David

IX

"Hey, how was work?", I asked Luna as she entered the apartment and sat next to me.

"Amazing! I got a spicy book so it's been quite fun.", she smirked.

"Mmm, smut!", I moaned grinning.

"Yeah, my job is more fun than yours!", she concluded leaning back on the couch.

"If I still have one.", I mumbled.
 
  It's been a week since my fight with Damiano, and no one ever showed up. I was clear enough when I said I wanted him to apologize, and I didn't want to give up. Yet, I was worried about my job. The money I earned was more than enough and I thought about moving into a better apartment soon. Also, it was really fun and didn't feel like a job at all. But Damiano was nowhere in sight.

"Still nothing huh? Don't worry, he'll come. He just needs some time to beat his pride.", Luna comforted me.

"I hope you're right because I love this job but I'm done steeping in front of Damiano.", I admitted.

"Hun, he deserved it. And everyone else agrees on it! You did nothing wrong."

"I know.", I said and rested my chin on my knees.

"Do you want some coffee? Oh, by the way, Giovanni said he'll stop by if it's okay with you.", she said. Giovanni was her boyfriend.

"Why would I mind? I like Giovanni. And yes, I would like a cup of coffee".

"Great!"

  Luna made us coffee and brought the cups to the small table in front of the couch. Just when I was about to take the first sip of the warm drink, the doorbell rang.

"Oh, I guess he's early!", Luna concluded and jumped from the couch to open the door.

"Hello... I'm Luna!", I heard her coldly say so I tried to overhear the conversation.

"She is here. Let me just ask her if she wants to see you.", she uttered and I heard the door closing.

"Girl! Your devilishly hot boss is here!", she half whispered, half yelled.

"Luna! Okay, let him in!", I ordered fixing my hair and clothes.

  She opened the door and Damiano came in. He looked at me with an unreadable facial expression.

"Um... I have to go outside. I'll see you later Bianca!", Luna stuttered and vanished from the apartment.

I glanced at Damiano once again.

"You can sit down.", I let him know and he sat next to me.
"So?", I broke the deafening silence.

"Alright, here's the thing: I acted like an idiot, and I'm sorry for that.", he said quickly.

"What? I didn't hear that. Could you say it louder and slower this time, and possibly under my window.", I mocked him and I wasn't sorry.

"Are you for real?", he asked.

"I said I didn't hear you. What's the problem with that?", I repeated.

"Oh, you're gonna pay for this.", he mumbled.

"Did you say something?", I played dumb.

"No.", he lied and exited my apartment.
Two minutes later I saw him under my balcony.

"Wait! Let me grab my phone! I need to film this!", I yelled and quickly took my phone.

"Okay! Aaaaand ACTION!", I shouted as I pressed the record button.

"Bianca, I know I acted like an idiot and I am truly sorry for that!", he yelled and the people around him started turning to see if he had gone crazy. I giggled.

"Do you promise to respect my job and my abilities?!"

"I promise!", he screamed.

"Okay, apology accepted! Oh wait!", I wanted to mess with him a little bit longer.

"What now?!", he looked like he was suffering.

"It looks like I didn't press the recording button as hard as I should have! We'll have to repeat!"

"Are you fucking kidding me?!", he yelled back.

"No, I'm serious!", I chuckled.

"Bianca! I know I acted li-", he started again when two policemen started shouting at him.

"Okay, I'm joking! I did record it!", I said trying to be quick because some of the people were recognizing him and started pulling their phones out to record.

"Okay, you got your revenge! Can I at least get in and have a cup of coffee? It's cold outside!", he sighed.

"Sorry, no can do! See you tomorrow!", I shouted and went in.

  I hid behind the curtain and watched him leave. I thought I saw a smile on his face as he strolled down the street where he parked his car.

"Did I just see Damiano David shouting under our balcony?! Girl, you're a genius! I love you!", Luna gaped as she got back into the apartment together with Giovanni.

"I went to the store to give you some time and when I returned I saw him acting like a complete lunatic so I hid to see what he was up to. Giovanni came in the meantime.", she explained giggling.

"He deserved it.", I claimed nonchalantly.

  I was so proud of myself for finally getting back at him after all this time. Yet, I couldn't help but smile when I thought about what he did for me. But I brushed it off, at least I tried.

"He did!", they both agreed.

  We put in some movie but halfway through I got sleepy and went to bed saying good night to both of them.
  The next morning I woke up full of new energy and carefully picked out an outfit for the day. It was a plaid skirt, and a beige sweater together with black tights and black boots. I put on my brown coat and went out. I came to my office door and it was locked, meaning I was the first one to arrive. I put down my purse and opened the laptop to send some required emails. It was unusually quiet so I put on some music and started humming along with it. I checked the emails one more time and sent them to their addresses. Then I heard a knock at the door. It was Ethan. He walked towards me and hugged me.

"I'm so glad you're with us again!", he admitted.

"And I'm so glad you're not Damiano!", I chuckled.

"I brought the lyrics for you. Here.", He said putting a folder on my desk.

"Thank you, E!"

"So, does this mean you're coming to Cali with us?", he asked smiling.

"Yes!", I shouted and he hugged me.

  We were very good friends now for real. I was glad that I will be there with him.

"I will just have to go home for a few days to see my family before our trip.", I explained.

"Of course.", he nodded.

"Okay, I'll see you later this week I guess.", I said as he was about to rush to the rehearsal.

"See you.", he waved and left.

Dear Reader,

Here is the ninth chapter. I apologize for being late this week but yesterday was wild! Thank you for your patience! Enjoy! <3

Love,
A Kid From Neverland.