Second Chance-In the mist Book 1 novel Chapter 10

"Good question, but you certainly didn't think that an actor like Dominic Stone wouldn't have anything strange about being in New York. He might have had an early event and maybe he has a house in New York too"

"If we are playing this particular game, I may not be winning." I admitted, somehow defeated again in my pride. 

"That means you do believe me!" The confidence with which he stated these things drove me crazy.

"Actually, I don't... for now. The chance is too... I don't know..." The truth was only one. When I was around him, something was happening to me. I couldn't even get my thoughts straight.

"Do you believe in destiny, Miss Rebecca?" I was so tempted to say yes, but I hardly restrained myself.

"I used to believe before this terrible thing happened to me, but now I feel like fate is playing so many tricks on me"

"Or perhaps you're messing with destiny. Think about it... you were in a terrible situation, almost getting killed, but somehow you beat the odds and made it through" 

"I will not take credit alone. It all was with your help, you mean" 

"I just like to believe I was just a well-placed pawn on the board of your destiny. You know, the perfect fit at the wrong time. Consider it like this. It's not about who saved you, it's about the fact that someone saved you. It was fate that placed me there" 

His modesty was incredible. Or maybe it was acceptance? Surely, he would have done that for any woman, not just me.

"Whatever it was, thank you with all my heart. Dominic Stone or not, I will be forever indebted to you and somehow, don't ask me when or how, I will make it up to you. For you know, your life, from now on, will never be the same. Taking care of a blind, disabled lady is not a straightforward thing to do"

"Why don't you let me worry about that? And if you must redeem yourself with me, get over it. First, trust me and then I will let you do it" 

I still couldn't get used to the nonchalance with which he threw his words at me, but maybe that's how he was. "Let's go then. I have the car parked outside. One of these days I plan to take you someplace"

Once we were installed in my house, I realized I couldn't let her alone while I was on set, so I had to convince one of my best friends to move in with me. And that was how I called Megan. I was certain she could be of tremendous help.

And because it was a bad idea that I should be the only one with her in the house, even if she was my Luna, I would not pressure her. And Megan's arrival seemed timely. It was imperative that she felt not only welcome but also protected. 

"Please feel at home, Miss Rebecca. I'll be right back," I said firmly, knowing exactly what my next step was. And that I had to do it as soon as possible.

"Where are you going?"

The fear in her eyes was so obvious that in just a second, she tried to get to her feet, reaching for me with her arms. I stopped her immediately, taking her hands in mine, looking deep into her eyes. They were green, as was her hope of getting better. I felt lost in those sparkling, clear eyes. I wished so much she could see me. The despair and the fear of loneliness were so present, I felt the urge to kneel and take her in my arms. And so, I did.

Her scent of blended cinnamon and flowers invaded my every pore. One by one, they remained caught up in her beauty, trying but unwilling to escape. I would have stayed like this forever. She looked so fragile in my arms. I felt her crying and clinging to me as if I were her only hope. And as long as she didn't see me or remember what really happened, I could be.