POV Ivy

If you think that I opened the game to the person regarding everything that was happening, I could not. I continued to receive threats from people who would do me harm, who would ambush me when I left college or my internship. They already knew everything I was doing, all of my life. I called Igor and said everything that happened to me. Igor thought about going back to London. I said no and our parents also can not know what happened. I told Igor that I will solve this situation, I just do not know how it is yet.

September arrived. It's been a year since Rog and I met in a very unusual situation. He called me remembering all this. We smiled over the phone. We'll see each other on Friday, Freddie's birthday in the pub.

The week went by quickly. The boys finished recording The Night Comes Down and next week they will begin recording the instrumental of Seven Seas of Rhyne.

On Friday, everyone was present at Freddie's birthday celebration in the pub. Less Jill.

"She's not coming to the pubs anymore, Ivy. She prefers to stay home, after all she can not drink or smoke. Said Rog.

In the pub I stayed at the kisses with Tim. I'm just staying with him. I do not want to date Tim. I just want to be friends with him.

We stayed at the pub until three in the morning. The next day she had another celebration of Freddie's twenty-sixth birthday at her parents' house. Jill was there. She is almost five months pregnant. Jill and Roger are already looking for an apartment to rent and live with the child when they are born. Our friends have bought baby clothes. Rog and Jill have been very helpful.

During the celebration of Freddie's birthday at his parents' house, I've been thinking about everything that's happening to me. No one knows my drama, neither Roger or Tim. I am silent about everything that is happening. She was sitting on the living room sofa, thinking what to do. I'm sad and worried and I can not stay like this.

"Everything all right, dear Ivy?" Asked Freddie, sitting next to me.

"I'm thinking, Freddie, about some of my family's things in Brazil, that's all. She said, lying.

"You want to vent my dear friend, Ivy?" Said Freddie.

"No, my dear friend. I do not want to worry anyone with what is happening, only my family and I can solve this. Anyway, I appreciate the concern. She said, smiling at Freddie.

"When you want to vent, you can count on me, my dear Ivy. Said Freddie.

"I appreciate the concern, dear friend. She said with a smile.

By midnight everyone sang happy birthday to Freddie. I had made the birthday cake for him. The first piece of the Freddie cake gave to Mary who kissed him on the lips.

The party lasted until two o'clock in the morning. By the time we left, Rog left Jill in the Republic at Maria Assumpta, then left Clare in the apartment, then left Tim at home, and finally, leaving me home. On the way we were quietly inside the car when Rog said:

"I thought you were thinking about Freddie's party today." Is everything okay, Ivy? If you want, you can vent me.

"Just like I told Freddie, I tell you: things are related to my families in Brazil. Do not worry, Rog. I do not want to worry you. She said to him.

- You are lying to me. We've only met for a year, but I know you're lying to me, Ivy. It has nothing to do with your family in Brazil. Please tell me, what's troubling you. Rog asked. - Trust me please. There is a time when you are thoughtful, not now.

"Rog, please do not insist. It's all right. I am not lying to you. She said defensively.

"You're lying, Ivy. - Roger said stopping the car at the red light. - Wow, you're hiding something from me, everyone.

"I'm not fucking. She said very irritably, because she wanted to change the subject soon.

Roger looked at me in surprise and shook his head.

"Sorry, Rog, I was rude to you. Pardon me, please. He asked humbly.

Rog said nothing and then left with the car singing tire when the signal opened. I was lost in thought. I can not tell him what's going on.

"If you're not lying to me, you swear on behalf of our friendship." Roger said as he drove the Mini Cooper.

He caught me by surprise.

- What? That's right? Do you want me to swear by our friendship? I asked incredulously.

- Exactly. Said Roger seriously. "If our friendship matters much to you, swear now, in the name of our friendship."

- I can not believe this. This is absurd. You're playing dirty, Roger. Do you want to know if I'm saying the truth or not and want me to swear in the name of our friendship? I asked indignantly.

"It's simple, Ivy. Roger said seriously. "Just swear on behalf of our beautiful friendship. Damn, I worry about you, Ivy. I can not bear to see you in thought, without being totally happy. I want to help you.

I was pensive inside the car. Rog really cares about me. I wanted to tell you everything that is happening, but I can not. I remained silent. Fifteen minutes later he stopped the car, skidding the vehicle in front of the building where I live. He hung up the vehicle and leaned his head on the steering wheel.

"Are you going to answer me or not, Ivy?" He asked annoyed. - What is tormenting you? I want to help you. You are a very special person to me. Open your heart.

"Rog, I swear on behalf of our friendship that everything is fine with me. I'm just worried about the health of some of my family, some uncles, you see. I lied to him.

"Do you swear on behalf of our friendship?" He asked, looking at me.

- Swear. I said to him, but inside my heart I cried silently. "I just did not want to worry you about my family's affairs." Please believe me.

Rog hugged me affectionately and kissed my forehead.

"I trust you, my angel." - he said.

I hugged him again, with all the affection, and leaned my head on his shoulder and tears streamed from my eyes silently. I think if Rog knew I'd lied to him, the way he hates a lie, he'll never forgive me. Never.