Jeanette picks up Dani from the coffee house and convinces her to fly back to Barcelona with her. But Jeanette decides to intervene on Dani's behalf and give Nico a hand.
Picking up the phone the phone and dialing his number Jeanette waits for him to pick up and she doesn't have to wait long. Before he can say anything she jumps in and stars talking.
"Okay listen, don't talk. Dani's here in Barcelona with me and she's running scared. Not of you per say but of what the two of you could be… so I'm going to help you out where she is concerned. She's still feeling the effects of being married to that douche bag Ray and whether she knows it or not he really did a number on her. So she ran and now it's time for your tall, dark, and dangerous ass to step up and show her that she's worth being chased all the way to Spain, worthy of being loved like she should, and this is the most important part- that she's worthy of being the one and only. Question is can you do that, because if you can't then just leave her the hell alone." She waits for his response with her heart beating so fast it feels like it's going to jump out of her freaking chest.
He responds with what could only be described as his you have gone too far and you are lucky to be in another country voice he's so pissed. "I'll be there tomorrow and trust me when I say the good doctor will never have a reason to run from me again!" He hangs up leaving her thinking-oh shit Dani's in trouble now. But then again it's not too bad to have a pissed off hot, sexy, and dangerous guy hot on your trail. She laughs thinking she can't wait until tomorrow so she can sit back and watch the fireworks when Nico arrives.
The next night at the restaurant Dani is sitting on the patio waiting for Jeanette and still fretting over what happened with her and Nico. OMG she thinks I can't believe I ran from Nico. I mean I literally ran away from Nico. But it's not only that I ran but where I ran to….Barcelona, Spain with Jeanette. OMG how do I let her talk me into these situations?
Okay, truth be told, it really didn't take to convince me to run away from it all instead of staying and facing my feelings for Nico…whatever they turn out to be. But I have to admit that I did have fun with Jeanette and Margo sneaking me out of town with a whole lot of cloak and dagger that would impress even Nico himself. Taking a sip of her wine as she sits and watches all the beautiful people go by while sitting on the patio of the restaurant where she was meeting Jeanette.
Speaking of which I wonder what's taking her so long. She shrugs it off because Jeanette was never on time for anything. And speak of the devil she looks up and sees Jeannette making her way towards her table with a mischievous smile on her face and a glint in her eye.
She's up to something I think as she finally arrives at the table and gives me a kiss on the cheek and takes her seat. "What have you done or better yet what are you up to?" She gives me a 'who me' purely innocent look but I am not buying it. I have knows this woman my whole life, so I can tell when she's up to something that more than likely will get me into trouble.
"The only thing I am up to sweetie is to get you to stop freaking out about running from Nico." Sighing she continues giving me her 'it's time to cut the bullshit' face. "Okay let's discuss the real reason you ran from Nico and don't give me any shit about how you ran because you jumped into bed with him too soon because the way the sparks always fly whenever the two of you are in the same room says otherwise. Simply put, it wasn't a matter of if but when you two would sleep together."
She sits back in her seat with her arms folded; waiting on me to deny what she just said to me but I am tired of running from the truth and just plain tired of running period. Taking a deep breath I reply. "I ran from him Jeanette and I just can't believe I did that after the night we spent together."
"Well sweetie, neither can I but I'm not surprised."
Sitting back in my chair I cross my arms in defense to whatever the hell she was about to tell me but knowing Janette she's going to give it to me no matter what.
"You ran because you starting comparing him to Ray and sweetie I have to tell you there's no fucking comparison. You ran because you know that this thing with Nico could be epic in terms of relationships and the only other serious relationship you've had was your marriage to Ray." Picking up her coffee she takes a sip contemplating how to proceed next. "A relationship where he never valued what you did, not really."
"Jeanette that's not true, Ray was always supportive of my education."
"Yes, he was…as long as it didn't interfere with his plans, his dreams, or his job." Reaching across the table she placed her hand on my arm looking me straight in the eyes. "And deep down you know what I'm saying is true but honey Nico is not Ray. Ray was a douche bag when you met him, while you were married to him and hell even more of one when you kicked his lying cheating ass to the curb and filed for divorce. Hell his grave stone should read, "Here lies Ray Santino, King of the Douche."
Looking at Janette I don't know whether to laugh at her description of him or cry because I know she's absolutely right. I know that Nico would never be like Ray. I know just like Jeanette said a relationship with him could be "epic". But I ran and just thinking about it I start to panic because what if he thinks I am not worth it since I up and ran away like a scared school girl.
"Oh my God Jeannette, what if I ran him off by running off myself." Leaning back in my chair I sigh as I think of the situation with Nico.
Jeanette watches her over think her situation once again intervenes. "Stop it Dani! I can feel you analyzing and over thinking for nothing. For once just go with the flow and be in the moment and no more running. Hell if Nico had put it on me in the bedroom like he did you I'd be running towards him instead of away." Smirking she gives me a wink.
"Jeanette!" I yell blushing like a school girl which causes her to chuckle even more. But that doesn't stop her as she continues totally ignoring me."Hell there'd be a restraining order making me stay at least 1000 feet away."
"Umm usually a restraining order is at least 250 feet away not 1000." Was my smart ass reply.
Looking at me with a mischievous look in her eye she responds. "Yes but if the sex was that good I would have violated him and the restraining order. Hence the new order of at least 1000." She winks at me and smiles.
I can't help but laugh throwing my head back feeling better than I have since running from Nico…that is until a voice behind me causes me to freeze."So tell me Doctor, what's so funny?" Turning she looks into the eyes of her very own tall, dark, and extremely pissed off Nico Careless.
Staring at him- looking good enough to eat wearing his usual ensemble of black slacks, dark grey jacket, and black shirt with his hair slicked back giving me a penetrating stare. Unconsciously I lick my lips as my eyes finally meet his and notice his nostrils flare, jaw clenched and I can't help but smile because of the effect I have on this man. It fills me with a feminine power that not even Ray could inspire in all the years we were married.
The clearing of a throat and a chair being pushed back from the table brings us both out of our silent musings. "Well Nico, since you're here now I'll be taking my leave. But before I go be warned; if you hurt my friend I will find a way to hurt you so bad that you'll pray for death. Oh, and if you think I'm joking- just ask my three-ex husbands about the damage I can do when I set my mind to it." Giving him her most innocent smile she turns to Dani and says."Okay have fun and remember just because the sex is so good doesn't mean you run way."
Blushing like a school girl all she can do is yell, "Jeannette!"
Looking at Nico and back to Dani she says. "Sweetie I'm just saying; think of it as a near death experience when people see the light and run towards it…run towards the good sex and not away." She chuckles after saying this and leans down and gives me a hug and a kiss and leaves me alone with a still pissed off Nico Careless. The day of reckoning had finally arrived.
I am so sorry for not updating this sooner but my muse abandoned me only to make a return at 5 am in the morning on a Saturday and refusing to leave me alone. Bitch! LOL! Anyway I am also halfway finished with the next chapter plus an epilogue.