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Bellavista, it’s a little after eight. As we’re getting
     into the elevator Julian tells me he has some work he needs to do tonight.
    “You’re going back to the hotel?” I’m surprised he didn’t mention it earlier.
    He smiles when he hears the hint of disappointment in my voice. “No. I brought everything
     I need home.”
    I smile at him playfully. “So, you’re basically just letting me know I need to keep
     my hands to myself tonight so you can get something done?”
    Julian steps to the side and lets me walk out of the elevator first. His return smile
     is playful too. “I didn’t say I had to work all night, mi amor.”
    He opens the front door and lets me in. As I walk past him I respond over my shoulder.
     “Julian, we don’t have to have sex every day. I can restrain myself if you can.”
    He grabs me from behind and pushes me up against the wall. His skin is slick with
     sweat and I can feel the heat coming off his body.
    “I’m a big fan of everyday sex. And like I said, I didn’t say I needed to work all
     night. I just need to do it first so it gets done. You’re very distracting and once
     I sink into you, I never want to stop.” He kisses me gently on the lips and backs
     away.
    Mmm. I know the feeling. “Well, okay then. I’ll try to be as undistracting as possible.
     I’m going to take a shower, alone, and then eat. Just pretend I’m not here.” I give
     him a quick peck and head to his shower after he tells me he will take one in the
     other bathroom. I take my time, shave my legs, and enjoy his luxury shower. I change
     into a pink and white striped, tank nightie, blowout my hair, and head to the kitchen.
     It’s close to nine now and I’m starving. As I walk by the living room, I see Julian
     sitting on the couch with his laptop open in front of him. He’s on the phone talking
     about numbers and projections and permits.
    I grab a People magazine out of my purse and sit at the island and eat my dinner.
     As I sit there by myself, I’m kind of amazed at how at home I feel. Of course I’d
     rather be snuggling, or something, with Julian, but I really am comfortable here now.
     I finish eating quickly and remember I told Jill I’d call her tonight. I grab my phone
     out of my purse and see she’s already called me. So has my mom and so has Marissa.
     I don’t want to interrupt Julian so I walk back toward his room. I glance at him as
     I walk by and he motions for me to come over. I walk to the couch and stand in front
     of him. He grabs my nightie and pulls me down for a quick kiss. It’s a sweet gesture
     and it makes me smile. He goes right back to his conversation and I close the door
     to his bedroom so he won’t be disturbed.
    I call my mom first and check in. After a few minutes of asking how I am she gets
     to what’s obviously the reason for the call and asks me if I’ve talked to Jill lately.
     She tells me Jill has been ignoring her calls for the last week and she’s worried
     about her. I don’t tell her Jill called me this morning and try to reassure her everything
     is okay. But the truth is, I’m a little worried now too. I cut the call short so I
     can call Jill back. Before I do though, I send a quick text to Marissa and Shannon.
    Alexa: At Julian’s. I’ll be home tomorrow night. Marissa: k. Jill called looking for you. Sounded upset. Alexa: I’m calling her now. Thnx Shannon: See you tomorrow.
    Okay, now I’m really worried and as I dial Jill’s cell number my heart is racing.
     She answers on the first ring and I can tell she’s been crying, or is crying. I get
     under the blankets in Julian’s bed and prepare myself for what I’m sure is going to
     be bad news.
    “Hey, Jill. Sorry I didn’t call earlier. It’s been a busy day. What’s going on? Marissa
     said you were looking for me and mom called me asking if I knew what was going on
     with you.”
    I hear her sniffling and I feel bad for her. Jill isn’t a crier. “Sorry to bother