She still felt the warmth of his body on her skin as she entered her bedroom. As she brought her fingers to her lips, she noticed they were slightly swollen, and she smiled. She could still smell a hint of Bishop’s cologne surrounding her, and she hesitated to change into her pajamas. Just having his scent around her made their time together linger just a bit longer.
She slowly slipped into her camisole and silk shorts wishing that he hadn’t been called away so soon. It had been such a long time since she had been with anyone. She hadn’t even really been kissed like that since her divorce. Tonight, she couldn’t imagine ever wanting a kiss more, and she was disappointed that it had ended so abruptly. Her thoughts led her to worry about what might have been wrong. She began to wonder what kind of things actually happened at his clubhouse, and what could have been so important that he would have to leave so quickly. What do these motorcycle guys do anyway and why do grown men need a club?
She finally got herself settled in bed when her phone rang. She figured it was Courtney calling her back.
“Hey, Tess, you okay? I saw that you called my phone like twenty times earlier tonight. I tried calling you back, and you didn’t answer. Then, on my way home I saw your car on the side of the road. What the hell? Are you alright? Did you make it home okay? Do you need me?” Courtney asked frantically.
“Courtney, I’m fine. Chill out. I had to get a ride when my car broke down on my way home. The battery died just after I left Matt’s, and I had to leave it on the side of the road. I tried calling you first. When you didn’t answer, I figured you just couldn’t hear the phone ringing at the bar.”
“Well, that sucks monkey balls! I bet you were freaking out. You could’ve been out there all night by yourself. That’s why we just need to ride together, Tess. From now on, you’re riding with me when we go out. Wait!… How did you get home?”
“Bishop,” Tessa said as a large smile spread across her face. She couldn’t help but think of their kiss when she said his name.
“Oh my god! You’re shitting me! You know this has to be fate or something. My 5th period daydreams just got a whole lot more interesting. Did he take you home on his motorcycle? I’m totally jealous right now! I wish I’d been there just to see it. Well? Spill it already!”
“To be honest, he was great. He pulled up just as I was having a total meltdown over my car. I’m pretty sure he heard me cussing like a sailor. I think I might have been kicking my car a little, too. Not a great impression, but he was really sweet about it. He checked the engine and noticed that my battery wasn’t charging. So, he offered to get one of his guys to fix it in the morning, and yes, he gave me a ride home on his bike. I really liked it. A lot. I think I liked it more than I should have.”
“That’s just stupid. Of course, you should like it. He’s totally hot, and he drives a badass motorcycle. That alone gets the girlie parts working overtime. You deserve to have some fun, and I think it rocks that he helped you out. It’s awesome that he’s getting your car fixed for you, too. He’s a badass and a gentleman. You don’t see that every day,” Courtney said encouragingly.
“I guess you’re right. There wasn’t any harm in getting some help from him and enjoying a ride on his bike. I mean, that’s all fine and good…. It’s the kiss that has me a little worried.”
“Holy shit balls! You little whore! You so skipped over the kissing part. Who, what, when, where, and why? What the hell? You should have led with that information!”
“When we got home, I invited him to have a beer since the kids weren’t here. We sat on the porch and talked for a while. It was really nice getting to know him a little better. He’s really a nice guy, and he’s easy to talk to. Then, I did something stupid. I happened to mention that I was worried about Myles, and I pretty much pissed him off. He got up to leave, and I knew he was angry with me. I was apologizing like crazy, and the next thing I knew, he was kissing me. It was really incredible. Probably the best kiss I’ve ever had. Am I delusional?”
“You’ve gotta be kidding. There’s nothing delusional about it! Don’t go overthinking everything like you always do. If you liked the kiss, then you liked it for a reason. There’s probably more things you’ll like if you don’t go running for the hills. It’s time to do something for yourself. Your whole life revolves around your kids. You’re always trying to do the right thing, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Just give this a chance to play out before you shut it down for some neurotic reason that only makes sense to you.”