"Oh my God Mani, it feels like ages since I last saw you. " Stephanie screamed with excitement.
I know you are wondering when did all this happen. When Sin and I got home we did make out but nothing else happened because of nature, if you understand what I mean so we just showered and cuddled together to sleep.
The next day, which was the beginning of the weekend, Stephanie and I chatted and really missed her and wanted to see her, it was the same for her too so we made plans to see on Monday which is today. I didn't give her a definite answer yet, because I had to ask Sin first before going out of the house.
Now that was a difficult task, seeing how stubborn Sin gets, especially when it comes to my safety. I just don't understand, when I had asked him to let me go shopping with Samantha he did agree without any persuasion. I did my best to change his mind until he agreed on Sunday and we made a deal. If I was going out, I wouldn't be going alone, ten of his men along with Mateo are going to go with me and I promised to spend the next day with him which is tomorrow. I agreed with no complaint because today I get to spend a day with Stephanie and tomorrow with Sin, it's a win-win.
That brings us to this moment, Sin men were standing securely around the premises of the cafe with Mateo a good distance behind me.
"I know right, I have missed you so much." I said, with equal excitement as Stephanie,
"you look good, your skin keeps glowing." She complimented.
“ Thanks and you look fabulous, have really missed hanging out with you"
"Thanks babe." a smile crossed her face for just a little bit as her eyes wandered around then settled behind me. " I have got to ask Mani because l am dying here with curiosity" She brought her head forward from the other side of the seat and I did the same. "What's up with the men in black, it obvious they are here for you" Stephanie questioned.
I knew there was no way for me to avoid this, that was why asked Sin if they could keep outside but he bluntly refused.
"Yeah, they are here for my protection” I told her truthfully.
"What's going on, you left the day of your graduation. Went two months with no contact from you and now here you are in fancy clothes shoes and accessories looking posh and with men protecting you" Stephanie asked sceptical.
"They are my bodyguard". I told her.
"Yeah, I know, but why. What is going on, I didn't even know you were in New York" She asked again, all at once.
"I met someone during my travels. He didn't want me going out alone, so hence the guards"
"No way!" Stephanie exclaimed, Jaw dropped to the floor.
"Yes way.." I replied, amused at her expression.
Where did you meet him?"
"Hmm, Paris. " She looked at me waiting for more information. " you know how much I wanted to see Paris, so I went and that was where I saw him. He was there for a business meeting” I say, spitting out more lies.
"Wow, that's so romantic, I am really happy for you Mani. You are able to find love again after so many years. "
" Thanks, Steph. Enough about me, tell me what have you been up to. "I quickly changed the subject before she asked his name, not wanting to lie anymore.
“ There is not much to tell, but I can give you a rundown. " she says, leaning forward with her hands placed on the table.
I can't help but listen to everything she has to say. " I just have one more semester and am done, after you left I got a new roommate, Cassie. She is really great and a wonderful cook unlike some one I know" she teased, I stuck my tongue out childishly and we both laughed.
" Anyway, like I said, she is a marvellous cook and a wonderful friend but no one can ever top you."
" aww, thanks Steph. And no one can top you either" I stretched my hand to take hers in my hold, giving it a light squeeze. "anything fun"
"Like you, I have started seeing someone. I met him a week after you left, I didn't like him at first because despite his looks, he was arrogant to the core.”
" reminds me of someone I know" I whisper lowly to myself.
" What did you say?"
"Oh nothing, continue. I want to know more." She blushed like she was recurring something. “His name is Luca and he is Italian. We are getting to know each other more, I can see this becoming something great"
Did she say Luca. It can’t be the same Luca I know right but she said she met him a week after | left.
That's too great of a coincidence or was l just thinking too much of things. If it was really the Luca I know, why was he hanging around Stephanie and does Sin know?.
"What is Luca's last name, Steph” I needed to be sure if he was the one or not.
"Strangely I don't know, I didn't think to ask him since I kind of like his mysterious vibe."
"but you both have been hanging out for close to five month and you don't know his name."l asked surprised and even more suspicious. " what if he was a serial killer or a criminal, how would you know.”
" he is not, I would know". Stephanie answered, clearly convinced after this Luca guy.
"how would you know, it's not like they imprint am a criminal on their forehead"
"I know, don't worry Mani" she replied adamantly.
" I'm just worried, that's all"
"I understand, but it's nothing for you to be worried about. We are just tasting the water for now"
"Be careful" I need to ask Sin. There was no way Luca would do something like this and Sin wasn't aware.
After leaving the café, we went to the movies. We watched the new fast and furious movie, then went to the karaoke singing our favourite music. From Ariana Grande, to Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé as we had a blast. I really missed our girl day out and the fun we always have.