded. The tears showed up in her eyes. She nodded and took a deep breath.

L: I want you to do it again.

A: I'm sorry, Lily. I really thought... Wait... - Alison stopped and looked at Lily – What? - she was confused.

L: I want you to seduce Rufus again. I can pay – Lily said.

Rufus ordered as many white liles as he could and then he called Dan to ask for a favor again. Dan agreed, but said it was for the last time. After this phone call, Rufus called Eric. He needed his step-son's help as well. He had to make sure that the things he had planned would be done in time.

A: Why do you want me to seduce YOUR husband?

Lily sighed. She had to make sure Rufus loved her and her only and that he wasn't going to hurt her ever again.

L: Seduce him. If he gives up and sleeps with you, then you can have him back. If he doesn't, you will leave us alone and I will get Rufus back. For myself – Lily said and got even closed to Alison. She sat on her bed.

A: But there's one problem.

L: What?

A: He said he's moving out when I come back.

L: He can't. He doesn't have a place to live in.

A: You kicked him out of your house? - Alison almost screamed.

L: He cheated on me! How could I forgive him! He has to earn my forgivness.

A: Lily, you... - Alison was trying to find words.

L: What?

A: He didn't cheat on you. He slept with cause I seduced him...

L: And I want you to do it again. I need to know if I can trust him again. - Lily said. She looked at the woman that had seduced her husband - Alison, please. I can pay you, just...

A: Pay me? For seducing my ex-husband? No. Thanks – Alison was shocked that Lily was actually asking her for something like this. She was also able to pay her for having sex with Rufus?

L: Would you do this for me? - Lily asked again.

Alison sighed. Well, it wouldn't hurt to try. At least she would have sex with her ex-husband and actually the best guy she had ever had in bed. She knew she would do this, because Rufus was never the type of a guy that could resist. And when he finally slept with her – she would have him back. For ever.

A: Fine. Just... Why do you want this? And why me?

L: He already slept with you. He couldn't resist once and he came back and promised not to do this again. I just want to make sure he's trustworthy. Anyway... - Lily took a deep breath – thank you, Alison. We'll be in touch. Goodbye – Lily said, got up and headed to the door.

A: I thought you came here to kill me... or something – Alison said and smiled looking at Lily. Lily looked back at her and smiled too.

L: I grew up, Alison. Maybe I would have done it when we were 19, but not now – Lily smiled wider and left.

When Lily got back home after this tiring day she felt her phone vibrating. She saw Alison's name on it and read the message: „I'm going back home tonight. I am not sick. Will let you know how it goes. Alison".

So Alison was not sick at all? Lily sighed and headed to her bedroom. All she wanted was a quick shower and her bed. When she opened the door to her bedroom, her eyes filled with the tears.

The sheet, pillows and the cover on the bed were red. On the floor, on the bed, on the chairs, tables, everyhere there were white liles laying. The ones Lily loved the most. She noticed a little envelope on the bed.

L: What are you playing, Humphrey? - Lily asked out loud and went inside. She headed to the bed and took an envelope. She opened it and read the letter.

„Hey, Lil.
I was wondering if You remember the first time I proposed to You.
We were 20, in the tour bus, during the tour. But I wanted to make it special, so I bought Your favorite flowers, white liles, and I put them everywhere I could. Then I proposed. And You said YES. You didn't wanna get married right away, but You said YES. That meant a lot...

I bought those flowers today, cause I want to propose to You again. In an envelope You will find Your ring. The one You gave me back a few days ago. It belongs to You...

I love You, Lily.
No matter what happens – I love You.

PS. Did You notice an engraved inscription on Your ring? I think You should check it out."

Lily was crying again. Why was Rufus so romantic? Why was he making her feel so miserable right now? Why was he trying to bring their past up?

Lily sighed and took the ring out of an envelope. She looked at it and found the inscription: „I love You, Lil".

No way, Lily thought. How was that possible that she didn't notice that earlier?

Now she wanted to run to Rufus. She wanted to throw herself into his arms and kiss him and hold him close to her body, just to feel him near her. But she couldn't. She couldn't do anything before Alison seduced him.

Lily hid the ring in the pocket and sighed mad at herself.

She could trust Rufus and she knew it. Always. She was just furious about what he had done, but now she was able to forgive him. Just like that. Rufus had proved his love and that sleeping with Alison was a big mistake.

Lily took her phone and typed: „Thank You for everything. Lily" and sent it to Rufus. Then she headed to the bathroom, took a quick shower and laid herself in the bed.

New pillows, sheets and a cover were amazing, just like the smell of her favorite flowers. She wished Rufus was there with her. A romantic night spent with him in this atmosphere would be amazing! Lily could totally imagine shirtless Rufus laying next to her right now...

With that picture in mind, she fell asleep.