"You sure have grown up, obviously I didn't recognize you. Its funny to think about it but your kinda intimidating" Smirking a little at the thought, ...Yah almost no one did. I think Anthony and Lauren are the only ones who knew it was me from the beginning."She flinched at the mention of Lauren, I knew she had seen us go at it, but I didn't think she would be affected that much. She was going to say something when we heard, "Hey guys can I get you all to join me in the living room!", it was. As soon as it was gone, he bent his head forward and took his hat off with a quick motion and his lips touched mine. It was a soft kiss but gradually became filled with passion and longing. His tongue entered my mouth and explored every crook and cranny as my tongue was invited into his. We stood there in the fading twilight for a while, just content to hold and be held as we kissed, opening a portal to a new world full of awaiting passions. *** For the next week, me and Vesi stood for long. "Bert," I said. "Call Ernie."She dialed his number and handed me the phone. I smiled at her as I heard the ringing in the background. I knew that this would be hard on Ernie. He was a good guy. He worked long hours and still went to night school so he could make more money for the two of them. On the days that he didn't have classes, he pulled double shifts and still found time to study. I'd helped him out a few times in classes that were hard for him. He was always so appreciative and so. I just have to finish up here for a couple of hours and then I’ll head over.” They both smiled before getting up from the couch. Maria went into her office as Olivia left the studio and returned to her car.--Later that night, around 8:00, Maria pulled her Prius into Olivia’s driveway. She knocked on the door and was quickly met by her friend, who was holding a Molson Canadian beer.“Hey Maria, come on in and have a drink.” She handed her the beer and closed the door behind them.The two women.