~Chapter 7~ Paris
He had called me and told me he was coming to Paris. I was so happy because this time I will not have to worry about Ethan catching us because he was in little old Harmony. I went to the airport when the plane was supposed to land. I waited for the longest time because the plane was late. During this time I started to remember how we met. It was at a business meeting that my father had sent me to so I could get some work done. His business was thinking of working with Titian, a business which Lucas's stepfather and mother owned. He was at the meeting at least in body but he didn't seem all there. I wasn't all there either. Ethan and I had gotten in a fight that morning about some picture of Theresa, that I had found. I was actually staring to believe everything my mother had told me. So I sat down and talked to him, "So what's you problem?" He looked annoyed but actually glad to see me. He told me how his wife had died early in the month and the last words she uttered where an old lover's name. I felt really bad for him and in a way knew what he was talking about. I had told him about Ethan and Theresa. He said he felt sorry for me since he had been through it before. After that we met whenever we need each other. He always told his family it's was for business and I told Ethan the same. For the first time I was in a relationship where I actually loved a man who loved me in return. When I finally snapped out of my daydreaming, I saw Lucas standing in front of me. "I see you were smiling please say you were thinking of me?" I looked up at him and kissed him. "Of course, Lucas, you're the only man who could make that happy." "And you're the only women who could make me that happy." I grabbed his hand and led him to the car.
As I walked into our living room, I saw Greta sitting down rocking our baby girl. "So how are my two favorite girls?" Greta looked up and smiled. "You're home? I'm so happy. Your sister called." "She did why did Billie call?" I reached for Casey. And Greta handed her to me. "She said that Roman found the answers to the Stalker and something about I guy named Hank. Why didn't you tell me you were meeting with Roman?" I was now holding Casey and trying to think of a good excuse. "I didn't want to worry you. I knew that you would. You always do when you know someone's in trouble. And with Casey I knew you were probably stressed out enough all already. Please say you will forgive me." I looked at her and she turned away. I looked at Casey. "Casey, don't you think Mommy should forgive Daddy?" Greta turned round and Casey said, "Yes, yes mommy forgive daddy." "I agree. And do you Greta?" She walked over to me. "Of course, how could I be mad at you?" Then she kissed me, while Casey was screaming yes.
When I got home, I was actually happy which was odd because I had found this hard to be, ever since I moved out here. I mean all of my brothers and my mother had someone and I didn't but. I was glad that I finally got someone. I looked over at my answering machine. The light was blinking. The first one was from Austin saying that he was glad that everything was fine and that Casey wanted to see her Aunt so please come over. The second one was from Hank, "Billie, it's me Hank. I am calling to ask if you wanted to do something tonight maybe get a bite to eat. I really want to see you again. Call me back you know the number. Bye." As I heard the answering machine say, "End of final message." I picked up the phone and called Hank to tell him I would go.
When I got back to my hotel room, the light was flashing. I put down my rose and walked over and pressed the button to listen to the messages. The first one was from Roman, "Pilar, I'm calling to make sure you had a wonderful time. I did. I miss you all ready. You are such a special and beautiful women. I'm so lucky to have met you. I'm leaving tonight, I'm supposed to go Salem. But I'm thinking of buying a ticket to Harmony, to go with you to your daughter's wedding. Call me back and tell me if you want me to go. I love you, Pilar Lopiz." I couldn't help want to call him back right now and tell him to come with me. And I was going to as soon as I heard the other message. It was Luis. "Mama, its Luis. I don't know where you are but I tried calling you last night and you weren't there either. I worried about you. Please call me back." Right then the phone rang. I picked it up. "Hello?" "Mama, its Luis. Are you ok?" "Yes, I'm fine. Why are you calling?" "Well Theresa has been bothering me to make sure that you are coming to the wedding. So I called to see if you were still going to make to Harmony in time for the wedding." "I am going to be there Luis and I'm bringing something special from Paris." "What is it?" "You'll see." "Ok, well the baby's crying so I have to go." "Bye Luis." "Bye Mama." As I put down the telephone, I knew that Luis will not like my surprise but I was not going to leave Paris with out him. I loved him too much. I picked up the phone and dialed Roman's hotel number.