Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 19:07:49 -0800 (PST) From: z.a schulz <cloudy_sky23@yahoo.com> Subject: True Love-3 This is the 3rd installment of my story - True Love True Love-3 DISCLAIMER : If you're under 18, bye Kids! If you don't like this then don't read it!!! ;-) Chapter III: A knock on my office room interrupts me from making a run on my designs. "Ma'am, there's someone looking for you. Her name is Lexi." "Huh? Let her in!" Just to hear Lexis's name it makes me smile. "Hey, you're here. Too early for our appointment." As we give each other a hug. "Yeah, I was at the vicinity that's why." "Let me finish this first before we took off, alright?" "Yeah, no problem, we're not in a hurry. " After a few minutes later there is another knock on my door. "Alex, I just want to give this... Oh, I'm sorry I didn't know you have a...." as Nicole turn around. "No, No, No, it's ok! Come in!" As I grab her hand. "So, What is it?" I asked. The room was now quite warm, with the three of us. * I remember her. She's the one with Alex Friday night. She's working here? They're officemate? Shit! * Lexi thought to herself. "Oh, by the way Lexi this is my friend Nicole." As the two exchanges hi's and hello's * Friend? Thank God! * Lexi exclaimed. " So, Nic, what are you saying a while ago?" "Oh, umm, your design folder." "Thanks!" As Nicole was about to leave she makes a side-glance to Lexi who was reading a magazine. * She's beautiful. I wonder what she's doing here? * "Ok, I'm done! Shall we go?" I asked Lexi. "Yeah, sure." *** "Wow, this is a huge house! How can you live here all by yourself?" I exclaimed. "That's why I need some one to live here! For me not to be alone." "OK!" "So, you like it?" "Yeah, absolutely! I can't wait to move-in!" I said with a grin. Lexi toured me to the whole house. Her room was on the other side of the living room. And I was on the adjacent side. There are 3 bedrooms; 1 common bathroom, a kitchen, a big garage, and a garden. My room has already had a bed. Everything was all set. I'm moving in definitely. "So, when do you want to move-in?" "Saturday?" "You want me to help you out?" "No, thanks! I only have few things to pack. It will fit in my car." *** The whole week has past and I moved-in to Lexis' place. At first I feel awkward about it, I used to get up with some one beside me and now I'm all alone. Everything seems to be perfect for me. Got a new place, a high paying job. It's amazing. Life is perfect. My relationship with Lexi is doing well! We hung-out a lot, I met some of her modeling friends. (I look too short when I'm with them but Lexi was always there.) My feelings for her grew more and more each day when we are together. I am deeply falling in love with her. I want her. I need her. Maybe I should give myself a chance to tell Lexi how I feel. How much I truly love her. "Yes?" I knew at that moment that he is not just an ordinary guy looking for someone. I knew there was something in him that makes my heart beat faster. "You must be Alex. I'm Lexis's boyfriend. She here?" I froze; this is the moment that I am afraid of, she has a boyfriend. I don't know what to do. There must be a lump on my throat that I can't speak *BOYFRIEND? * "She here?" he repeat it again. "Huh? Umm, yes. Come-in. I'll get her." My feet were heavy that I can't walk fast. I want to cry at that very moment. My heart was crushed. A pain of jealousy struck me as if I'm going to die. I knock on her door and tried to act normal, my voice is cracking up. I'm going to cry. "Your boyfriend is here." I immediately turn back not wanting her to see me on the verge of tears. "Paul I want you to meet Alex." Lexi introduced me to him. "Nice to meet you." A weak smile paints on my face. "I'll leave you two here. And nice to meet you again, Paul." I immediately went to my room and cry. *How come I didn't realize she already have a boyfriend. She didn't tell me. Stupid me! * As tears continue to fall down on my face. *I must get out of here before I lose my sanity! I don't want to be here with them. * I'm glad that day Kathy and I decided to hung-out together. *** "Paul, I'm sorry! You're such a wonderful person and I know you can meet someone else better than me." Lexi explain. Paul was shock to hear those words with Lexi. "I-I-I don't understand, What do you mean? Our relationship is more than perfect but, then why, what happen? Did I do something wrong?" Lexi now starts to cry. "I don't know Paul, I feel something's not right. I don't know how to explain it, there's feeling beyond words can say, Paul. I'm sorry!" Lexi stated as she turns back to Paul. It took a minute for Paul to speak up. "Lexi, look at me, it's all about her right?" "Huh? What?" Lexi look confused. "Alex, your "housemate," The first time you told me about her I knew it. Each time you tell me something about her your face lightens up, You must not notice it but I did. I can see it in your eyes. You like her do you?" Paul asked. Lexi answered hesitantly, "Yeah, I'm so sorry, Paul. I know you'll understand me. Alex makes me happy than any other person that I know. You make me happy but there's something with her that makes me feel happier. I'm sorry Paul, I know this is hard for you to accept but I need to do this. I am with you physically but my heart belongs to someone else. I'm really, really sorry!" "This is so hard for me to accept Lexi. But, if she makes you happy; what else can I do? Now stop crying ok? Does she knows?" Paul asked. "No, I don't know!" "Well, hurry up or else someone's gonna get her." Paul said trying to be happy. "Thank you." As they kissed one last time. Lexi knew that Paul was hurt by the fact that she left him for a girl. But Lexi thought it is for the best. *** "Hey, are you alright? I haven't seen you drinking that much!" Kathy tries to get the beer on my hand. "Yeah, I'm fine! Remember I have a high tolerance on liquors. For God sake!!" I said with a sly smile. "Is there something wrong? That I should know?" as Kathy made an inquiry. I can't keep things from her, I give her a hug and starts to cry. Kathy is my best friend she knew when I have a problem. "What's wrong Alex? Tell me! Let me help you." "I LOVE HER Kathy! I LOVE HER! Do you understand me? Ha?" as I throw the bottle of beer on the wall. I was really mad at myself for being so stupid loving Lexi. "I am so stupid! She's a model, she's beautiful, and how come I didn't realize she has a boyfriend? Stupid Me!" "Ok, calm down ok? You're in love with who?" Kathy interrupts. "Lexi! Damn! Her boyfriend was there. Do you know how hurt I am? When he told me that he is Lexis's boyfriend my heart broke into pieces. Come on tell me Kathy. How can you help me?" "Oh, no. Honey. I'm sorry to hear that!" as Kathy hugged me. "I wish I haven't met her!" as I grab another beer. This is the first time I cried so hard. That I feel so vulnerable. "Everything will be alright, Honey!" Kathy assured me. "I hope so Kathy!" *** I went home the following night. I didn't go to work. I spent my whole day at the park, thinking of things that have happened. My other side of me tells me to avoid her, but how? We live together in the same house! But the other part of my being tells me not to, It's not her fault why should I make her suffer for my stupidity? If I just realized it early maybe I can't get hurt so bad. I haven't been so connected in my entire life with someone before. I guessed that's part of life I have to deal with. At least now I know where I stand, I know where I will put myself to her. So what do you think about the story? Do you think Alex and Lexi be together? Let me know. Please!? 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