Security!

After everything that happened, and for the sake of my sanity, Alex actually talked with his dad and they worked some things out. He explained to him that I am his fiance and not just another random girl, and he seems to have accepted that.

So, Harry and I got to know each other, and, as it turns out, he is a really funny and outgoing person. I quite enjoyed my time with him.

I can still remember the look on his face the night after their talk.

I was sitting on the couch watching TV when the door opened suddenly and in walked Alex with Harry. Alex came straight at me kissing my forehead and after a quick and almost inaudible "See you in a bit", I was left alone in the room with Harry.

He was standing in the corner of the room looking everywhere but me.

"I won't bite you if you walk closer, you know..." I said breaking the silence.

"It's not that. After the last time I saw you, I feel so embarrassed about my behavior. I shouldn't be so blunt. I am truly sorry." He replied and finally looked up.

"It is perfectly fine. Considering I didn't know who you were either, I'd say we're even" he laughed softly at my comment and walked closer.

He has warmed up to me a lot after that night and I can tell Alex is sincerely happy that his father and I are getting along well.

~~~

Almost a month has passed since the accident and Alex started working from home so that he can be with me every moment of every day, "in case I need something" as he put it.

For the past few days, I've been thinking of my studies and I decided that I want neither, my accident nor my marriage to stop me from achieving my goals. But Alex and I are obviously not on the same page on this one, considering his reaction last night.

We were sitting in the living room and Alex thought that a movie would be the best way to relax and take my mind off the accident. We were cuddling close to one another when I finally decided to ask him about what's being on my mind all day.

"Baby, I wanted to ask you about something..." I said hesitantly and he turned his head towards me giving me his full attention.

"I'm listening..."

"It's nothing bad, it's just that... I was thinking if I could finish my studies at Law school. It's my last year and I really want to -"

"No!" Alex said cutting me off.

"Why not? Is it because of the accident, because in that case-" I started saying but he cut me off again!

"It's not only that. Eve, I'm really, really worried about you. If you go back to University someone might hurt you or they may bombard you with questions about your amnesia and I don't want you to feel bad about it. If you really want to go, though, I must insist on you talking bodyguards with you, okay?" he said. But I couldn't accept that deal. I didn't accept bodyguards when my father practically ordered me to get some and I'm not backing down now. Even though his argument has a point I refuse to walk around campus with two or more men walking around me in a perimeter.

I guess I'll have to wait until I'm completely cured or at least better...

So here I am...

Laying on my bed looking at the ceiling and doing nothing. Alex had to leave for work, something about an important case coming up, so I'm home alone for the day.

Suddenly I hear the doorbell ring. I get up to go and open the door but Linda bet me to it. She was Alex's housekeeper, but she was not around much. I think that he was the one who told her to not be here, as he wanted us to have some peace.

When I reached the bottom of the stairs she had already opened the door and in front of her stood two enormous muscular men dressed in black suits. They wore black sunglasses and kept their eyes straight ahead.

"Mrs. Lockwood, they sat that they are sent by Mr. Lockwood..." she said when she noticed me.

"I've already asked you to call me Evie, Linda..." I dismissed her and I turned to look at the two men sitting at my front door.

"Mr. Lockwood sent you here to do what exactly?" I asked them.

"Hello, Mrs.Lockwood. I'm Derek and this is Jack, my associate, Mr. Lockwood hired us to protect you while you're at home and to tail you in case you want the leave the penthouse." One of them said and I stood there comprehending his words.

"Excuse me for a minute, will you?" I said and bolted back to my room. If Alex did this for real then he'll have to accept the consequences coming his way. I already told him I don't want bodyguards, I even backed out from my request to go to my college and he goes and does this!?

I walked into the bedroom and went straight to my nightstand to grab my phone.

I dialed his number. I waited for a ring or two before he picked up.

'Hey, honey! How are you today?' he asked.

"I'm just great baby, how about you?" I asked him sweetly.

'Well, you know, too much paperwork. So how come you called?' he said.

"Well, here's what happened. I was sitting peacefully on my bed when the doorbell rang. Linda was the one to open the door and guess who stood there... Two huge men dressed like they are working for the government and they said that you sent them to protect me!" I screamed and I heard him chuckle at the other end of the line.

"Don't you dare mock me, Alexander Lockwood or I'll come to your office with or without bodyguards and I will kill you!" I threatened him and he took a deep breath.

'No need for threats, baby. I just wanted to make sure you'll be safe. What if you wanted to go for a walk and then you couldn't find your way back home?' he said in order to defend himself.

"That is not an excuse. I explicitly told you that I don't want bodyguards and then you go and get me two! Not to mention that you could at least have informed me." I replied angrily.

'Where's the fun in that?' he said and I smirked.

~~~

The hours passed by and Derek and Jack were with me the whole time. They can be fun but every single time a noise was heard they would pull out their guns and they would put me behind them.

I got super pissed but I didn't say something, I'd rather talk about it with Alex when he comes back.

I heard the front door open and I was about to get up when Derek got up and pulled out his gun. For God's sake!

I sat up and walked towards the door. I saw Alexander standing there, he just stepped in. The moment his eyes met mine he relaxed.

"Come here, love..." he said and I smiled and ran into his arms. He lifted me up and I wrapped my legs around his torso. He started turning around making me squeal.

"I missed you so much... But if you ever pull something like that again I promise you, you will pay for it!" I said and hugged him tighter. I had gotten used to having him with me every single day.

"I missed you too! You have no idea how dull my day has been, without you by my side! I promise you I won't do anything without your approval from now on." he said and I giggled.

"No need to be dramatic, Mr. Lockwood. I just want you to know that you can trust me and involve me in your decisions." I said and his face brightened up.

"Now. Let's eat!" I exclaimed and jumped off of him.

"Smells delicious! What did Linda make?" he asked and I internally smirked.

"Oh, she didn't make anything, much to her dismay! I cooked today!" I said happily and walked inside the kitchen to serve the lasagna I made.

Alex sat down on one of the stools observing me.

"You know, it's not nice to stare at somebody..."

Even if I wasn't looking at him, I could tell that he was staring. I had a feeling that his eyes were burning holes all over my back.

"I can't help it!" he said and then steps are heard behind me. Two strong arms wrapped around my waist and I leaned my head back on Alex's shoulder.

"Now, sit down and let me do my job!" I said and he let me go.

~~~

After almost an hour we were both laying in bed watching a thriller Alex chose. I really liked thrillers but this one is way too creepy even for me. We were watching the movie silently until a very, very, scary face appeared on the screen.

I screamed at the top of my lungs and literally jumped on Alex. He held me close and rubbed my back.

"You are so dead!" I told him. I can't believe he actually picked this one so that I will get scared. I started tickling him and he laughed even more. Suddenly he held back my hands and kissed me.

It was a nice and tender kiss.

I pulled away and stared at him.

"What am I going to do with you?" I asked him silently.

He didn't reply. He just looked into my eyes as I did in his and for a minute or two, I got lost in those dark blue oceans.

"I care about you, Alex, more than you think..." I said and Alex simply gave me a look that said "Me too" and kissed me once again, not wasting another second.