Chapter 2
Michelle opened the door to her apartment and threw her keys and purse on the table. She took her jacket and shoes off and headed for the bathroom. She began taking off her clothes and turned the water to the shower on.
Tony was all Michelle wanted and so much more. She began contemplating this morning, how Tony had come to comfort her after her brother attacked Carrie. How he stroked her face while he kissed her. How she felt so safe in his arms. She knew that she was falling in love with this man, and that it would change everything.
She stepped out of the shower and blow-dried her hair. She shuffled through her closet, picking out her favorite t-shirt and lounge pants. Then she went into the living room to wait for Tony.
Tony headed back to his apartment about fifteen minutes after Michelle left. He was happy to get the chance to spend time with her. Sitting in his car, he began thinking about something that Michelle had said earlier that day about Nina. 'So you think I just want you for your information?' He started having flashbacks of Nina, meeting her for the first time, their first kiss, her scream, the look in her eyes as she was being led away. How she betrayed him. He knew Michelle wasn't anything like Nina, but he couldn't help but thinking about her.
When he got home, he called in the Chinese order and hopped in the shower. About five minutes later, he quickly shaved his 5 o'clock shadow and went to go get Michelle.
KNOCK. KNOCK.
It was Tony. Michelle quickly stood up and smoothed out her shirt. She walked to the door and opened it.
"Hey," she greeted.
"Hey."
He pulled her close to him and held her. She felt so safe with him and melted into his embrace.
"All set?" he inquired, pulling away from her slightly.
"All set." She agreed. Michelle completely pulled away to grab her purse and keys off of the table, and locked the door behind her.
"Let's go." Tony grabbed her hand and they headed out to his car.
