NOW YOU SEE ME.

Chapter 24.

There are moments in life you'd wish to forget while others, you want them to stay in mind and to never vanish. That's what last night is to me, a night that has me wondering about the state of mine and Connor's relationship.

What happens now?

I can't lie and say that I'm not afraid of what had happened, it having a negativity to what I've grown accustomed to, our real friendship. I mean last night I experienced my first ever real kiss, a kiss that made me feel butterflies swooning in my belly and still are.

I might be scared but I can't hide the fact that every time I think about him, and of course the kiss, I still feel tingles on my lips, proving the lasting effects that something honest and true can do to someone. I haven't seen him and the more I don't, the more doubt and regret weighs on me, since I don't really know how he's feeling today. Last night was all about the moment and now that it is over, and today is a new day, I don't know if - .

Vicky enters into the room after I hear a light knock.

" Well just wanted to pop by before I head off." Oh I forgot that it's her day off today.

"So any plans?" I watch her come closer and join me on the floor.

" Well, to catch up on devious maids and then have a movie marathon."

"No outdoor activity, like getting ice cream or pizza and maybe go to the beach?" My brows pull together.

"Oh those I can do inside except the beach of course."

"Your life's very much different then I'd imagined." I point out.

" What did you picture my life to be like?" She asks and I notice both amusement and curiosity written all over her face.

Scrunching up my face I say," I don't know, more social and outdoor and yes I know you help sorry souls like mine but, I see you going out, not clubbing or anything rough like that but attending gatherings, dancing, socializing with old school friends, surfing, you know."

" Oh that's a very nice picture you have there my munchkin but no, I'm more small town, family gal and yep I can agree on old friends socializing." She lightly pats my cheek.

"Hmm." I guess I was a little off the line but either way, Vicky being Vicky still makes her my friend and important person in my life.

"Hey?" She touches my shoulders, calling me to attention.

I look at her in response.

" Why the sudden interest, tell me what's on your mind." With the motherly look she has on, I cave in.

" I think I'm kinda curious about how other people spend their free time, their getaways, the smallest actions that can bring smiles to them and can still have lasting effects on them for days, and if maybe, just maybe, if I try just something new and different, I -"

" Want to fully live again?" I nod.

"Oh sweety you will but just don't rush into things, especially concerning that boy." She gives me a knowing look.

"Mom." We both say in unison.

I sigh out loud. " I just don't want her to compare them two." I say, referring to both Luke and Connor.

" Well you do know that she won't take lightly to the boy being in the picture."

" But he already is involved, I want him in my life." I protest.

"How important?" Her brows form into a frown.

Closing my eyes, I say, " more like I miss him even if he's just close by and that no one can have such an effect on my heart like he does. " I release a breath right after I tell her and when I open my eyes, she gives me a soft expression.