Green-minded (EDITING) ✔

T H I R T Y - T W O: Tiptoe

A week has passed and it's no surprise that Tony is keeping himself locked inside his room after hearing the confirmation from Doctor Bill that he indeed has Savant Syndrome. He told us the following morning after the talk with Sam and Sandy. And after this sad news broke out, every time I try to reach out to Tony, he simply dismisses me. He does not look nor talk to me.

The playing of the grand piano is the only sound we hear inside his room. Most pieces he chooses are dark and melancholic.

George is the one feeding him for the past days while I was demoted to just preparing the food. I completely understand that he doesn't want to see me due to the fact that he's the one suffering for my one-time foolhardy outburst. I know I don't have the right to feel hurt and unneeded but I can't help it, my heart is pained by his treatment.

It's evident that he can't love me back and I already accepted that, however, Tony hating me like this is a different story because I'm not ready for this kind of hate from him like he totally shuts himself from me and he doesn't want anything to do with me. It kind of surprises me that I'm still staying in this penthouse. It may not be his intention to let me suffer from his cold treatment but it's definitely working.

In the middle of the night, I pass by his room and I got to notice the door slightly ajar, tempting me to peek through what's happening inside. Like a snake biting into the forbidden fruit, I take one step forward, pushing the door gently and quietly to avoid being found out. The room is dim with only the lampshade turned on. I find myself mesmerized by the playing of the violin. Tony is standing beside the bed, his fingers through the instrument with ease and passion. The music sounds familiar. It's my favorite! Mozart's Symphony no. 25 in G minor. Now, he can play the violin, too.

Just the right timing, my phone rings loudly in my pocket. Shit, why would anyone call me this late? How I wish I set it on silent or vibrate mode.

My hand shakes as I scramble for my phone yet before I was able to get it, I got caught. I shot my gaze up to a figure that towers in front of me, his hands grip my shoulders and effortlessly turns me around, pushing me to the wall near his door. I'm now inside his room.

Dark blue stare burns holes through my head, he grumbles harshly, "Weren't you told that you're not allowed to come here?"

"I-I was, I mean, I got curious, uh, sorry, opened the door-" Struggling on my poor attempt to complete a sentence, I gulp loudly. There's a different hue in his eyes, it's pitch-dark blue as if it's dead inside, making me nervous and sending shivers through my extremities.

He releases me, however, his hands' pound flat on the wall to trap me in between his muscular arms, he cuts me off, "How dare you show your face when you're the reason for my misery?" He didn't raise his voice but his every word cuts through me, "You destroyed another life due to your careless drunk driving and I have to suffer all my life for your negligence. You ruined everything."

I hear a mixture of hurt, anger, and hopelessness in his tone. I look up to take a glimpse of his face, revealing an expression of defeat and torture. Where's the confident, funny, smug, cocky, arrogant, cool Tony Green?

A lump forms on my throat and I beg myself not to cry but when I saw a lone tear falling on his cheek, I know I needed to comfort him but I can't think of words to console him. My hands seem to move on their own as I gently cup Tony's face, wiping his tear using my thumb. Then I find myself tiptoeing to reach for his lips.

Our lips meet and I savor its softness and warmth into mine, kissing him tenderly. His eyes widened in shock and his lips didn't move for a few seconds. I continue to urge him, barring my embarrassment, not thinking of anything but my love for him.

I start out with a slow kiss, building up its intensity. It's like the feelings that I've bottled up for years comes bursting and pouring now, like a shaken champagne that pops open. Then, to my surprise, he responds.

This calls for a celebration, where's my sparkly champagne?

He opens his mouth and takes over the kiss, devouring my lips in pure pleasure while his tongue instantaneously enters my mouth, exploring, delving.

Finally. I feel warmth flows inside of me. He places his right hand to support my head while his left arm, pulls my body closer to him, making me shiver inside as he takes me into a tight hug. Our passionate kiss goes deeper and deeper.

We kissed for a long time until we're out of breath and released each other. I pant deeply while he peppers my face with small kisses.

"I'm sorry..." I shyly bow my head, not meeting his gaze.

"For that kiss?" He lifts my chin so I can gaze in his warm eyes, "I'm not sorry, Amber."

Hearing him say 'Amber' makes me wonder if he's already moved on from the real me. I shut my eyes as the pain comes rushing into my system but I shake it off. I focus on him not apologetic about what we've shared a few moments ago.

"I'm not sorry about the kiss..." I bite my lip, "I am sorry for destroying your life."

"Babe.." There's a shimmer in his eyes,

He's fond of calling girls Babe. Now I know. Just how many of ladies did he call that? A pang of jealousy strikes me.

Tony continues, "You did not destroy my life. It was an accident. No one wanted it to happen. I was a bit emotional that my talk got out of hand earlier. I apologize for that, but if you want to make up for it..." He grins mischievously, wrapping his arms around my hips and leaning forward, his face closer to mine, "Just take responsibility of me and we're good." He winks at me.

"What do you mean by 'take responsibility'? You're frightening me." I scrunch my nose.

"You'll have to-"

Tony was cut off by the loud ringing of my phone.

"Geez, who might this be? Calling me so late in the evening." I take my phone out of my pocket. 'Grandma' shows as the caller, I pick up the call excitedly, "Hi Grandma! What's up?"

Grandma does not sound like her old groovy self. Her voice is sad and shaking, "Ash, your mom..."

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Cliffhangers, I know. 😂
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