Oh my god! Tonyas home! You have to get out of here, now! Dana said to Alice. They got out of bed and Alice collected all her clothes and her shoes. Quick, in here! Dana whispered and opened the door to the closet. *****, this has got to be a dream! Alice murmured as she got in to the closet and Dana closed the door. Dana got back in bed and turned the light off, pretending to be sleeping just as Tonya walked in to the room. Dana turned. Oh, hey sweetie, youre home already? She said with a tired voice. Just to get my toothbrush and stuff, I dont want to get sick too, especially this close to the wedding, so Ill be sleeping at my parents for a couple of nights. I hope thats okay? she said. Oh, yea, thats fine. Tonya went in to the bathroom and got her things. Bye sweetie, Ill call you later. She said before leaving Danas apartment. Alice got out of the closet and crawled back in bed with Dana. Wow, well have the entire night together. She said soft to Dana. No Tonya, no worries. Alice played with some of Danas hair, twisted it around her fingers back and forth. I wish we could stay here forever. Dana told Alice. We can. Alice said. Dane, I love you. She leaned towards Dana and kissed her. Not at much as I love you. Dana whispered to her between two kisses. They fell asleep together and woke up late next morning of a phone ringing. *****. Alice said with tired voice. She picked up her cell from the floor. Hello? Alice, I sorry to.. disturb, but I have o know when youre getting here. It was Shanes voice in the phone. Oh, Shane, well, um, dunno, why? Dana moved closer to Alice and stroke her back. Do you have an appointment or something? yea, I kind of have a date. Shane said. Well, okay, then Ill get going. See you soon. She hung up and sighed. Please dont go. Dana whispered in to her shoulder. I have to Dane even if I dont want to. Dana rolled over to her side of the bed and Alice got up and dressed herself. Would you like some coffee before you leave? Dana asked her. Nah, its okay, Shanes waiting for me, yknow, Id better get there. Alice bent down and looked under the bed. What are you doing? Dana asked. *****. I cant find my shoe! Calm down Dana said its probably in the closet too. Right. Sorry, Its just Im stressed out. I want to stay here so bad, I want to stay here forever. I dont even know when Ill get to see you again! Alice sat down at the side of the bed and Dana got up to sit beside her. She stroke Alices back. It wont be long, you know that. She told Alice soft. Alice sighed. I know. But Im afraid that youll regret this. I mean you are getting married to Tonya. Yea, well, I have to talk to her, I have to tell her that I dont love her. And as for having regrets, I thought I proved to you last night that this is what I really want? Alice smiled weakly. They sat close together for a while before Alice rose. Well, umm, I guess Id better be going. Talk to you soon? Alice asked. You bet your sweet *****. Dana answered. Alice kissed Dana hungrily before leaving the apartment to catch a cab back to her place. Alice had just got in to the cab when her phone rang. Shane, Im on my Dana? Yea, I just had to say that I miss you already! Dana said. I miss you too. Alice said with a smile on her face. can I call you later though, Im in a really bad position. Sure, Ill be waiting. yea, me too. Alice said and hung up. Dana put the phone back and went downstairs to get something to eat. She had just started her breakfast when the phone rang. She ran to get it, thinking it was Alice. Hey babe, I didnt think youd call so soon. She said. Hello? Dana? it was Tonyas voice in the phone. Errr, yea, honey, its me. Dana said. What did you mean by call so soon? Tonya sounded confused. Um, well, yknow, I didnt think youd call before you got here. Dana answered feeling really stupid. Im glad you did though. She added fast. I wanted to hear how youre doing? Tonya said. Well, actually, Im not feeling that good, I threw up three times tonight, and I think I have a fever. Dana lied. She felt a sting in her conscience, but the memories of Alices naked body against her own was stronger, she wanted to make love to Alice again. And again and again and again. Oh, well, then Ill stay here til you do feel a little better, okay? Tonya asked. Yea, sure. Dana said. Well bye sweetie. Tonya ended the phone call and hung up. Dana hung up too and returned to the breakfast. Alice got home, she paid the taxi-driver and went in. How is she? Alice asked pointing her head at Tina. Well, shes been sitting there since she woke up. Shes not saying anything, and I dunno what to say to her, yknow? Shane said. Ill take care of it, go to your date. Thanks. Oh, and by the way, congratulations. Shes a catch. Shane winked to her and went out of the door. Alice went in to Tina who was sitting on the sofa, staring at nothing. Hey, Tee, would you like some coffee? Alice asked. Um. No thanks. Im err Im, Im good. You sure? Err, yea, thanks though… Tina glared off in space. Tee, Im worried. I know youre still in shock and everything, but you have to snap out of this. Alice told Tina as she sat down beside her in the sofa. I know Al Tina answered. But it hurts… It hurts to be awake, and it hurts to be asleep. It hurts to breathe for gods sake! Um, well, all I can say is that I know youre hurting, and your heart is broken. But one day not far from today, youll wake up, and that pain will be gone. Alice said. And then youll be free. It just seems so far off. Tina said. I know. But just hang in there, okay? okay Tina said. Oh, and coffee would be great thanks. Alice went out to the kitchen and made a cup of coffee to Tina. She then went in to her room, picked up the phone and called Dana. Dana answered after only one signal. Hey there *****, its me. Alice said. Oh, um, hey Al. Dana answered. Whats up Dane? Alice asked, noticing Dana was a little off and nervous. Nothing much, and you? Dana asked quickly. Is Tonya there? What?… oh, no Shes shes not here Dana was acting strange. Almost as if she was distracted of something. Then what is it? Alice asked. youre behaving really odd Dane, even for you. Well, its just Lara Dana answered. Lara? What about her? Alice asked. Her heart dropped from its place and sunk down to her stomach. Shes here. Dana answered.