Battles In Life

23

It's been nearly two months since dana had moved in. Our relationship only keeps getting better, dana is improving more and more everyday not only with speaking but also with getting out. While I work dana is either working, at jiu-jitsu or at her apartment. Her parents will be back next week and Im sure they will be very surprised to see dana so relaxed and enjoying life. She has only had a couple of mild anxiety attacks but that's only because she pushed herself too hard, although I always try to get her to relax.
I'm still working on our new magazine the other one sold very quickly and the reviews we received were all positive.
Alexander drays is over the moon with the outcome and now he wants me to find models for his urban style clothing. I'm thrilled he liked what he seen in the last magazine and Heathers head only grew bigger hearing the news.
Adam has done a few shoots as well as brandy but none have yet to be in a magazine, I am holding the images until I am ready to publish them. We only publish a new magazine every two to three months.
Christian is coming over tonight and hopefully dana will be willing to meet him but I won't push her, it's her choice.

Christian - hey mate, still up for tonight?
- drinks at mine?
Christian - sounds good
- seven?
Christian - as always

Looking at the time, it was already five pm.
I need to go see dana before Christian comes over. If I don't get to see her everyday it kills me, I just want to be close to her. she just pulls me in and I can't get enough.
Leaving work, I headed straight to danas apartment. I could hear her talking im guessing she was on a work call.
Walking to the second room I was right.
"That's okay sir, have a good evening".
Walking up behind her, I put my arms over her shoulders.
"Hi" I grinned "hey how was your day?" "Good, had another session this morning and I've been working pretty much ever since" "don't over do it" "I'm not, would you like a drink or something?" "Or something" dana got out of her chair and I pulled her gently towards me pressing my lips to hers "yep it's been way too long between kissing you" "is that right?" "Yes" I pressed my lips to hers again.
"Are you catching up with Christian tonight?" "Yes" "good" "trying to get rid of me?" "No but you need time with your friends" I nodded.
"would you be willing to meet him?" "When, tonight?" "Only if you want to" "okay" I grinned "alright, well we will be in my apartment tonight, so you can wander over anytime you want" "okay, I will have some dinner then venture over for a bit although that walk might be very tiring" I chuckled "yeah I know don't wear yourself out".
Her jokester side has definitely come out and I love it, seeing her so free and bubbly I have been waiting for this, it makes her even more attractive.
"I'm going to go freshen up but I will see you later" "okay, enjoy".

Getting home which was a long walk across the hall, I had a quick shower then waited for Christian to arrive. Making sure I had a few beers for both of us. I dont know how dana feels about drinking, she has never mentioned anything about it before and even if I did offer her one, I doubt she'll have one.

Hearing a knock I spoke
"Come in man" the door opened up and christian walked in.
"How are ya?" "Yeah good thanks mate, want a drink?" "Sounds good".
Getting both of us a drink, we took a seat in the lounge. "didn't feel like going out tonight?" "Actually I was hoping dana would want to meet you" "is she coming over?" "She said she would" "good. then I can question her" "take it easy on her man she doesn't need to be grilled" "how do you know you can really trust her Lochie. you've been f*cked over before" "yeah and she's not like my ex, just as I'm not like hers" "what happened to her?" "She was severely beaten, stabbed, received fractures on her ribs, thirty six cuts on her arms the wrists were the worst and one to her head" "f*ck" "yeah" "her ex did that?" "Yep and four of her so called friends. I pushed myself into her life, not the other way around, that's how I know she's not like any other woman I've met" "maybe it's you I should grill then" I chuckled "I'm not going to hurt her, I only want the best for her" "I know mate I was only joking". "So what's been happening?" "Not much really just working the whole week has been uneventful" "exciting" christian chuckled "yeah you could say that. Yours?" "Just getting these shoots organised".
The front door opened and dana walked in.
"Hi Lochie" "hey dana" I stood up walking towards her "do you want a drink?" "No thank you" "I'll introduce you to christian" "okay".
"Dana this is my annoying best mate christian" "hey dana" "hi Christian, it's ahh good to meet you" "you too, about time this guy introduced us" "that'll be ahh, my fault" "no stress, are you staying for a while" "maybe a little bit but ahh, I will let you guys enjoy your night" christian grinned "well come take a seat don't be shy".
Dana and I both sat down. "Do you drink dana?" "No I don't" "never?" "I did ahh years ago but I haven't had a drink since I was sixteen" "hard life?" "Ahh yeah you could say that but it's getting better" "glad to hear that. Has this idiot here been looking after you?" "Too much" "no not too much at all" dana looked at me shaking her head "you may not think so but I do" "so he should" "no ahh, he needs to worry about his own life" "and you are now part of it, so just let him" dana only nodded but I still know she doesn't want me to do so much.
After about an hour dana spoke up. "I'm going to head back to my apartment" "okay" "it was ahh, lovely meeting you Christian" "you too dana, take care" "ahh, I will thanks, you too".
Walking dana to the door I pulled her in for a hug "are you okay?" "Yes Lochie but I'm going to leave you to your night" "alright" "bye Lochie" "bye dana". As soon as the door closed christian spoke
"Is dana alright?" "Yeah I think so, she's had a big day so I'm guessing shes going to get some sleep" christian nodded "she's definitely a good looking woman" "she is but she doesn't see it" "how can she not?" I shrugged "no idea". "Does she pause when she speaks to you?" "No not anymore, she used to but one day it just changed and I'm rapped" "looks like you found a good one" "yeah she is". As it got to midnight christian left and I tidied up. There's nothing worse than waking up to a messy house, actually there is, not waking up without dana.
Im glad christian and dana got along well and he seems to like her. He may not be dating her but he is my best mate and his input matters just as much as my family's.
Hmm I wonder if dana is still awake.

-are you still awake?
Dana - no I fell asleep.
I grinned I love her cheekiness
- I hope my spot is still empty
Dana - sorry half my body is on that side
-hmm I might have to remove it.

Not waiting for her reply, I grabbed my key and headed to danas apartment.
The lights were off but her music was playing in her room.
Entering danas room the lights were off but I could just see her body figure laying on the bed on her stomach.
"Couldn't sleep without me?" "I didn't even try" "did you have a good time with Christian?" "Yeah it was good, nice and relaxing".
After stripping out of my clothes, I climbed into bed next to dana putting my hand on her back. "Mmm that's better. Why are you not asleep?" "I was listening to music" "that's all?" "Yeah its good to just kick back and relax" "it is but you also need sleep".
"If I wasn't awake would you have still come over?" "hmm maybe but I don't want you to freak out in the morning" "as you are the only one who has the code to my apartment besides my mother, I doubt that'll happen" I grinned "I will keep that in mind but right now I think we should get some sleep" "yeah" leaning across I connected my lips with danas "goodnight beautiful" "goodnight Lochie".