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Here’s hoping

Hearing her calling my name like that, enjoying the pleasure I plucked from her while keeping her clothes on, was like a sweet symphony. And fuck do I want to explore those top notes.

I’ve been trying to keep it light in my messages. I mean, the text conversation we had when she landed left little to the imagination. But being sexy with her isn’t all I want, not by a long shot.

She called me the night after she arrived home, after she’d had the family chat about the last few months' dealings. Needless to say, they were pretty shocked. I totally get both sides of it, but I hate to think that Jade felt like she had to go through this alone, so she didn’t worry her family. I never want her to feel like that.

I was so proud of her for coming clean, but I still wish I could have been there.

My feelings for her might be new, but my sense of protectiveness stems long deep, and that isn’t about to change.

I’m dying to see her again, but my grueling schedule allows for no down time until I fly in for the Vegas game and have a few days off for the wedding. Jade has been busy too, working on her yoga app and teaching at a local gym while she gets herself sorted out. We talked about her coming back for a visit before Vegas, but since I’ve been away so much there really wasn’t time to do that, either.

I’m glad she’s not in LA anymore, and whilst I wish it was here, it’s good she’s at least with her parents and her friends. It didn’t seem like she had much of a life when she moved to LA from what she’s told me.

Her dad wanted to go break down Aaron’s door and knock his lights out after she confessed about him cheating. I don’t know why she was protecting him, but I think it all comes back to her not wanting to be a burden to anyone. I’m not sure whereshe got that notion from, but it’s the only thing I can put it down to.

The night before I head out for Vegas I’m laying in bed after packing my suitcase and making sure I got everything I need for the flight. I pull out my phone. My fingers are moving across the keys before I can even stop myself.

Me

I can’t believe I’m finally going to get to see you tomorrow

Jade

I can’t either. I’m really looking forward to it

Me

I’m sorry things have been so crazy

Jade

It’s okay. They’ve been like that here too. When I’m not working I’m helping Deb out with the wedding preparations and spending time with Luca

Me

I can’t wait to see the little guy

Jade

He’s grown so much. He’s going to go crazy when he sees you

Me

Yeah. He seems to recognize me no matter how long it’s been between visits

Jade

LOL. That’s so cute

Me

I know someone else who’s cute

Jade

Robbie? Lol