Icy twins & hot actors (The stars book 5)

Planning a set-up

10 days later

*Tom*

I am shuffling about in my kitchen getting lunch ready when the doorbell rings. So I dry my hands and go to open the door. "Luca, welcome to England".

"Hi Tom". He grins and we hug each other. "So this is where you live. Nice place. Very much you it seems".

"Yeah we can't all be cowboys unfortunately". I grin. Luca had called me, telling me he was coming to London to read on a part and do some interviews, so I told him he could stay here.

He chuckles. "Oh I am sure you would make a mighty fine cowboy Tom, with a lot of sunscreen".

"Ha ha, very funny". I step aside. "Come on in, lunch is almost ready. We are just waiting for Meri".

"Oh … would that happen to be that cute little blonde you keep getting snapped with. The one who you claim is just a friend ?" He walks inside, looking around.

I walk up the stairs showing the way. "Well yeah … that would happen to be her … and uhm truth be told definitely more than a friend".

"Yeah sorry Tom, but I think anyone with eyes in their head and half a brain knows that you two are dating by now". He chuckles. "You have been spotted with her like 5-6 times in two weeks and you always look at her like a lovesick puppy".

"Says the man who doesn't admit to dating women before after the wedding". I shoot back, mostly because I know he is right, but Luke thinks we should play the friend card a little longer.

He holds up his hand. "Yeah yeah fine, I know it isn't easy. But I look forward to meeting her. So I'm guessing this is rather serious ? How long have you two been dating ?"

"Two weeks … so still rather new, but yeah, it is serious … like … she might be the one". I bite my lip. "I mean I don't know yet, but I haven't felt like this about a woman …. I can't even remember when".

"Well I am happy for you". He sends me a genuine smile.

I open the door to the guest room. "This is you. Just come down to the kitchen when you have unpacked".

On the way down the stairs I hear the doorbell again and hurry out to open it. "Hi darling. Come on in".

"Hi Tom". She sends me a soft smile and pulls off her coat as she steps in, leaning towards me to press a soft kiss to my lips.

*Meri*

Tom seems filled with nervous energi today, well more than usual and I wonder if it is because he is going to introduce me to his friend Luca today. He is some American actor that is going to stay with Tom for about a week.

I am honestly a bit nervous. Not so much because his friend is famous, I mean so is Tom and I don't know who this guy is. But this is the first step in us going public. Even though we have been photographed quite a number of times together, walking Nani, running on the heath or going out to eat. But so far not in any romantic situations.

He takes my hand and pulls me with him into the kitchen. "So how has your day been ?"

"Uneventful … Got the rest of my homework ready for tomorrow, blocked a couple of people on twitter who were … Well hating on me". I tell him.

"Sorry about that baby". He says, reaching out to gently cup my cheek.

I lean into his touch. "I know Kulta … it's not your fault".

"What about I give you a kiss to make you feel better ?" He says, biting his lip, and when I nod he pulls me into his arms kissing me.

I deepen the kiss. I didn't see him yesterday and I have missed him. He turns me slightly and presses me against the counter. My hands slid down, squeezing that perfect ass.

We still haven't gone all the way. But our making out has gotten more and more heated and I know it won't be long.

"My eyes … my poor eyes". I hear a voice from the door. "I can never unsee that".

"Oh shut up Luca". Tom mumbles as I break the kiss and turn to see the man entering the kitchen.

I make a small surprised sound. I am not sure what I expected, but not for him to be even taller than Tom and totally ripped. "Hi you must be Luca".

"And you must be Meri, a pleasure meeting you". He flashes me a beautiful smile and steps over to hug me. I totally disappear in his embrace.

"Darling this is Luca … ignore the rambling and the sassy streak, beside that he is actually a nice guy". Tom says. "Luca this is Meri … she means a lot to me so behave. Now let's have lunch".

We sit down at the table, and pretty fast the talk and laughter is flowing like between old friends. Luca is talking animatedly about a movie he has recently filmed. He is actually very funny and sweet with just a touch of sassiness and I almost instantly like him.

When we are done eating and talking, which is almost three hour later, Luca gets up. "I will go wash the grime of the travel off and let you two lovebirds have a bit of alone time".

I get up to hug him, as I have promised Lumi to go to the Cinema later, so I probably won't be here when he gets back down. "A pleasure meeting you Luca".

"The pleasure is all mine darling and I am sure we will see each other again before I leave". He kisses my cheek, before walking upstairs whistling.

Tom pulls me into him. "What about giving me some of that love and not wasting it all on Luca".

"The poor guy deserves some love too". He had complained that he was single, and how hard dating was, telling Tom he was a lucky man.

"Well yeah he does … and I fully get him. Before I met you I was close to giving up. Luca even has a divorce in the baggage, it's just not easy these days". He snuggles into me.

I am thinking for a moment, an idea springing to my mind. "Hmm how old is Luca anyway ?"

"Well he just had his birthday like 3 weeks ago … so he must be 38 now". Tom says after thinking for a moment.

"Oh he is older than you ?" I don't know why I expected him to be younger than Tom, maybe because Tom seems so much more … mature somehow.

Tom scrunches up his forehead. "Does it surprise you ? I mean, Luca has a lot of greys, I don't". His hand touches his hair. "Do I really look older ?"

"Well some people get grey early, and the silver streaks suit him. But not older Kulta … more mature". I lean in, kissing his nose.

Hmm my sister kind of always dated a bit older guys, granted not 14 years older, but still. Tom is watching me. "Are you thinking what I am thinking ?"

"Well it depends on what you are thinking Tom". I say with a giggle. "Does it happen to involve Luca and my sister ? Or is it like a world domination thing"

He lights up with a smile. "He he … no they would kind of be perfect for each other right ?"

"I think so … the problem is, my sister hates being set up with people". I bite my lip.

"So do Luca … like a lot". He looks thoughtful for a moment. "Hmm what about dinner and some board games … here … tomorrow evening. And we like … just don't tell them it's a set up ?"

I smile at him. "Oh who knew you could be this devious … sounds perfect. I am sure they will get along perfectly".