Workaholics

Chapter 16: Connecting the Dots

She was still looking down at her wrapped fingers without saying a word.

Something in me clicked. Does she knows that Adam was here, i asked myself.

"Maria, did you knew about this?" I asked her straight up.

"Know about who?" She answered back with a question.

"Please, don't play with me right now, I'm exhausted already from work, I don't have time for brain games" I sighed, looking at her.

Even tho my words sounded harsh, my face was saying otherwise.

"Look," She started, finally her eyes on mine. "Adam is a close friend of Giorno."

"Excuse me...what?!" My eyes widened cause by the fact that was thrown on my face.

"I'm sorry I didn't told you earlier." She looked away again.

My mind was racing...again. If Giorno was a friend of Adam this means that he has a close look into my life.

Motherfu....no, calm down.

I was left speechless and maybe for better. Otherwise i will say things I shouldn't be saying.

"Do you know why he was here today?" I asked, taking a deep breath.

Maybe I couldn't be mad at Maria...

"I don't know really....maybe he wants you back?" She sighed and placed her chin on the palm of her hand.

I rolled my eyes, hard. This was the least thing he will want from me.

"I don't think so" I whispered and took a sip of my coffee.

The only fact she was missing is that Adam is a rat. When i met her, I dint wanted to share too much information from my past, not because I didn't trusted her, it was because the past is past, behind my back. But apparently, it couldn't stay that way.

I could sense that she was feeling guilty.

"Don't worry I'm not mad at you" I said softly.

"I'm sorry again" She murmured and gave me a little unsure smile.

"It's okay, do you know if Adam knows about Elon?" I asked and took another sip from my beverage.

"I think he does, but...." She stopped.

"Buut?" I lifted my brow, scared of the answer.

"I think Giorno doesn't know that Adam is your ex"

I just left a big sigh. Great...

I looked at my watch and decided it was time to go. It was already 23:09h.

"I will have to go" I said and stood up from the table. "Let's grab lunch tomorrow, eh?" I asked her smiling.

"Great! I'm in!" She answered excitingly and i left the cafeteria.

***

I didn't felt sleepy at all, my brain was working fast...Why do i even bought coffee at this time?

I changed my clothes and sat at the bench.

I placed my hands back and looked at the ceiling. Why the past can't stay that way? Why it has to haunt me every time i try to escape from it?
The faster i run, the faster it comes. Like a storm, the raindrops will slap at you, the wind will push you left and right. The past feels like a big storm and once it's finished and you think it's gone, you smile and then....comes back with all of it's power. I should've left town, when i had the chance, but i stayed. Was this my destiny? Was Elon my destiny? So many questions so little answers.

I needed someone....and this someone was Elon. When I'm with him i find this escape hatch through space and time, where everything has seemed to stop. The world has stopped moving and every emotion i was going through, was lasting forever.

I picked my phone and dialled him.

Rang. Rang. Third. Fourth...Even fifth, but nothing.

This is what i was scared of. He wasn't picking up, he was working maybe.

***

I entered my car, opened the windows and lighted a cigarette. The dim was filling my lungs. So ironic. I'm a doctor and i smoke like crazy. I turned on some music ("Scar Tissue by Red Hot Chilli Peppers") and turned on the engine.

The night sky was dark, but every star was shining so bright, you could feel how they were breathing. The breeze from outside was caressing gently my hair and the music was echoing in my ears and then straight through my heart.

When i was getting close to my place, i noticed a black car parked in my place.

Right now I wasn't having it.

As i got close i saw it was a Tesla. Then i saw the number plate. Through the window was hanging a hand, seemingly tapping on the metal in some sort of rhythm. Then i saw him.

Elon.

My mood turned around on 360 degrees. My smile was growing on my face and my heart was beating fast.

Did he came all the way here for me? Then why isn't he picking up his phone?

Those questions didn't matter. All i wanted to do is hold him tight, hold him close to me. To feel his lips on mine and forget about the whole world, even only for tonight.

I parked next to the Tesla. Elon went out of the car, holding a burgundy red rose and the magazine he took from my home earlier.

I jumped from the car, not even closing the door and jumped into his arms, wrapping my arms around his neck.

"I'm happy to see you too, (Y/N)!" He whispered into my ear with his strong accent.

"I wanted to see you so bad" I softly said, still holding him tight.

We stayed like this for good 2-3 minutes in total silence, just feeling each others warmth. Then i pulled away.

"This is for you" He smiled and handed me the rose. "It's nothing special, I didn't had the time to get something bigger"

I was in awe. It even had a little band around it in a white colour.

"It's so beautiful, thank you so much!" It smelled so fresh and pure. "It's okay, I appreciate it a lot" I gave him a gentle smile.

"Close your door, baby" Elon laughed and pointed at the opened car door.

"Ugh, yeah" I sighed.

I picked up my bag, closed the door and locked the car.

"C'mon let's go inside" I said to him.

When we entered the apartment he pinned me to the wall. His breath was tickling my face, only a few inches away.

"What brings you here today?" I chuckled and wrapped my hands around his neck, while his hands were gripping my waist.

"I read the article from the magazine you gave me. You are so intelligent, you have such a big vision of things....it's so hot that it's making me eager for you" He whispered in my ear and kissed my earlobe.

"Is my intelligence making you horny, Mr.Musk?" I asked but this time my eyes were filled with lust.

"You can understand for yourself, Dr. (L/N)." He smirked and took my lips in his, like they were water and he was a thirsty man.