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  Andreus stood up removed the rest of

  his clothes and got a condom out of the drawer of his bedside cabinet then rolled it on before laying between her legs, slowly he pushed inside her, keeping his movements slow at first then faster as passion took over. She met him thrust for thrust until they reached their peak and tumbled over the edge together.

  “They laid in each others arms catching their breath. “That was amazing.” Andreus smiled kissing her collarbone. Gradually they fell asleep with Katie’s head on his shoulder.

  Chapter 5

  Katie woke up at sunrise listening to Andreus’ steady breathing. She got out of bed

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  slowly so she wouldn’t wake him, wrapped her dressing gown around her then walked quietly into the lounge. She walked over to his desk and wrote him a note before quietly leaving his suite.

  She walked into her own suite quickly showered, and dressed then left a note for Claire and Tessa, Brigitte and Theo and Sophia. Katie walked into the bedroom and woke Rhiannon. “Sweetie, it’s time to get up.” Rhiannon stirred then sat up rubbing her eyes. “If you get dressed then we can go to the city and buy nanny and granddad a present before we go home, but you’ve got to be quiet because everyone is sleeping.” Rhiannon got dressed then they went downstairs to the kitchen. Bertie the English butler was sitting at the table drinking coffee.

  “My aren’t we early risers?” He smiled.

  “Morning Bertie. Do you think one of the drivers will take us to the city?” Bertie looked down and saw their cases.

  “Of course madam. Don’t you wish for some breakfast before you leave?”

  “No thank you, we’ll get some before we shop.”

  “Ok.” Bertie left the kitchen.

  “Aren’t Auntie Claire and Auntie Tessa coming with us?”

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  “No, we’ll meet them at the airport.” A driver came to the kitchen then led them out to his car, he put their cases in the car before driving away.

  Andreus woke up two hours after Katie and Rhiannon had left the house. He rolled over to put his arm around Katie to find the space where she had been sleeping was empty and cold. “What the…?” He jumped out of bed pulled on his boxer shorts and went to the lounge, he went over to his desk and found the note.

  DEAR ANDREUS,

  I’M SORRY TO LEAVE YOU

  LIKE THIS, BUT ALTHOUGH LAST

  NIGHT WAS AMAZING WE ARE NEVER

  GOING TO MAKE ANTHING OUT OF

  THIS AND I THOUGHT THIS WAY

  WOULD BE EASIER THAN BEING

  UNCOMFORTABLE WITH EACH OTHER

  IN FRONT OF EVERYONE.

  I KNOW WE WILL HAVE TO

  SEE EACH OTHER IN THE FUTURE BUT

  HOPEFULLY WE WILL HAVE

  FORGOTTEN ABOUT LAST NIGHT.

  I HOPE WE CAN STILL BE

  FRIENDS IF ONLY FOR MELISSA AND

  NIKOS’ SAKE.

  * * *

  LOVE KATE XX

  Andreus was fuming after reading the

  note, how could she just walk away after the previous night? And how the hell was he supposed to just forget it? He showered and dressed quickly then went downstairs, Claire and Tessa were sitting in the dining room with his parents. “Good morning.” He smiled. “Where are Kate and Rhiannon?”

  “They went to the city early this

  morning.” Claire smiled. “She left a note saying she would meet us in the departure lounge.” Andreus cursed quietly in Greek which got him a disapproving look form his parents.

  Katie and Rhiannon were waiting in the departure lounge when Claire and Tessa walked in. “Hi.” Katie smiled.

  “Hi, what was so important you had to go to the city so early this morning?” Tessa asked.

  “We just got a few things for mum and dad. Were they all angry we left without saying goodbye?”

  “No, Theo and Sophia were fine!

  Andreus didn’t look so happy about it though.” Claire said. “Did you two have a

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  disagreement last night or something?”

  “No, why?”

  “Well something was up, he looked

  angry.”

  “Rhiannon can you get us all a bottle of coke from that machine please?” Rhiannon walked away. “We slept together last night.” She said quietly.

  “What? No way!” Tessa grinned. “No wonder he was angry to wake up and find you gone! I take it you regret it then?”

  “Only because it’s going to be difficult to be amicable with each other in the future.”

  “Why run away then?”

  “It would have been worse if I had

  stayed. It’s not as though we’d have worked together.”

  “Why not?”

  “We’re too different.” Katie smiled sadly as Rhiannon came back.

  Chapter 6

  Two weeks later when Nikos and

  Melissa came back from their honeymoon Andreus was still like a bear with a sore head, he shouted at anyone who dare cross his path. On their forth day back Nikos came storming into his office as his new receptionist ran out crying.

  * * *

  “What the hell is the matter with you?!” Nikos shouted.

  “I beg your pardon.”

  “You heard. You’ve been in a filthy mood since we got back and mama said

  you’ve been like it since the wedding. Whatever it is stop taking it out on Helena, she’s a good receptionist and it’s not fair you upsetting her all of the time.”

  “Haven’t I heard this speech before? Are you fucking this receptionist too?”

  “Watch your mouth Andreus,” Nick

  fumed. “You even think about saying that again and I’ll knock you flat out.”

  “Try it baby brother.”

  “What the hell?!” Melissa walked in to find them squaring up to each other, she stood between them. “Enough you two! You can be heard from the entrance!”

  “Mind your own business.” Andreus snarled.

  “Don’t speak to my wife like that.” Nikos stepped forward.

  “Nikos don’t!” Melissa grabbed his arm. “Just let me speak to him.”

  “Why don’t you both leave and let me get on with my job.”

  Melissa pushed Nikos out of the office then turned towards Andreus. “Come on then?

  * * *

  What’s wrong?”

  “Can’t you two mind your own

  business? Besides I’m sure you already know. Have you spoken to Katie since you’ve been home?”

  “No, What’s this got to do with her?”

  “Does she sleep with every man she

  meets then leaves before he wakes up, kindly leaving him a note?”

  “What?” Melissa looked horrified.

  “You don’t know her as well as you thought you did, do you?”

  “Andreus…”

  “Yes we slept together the night of your wedding and when I woke up she had

  disappeared leaving me a note.”

  “Katie?”

  “Yes Katie. You know short beautiful girl with long blonde hair and a daughter.”

  “Andreus, I’m sorry if she’s hurt your pride but I can assure you she will be feeling a hell of a lot worse.”

  “Really?” He laughed. “Why would that be exactly? She walked out on me, I didn’t hurt her.”

  “She’s so insecure, Andreus she thinks she’s not good enough for you.”

  “Rubbish! What the hell is the matter with that woman? Why does she seem to

  think I wouldn’t be interested in a single

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  mother? I thought I’d shown her I was interested in her for who she is and that I don’t give a damn about her ‘credentials’.”

  “I’ll talk to her.”

  “Don’t bother.”

  Melissa walked into Nik’s office after talking to Andreus to find him pacing the room. “Nik calm down.” She smiled as she walked into his arms.

>   “Did you find out what is bothering him?”

  “Yes.”

  “And…?”

  “He slept with Kate.”

  “And? So they like each other, what’s the problem?”

  “She walked out the next morning

  before he woke up and just left him a note.”

  “Really? Why would she do that?”

  “To save herself the heartache when he pushes her away. Katie thinks she’s not good enough for him.”

  “That’s ridiculous! Does he agree with her?”

  “I don’t think so. He’s really hurt. Can I use the phone to ring her?”

  “Go for it!”

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  Katie had spent the two weeks since the wedding moping around the house, Heather and Gregory had tried talking to her to no avail. She was sitting in the garden staring into space when the phone rang. Heather came to the back door with the phone in her hand. “Katie, it’s Melissa.”

  Katie took the phone. “Hi honey, did you have a nice honeymoon?”

  “Lovely thanks. So what happened

  when we left the wedding reception?”

  “You’ve spoken to Andreus.” Katie sighed.

  “Yeah, why did you leave without

  speaking to him?”

  “Mel…”

  “Don’t give me that crap about not being good enough for him.”

  “It’s the truth!”

  “Katie, that’s bullshit and we all know it.”

  “No it’s not.” Katie felt the tears burn her eyes. “He deserves better!”

  “That’s for him to decide!”

  “What do you want Mel?” She sobbed. “Would it make life easier for you out there if I had stayed and had my heart broken? I know he’s family now and I’m only a friend but I thought I meant more to you than that.” She heard Melissa say her name but she hung up

  * * *

  and sobbed her heart out.

  Melissa slammed the phone down, laid

  her head on Nik’s desk and let out a sob. “Baby, what’s wrong?” Nikos walked over and pulled her onto his arms. She explained the conversation. “It’s ok Mel, you two will sort it out.”

  “How Nik? It’s not like I can go there now and talk to her is it?” Nik picked up the phone and made a call.

  “Yes you can. I’ve booked you on the seven o’clock flight to Heathrow.”

  “We’ve just got married! I don’t want to leave you!”

  “It’s Thursday, I’ll come over

  tomorrow.”

  “Are you sure about this?”

  “Yes.” Andreus knocked on the door and walked in as Melissa was wiping her tears.

  “Are you ok?” He looked worried.

  “I’ve just spoken to Kate. About you.”

  “Mel, I told you to leave it.”

  “Well I didn’t and now we’ve had an argument. I’m going to see her tonight.”

  “Are you happy now Andreus?” Nik

  snarled.

  “What? I never asked for this!”

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  “Really? Well in future around Mel’s friends think with your head and not your penis.”

  “For the last time she walked out on me!” Andreus shouted. “I’m sorry if I’ve caused an argument!” He stormed out.

  “It’s not his fault Nik.”

  “You can never find fault with him can you?”

  “Yes I can! But not in this case.”

  Chapter 7

  Melissa went to Katie’s house at ten o’clock the next morning knowing she’d be alone, she rang the doorbell and Katie opened the door wearing sweat pants and an

  oversized t-shirt. “Mel! What are you doing here?!”

  “Did you really think I would leave things the way they were yesterday?” She said as she followed Katie through to the kitchen. “I’m sorry I stuck my nose in.”

  “It’s ok.” Katie smiled.

  “Katie, you’re my sister, maybe not by blood but in all the important ways. I love you and just because I’m married doesn’t change that.” Melissa hugged her.

  “You should be in Greece with your

  husband Mel, not here fussing over a loser

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  like me.”

  “Hey stop it! You are not a loser and I’ll be here whenever you need me.”

  “How is Andreus? I bet he’s glad I was the one to break things off before we got in too deep.”

  “No he’s not. He’s in a fowl mood.”

  “It’s damaged his pride.”

  “I don’t think so Kate. He really likes you.”

  “Sure he does.” Katie scoffed.

  “I’ve got some news for you!” Melissa grinned.

  “He’s engaged to a rich stunning…”

  “Shut up!” Melissa laughed. “I’m pregnant.”

  “Oh my god! How far along are you?”

  “Eight weeks.”

  “No way! And you had the nerve to

  wear white at your wedding!” Katie laughed as she hugged her. “Congratulations!”

  “Thank you.”

  “When did you find out?”

  “Two days ago.”

  “Is Nik happy?”

  “He’s over the moon.”

  “I’m so pleased for you.” Katie smiled.

  Chapter 8

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  The months flew by and before they

  knew it Melissa had reached her due date, she was feeling fat and uncomfortable and was desperate to meet her child.

  They found out a few months earlier

  that she was carrying a girl, Nikos had been ecstatic at the thought of having a daughter and despite Theo and Sophia’s initial disappointment that their first grand child would not be a boy they were now almost excited as Nikos to meet the baby girl.

  Melissa’s contractions started at six o’clock on the evening of the sixteenth of February and Nikos took her into hospital at two o’clock the next morning.

  Katie was getting Rhiannon’s breakfast ready when the house phone rang, she picked it up. “Hello?” She answered.

  “Hi Kate.” Melissa sounded tired and happy.

  “Has she arrived?” Katie smiled.

  “Yes, at seven o’clock this morning. She weighs seven pounds eight ounces and we’ve names her Sophia Katie Sillas.”

  “I’m honoured! Congratulations honey. Are you both ok? How was the birth?”

  “We’re both fine, it was only thirteen hours from start to finish.”

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  “You lucky cow! What did I do to

  deserve to have a thirty hour labour?”

  “Have a ten pound baby.” Melissa

  laughed.

  “True.”

  “When can you come out to see her?” Katie had been dreading this moment for months, she really didn’t want to see Andreus yet.

  “It’s not that easy honey, Rhiannon’s in school…”

  “Andreus is going to America for a

  week on Monday, I’m sure your parents will have Rhiannon for the week. Besides, Nikos has already booked your flight.” She laughed.

  “I’ll ask mum and dad and call you back.” Heather walked into the room at that exact moment.

  “What do you want to ask?” Katie

  explained. “Of course! That’s no problem.”

  “Thanks mum. I’ll see you Monday

  then Mel.”

  “Excellent! Your flight leaves at eight o’clock on Monday morning, and Nikos will be picking you up from the airport.”

  Andreus arrived at the hospital just as Melissa ended her call with Katie, he was carrying a huge bouquet of flowers in one

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  hand and a pink teddy bear in the other. “Hi.” He smiled. “Congratulations.” He walked over and kissed Melissa’s cheek before hugging his brother. He placed the gifts on the table then peered into the bassinette. “She’s beautiful.”

  “Have a cuddle.” Melissa smiled.
r />   “I don’t think so.” He laughed. “I don’t have much experience with babies.”

  “Go on! She wont break.” Andreus

  hesitated slightly then awkwardly lifted the tiny baby into his arms, he felt the sleeping bundle snuggle into his chest. “See you’re a natural! She adores you already.”

  “I don’t know about that.”

  “We’re seeing the priest next week about a summer christening, Nikos called him earlier.”

  “That’s nice.” Andreus smiled.

  “We were wondering if you would be

  her god father?” Nikos asked.

  “It would be an honour.” Andreus

  beamed. “Thank you.” Nikos and Andreus had only just got their relationship back on track after the argument over Katie. “I never expected you to ask.”

  “That’s in the past.” Nikos smiled. “Sophia is the future.”

  Chapter 9

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  Katie walked into arrivals on Monday

  morning, and as promised Nikos was waiting, she had half expected Andreus to be waiting for her. “Hello!” She smiled as she kissed Nikos on the cheek. “Congratulations!”

  “Thank you.” Nikos took Katie’s holdall and they walked out to his Mercedes. “How have you been?”

  “Not too bad thank you. Is Melissa at home yet?”

  “Yes she got home Saturday night.

  How’s Rhiannon?”

  “She’s a monster.” Katie laughed. “She kicked up a fuss when I left this morning because she wanted to come.” Nikos smiled. “Nik, just so I’m prepared is Andreus really away this week or was it a ploy to get me here?”

  “Andreus left for America last night and he wont be back until Sunday night.”

  “Ok.” She smiled.

  “You will have to face him sometime Kate.”