Chapter 5: texting

Alex saved Pipers number and replied to Piper.

ALEX: Hey Piper, I am glad you got back safely. I was worried so thanks for putting my mind at ease. Again, you do not have to thank me, I am just glad I could help.

PIPER: I will always be thankful because what you did for me was so selfless and mind you, I am a stranger to you.

ALEX: you are not a really a stranger, but we could change that you know. Get to know each other better. That is if you want of course, you do not have to feel obliged because of what I did for you.

PIPER: I would really love that, and this is I wanting to and not because of what you did for me trust me.

Alex was grinning like a maniac and even forgot that Nicky was still there.

"Vause you have been smiling like a crazy person over there. What did she say?" Alex got back from the cloud she was floating at and answered Nicky by simply saying that it was "Nothing."

"I don't trust you Vause and you know I will find out soon anyway. Anyway, since we are not going out I am going to bounce. I got to go by Red's before I heard to my apartment."

"Yeah okay bye…" Alex said without even looking away from her phone.

"Man, you're behaving like a love-sick puppy. That seemed to get Alex's attention.

"No, I'm not Nichols, I'm just glad that she got home safe."

"Huh keep telling yourself that man and I won't say I told you so. Check you later Stretch." Nicky was out of the door before Alex could say anything.

….

"Come Piper stop smiling like a crazy person and tell me what she said." Lorna said while trying to peek over Piper's phone.

"She didn't say much Lorna. Just that we could get to know each other back." Piper said without looking away from her phone and her smile never left her lips.

"See I told you that the lunch she only thought you wanted to pay her back then that's it."

"You were right Lorna, thanks for putting my mind at ease."

"How are you going to get to know each other better if you're going to go back home soon?" Lorna asked not to despise the girl but out of concern for her friend because she could tell that she had taken a liking to Alex.

"I haven't thought about that, but I guess we will figure something out really. I mean I don't mind visiting and staying at a hotel just to see her."

"You don't have to stay at a hotel Piper; you know you're always welcome here anytime.

"I know and that's very much for that Lorna, but you also need your privacy and own space and staying at a hotel is actually not a problem for me." Lorna knew that Piper was wealthy, and they would sometimes joke about it and Piper was happy that she got a friend like Lorna who was not after her money because Polly is from a rich family.

"Yeah …yeah miss wealthy pants." They both laughed at that.

…

It has been over two weeks since the Pipers attack and over a week since Piper left Lorna's place and went back to Manhattan. They kept on texting and they must learn little things about each other and when Alex found out about Piper being from Manhattan she was bummed because she knew that it would not be easy for her to go visit Piper and book a hotel with the type of job she had.

Alex must learn that about Piper's family, friends and that she is a very adventurous person. Their love for books and having only a mother was some of the things they had in common.

They had planned to see each other the following Saturday but Alex was hesitant because she couldn't afford to go to Manhattan, but Piper told her she is going to come to Hamilton because she want to see her friend anyway. Piper knew that Alex was having trouble with money because she knows that Alex works at Red's diner and she saw her apartment was small, but Piper really loved Alex's apartment because it felt cosy and homey.

Piper has yet to disclose her wealth to Alex because she feels like it is better to be done in person.

…..

It was Thursday, Piper was leaving Manhattan that evening to go to Hamilton to go see Alex, and she was excited and nervous at the same time. She did not know what to pack and for how long.

"Polly, I called you to come help me and not just sit on your ass and look at me lose my mind." Piper said a bit loudly because she was getting frustrated by the minute.

"Geez hold your horses Pipe, I mean you have a walk-in closet as big as your room and you cry as if you don't have clothes. I am sure we could find something. But first tell me, are you guys going on a date or just friendly lunch?" Polly asked relaxed while laying on Piper's bed.

"That's the thing I don't know. I don't even know if she is gay pol, I mean yeah sometimes we flirt but that's normal for friends, right?" Piper let out a heavy sigh and fell on her California king bed with her face.

Polly stood up and went to Pipers walk-in closet and disappeared for a few minutes then got back with a few items and shoes.

"There you go Pipe. Something sexy should you go on a date if things progress after your 'lunch' and this will be comfortable for your lunch 'no-date' because you don't know what you guys are going to do so it is perfect." Polly held out a very sexy dress that is gold and reaches mid-thigh on Piper and shows off her long legs with black heels that made her look like a model for the 'date' and skinny jeans that hugged Pipers ass perfectly, a white camisole and a black lacy cardigan that goes together with the camisole and jeans. Since it was summer, she got black vans to go with the outfit.

She got a few summer dresses to wear the other days and swimsuits because just as much as she loved showers and baths she loved swimming, so it is safe to say that she loves water.

"Polly, you are the best. I could actually kiss you right now." Piper went on to hug Polly tightly

"Ew Pipe that's not necessary. Plus, you are like a sister, so it'll be totally weird". Said Polly while making a disgusted face and playfully swatted Piper away.

They fell on the bed laughing and Piper packed her bag. She had asked that her private jet be ready to take her to Hamilton by 6 pm and it was already 4h30 pm which means she had to get going to avoid traffic and Polly volunteered to take her.

"Piper you better hurry up if you don't want to get stuck in traffic and then you going to get there late." Carol called down from down stairs

"Yes, mom I'm almost done. Just a few things that I need to ensure I got."

Piper's mother knew about Piper's sexuality and was accepting about it. She was very close with her mother that she even told her about Alex. Carol was happy for her daughter and could not wait for Piper to bring Alex with her home soon, so she could finally meet the girl that stole her daughter's heart.

Piper was downstairs soon after bidding her mom goodbye with promises to bring Alex for a visit if she agrees.

….

Alex did not have much, but she was always confident with whatever she wore because she knew she looked smoking hot in it. She got off work and decided to talk to her mother.

DIANE: hello baby. It is so good to hear your voice. I miss you. How are you doing?

ALEX: hi mom, I am doing okay thanks and you. I miss you too and I am sorry I cannot call you very often.

Alex felt bad that she couldn't talk to her mom often because the phone bill was too expensive with her trying to save up for her new business and helping her mom with rent, so she could at least work two jobs and get time to relax.

DIANE: nonsense baby. You do not have to apologise to me.

They talked for a bit about work and then Diane changed the topic because she knew they had a short time before they had to end the call.

DIANE: so, are you going to tell me who is the girl that is making my baby happy and all smiles?

ALEX: how did you know that I am smiling and that it is because of a girl?

DIANE: first of because I am your mother and I know you. Second, it has been a long time since I heard you genuine happy since… but anyway who is it?

Diane didn't want to mention Alex's previous relationship with Silvia who was older than Alex by ten years, but Alex had really loved her and thought that she loved her too, but Silvia was married and had only used Alex while her marriage as on the rocks but rekindled her love with her husband and left Alex.

Alex was devastated but that was when two years ago and she was already over that.

ALEX: Since Silvia mom, you can say it. I am over her so please do not feel like you must walk on eggshells when it comes to this matter. Anyway, I met someone, and I really like her.

Alex explained to her mother what happened and about how they kept in contact and their lunch on Saturday.

DIANE: baby I am so happy for you. Please tell me how it goes, and I hope I get to meet her one day soon probably because I can tell that you are already smitten with her.

ALEX: okay mom I must go okay. I will try to call you and tell you how it went next week. I love you

DIANE: I love you too baby and please keep well.

ALEX: you too mom bye.

…END OF CHAPTER…