I hated this loss of control over her. Yes, I knew she loved me and I loved her, but the fear, this underlining fear clung to me. I was such a bastard, telling her my love should have changed her, to give her strength, but I wasn’t letting her love do a fucking thing for me. I let out a breath and placed my phone on the conference table. Addie loves you. My Addie loves me. The quiet apprehension that lay just underneath began to disappear. When Addie didn’t text me back, I tried calling. But still, there was no answer. I gave in and decided to take a shower. I’ll get dressed and head out. Maybe I will run into her. Or maybe I should stop being a pussy and get a security detail on her ass and I would know where she was all the time. I berated myself.
Once I finished my shower, I hired the best security I could find. My Addie was going to be safe and I was going to know where the hell she was all the time. I didn’t give a shit if this was me giving into my fear. I didn’t give a shit if this would piss her off, because it no longer mattered. No matter what I said to myself, I couldn’t convince the anxiety inside me. My phone lit up. It was a text from Addie.
Addie:Miss u too. Out shopping
My heart eased as I looked down and saw it.
Me:Where?
Addie:Soho
Me:I’ll meet you in fifteen
Addie:Really? Okay
“Hey, Daimon, why don’t we go out and eat? I'm hungry,” Rafe said to me as I emerged from my bedroom.
“Can’t! Meeting Addie,” I said in passing as I reached the elevator.
I faintly heard the words “Pussy whipped” as the elevator doors closed. I grunted at his stupidity or maybe I was pussy whipped, but I didn’t care. I needed air, and the only air I knew that I could breathe was around my Addie.
Me:Meet me at Leicester Square.
Addie: Okay. How long?
Me:15min
I exited the black taxicab and searched for Addie. The sun peered through the buildings around as the crowds of people walked around the large water fountain showcasing Shakespeare’s statue. I walked up to the water fountain and saw Addie sitting on a park bench looking at it. She was smiling. I wanted to run to her, to breathe in her scent, but I stopped myself. I watched as she closed her eyes and leaned her head back, letting the sun shine down on her through the leaves of the trees. I stood there, holding my breath until I couldn’t any longer. I walked over to her with determination. Addie’s eyes flung open and her face softened as she saw me. I took hold of her arm and lifted her up, hugging her tightly to me.
“Daimon, I can’t breathe,” she murmured as she struggled a bit. But I still held on. I finally took in her scent and my world grew quiet and at ease. My Addie. “Daimon?” She struggled still.
“What?” I said, annoyed that she ruined my moment. I let her go from my embrace and watched as she staggered back. I put my hands in my jean pockets and leaned down to watch her annoyed face. Her ears got all red and she snarled at me. “Addie, keep it up and I’ll take you back to the hotel.” I winked.
“I’d like to see you try,” she murmured as she reined herself in.
“What? A husband shouldn’t be happy to see his wife?” I smiled as I took her hand and started to drag her off to the boutiques.
“It’s just I wasn’t expecting it,” she said, embarrassed.
“Well, get used to it. Remember you belong to me now and I get to do what I want to you,” I said as I looked back at her and grinned.
“You and your sexy smile.” She smiled back as she tightened her grip around my hand.
“Where’s your mysterious friend Chantal?” I asked as I looked around.
“She went to get coffee for us.” Addie smiled and pulled back my hand.
“What?” I asked.
“We have to stop and wait for her.”
She looked around and finally saw her friend coming with three coffees. Her friend was pretty. From her clothing, I knew she made money, and from her smile, I knew she was sincere. She had curves. They were beautiful, but nothing was as beautiful as my Addie.
“Chantal, this is Daimon,” Addie introduced as she reached for the coffee cups so Chantal could shake my hand.
“Enchanté,” she said as she shook my hand. I only nodded. “Addie has told me a lot about you.” She smiled, which got my attention.
“Like what?” I asked quietly, not liking the odds of two women.
“It’s a secret.” She grinned
“Addie…” I turned to her, but she held out a coffee cup to me and smiled.
“I didn’t have the opportunity the last time I was here to see all the sights. So come on, Mr. Evans, let’s get your ass in gear.” Addie snickered as she took my hand and began taking me along with her and her friend. Right then, two women was a crowd.