Aaliyah had finally managed to get the last bit of flour out of Riley's hair; she read him a story and put him to bed.

After finally settling down on the sofa she heard a soft knock at the door. She sighed as she stood up to answer it, stood in front of her was Heath, he was wearing his usual board shorts and singlet. Under his arm were a few beers. "So I thought seen as you don't have a babysitter maybe I could join you for a drink?" he grinned confidently.

"Yeah, why not?" Aaliyah smiled letting him into the lounge. Heath slumped down on the sofa and cracked open a beer. As Aaliyah sat down next to him, Heath offered her one of the spare beers. "No it's fine" she said pointing to the glass of red wine on the coffee table. "So, watch'ya watching?" Heath asked, casually draping his arm around the back of Aaliyah. Aaliyah just grinned and moved around sitting away from his arm. "Footy" she replied sipping her wine. Heath nearly choked, he didn't have her down as the footy type. After a lot of shouting and cursing at the TV, Heath went home. He was a little disheartened that he didn't get even so much as a kiss, but never mind. She was a challenge and Heath loved a challenge.

The next few days at school were a doddle, Casey had popped round to Aaliyah's house a few times in the last few days, not that she minded she enjoyed his company and used any excuse to spend extra time with him. Little did she know he felt the same way?

Brax had noticed the amount of time Casey had been spending with the young teacher and decided to question Casey about it one morning at Angelo's. The other River Boy's were still finishing their breakfast at the Diner; Brax saw this as the perfect opportunity to ask him what was going on. "So you've been spending a lot of time with Aaliyah lately" he asked getting straight to the point. Casey's heart skipped a beat, how could he answer this question honestly. He knew that's because I think she's hot, wasn't exactly the best answer so he did the best he could "She gave me some school books to help me with my assignment, she's just been showing me how to use them" he replied as coolly as he could.

"I can show you how to use a book, watch" Brax replied sarcastically, turning the pages of his accounts folder. Casey just glared at him. "They are especially written for people with dyslexia" he snapped. Brax nodded "Well as long as you realise that she is your teacher Casey, not only that we don't know anything about her. I mean there is a reason she could handle herself with Gordo the other night. I suggest you should keep you're distance until we know what's really going on" Brax was still puzzled by the stunning new comer.

"What ever!" Casey spat as he made his way into the restaurant kitchen. Brax just smiled and shook his head. He knew there was more to Aaliyah Henderson; he just needed to figure what it was.

Later night Aaliyah had rushed home from work to have a shower before Casey came round, she changed into a short red dress, her excuse was that she was meeting friends at Angelo's after his 'tutoring'. She fixed her hair and make-up before taking one final look in the mirror. She looked hot she thought to herself. But then she couldn't help but question what in hell she was doing.

Heath had taken Riley to the Diner for a milkshake and some tea with Darcy, to return the favour Aaliyah did him a couple of nights before, by having Darcy while he went out to 'take care of some business. There was an urgent knock at the door. "It's open" Aaliyah yelled before walking into the lounge to greet her guest. As she looked at the figure she felt her legs collapse from under her, although she managed to stay standing she felt her body go weak, it was like she was looking at a ghost. Standing there in front of her was Dylan McKenzie an enemy from her past "Hello Ali, long time no see" Dylan smirked walking closer to her, as he got close to her Aaliyah could feel her heart pounding, she cringed as he put his hand up to her face and stroked a hair away "Still taking good care of yourself I see"

"What do you want Dylan?" Aaliyah moved away from his grip. "Just keeping you on your toes" he grabbed her arm tightly causing Aaliyah's heart to race, as she tried to struggle free he grabbed the other arm pulling her towards him, she tried to back away but he had her trapped against the wall. "Someone's been following me around Aaliyah and I wanna know who it is?" Dylan spat. Aaliyah could feel his breath on her face, she swallowed hard before answering. "I don't know" she was trying so hard to keep a cool exterior, even though she felt her heart beating, almost out of her chest. "Well that's funny because they seem to pop up every time I get closer to you" he was grinning at this point. Aaliyah tried to wriggle free but it was no good his grip was too strong. "Please, I don't know what you are talking about" Aaliyah was fighting back the tears. Dylan moved one of his hands and put it up to Aaliyah's face as she struggled. "Come on Ali, there's no need to be like this, you know I've always had a soft spot for you" Dylan had moved his hand from her face and was now moving it slowly up the inside of her leg. Aaliyah was shaking, to her relief she heard a familiar voice "Everything ok here" thank god, it was Casey she thought to herself. Dylan was a little shaken "Nah mate, just cancelling our date" he said before hurrying off, Casey watched him leave before heading over to a very fragile looking Aaliyah. She took a breath and fell into Casey's arms; he rested his head on hers and told her she was ok. He helped her towards the sofa and sat beside her "Who was that" he asked concerned. After waiting a few moments Casey realised he wasn't going to get a response. He looked down and saw her hands were still shaking; he put his hands on them to steady them. Aaliyah looked into his eyes and forced a smile, she wasn't sure what was happening. Casey frowned a little before moving closer, he gently brushed the hair off her face before kissing her lips lightly, and she returned the kiss for a few minutes before her Iphone beeped loudly. She broke away suddenly reading the message I see Riley has a new daddy, I wonder what Johnny will think? Aaliyah felt her blood run cold as she read the message. Dylan or one of his gang members were near Riley!

Ooh Casey and Aaliyah have kissed, was it just a spare of the moment mistake? Who is this stranger…and who is Johnny? And how are they both connected to Aaliyah?

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