Chapter 13

Randy pulled up to Alyssa's house, and got out the spare key he'd gotten from her. He let himself in and was quiet; he looked over and saw her sleeping on the couch. He went over and knelt on the floor next to the couch and stroked her silky hair...she slowly started to come alive with his touch and he bent his head and pushed his lips against hers.

Alyssa knew it was Randy, no body kissed her that good. Her arms slowly go around his neck as she pulls him to lay on the couch next to her. Kisses and caresses are exchanged but not a word is spoken. They both end up falling asleep around 4 am.

Sometime an hour later, Alyssa slowly moved her way off the couch careful not to wake Randy...she's suddenly aware she's not ready to tell him...she can't handle what his reaction would be...he'd probably hate her the rest of his life...or think she planned on meeting him and making him fall in love with her on purpose...

Aly knew the kind of pain Randy would feel if she told him about having his wife's heart...she'd decided it would be best if she didn't explain yet...She pushed her bag into the trunk and left a note for Randy...then walked out of the house and to the airport.

While waiting to board the plane she called Paul's cell phone, she knew he'd have it shut off and his voice mail kicked on and she said, "Hey Paulie, it's me...I can't do it...Randy came over, and I tried to tell him, but I can't...you don't know how hard I tried. I'm taking a vacation for a couple of months...hell maybe longer. I wrote Randy a note...so you won't have to explain anything. Just try to help him. I love you and every one else. Bye."

She hung up and boarded the plane. She stared out the window as her tears rolled down her cheeks like the rain that fell outside of the plane.

Randy heard the thunder rumble and slowly woke up...he reached for Alyssa only to find himself falling onto the floor...he'd forgotten they'd fallen asleep on the couch. He sat up with a chuckle, as he stood and started searching the house for Aly. When he couldn't find her anywhere, he went down to get his cell phone to call her by found the note she left him sitting under his cell phone on the coffee table.

He read it:

Randy,

I have a huge secret I've been keeping from you...and didn't realize how serious it was until last night when it turned into 2 secrets. I want to tell you more then anything, but I'm just not ready yet...I'm taking a small vacation...I hope when I get back I'll have my head together enough to tell you everything you need to know and then some. I love you very much. I just need the time...Please forgive me.

Alyssa.

Randy felt like his heart had been ripped out...but he knew something was going on...she'd had that sound in her voice the night before when she asked him to come see her cause she needed to talk. He'd give her the time, and hoped she'd come to him eventually.