Gia took off her heels and walked up the steps to their apartment barefoot, swaying slightly.
After trying for five minutes to open the door Lin gently moved her to one side and took the keys from her.
"Hey! I can do it!"
Lin laughed.
"Oh I don't doubt it. I would however like to get in before lunchtime."
Gia frowned and followed him in, collapsing on the couch.
Lin smiled. "Coffee?"
She shook her head.
"No, I'm going to get straight to bed."
She stood up and kissed him on the cheek.
"Night darling."
"Night, I'll be in shortly."
He poured a drink and grabbed his laptop, sitting at the kitchen counter he went through some e mails. His gaze focused on one with the subject title 'Head Hunter!'
He frowned slightly but chuckled when he read who it was from.
Hi Lin,
Just a quick message before I collapse for the night to say thank you on behalf of the charity for your generous donation.
Between us, I'm so pleased that you outbid Brian. Iris is a lovely girl, and as much as I'm sure that she can take care of herself I wouldn't have felt right letting her go there.
Just make sure you give her back, or I'll be hunting you down!
I've spoken with her and she will be able to come to you from Monday.
I really appreciate your offer to let her stay with you while the renovations are going on.
Let me know if that's all ok.
Thank you for your company as always
Wanda x
He messaged back to confirm Monday was fine then made a mental note to make sure the guest bedroom was ready.
Going into his own room he picked up Gia's dress from where it was discarded on the floor and threw it over the chair.
He looked at her and shook his head smiling.
She was sound asleep.
He undressed, slid into bed next to her and stroked her hair off her face.
She stirred and turned over putting her arms round him.
He kissed her gently on the lips running his hand down her back.
She kissed him back but there was no longing.
Lin took the hint and didn't push it. She was asleep again before he even managed to turn off the light.
He couldn't remember the last time they had properly made love. he laid in the dark with her head on his chest gently stroking her arm and tried to recall, eventually realising it was probably over 4 months ago.
They had been loving to each other, they always were, but full on love making where no one else or time mattered, he couldn't remember.
He knew it was as much his fault as hers. He was busy as well, but it left an empty feeling when he thought about it. He really must try harder.
