Omar woke up first and went to the living room to make some coffee for him, Ander and Lucrecia. He saw her note on the table and it took it.

Boys,

This is my goodbye letter. I am gone… I am not fond of goodbyes and it's easier and better this way. There are some things in Spain that simply couldn't wait anymore and I can't wait to see you when you get home. I will miss spending time with you in New York, but I am happy that we still have Madrid as a place to paint the town red. Ander, you owe me another night of drinking. Now it's your turn to spill the guts. ;)

Omar, apologize to your parents for my sudden departure… See you all soon…

Love,

Lu

P.S. Nadia's letter is in my room.

He run into bedroom and woke under up.

''What is it?''

He gave him the note and it took Ander a moment to realize what is written. Instead of panic that was on Omar's face, Ander's had huge smirk.

''That bitch.''

''Should we call Nadia?''

''It's her wedding morning. I don't think it's a good idea.''

''But Lucrecia is missing.''

''She is not missing. She is on her way home.''

''But why like this? She was supposed to leave day after us.''

''Well, she said she had some things that couldn't wait. She might tell you when we come home.''

''So, I shouldn't alert anyone?''

''No, you should just relax and enjoy the fact that we have place to ourselves.''

It was not that hard to get Omar to forget about Lucrecia thing and have sex with his boyfriend. They haven't had a moment alone for some time now and the fact that no one was home was perfect time for them to have a little fun.

Lucrecia took a sleeping pill for the flight hoping it would help her sleep and get her excitement a bit under control. She couldn't believe she was on her way home… On her way to Valerio. She did sleep for most of the flight, but she barely survived last hour of the flight. As soon as she could, she left the cabin and rushed to scan her passport. She made up excuses for people to let her pass and by some crazy miracle it worked out. She was lucky enough to have her suitcase being one of the first on the line. She picked it up and she was ready to go and see Valerio. He stood there in perfect suit, unbuttoned shirt with all of his gold chains around his neck. His hair was slicked and he looked like he just came from some meeting. In his hand was big bunch of red dahlias. She wanted to hug him so much. She ran to his arms and they held each other tight.

''Welcome home baby girl…''

''It's good to be home Val.''

She touched his hair and tried to kiss him but he made sure she doesn't do it. She moved back from him with a confused face. He looked around and whispered.

''I am dying to kiss you and do so much more, but this is not the time and place Lu… If I kiss you, I will not be able to stop myself…So, let's wait until we are at the apartment.''

She just nodded and he helped her with suitcase. His driver was waiting for them and as they entered the car she couldn't stop looking through the window. She missed this city, she missed being here and everything this place was. Ride to the apartment was too long for both of them but somehow too short at the same time. She was getting more and more nervous, almost sick to her stomach. She and Valerio will be alone after so many years… What if he doesn't want her? What if she doesn't want him? What if all that she feels is just based on a memory? Too many what ifs were in her head. They arrived to the building and Valerio dismissed his driver and took the bags himself. They entered the elevator with some odd couple and he pressed his floor. Ride was awkward. They both were nervous and frightened of being alone after so many years. Everything she feared, he feared too. They both felt so ''alone'' in those feelings for years that it was so new to share them with each other again. When they arrived to Valerio's floor, they wished the couple pleasant day and left. He opened the apartment and they entered. He put his keys on the small table in the corner and locked the door.

''Would you like something to drink? I have water, I have wine…all sorts of wine… I have champagne, I have milk, coffee….''

She smiled at him. He was nervous… She felt better now knowing they were in the same problem. She offered him her hand and he took it.

''I am not thirsty, or hungry… I just want you… I want you… Just you Val…''

''Ok… Ok…''

She pulled him closer and started pulling his shirt out of his pants and undoing his buttons. When she was done she put her arms under his shirt and pulled him close. She was kissing top of his chest and breathing him in. His eyes were closed and he simply let himself be. He let Lucrecia be the one to dictate where this is going. He didn't want to force anything on her. He wanted her…it was evident, but he also knew that it was for the best to let her dictate the pace.

''I missed this… I missed touching you… I missed your smell, your presence.''

She touched his tattoo on the ribs…

''Thank you…''

''What for?''

''For never making me feel ordinary and simple…''

He smiled at her.

''I could never… You were never…''

''I know…''

She kissed his neck again and she felt drunk smelling her favorite perfume on him.

''Valerio…''

''Yes?''

''Take a shower with me… I have a flight to wash away and then take me to bed.''

''I thought you'd never ask.''

He took off her jacket and threw it on the floor. He did the same with the rest of her clothes. She helped him strip too and when they were just down to their underwear, he took her into his arms and carried her to the bathroom.

They took a long shower rediscovering each other after so many years. They tried to kiss and touch as much as they could. They made love in the shower and then took it to bed. It was for both of them like coming home. They both knew there were others in the meantime, but it didn't matter. He didn't care who she was with, she didn't care about other women in his life… Only thing that mattered was that they were together again after so long. After they were done with desperate sex and making love, he just held her in his arms. He couldn't believe she was finally in his arms. She was on her side, with her head on his chest. Their legs were tangled and he held her tight.

''I couldn't sleep last night… All I could think of was seeing you again…and this.''

She smirked at that comment.

''Me to… But I was mostly thinking about this.''

''So you are here just for sex, not because you missed me or something like that.''

''Of course…''

''What? No American boy could deal with insatiable Lucrecia Montesinos Hendrich?''

''No, only make me feel this… No one can compare…''

''Same goes for you… ever since that night when we slept together for the first time.. You ruined me for the rest of the world.''

''I do remember there were some other people…''

''Just to fill the void… I never had feelings for any of them.''

She kissed him and they kept kissing for few moments. She broke the kiss when she remembered what she wanted to ask him.

''I forgot to ask… What's with the Valdez name? Are you using your grandfather's last name for work or you changed your last name?''

''I changed it… I didn't want anything to do with daddy dearest and I changed it into last name of the only father I ever had.''

''I think he would be proud to know you took his name.''

''I hope he is proud of me…''

''I think he loved you so much that he would be proud no matter what.''

''Too bad my parents didn't love me.''

''Did you speak to your mother?''

''Only when I went to Santiago few years ago.''

''You saw her?''

''Yes, I went there when I turned twenty. That was the age when grandfather said I could get my inheritance. She was not happy.''

''I can imagine. Camila never liked sharing the money.''

''But this time I had all the fun. I sold the house and mom had to move out… I left her without anything. She spent her part of the fortune, and my part was controlled by poppy's lawyer… So, when I came to ask for it, it was enlarged, instead of spent. She went mad when I told her I will not give her anything. I put the money on the account and came back to Spain. I invested some of it and I finally managed to get my hands on something I wanted you to have.''

''What is it?''

''I still don't have it with me. In a few days it will be ready and you will see it.''

She tried to get out of the bed, but Valerio tried to stop her.

''Where are you going?''

''To the kitchen… I think it's time for us to have something to eat… I am starving. I didn't eat much on my flight…I was so sick…''

''Ok…fine…''

She put on his shirt and he put on his robe and they went to the kitchen. Lucrecia opened the fridge to figure out what to eat and Valerio checked his phone. He had many missed calls from Carla.

''Carla called me million times.''

''Is she back?''

''Yes, she came back few days ago. Maybe she is calling to arrange a meeting. We still haven't talked about her bodegas.''

''Call her back...''

''But you just got here.''

''Valerio… Call her…''

He called Carla and she answered right away.

'' My beloved marquise, where is the fire?''

''I just spoke to Polo's mothers. They are making small reunion for the aneversary of his death.''

''Oh…''

''Yes, Guzman, Ander, Omar and Cayetana are coming. Will you come too?''

''I will… Lucrecia is also back.''

When he said that Lucrecia just looked at him. She had no idea why was he talking about her.

''She is?''

''Yes, she just arrived few hours ago.''

''Where is she?''

''She is here with me.''

''Can I speak to her?''

Lucrecia gestured him to tell Carla she will call her back.

''She will call you soon. She is making us something to eat.''

''Ask her if she wants to meet for lunch?''

He asked Lucrecia about the lunch and she was not sure if she wanted to go.

''Maybe tomorrow? She is tired from her flight… I think she could use some rest.''

''Ok. Tomorrow then… See you at the restaurant.''

''See you tomorrow.''

He ended the call and put the phone away.

''She called you for lunch?''

''No, she suggested that after I told her you were here…''

''Why did she call?''

Valerio hesitated before he gave her an answer.

''It's Polo's anniversary. His mother called Carla to tell her that they want us all to come.''

Lu just froze. They haven't spoken of him in years and she managed to somehow put that behind. Mentioning his name was such shock to her.

''You don't have to go if you don't want to Lu. I will make some excuse for you.''

''No, I think I need to… I think we need some closure… It's been so long.''

He came to the kitchen and pulled her into his arms.

''I am here for you. Whatever you need, I am here for you Lu.''

''I just need this….us…you.''

''Than, you have it.''