We were here in Italy for nearly one month. Next week would make one month and I couldn't wait. I loved Italy but I have to admit I missed New York, we had enjoyed our time here in Italy but I missed going to the restaurants and checking up on everyone and how things were running. Guess the saying there's no place like home was indeed true.

I also needed to go home so that I could visit my own personal doctor. I kept having these stupid nosebleeds and the change of climate here was making me sick. I went to a doctor here, dad's housekeeper Addie had recommend me to a doctor here that speak English as well saying he was really good. I had Kathleen followed me and the driver Georgio took us. To my surprise the doctor was young, handsome and so happened to asked me for my number even though he said he knows he was probably being unprofessional. I gave the new number to him anyway.

I don't know if all these stress of what happened weeks ago was contributing to my weaken immune system and the nosebleeds. I was also not sure about what else to do to keep me relax. I've been training Kathleen how to get better at shooting as well as how to defend herself. That was the beauty of being in a mansion that has nearly everything to meet your satisfaction. There was a personal built in shooting range and a training gym here at the house, and we've been using that to our own disposal. But recently I had just monitor and instructed Kathleen to train on her own, because of me feeling sick and the nosebleeds I've been having it has caused me to be having these dizzy spells each time I overtrained.

So I was going to lunch today with the young handsome doctor Liam Guzman. He had called last weekend asking me out for dinner, I told him no and that I wasn't dating material right now. He had however begged me telling me it doesn't have to be dinner it could be lunch or even just coffee and that we could just talk. So I decided, what the he'll yeah we can get lunch. I was already here so might as well.

I was already ready and here in the living room on the couch relaxing and doing some crossword puzzles while Kathleen was on the other couch watching some romantic movie on TV. I wasn't interested to see it since my romantic life was no destroyed and a horror story and not perfect like those in the movies. I was about to get up after hearing the doorbell ring knowing that it was most likely Liam coming to pick me up but Addie beat me to it.

"I'll get it" I heard her said from the other room as she went to answer the door.

She then returned with a smiling Liam behind her.

"Ms.Luciano, Dr.Guzman is here for you" Addie said to me.

"Thanks Addie" I smiled at her.

She nodded then went back to where she was before.

"Hi" I smiled at Liam.

"Hey" he smiled at me then greeting Kathleen as well.

"You look really comfortable" Liam said in his rich Italian accent looking at my position on the sofa.

"I'm so sorry, this is really rude of me sitting here like this" I chuckled attempting to get up.

"Oh no, I know what it's like to be in a comfortable position and not wanting to move" Liam chuckled. "You can stay there a bit longer".

" I would love to since I've gotten lazy on this couch but we have plans " I said getting up.

"Are you ready then?" Liam asked.

"Yeah I was actually here waiting for you" I said to him.

"So I'm the one who is late then. Sorry for keeping you waiting I just thought you'd need a bit more time to get ready" Liam said to me.

"Its fine" I chuckled picking up my bag. "Ready to go?"

"Sì. Yeah" Liam nodded.

"I'll see you layer Kathleen" I said to her.

"Yeah. Have a good time" Kathleen smiled. "Its nice seeing you again Dr.Guzman"

"You too" Liam smiled. "And you can call me Liam Kathleen".

" Alright Liam" Kathleen replied.

"Bye" liam said to her.

"Later" I mouthed to her before Liam and I left.

On our way Liam and I talked getting to know each other. He told me about himself while I did the same. I found him amusing though, while talking Liam had switched from English to Italian a few times without even realizing then would have to repeat himself in English because I didn't understand most of what he had said. Liam seemed like a really nice guy even though it was hard to really know how a person was just by talking to them a few times.

At first we had a bit of trouble but after that things went back smoothly. The restaurant he had taken me to the waiter didn't speak English and the menu was written in Italian as well so he had to translate for me then order for me as well. Then when our food had come, what he had ordered I couldn't stand the smell of the strange sauce on the food and it was making me feel sick so he had to call back the waiter to get rid of it and ordered again. By the time his new food had come mine was cold so we had to get it reheated but after that things were alright. Liam was really amusing and sweet, maybe he was the type of guy I should have fall for. As we got to know each other more, Liam has asked me a few questions about myself. He was curious about my surname Luciano, he wanted to know how come I had a Italian background name yet I was straight English. I told him I was adopted and that my father is Italian and I had changed my surname to his. I don't know why I felt that comfortable telling him that. I would never told anyone else that the first time. Not even Gio knew I was adopted. The thought of Gio instantly dampened my mood. Why the hell did I allow myself to think of him right now.

"Alexa are you alright?" Liam asked noticing my sudden mood change.

"Yeah I'm fine" I smiled before touching my head slightly. "I just got a little lightheaded for a second"

"Are you sure you're alright now?" Liam asked.

"Yeah I'm good now" I nodded.

"How has the migraine and the nosebleeds been? Are they still bothering you?" Liam asked.

"No, the migraine isn't really so bad since I've last visited you and the nosebleed only occur once after that" I said to him.

"Are you still feeling sick? You know those symptoms could be as a result of stress you know. Has anything traumatic happened of late. Because it could be linked to these nosebleeds, lightheads and migraine" Liam said to me. "You need to try not to worry too much about anything because your blood pressure could go up. When you came to me it was a little high at first and so it could be link to you feeling sick. You have to try eat well, get plenty of rest and relax. Your health is really important"

"Okay Doc, I will" I smiled widely at him. He was really amusing me.

"I just went full doctor mode didn't I?" Liam asked sheepishly.

"Yeah you did" I chuckled. "But its cool, really. It's who you are, it's in your nature".

"You know I always tend to scare off women whenever I have a date by doing that" Liam said to me. "No that's bad for your health, no that's not healthy, drink more water, get more sleep have you ever tried taking supplements... I always have the running off".

" Don't worry I havent ran off as yet so you don't have to worry about scaring off this date " I said to him.

"So you admit that this is a date then" Liam said to me.

"That's not what I meant, I..." I sighed. "Liam I've just had a break up its really all apart of the reason why I'm here now, trying to get away from it all, I'm not ready to be dating again already"

"Alexa, I get it" Liam said to me. " I know what it's like to break up with someone, it takes a while before you can move on. Especially if you were in love with or serious about the person. I've been there Alexa"

"Lexi" I smiled at him.

"Huh?" Liam said confused.

"I mostly go by Lexi" I said to him.

"Hmm, Lexi" Liam smile and nodded. "I like it"

"Thanks" I smiled.

"So Lexi, do you wanna talk about what happened?" Liam asked. "It could be the reason why you're sick and getting those nosebleeds and headache. You're probably stressed because of the breakup"

"Actually, I really just wanna forget about the whole thing" I said to him.

"I totally understand" Liam said. "But I know that talking helps".

"Maybe I will talk about it, one day soon" I said.

"Yeah, it'll be good for you" Liam replied.

"Are you always this caring and nice? Or is it all just an act to get the girls?" I smiled at him.

"Well I'd like to think that I'm always like this" Liam smiled.

"Really? Maybe I should just date you" I chuckled.

"Maybe you should" Liam laughed.

"It's just that..." I started saying but my bag that was in my lap slip to the ground and some how managed to end up near Liam's foot.

"Oh, here let me get that for you" Liam said reaching for the bag.

"No don't... " I tried stopping him realizing it was opened and my gun so happened to be peeping out right on top.

But Liam already reached for the bag picking it up and now staring at the gun.

"...touch that" I finished off waiting for his reaction.

"Uh... Here you go" Liam said passing me the bag.

"About the..." I started taking it from him.

"Lexi, it's cool. You own a gun, you don't need to panic" Liam said to me. "Unless it's illegal and you're like a wanted criminal or something".

I let out a nervous laugh before replying.

"It's not, and I'm not a criminal" I said to him. "My Dad just thought I should have one to protect myself in case of any situation where I'm attacked or in some kind or trouble".

" I understand. It's dangerous in the world we're living in. We have to have some way for us to feel secure " Liam nodded.

"Yeah totally" I said to him. "Thank you for not judging me instantly".

"It's no problem I wouldn't judge you because I was actually even thinking of getting myself one to protect myself and my home" Liam said to me.

"I was worried you were gonna freak out seeing it" I said to him.

"Lexi, I'm a doctor if some of the things that I have to deal with doesn't freak me out already I don't think a gun that isn't being pointed at me is going to" Liam said to me.

"You're amazing" I smiled at him.

"Now, I think I might be blushing at that" Liam chuckled.

After we had finished Liam had took care of the cheque and we exit the restaurant going back to his car. When we reached the passenger door Liam opened it for me. I smiled at him admiring how much of a gentle man he was. I was about to climb in when Liam stopped me.

"Lexi wait" Liam said holding unto my hand. "I know that you're just coming out of a relationship and you're probably not over the guy or like me the way that I like you but I'd really like to try something"

"What?" I smiled looking at him confused.

"Please don't slap me for this" Liam whispered before leaning in on placing his lips on mine.

I stood there shock not responding causing Liam to pull back.

"I'm sorry, maybe I shouldn't have done that" Liam said to me. "It's obviously too soon and you don't like me that way"

"Liam" I said stopping him from going around to his side of the car by holding his arm.

"You're right, I'm not over my ex and I just met you so I don't really like you like that yet, but I do think you're a really nice guy and attractive"

"Thanks" Liam smiled trying to walk off again.

But I stopped him again, don't ask me why I did this but I pulled his head back to mine and placing my lips on his. Liam was good kisser but his lips weren't Gio's. And that thought caused me to pull away.

"Now you can take me home" I smiled.

"Oh. Okay mam" Liam smiled at me closing my door as I entered the car.

Liam went around to his side still smiling before coming into the car. I couldn't help but chuckle as I looked at him with the smile plaster on his face.

"What?" Liam asked starting the car.

"Nothing. Nothing at all" I smiled.

"I don't trust you Lexi" Liam shaking his head driving off causing me to chuckled.

We were almost back to our mansion, Liam and I were talking and he looked at me for a second when we ran over something.

"What the hell is that? Liam said stopping the car and coming out to take a look.

I opened my door as well to see what it was also. I stood beside Liam looking down at the animal that we had ran over. It was a cat. Where the hell did this freaking cat come from? Well like how people always say a good has nine lives, I wasn't that sure the same goes for this cat. It was dead dead dead. It's body was crushed and his guts and blood had been crushed out of him and splashed over the road.

" Oh god. I accidentally killed the poor thing" Liam said pitifully. "I don't think this kitty has nine lives".

"No kidding" I said.

As I looked at the sight my stomach started feeling queasy I was definitely nauseous and before I knew it was puking my gut out.

"Hey you okay?" Liam said rubbing my back and moving the hair from my face.

"I don't know" I said weakly coughing. My eyes and nose were watery from the puking.

"If you can't stomach the sight of a dead cat, how are you gonna fire a gun at someone?" Liam joke giving me a hand kerchief to wipe my room.

I chuckled weakly. My ears were starting to ring and my knees felt weak and that was it before everything went black.

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