“I’m not sure, but I feel this could really end badly. He’s difficult sometimes. I’m worried this might be getting out of control. You know, who he’s becoming for me. I’m scared it’ll overwhelm me.”
“What’s the worst thing that can happen?” Ivy, being herself, seems taken aback by my pessimism, despite being a lot worse than I am at this whenever anything concerns herself. Funny thing, that.
“Well, maybe I give everything of myself and he leaves me? I couldn’t survive something like that, Ivy.”
“But why would he leave you?”
“I don’t know, I’m just scared.”
We sit on a secluded bench by the forest and lit cigarettes. I breathe in deep, wanting the smoke to numb my feelings. The beer and the tobacco make my head spin. Not good.
“I’ll walk you,” Ivy says. “I’ll check if Lucas is at his grandma’s along the way.”
“I won’t say no to that. I don’t want to go alone. I think I’m a bit drunk,” I admit.
We reach my block. Ivy gives me a quick hug and is on her way. Then I go to my flat and straight to the balcony. It’s my favorite place. I take a seat and watch the breathtaking view, the never-ending sky. The sun is setting, and the scenery is spectacular.
I wonder when Ve will come over. My parents are supposed to come back tomorrow. I don’t know if they plan to go anywhere soon or stay at home for longer this time. I’m about to get up to make some tea when there is a knock at the door. I rush, hoping it’s him, look through the peephole, and feel my heart skip a beat. I open the door and fly straight into his arms.
“I’m happy to see you too,” Ve says with a grin. He locks his arms behind my butt and lifts me into the air. I wrap my legs around him.
He slams the door shut and presses me against the wall. My hungry lips smash into his, and my tongue makes its way forward, seeking fulfilment. That kiss sends waves of heat across my entire body, stopping between my legs, causing the spot to buzz. I can feel his erection.
“How are you doing that, girl? A single kiss and I’m hard as steel.” Ve’s words make me go wet at once. After what we did in the bathtub, I’m up for more. “If we don’t stop right now, I won’t be able to stop myself. Better break it off now, if you don’t want to take this any further.”
“Oh, but I’d like that,” I whisper, licking his ear. My hormones are whirling in a twister, but the goddess I have inside tells me it’s not the moment yet.
“Me too,” he says with a growl and clasps his hands on my buttocks.
Chapter 23
Abby
“Abigail!”
“Yes, Mom?” I poke my head through the door, looking for the source of the sound.
I go to the kitchen. Mom is sitting at the table. She gestures for me to join her.
“We’re going to Daisy Valley. I don’t know when we’re going to be back. Call your grandma often. Now, here’s your birthday present.”
I open the package. Inside, a pair of gorgeous white G-string panties. The back is divided into two parts, forming the letter V, connected by thin cords made of silk. Super sexy.
“Wow, thank you, Mommy! They’re beautiful!”
“I’ve one more thing to tell you,” she says somberly. “I won’t lecture you, but I hope you know what condoms are for. Be responsible.”
My jaw drops. I can’t even look her in the eyes. Despite that, I get up and embrace my mother, thanking her for the gift once more.
“I know, Mom. But you don’t have to worry about that yet.”
Her lips spread in a smile, and I think I can see relief on her face. She leaves, and I call Grandma immediately, testing the waters, so to speak. She says she won’t be coming over. I hang up and call Ve. He’s not home.Nothing new,I think, rolling my eyes. I wonder what he’s doing. Thinking about that gets me nowhere. I have no idea and no chance of coming up with any. So instead, I occupy my mind with cleaning the apartment. I switch on some music and get busy. The sound of my landline ringing interrupts the singing and dancing. I grab the thing and pick it up.
“What’s up, kitty cat. You called? You sound tired. Why is that? What were you up to?”
“Cleaning the flat, singing and dancing. Why?”
“No, nothing,” he says. What the hell was he thinking? What was I supposed to have been doing? You’re kidding me.
