Looking at my watch, 5:04pm, time to go. I packed away all my files and folder and shut down my computer. Grabbing my hand bag, I left the office.
Waiting at the elevator, I called Fiona. She picked up after the 4th ring.
"Amelia, what's up?"
"Hey, I have nothing to wear tonight, can I get something from your closet?"
"Sure, but you don't need to ask me Am, take whenever you need."
The doors opened up and I stepped in.
"Thanks babe. I'm stopping at Ming's first before I head over, I'm in desperate need of a pedicure."
"Can you do me a favour?" She asked.
"Sure Fi, what is it?"
"Can you stop by..never mind I'll get it tomorrow."
"Ok, I'll see you soon." Then I hung up.
Getting off and walking to my car, I took off my heels and stockings. Grabbing my flip flops from the back seat, I slipped them on my feet.
Sending a quick text to remind Dwight about girls night. I drove out off the parking lot.
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Ming was a distraction from a cruel world. I welcomed her jovial spirit, it took me away from all the turmoil that my life was now in.she told me about her son, now getting ready to go to college and how her husband got his band back together.
I decided to change it up and bit and go for black nail polish. Fiona had a little black dress i wanted to wear and I felt like I needed to come out of my hiding place.
An hour and a half later, I was driving out of the parking lot. I stopped at Billy's to grab a sandwich and head over to Fi's house.
Getting on the M-57 express way was the quickest way to her house, only 45 minutes. 30 minutes on the highway, I'm stopped by the police, I pull over.
"Good night ma'am."
"Good night officer."
"There's been an accident. The road has been closed by Golden's exit.
"Oh no, I hope no one is hurt."
"Everyone is fine, minor injuries."
"Oh thank God, but that's the exit I wanted to get off on.
"Sorry ma'am, can't let you through, you'll have to exit on Maxfield and-
Turn right on pipping. I know, I was trying to shave off and extra 20 minutes off my journey. Thank you. Have a good night.
He didn't answer, he just stepped back and waved to the car coming up behind me.
"I hate the highway."
I did exactly as he said, my 45 minutes drive, turned into an hour and 45 minutes due to traffic.
I pulled into Fi's drive way, behind her black BMW.
Getting out and walking to her drive way, I'm startled by the bug that lands on my arm. Wailing and flashing my arms about trying to get it off, Fiona steps outside.
"Amelia, will you get inside and stop messing around, it's after 8:00pm. Where the hell were you?"
"There was a bug on me, you know I hate bugs."
She laughed at me in my distress.
"It's not funny." I said while giving her a quick hug and stepping inside the house.
:Where were you?..What took you so long?.. Why weren't you answering your phone?"
"Slow down Fiona, one question at a time."
"I left ming, got a sandwich and there was an accident on the highway, so I had to detour. "
"Oh."
"Oh?..That's all you have to say Fi?"
"What more do u want me to say?"
"Well one; I'm glad it wasn't you in the accident."
"I'm glad you're ok. There?..Happy?"
"I hate you." I said smacking her arm.
"Love you more, go shower the girls are waiting at Venetia's."
"Venetia? That new Italian restaurant? I thought we were gonna go to our regular spot? How did u get in there? You have to wait months to get a reservation."
"Not tonight, Dom got us a table, so I called the girls eariler, told them of the change of plans."
"How did he manage that?"
"He knows the owner, they went to college together."
40 minutes later, I was dressed in a little black dress and black heels. My make up was a brown smokey look. Fi was dressed in a red dress with strappy red heels and with a natural make up look. We left the house in seaprate cars on our way to Venetia's.
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Stepping inside Venetia's, the relaxed ambiance took me by surprise. I was expecting everything to be modern, but it had a vintage and modern appeal. It was breathtaking.
We gave our names and the hostess took us to our table. We spotted the girls and smiles took over our faces.
They got up and we all hugged each other, as if we havent seen each other in years.
"Oh my God, I missed you guys so much." I said with such sincerity in my voice towards my friends. I loved them so much. They've been with with me through thick and thin, all my ups and downs.
"Now before we start telling our latest life stories, please let us order. I'm starving." Fiona said.
"Yes let's, I've been at the hospital for 18 hours, I need food and bed." Erica said.
"Yes that's sounds great. Halley said and Nya agreed."
"No no no. We are going to enjoy ourselves, get some wine in our bodies and maybe head to Jack's later, dance our asses off." Fiona said sounding way too ecstatic.
I nodded my head agreeing with what Fiona just said.
"We haven't seen each other in weeks and we need to enjoy it while it last, who knows when we'll see each other again. Everyone is so busy." I said
We ordered a bottle of red wine, a 1966 Don Maria Barolo, followed by a crostini for myself and Ecrica. Nya, Halley and Fiona ordered chopped Italian salad.
"I need to tell you guys what's been happening." My tone got really serious.
"Matthew has been stalking me, he won't leave me alone. He's been showing up almost everywhere I go. He's been at my apartment multiple times. I told him to give me my keys back, he hasn't.
Gasps were heard from all four women.
"What?!" Ecria asked.
"Oh my God, you need to go to the police." Nya said.
"I know, Dwight has been saying that over over and over. I just want my life ba-."
"You need to take his advice, go to the police and take out a restraining order." Halley interjected.
"I know, but will that make a difference?.. Will that really stop him?" I asked.
"It's a start." Fiona said while holding my hands.
"Thanks guys. You're the best."
We ate and laughed and joke about Erica and Rome after I told her he said hi and I think he has a a crush on her.
Nya was still Nya, she recently moved in with her fiancee, Jake. She told us she was also thinking of opening her own security firm.
"That's a fantastic idea babe, go for it." Fiona said and we all nodded our heads in agreement.
We all ordered a main course of our choice.
Halley announced that she wanted to expand her business and she's going to buy the building next door. We all gave her thumbs up and thought it was a terrific move.
Erica announced that, she wanted to switch to general surgery. Everyone was happy she wanted to switch. She was a remarkable surgeon, brilliant and she would do great things.
Fioana announced that she the manager announced that she was being promoted to senior accountant. Each of us gave her congratulations and that she would do phenomenal things.
I told them that I applied to Crenshaw's Justice Department for the Forensic Chemist position and I'm awaiting the call.
"I'm glad you took our advice and applied. You've been sitting on your degree, couped up in that place. You're destined for great things Amelia." Ecrica said. Fiona, Nya and halley all gave me a thumbs up.
"Congratulations babe, I know you'll get the job." Fiona said.
"Thanks guys." I felt so proud of myself and best friends. We are all moving up and it felt great.
"Now all you need is a man and some good sex." Fiona said
"What about the guy you were telling us about, Dwight?" Halley asked.
"I'm temporarily living in his apartment..with him." I said while sipping my wine, trying to look away from their gazes.
"What?..When did this happen.?..have you seen his junk?..have you guys have sex yet?..what's he like in bed?"
"One at a time please. You're all making my head spin.
"He told me I could stay with him, right after Matthew broke into my apartment and no, we haven't had sex so I haven't seen his junk."
"I really like him guys and I want to see if this could go somewhere."
They were all a little bit disappointed that I haven't done it, but still grateful that I was taking my time and going slow with him.
We said our goodbyes and left the restaurant.
I drove back to Dwight's apartment, feeling the wine fully take effect when I stepped into the apartment. I locked the door, dropped the keys and my bag on the floor and walked to the bed room.
Dwight was in bed, on his back with one hand crossed his abdomen. He looked like dessert, a delectable slice of cheesecake.
I hovered over him, running my hand along his jaw. I don't know if it was the alcohol giving me the courage or if I had suddenly became very brave.
I leaned down and kissed his lips, his eyes flew open and he shifted back a bit on the pillow. He was startled, wasn't expecting me to kiss him.
He gazed at me as if I had grown another head. Quickly realizing my mistake, I pulled away.
I'm sorry, I shou-
He grabbed me and pulled me to him. He touched his lips on mine. Pulling me closer to him, on top of him. I kicked my shoes off and climb on top of him. He sat up, I'm now sitting his lap, my legs going around his wait.
He stared at me, asking me permission.
"Yes."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
This time the kiss was different, it wasn't rushed nor was it desperate. It was filled with longing, desire, want, need. He swiped his tongue crossed my lips asking me to let him in, which I happily did.
Reaching around me and pulling down the zipper on my dress slowly. Once it was fully down, he removed the right sleeve from my shoulder, while exploring and leaving tantalizing kisses on my neck.
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I'm going to leave it right there. This took a while for me to write. I wasn't sure which direction I wanted to the chapter to go in. I had multiple ideas in mind and I went with this one. I hope I didn't disappoint anyone.
It's starting to take off now. Things are heating up between Amelia and Dwight.
I wonder what's going to happen now? Anyone have any ideas. Let me know.
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Thanks for reading and remember to stay safe.