Asia rested her head on the window and fought tears. She wanted to go to bed and cry. She shut her eyes and breathed while David wondered where she had been going on that road. He patted her hand. They were at his house soon enough.
Asia saw the magnificent black remote controlled gate open. She saw the massive compound. It was well lit. Then the bungalow, snow white. Clearly, David lived large.
The butler opened Asia's door. He held an umbrella for her and guided her to the veranda. David held her hand and welcomed her to his place. He led her to the bedroom she would occupy
"Talk to me, Asia." David stood and looked at her as she sat in bed and fought tears.
"Violet kicked me out," Asia whispered, crestfallen.
"I will sort that out tomorrow, I promise," he spoke kindly."I will teach Violet a lesson and get your place back. What else is eating you, Asia?"
"Allan doesn't want me. He is with another woman!" Asia burst into tears.
"Were you not together for days till today? What is wrong with him?" David cursed, sat in bed and pulled her in his arms. He ran his fingers through her wet hair.
"He is ashamed of the relationship I have with you and I cannot explain it to him." Asia heaved and sobbed bitterly.
"Good riddance. He couldn't even give you an orgasm," David said casually.
"David! How did you …" Asia quickly sat up while David laughed.
"Your skin never glowed after time with him." He wrapped his arm round her. "Asia, I am here for you always. You are a good friend. Let me be a good friend. You can live here permanently and I will be the happiest person. Are you hungry?" David asked.
Asia was sad, not hungry. She needed a shower then she would think of eating. David left for his room as he too needed to shower.
So David didn't approve of Allan because he couldn't make Asia orgasm? Asia laughed in the hot shower. She needed to know how to capitalize on having a gay friend. That would be an interesting friendship. She looked in the mirror and smiled as the water landed on her back.
Asia showered and wore pyjamas. She organized her clothes in the walk-in closet. By the time she was done, she felt at home, organized and at peace.
Asia got on the six foot by six foot bed and bounced on it. It was springy. She kept bouncing on it and felt happy. She ended up bouncing and giggling. Then she turned to find David standing there trying not to laugh.
"I could join you if I wasn't so hungry. If I try, you will hear my empty stomach wobbling." David said while Asia laughed. He helped her down.
"Well, you ought to try it. It makes me feel like a child again, no worries. Adulthood sucks," Asia said, giggled.
"Let's go eat. You will bounce better once full. You will have better weight. I thought of opening the balcony door while you jumped," Asia knew where David was heading.
"But you feared the wind would carry me!" She said, hit him on the side while he laughed.
David, in pyjamas, had come to take her to the kitchen for dinner. While they walked, she looked at the art work on the high walls. There were those that required a degree in Art to be interpreted. Then there were those of nature. Clearly, David had taste.
The staff was on high alert. David had never brought anyone home other than the Mara family. They had heard about Asia on the news but had never seen her. They had never seen Violet either. For David to come home with a woman, she must have been special.
The two sat in his kitchen and ate chicken soup. It warmed Asia from the inside out. David played the music she loved and watched her relax.
"Where will I live?" Asia asked herself loudly.
"I can't believe Violet kicked you out. Does she think that house is hers?" David asked, chuckled.
"Yes she does. You have always paid for everything there because of her. Basically, it is Violet's place." Asia said.
"It isn't. It is in my name. You live here and watch me avenge you. I love you, Asia," he rubbed her hand.
"Easy now, tiger. Someone might think you are in love with me," Asia said, fought off a laugh.
"You wish!" David said laughing.
David was glad to see Asia laugh. That was progress. He also knew they would be on the news the very next day. He smiled. He didn't mind. Asia was a good person.
"I can't believe it took you years to bring me to your place! Such a friend you are!" Asia said in jest.
"You were quite busy. Even after I told you that Allan is not the one for you. But he is handsome," David watched Asia.
"Fuck you. You enjoy teasing me, don't you?" Asia asked, sat back.
"Not half as much as you enjoy teasing me," David said as Asia laughed hard.
That was true. Asia loved to tease David. But she knew he always liked her teasing him. It was a sweet game they played.
The two had fruit salad. Then they had strawberry cake as dessert. Asia had hers with warm milk and enjoyed it. Then it was time for bed.
David took Asia's phone and wouldn't give it back till the following morning. That way, she could focus on sleep. He was looking out for her as usual.
"Wake me if you can't sleep. I can take you out to the club of your liking," he said kindly.
"Thank you, David. You are a great friend." she said, bid him a good night .
Asia went to bed. Hopefully, she would have her car by morning. She would be fine. Hopefully, her colleagues wouldn't talk much about her at work. But without Violet and Allan, whom would the talk offend? She drifted to sleep.