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stealing, partying and
getting high.
    It wasn’t until
Darren fell ill that we learned the truth. Darren’s mum knocked on our door.
She demanded to see our father. She told mum the truth about the affair. Gareth
was angry. Shortly after Gareth’s eighteenth birthday Gareth died of a drug
overdose.
    Darren, on the
other hand, was well taken care by dad and by his mum. During school we played
on the same football team even after we graduated and moved into the leagues.”
    Grace was struck
by Guy’s honesty. She hadn’t expected Guy to be forthcoming with his past, but Guy
reassured Grace it’s ok by touching her cheek.
    Guy felt by
telling Grace the story of his home-life prior to the glitz, glamour and money
that football fame bought, she’ll feel more comfortable around him.
    “I’m telling you
this because I’ve never told anyone about my family life. Our history is dark,
bleak and grim. There’s a lot the media isn’t aware of and I trust you. From
the moment we met, Grace, I knew you weren’t just any girl. You’re the girl I
want to know more about and possibly go forth from here.” Guy said. His voice
never wavered and it was stern. He sounded like a man who wasn’t willing to
give up on what he wanted. He leaned into Grace’s body, scooting close to her.
It excited Grace to no end to know of this. Guy
wants me...
    After a moment of
silence, Guy slowly pushed her caramel hair away from her face and tucked it
behind her ear. He looked at her. She
seems so shy and innocent, not like many young women today. Her innocence
struck a chord with him.
    “I want to get to
know who you are Grace. I want to know everything there is to know about you.” Guy whispered as his forehead pressed against her.
His mouth just inches away from hers.
    Grace’s heart
pounded madly underneath her breast. She thought she’d faint. They were close
to the point of kissing, her first real kiss since Ian. I have to stop this now, this is madness. We barely know each other. Grace pulled back and shied away from his hands.
    “I grew up with my
two aunts, Cat and Corrie who’ve kept me under lock and key since I was a
little girl. Due to my parents’ accident, the loss of my mother, their sister,
they’re afraid that I’ll suffer the same fate if they let me go. At times, I
feel stifled by their love, but I know it runs deep. This winter is my last
winter here. Delicious will be fitted out and I’ll be moving to London to start
my own life. Will you believe a twenty-five year old woman has never been to
London?” said Grace smiling.
                 “London, there is no city in the
world like it. I think you’ll love it. I can show you around when you move.
Would you like it?” Guy asked.
    Grace loved the
idea that there was prospect.
    “Yes I’d like it.”
Grace said with nervous laughter.
    “Why are you
nervous?” Guy took notice of the laughter. Guy drank the last drop of his
sparkling water and held his gaze on Grace.
    Looking down shy,
Grace replied “I’ve never been around a man like you.”
    It was a sad fact.
Grace didn’t want Guy to see her blush. Flattered, Guy laughed heartedly. A
part of him didn’t believe her naivety, but Guy was under the premise its nerves.
Guy stood on his feet, grabbing Grace’s hand.
    “Come up.” Guy
said as he helped her to her feet.
    Grace was in Guy’s arms. They were wrapped
around her waist. Guy smiled down at her. She felt small in his arms. He is so much taller than me and his body overwhelms
mine . If it wasn’t for Guy telling Grace he’s footballer, she’d guess Guy
played rugby.
    Grace felt Guy’s biceps
underneath the palms of her warm hands. They’re
strong, sturdy and ever so muscular. Grace looked at his supple lips. They
weren’t too big nor were they the size of rubber bands. They’re perfect. Grace trembled at the thought of him kissing her
with his lips.
                Guy
moved away from her. If I don’t bloody
move now,