𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐌; 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑜 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑜

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since we've moved to iceland ive made mar stay at my house, and no we havent been romantic, im just scared, scared of what? i wish i knew. "aaliyah i have my own house u know?" he said as i went downstairs "i know that but kali wants time with her father, "i can always visit" he said "mar stop asking me questions." "u dont have to worry about me." "who said i was" "if i die it'll happen, i'll be fine my money will go to u and kali and u live a nice life" he said calmly "ur acting like death isn't permit! kali needs her father." i said not as calm as him "dont think about that aaliyah, your smart you got everything in the bag" he said "but i dont mar! this whole time ive been a clueless bitch! and u saying ur probably gonna die doesnt fix anything!"

"aaliyah i never thought i would say this, but can u leave me alone" mar said politely "what if someone shoots u when i leave?" i said, yes following him to throw out the garbage, but he could die! "mar! u might die!" i said pissed off "you know whats funny we always argued about how u want me dead and now we're arguing how u want me alive, so which is it? want me dead or alive?" mar said "both." i said "if kali weren't here it would be more dead than alive" i said honestly "u know u love me" mar said "what ever makes u happy" i said avoiding his stare "mar help me clean the table" i said changing the subject "aaliyah do u still like-" "mar, mind ur business." i said turning around

"papa! i called uncle chris said he bought me a gift for when i go visit!" kali said changing the mood "oh u still talk to him?" mar said "yup" he just nodded not caring huh maybe he did mature "liyah, wanna go on a diner date thing tomorrow, mattia's gonna take care of kali" "sure" was all i said he hasnt called me 'liyah' in a while, but u know when he takes me on dates there always the best.

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"its weird without kali" i said as we get our food "it used to be like this, remember when i got chris to break up with u" he said smirking "oh yea and i had to get a third homecoming date?" i said rolling my eyes "who was it again" he said "jayde-jabez!" i said making him burst out laughing "u really forgot his name?" mar said "who'd u go with?" "nancy" i start dying of laughter "the little white girl?? stopp! do better mar" i said making him shake his head so i wouldnt see the smirk on his face "icelands fun" he said "better than back home" he nods his head agreeing with me

"the food was good, thanks!" i said as i walk to the car "thats it? a simple thanks?" he said smiling "ur right thanks bud" i said making him laugh "well i was thinking something like this" he said holding onto my face and kissing me "mar-" i said in shock "oh come on liyah u loved it" he said opening the door for me "isn't it too soon?" i said nervous of things repeating "we'll move slower if that makes u comfortable" "yeah i guess bud" i said making him laugh