Bedding the Best Man(14)

When the fog of lust abated some I asked, “Who are you calling?”

“Last night, you wondered about your family and if they would accept the relationship between us.” Selecting a number he pushed enter.

Frowning, I stared at him, unsure of what this smart man had in mind.

“Hello.” My brother’s voice came through the speaker.

My eyelids stretched wide as I shook my head and mouthed for Travis to hang up the phone, since the speaker was engaged.

Smiling down at me, Travis continued. “Sorry to disturb you with the new Mrs. Jenson, Ronnie.”

“No problem. We were just killing time before the farewell breakfast.” There was a giggle on the other end.

I could just imagine how they were passing the time.

“Well, no worries. I made sure last night that everything was loaded in the limo and ready to whisk you two to the airport. I’ll get those two overnight bags from the room when you’re gone, also.”

“I had no doubt, that’s why you’re my best man. I know you’ll get the job done right.”

“One more thing before I let you go.” Travis’s blue eyes held mine.

I bit my bottom lip, my breath locked in my lungs.

“What’s up?” Another giggle and a squeal punctuated the room from the phone.

“Kamari and I are an item now?”

My face was on fire.

“Are you serious?” Ronnie questioned.

Here comes the boom. Any moment now my brother was going to explode.

“Yes.”

“Well, it is about damn time. You’ve loved her too many years for me to even start counting and age us both.” Ronnie laughed.

Travis smiled and stroked the side of my face. “Yes, I have.”

With three big brothers, I didn’t know what their reaction would be. They had made it a practice to scare off any guy I was dating or brought home. To the point the guys would end the relationship soon after not wanting to risk bodily harm from them.

“I know you’ll care for her the way she deserves.”

“You know I will. I just wanted you to know. We’ll wait a little while before telling the rest of the family. I don’t want to take anything away from your day.” Slipping his hand around my waist, Travis rolled so I was now stretched out on top of him.

“Either way. Dad’s always thought of you as his fifth son, so no issues there.” Ronnie paused. “Hey, Mari.”

Embarrassed, I buried my face in Travis’s chest. I should have figured my brother would put one and one together and come out with his best friend and I were in bed together. “Uh, yeah.”

Ronnie’s laughter came through the phone. “Figured as much. Look I’m glad you finally got your head out of your ass—”

“Hey!” I called out. Even though I knew it was the truth.

“Anyway. Travis is a great guy and I’m glad you two are making a go of it.”

“Thanks, Ronnie.”

Travis signed off and then disconnected the call. He tossed his phone back onto the nightstand then caressed my body from my shoulders to my backside. “I love you.”

“I love you.”

“Say it again.” His fingers paused in the action of drawing designs on my ass.

“I love you,” I declared without hesitation.

“I’ll never tire of hearing that.” His blue eyes darkened as he gazed up at me. “Any more questions or concerns?”

“None. I’m just glad I ended up in bed with the best man...for me.” Leaning down I kissed him and let go of my fears and accepted his love.

~The End~