Until eternity

The complex

Theo and I have packed up what little I had in the hotel pretty quickly so we decide to head to his hotel and do the same.

Like me, he says he doesn't have much so we should be able to fit it all in on one trip.

Once we are done with his place we head over to the Complex.

We pull up to this huge gated complex and it looks gorgeous.

The building has to be at least 100 stories high (exaggerating). The road up to the front entrance is cobblestone and goes in a cul de sac with a huge fountain in the middle.

The windows are mirrored so all you see is the reflection of the sky and buildings around it.

I'm so in awe of the building, I must of been day dreaming because I jump when Theo puts his hand on my leg.

He looks at me funny for a sec but then laughs.

What Theo, I say? He just smiles and says "Oh nothing."

Before I can push for an answer I hear Miles and Zoe coming up laughing and harping how its about time we got here.

We all start to unload mine and Theo's bag. Zoe and Miles are already telling us how great this place is.

I'm really excited to see my apartment. Me and Theo are on the top floor, which happens to be 40 stories, not the 100 it seemed like on the drive up. Everyone else is on 39.

Miles and Zoe get off on their floor and tell us to meet them in a couple hours.

When we reach 40, the door opens and we roll all our stuff out.

The thing is I only see two doors, and one leads to the roof.

I look at Theo confused and I can see he feels the same.

I hesitate but say, are we sharing an apartment? They didn't mention that in the meeting.

Theo just looks at me and says, "well lets find out."

We open the door and it is a huge living area and kitchen, with the most amazing view of the city.

I notice two doors on opposite ends of the room. I decide to walk over and see what's behind the door closest to me and Theo does the same on his side.

I am taken back by the enormity of the room it is huge. It has a personal sitting area with a desk and tv. I walk over to a door thinking its the closet, but it is a huge bathroom. I mean I could fit my whole hotel room from yesterday in it.

Beyond the bathroom is a walk in closet that is just as big as the bathroom. I mean I could live in here. It is way more space than I need.

I'm just standing in the middle of the closet when I hear Theo yelling. I rush over to his room to see what is wrong.

Theo! Are you okay? What's going on. He starts laughing and says He can't believe the size of this place. His room is exactly like mine.

He tells me how he thinks its a bit much, and I agree, but what can we do. I guess we are roommates for the next 3-4 months.

Once I have gotten settled in my "mini" apartment, I don't want to leave the room. I mean this is just awkward. I'm not quit sure how I feel about this living arrangement. Maybe I should mention it to Neil, but I don't want Theo to start hounding me about it either.

Just when I'm about to walk out of my room I hear Theo talking on the phone. The living room is huge so I can hear is voice echoing good.

I decide to press my ear to the door and listen. "God Shai" I tell myself, are you really that fascinated by him.

It sounds like he is talking to Ruth his girlfriend. He is telling her what the place is like and how big it is. Then I hear him say it hesitantly, "I'm actually sharing this huge penthouse type place with Shai, but we live on opposite sides. With that comment I walk away from the door and go hide in the closet.

I start pacing back and forth worried about how his girlfriend is gonna react to this. I mean I wouldn't be to happy if I was on the other end. Who am I kidding I'm not to happy with this living arrangement myself.

I mean this has to be hard on Ruth, what if she starts assuming the worst of me, I mean I already overheard him arguing with her once. She probably hates me even though we haven't met. For goodness sake he is living with another female. A stranger for that matter.

God I hate myself for thinking all these negative thoughts, its not like me. Its just that ever since I met Theo something has changed in me. Gosh I'm starting to sound like a broken record.

I'm sitting on the little bench with my hands on my face, when I hear Theo calling my name. Ugh, here we go.

I walk out of the closet with my best smile and yell I'm over here. I try to act like I didn't here his conversation with Ruth. At least I think it was Ruth.

He has a smile on his face and tells me, How awesome is this place. Your room is exactly like mine. Don't you just love it here, he says. I just smile in agreement and start figitting.

He's just standing there looking at me and all I can think to myself is, "crap he knows something is wrong." Why is it, with him I am so easy to read. I don't get it. I mean I have only known him for a few weeks now.

The few past relationships I was in, my boyfriends could never tell the difference. I think they just cared more about themselves then me.

He takes a step closer to me, and I get a little tense.

"Shai" he says, "are you okay? Please don't try to give me an excuse, I can tell something is off."

I'm just looking at him, and decide I better be honest.

Well Theo I say, I don't know if I'm entirely okay with us being in the same apartment. I mean I know we have our own separate sleeping quarters, but are you sure you are okay with it. I know you have a girlfriend and I haven't even met her, and what if she doesn't like the idea, and what if she doesn't like me. I don't want to upset her. I just...........

Theo has a look of sympathy on his face, and walks up to me and puts his hands on my shoulders. I'm looking into those beautiful brown eyes, all the while mentally yelling at my self for staring.

He just gives me a big smile, and says.."Shai I know this is a bit out of the norm to be put in the same apartment but it'll be fine. I can see why you are worried, but it'll be okay. We are professionals and I'm sure Ruth will be fine with it. If it really makes you uncomfortable, maybe I can switch rooms with Zoe.

I just smile back, and say no no I'll be fine I guess. I just don't want to be the cause of any strife. With that comment he gives me a hug and tells me, We are going to be great friends.

There's that word again, GREAT FRIENDS.