Eve glanced at Justin, feeling suddenly intimidated. His behavior was strange sometimes and she didn’t know how to deal with it.

Justin was aware of that he shouldn’t have said that and changed the subject. 

„I made mac’n cheese.“ 

Eve raised her eyebrows.

„Really? After yesterday’s incident you dared cooking food?“ She teased. 

„Come on, don’t make fun of me. I fell asleep. This says nothing about my qualities as a cook.“

„So… you say you can cook?“

„Yes, I can cook.“

„And you want me to eat your mac’n cheese?“

„Well, yes. That’s why I mentioned it.“ 

„Okay. I’m starving. And my expectations are low. I guess there’s just small risk getting disappointed.“ She teased again. 

„I regret making that offer.“

„Too late, 007.“ She smiled cheeky and made herself on her way into the kitchen. 

Justin followed her. 

„Smells good.“ She said and sat down at the kitchen island. 

„Because it is good.“ Justin boasted. 

He arranged two plates and went with them to the counter. Then he sat down next to Eve. 

„Enjoy.“

„You, too.“ 

Eve took a bite and needed to admit, that it tasted delicious. 

„You like it.“ Justin noticed and smiled cheeky. 

„It’s okay .“ She replied, giving him a wink. 

„So, as you’re finished with Silas’ room, what comes next?“ He wanted to know.

„I have another project. I’m designing a whole house in Beverly Hills. Guess it will keep me busy for a while.“ Eve answered. 

„How come you became an interior designer?“

„Well, I was an executive assistant for many years. That’s when I met Lucy as she was my colleague. But I also did a lot of interior stuff along the way and really enjoyed it. So, one day I decided to take evening classes to get a degree. Three years later I started my own business and quit my prior job. Things went pretty good for a while. I was really happy having my own thing but then…“

Eve made a pause, realizing that she didn’t tell him the whole story about her accident, yet. 

Justin immediately understood what must have happened next. 

„I know about your husband. C told me.“ He said carefully. 

„Oh…“ She replied.

„That’s why you’re here now, right? Starting a new life in L.A…“

Eve nodded. Justin felt deeply sorry for her, noticing that she was hardly keeping herself from crying. He stood up from his stool, took her hand and made her stand up as well. Then he pulled her into his arms and hugged her close. She hugged him back, still fighting her tears. 

After some time he released her slowly and looked into her eyes. 

„Are you okay?“ He asked. 

He didn’t want to tell her how sorry he felt or that she didn’t deserve all of this, as he was sure she heard it hundred times before.

Eve nodded again and forced a smile. He smiled back and caressed her cheek. She looked at him and realized that the situation between them was way too intimate. She wondered why he acted like this. 

„Hey… ehm… it’s really late… I should go now.“ 

„Okay.“

Eve gave him another smile, turned away, grabbed her empty plate and brought it to the dishwasher. Then she looked at him again.

„Thank you for dinner. Have a good night, T.“ 

„My pleasure. Good night, M.“

„Hi, beautiful. It’s late.“ Josh said, when Eve arrived at his place short after. 

She kissed him softly at his front door, before coming in.

„Ya, I know… Justin held me up.“ She explained, feeling exhausted. 

She put of her shoes and went into the living room. Then she collapsed at Josh’s sofa. He sat down next to her and grabbed her arm around her shoulders. 

„Justin held you up?“ He asked curiously. 

Eve looked at him and smiled excitingly now. 

„This morning he let me listen to his new album. It was awesome.“ 

Josh looked at her in disbelief.

„He did what?“

„It’s crazy isn’t it? He said he owes me after his kitchen drama.“ 

Josh was still in shock. 

„I can’t believe he did this.“

„What are you trying to say, hon?“

„That he’s extremely careful with sharing his work before releasing it.“

„Well, I didn’t insist. It was his idea.“ 

„That’s really weird.“

„But he showed you as well, right?“

„Yes, he did.“ 

„That emotional ballad is incredible. I can’t get the song out of my head. He sang it live for me. I bet this will be his next number one hit.“

„Which emotional ballad?“ 

„Oh, it’s called In my head or something.

Josh frowned. 

„There is no ballad with that title, honey.“

„Sure it is. He said it’s his favorite.“ Eve intervened. 

Josh stared irritated at her, not understanding what was going on. 

„However… did you eat something or should we place an order?“ He asked next. 

„Justin made mac’n cheese. Surprisingly he didn’t burn down anything tonight and it was really good.“ Eve joked. 

„So, you’ve had dinner together as well?“

Eve noticed Josh was turning upset.

„Look… he made food anyway and I was starving. That’s why I took his offer and ate with him. But it’s not like we had a romantic candle light dinner, babe.“ She explained. 

Josh realized he was overreacting. 

„Okay.“ He said and kissed her forehead. 

On Saturday morning Eve met Lucy in their favorite cafe in Santa Monica for having breakfast. It was a sunny day and they were sitting outside at the terrace and enjoying themselves.

„So, you live in the Hills now, hm?“ Lucy teased with full mouth. 

„It made sense spending the nights at Josh’s place as I was busy with Silas’ room. But I didn’t move in, if this is what you’re asking.“ Eve replied. 

„Well, you should. His house is amazing.“ 

„Ya and so is he, but don’t you think it’s a little too early talking about living together?“

„Honey, you spend every night together anyway, where’s the difference?“

„Do you want to get rid of me, Lu?“ 

„Of course not. But you’ll agree that it would totally make sense if you just move in.“

Eve sighed.

„Look… if he wants me to move in, it’s his call. I’m surely not gonna do that suggestion.“

„Okay, let’s change the topic. You drive car now. It’s awesome, Eve. I’m proud of you. Lucy said next. 

„I know. It’s unreal. Thanks to Justin’s accident I’m back in the game.“ Eve replied happily.

„That guy is unbelievable.“ Lucy replied, already knowing the whole story.

„Lu…“

„Ya…“

„I didn’t tell you the best part, yet…“

Eve started laughing and needed a moment to pull herself together. Lucy just stared at her with confusion. 

„I saw him naked. Lu. I mean, completely naked.“

Lucy’s eyes were wide open, as well as her mouth.

„What the hell, Eve?“ She stammered. 

Eve explained the whole situation, hardly being able not to laugh in between. It was just too funny.

„Lucy shook her head in disbelief, being shocked and amused at the same time. 

„Girl… you saw Justin Timberlake naked… that’s too much for my nerves.“

„I know… it’s unreal… and believe me, I will never forget.“

„What exactly you’ll never forget?“

„The whole picture.“

„So… you liked was you’ve seen?“

Eve raised an eyebrow.

„We’re talking about Justin Timberlake. Of course I liked what I’ve seen. But don’t you dare speaking this out loud in front of anyone else.“ 

„You mean in front of Josh…“ Lucy replied, grinning shady.

„I didn’t tell him about this incident because I don’t know how he would react knowing that I saw his best friend naked.“

„I understand. However, you seem to had a great time in the Timberlake’s house.“

„Ya, it was fun. He’s great.“

„Define great.“

Eve rolled her eyes.

„No, Lucy. I’m not talking about his size with you. Forget it…“

„Come on, just give me an indication.“ 

„Well…“ Eve said, making a short pause. „He’s great but… I know someone who’s greater…“ 

Both grinned dirty.

„You lucky bitch.“ Lucy replied. 

„Hey, Lu… do you have more time left? I feel like buying an own car today.“ Eve said next. 

„Really?“

„Ya, I guess it’s time to spend the money from the insurance…“

„I totally agree. But are you’re sure you wanna do that with me and not with Josh?“

„Yes. I already told him he’s useless.“ Eve joked.