“Damn it, Emmy. What are you trying to do to me? I’m already about to lose it and you keep insisting you’re leaving.”
“I embarrassed myself twice within twenty-four hours in front of your family. I can’t even look at them again.”
“Get over it because you will. First, honey, you’re not the first person in this family to get wasted. Hell, Vanessa is a minor and she came home smashed one day. Everyone including Tim lost their minds. She was sixteen and grounded. I’ve seen everyone in this house drunk before, so it’s no big deal. If you think yelling at my sister was embarrassing, you have no idea what my mother is probably saying to her. Vanessa says things before she realizes the tone or context. Trust me, she didn’t mean to be a total bitch and I’ll straighten her out later. So now that we’ve got that shit cleared, I need to tell you something. If you try to leave me again, I’ll find you. You let me in, and I’m not letting you out.”
I pressed my hand against her throat where her pulse was pumping wildly. Running it down to her chest, I felt her heart jumping. “Are you scared of me?”
“No.”
“Good. Because as mad as I am, I’d never do anything to hurt you.” I lowered my forehead to hers, resting it there while I looked into her stunning eyes. I knew she was uncomfortable with my family’s wealth and lifestyle, but I was hoping that she knew how special she was to me. As much as I wanted to tell her that I loved her, I didn’t think she’d believe me just yet. She wasn’t ready to accept the seriousness of us. I knew all about her family and their sad, twisted ending; thankfully, that wasn’t in the cards for us. I planned on loving her until my dying day. Every child she gave me would be a blessing I’d cherish, but she wasn’t ready to listen to that. I needed to fuck her into submission.
My lips bit down on hers. “Open,” I demanded. She did as I said, parting her plump lips so I could taste her mouth. My kiss was a sign of domination. I didn’t use my body on hers. No. I held it away because she needed to be aware that it was more than just sex. I wanted to ravish every inch of her, but I wanted her heart too. Our kiss was deep, powerful, and consumed me. I pushed off and away from her. Adjusting my erection, I said, “Get ready. I’m taking you out today. I’ve got to work in the morning, so we’ll go out today.”
I left her there to go deal with my sister. Rushing down the stairs, I saw her crying in Tim’s arms. “Why are you crying?” I asked Vanessa belligerently.
“Cam ripped her a new one already. Leave her alone,” Tim chimed in.
“Listen, Vanessa. You owe Emmy an apology. That was out of line and knowing you, you probably didn’t mean it to be hurtful, but she was about to leave me and that shit isn’t going to fly. So think before you embarrass her in front of our family. She’s mortified and hurting.”
“I didn’t mean to ask like that. I was just…I was just trying to have a conversation.”
“I know, Van.” I pulled her from Tim’s arms and wrapped her up in mine.
Just as we separated, Emmy came down the stairs. She looked gorgeous but you could tell that she had been crying. I didn’t give a shit, but I didn’t want her feeling uncomfortable anymore. “Babe, come here for a minute.”
“Bossy much.” That’s the woman I loved.
“Didn’t you ever hear of Simon says?” I asked her. She rolled her big, bright eyes at me but continued shuffling towards me.
“Ha,” she cracked up in my face. “Please.”
“You still came.”
“You always make me come. So what’s your point?”
“That I’m fucking amazing. So, babe, I wanted you and this mongrel to make up before I have to spank you and let Tim deal with her.”
“I’m sorry, Emmy. I didn’t really mean anything by it. I hope we can get along again.”
“No, it’s cool. I didn’t mean to lose my temper.”
They hugged it out and the world was right again.
“Ready woman?”
“Yes. Where are you taking me?”
“You’ll see.” I was a huge Mariners fan and they were playing the White Sox, so there was something for the both of us. Natalie told me that Emmy was a huge Sox fan and had actually cried when Paul Konerko retired. I couldn’t blame her, he was a stud and had brought a championship to Chicago. As a rival, I didn’t care for him, but that was just the way of the game. I ordered the tickets while she got ready.
Once we got to the truck, I kissed her like I did at the airport before helping her in. I loved this beauty and was sure we were going to be talking shit to each other when the game started.