Love is blind

Kimberly

In recent weeks, Julia and I have grown even closer. Which I didn't quite expect after what happened at the airport. It really took me a few days to think about it afterwards. I could hear so much regret in Julia's voice and it hurt me. It felt really great, but that was not mutual. We haven't discussed it again either. I've resigned myself to the fact that it will never be more than a friendship between us. Which is sometimes very difficult, but I am grateful for the friendship we have. I really can't imagine my life without Julia in it. Silvia asked me several times what happened, but I told her it doesn't matter. It is thanks to Silvia that I sent Julia a message again after a few days. She had convinced me that whatever it was, I couldn't just let Julia walk away. Silvia was, of course, absolutely right about that. I am also very happy that she gave me that push to contact Julia again. Unfortunately Julia and I can't see each other every day, but luckily I still manage to be with her one evening a week. We also spend most weekends together. One time I am with Julia and the other time Julia and Sem are with me. Only the first time sleeping together again, there was a bit of tension in the air. Where we used to give each other a kiss before going to sleep without thinking, but then we didn't know what to do. We both lay restless in bed for a while. I finally gave her a quick kiss and after that it was fine. Since then we don't have to think about it anymore and we just do it.

We have both been extremely busy for the past two weeks. So we only talked to each other on the phone. Today is another busy day, but luckily I was able to convince Silvia that we can have lunch at the office today. I really need to see Julia. On the phone this morning she said she has been getting calls from an unknown number for a few days now. Every time she picks up, nothing is said and she only hears strange noises. I could tell from her voice that she didn't feel very comfortable with it. So I would like to see her today to be there for her. I also know that my father is not in the office today, where else she can go if she needs someone.

When Silvia and I enter Julia's office, Julia is standing by the window staring out. She doesn't realize we're here. Silvia sits down on the couch. I walk over to Julia. I stand behind her and wrap my arms around her waist. "Hey beauty," I whisper in her ear. She immediately turns into my arms and hugs me tightly. She buried her face on the crook of my neck. "I'm so glad you're here". I kiss her on the head. "Did you get a call today?". In my asking, her phone rings. Julia takes out her phone. I can see from her face that she is being called again by the unknown number. I take the phone from her hands. "Hello who is this?". I put the phone on speaker and hear the weird sounds Julia was talking about. "I better ask you that. Who are you?". Julia's eyes widen. She looks at me startled. "Twan what do you want?". I'm shocked when I hear that. "Who is that with you? It must be who I think it is." I look at Silvia and see her look startled too. "That is none of your business. What do you want?". I can tell from Julia that she's upset, which I can get into. I take her hands and gently caress the back with my thumbs. Fortunately, she seems to be calming down a bit. "What I want? Letting you know you need to be out of the apartment by Monday. I have informed the landlord that I am canceling the contract. I also arranged a new tenant for him. He will move in on Monday". I can't believe what I hear. "You have what? So you just put your son and me out on the street. We haven't heard from you in all this time and now you're doing this". I see tears in Julia's eyes. "Sem doesn't have to go out on the street. He can come to me. Unfortunately you are far too well than I would like. I thought it was about time to change that." How does the asshole have the guts to do this to her. "Never that Sem goes to you. I'm surprised you still remember his name. I'll make sure the apartment is empty on Monday. If I hear anything else from you or you come close to Sem, I will still go to the police. I have enough proof of what you've done". When Julia has said that, she hangs up the phone and bursts into tears. I give Julia a big hug. "It will be all right. I am here for you". She shakes her head. "How am I supposed to find another house in a weekend and get everything out of there. And what if he goes after Sem". I grab her face with both hands so that we look at each other. "I'll call someone from my security to watch Sem. Nothing happens to him. We will also solve the rest. You can come live with me if necessary. My house is big enough". She shakes her head. "Thank you. If you would like to do that for Sem that would be very nice, but I'll go to a hotel. I will look further from there". Now I shake my head. "We are talking about that later. I'm going to call first. ". I let go of Julia and look at Silvia. "Will you stay with Julia for a while? I have to call". Silvia nods and walks over to Julia. I hurry to my father's office to make sure Sem is being looked after.