By the time we leave to go pick up Maddy, I’ve given Emma three more orgasms, had one more of my own, and fallen deeply, unequivocally, irreparably in love.
In this moment, on this day, it doesn’t scare me at all.
Chapter Thirty
Emma
“Did you think you could just sneak in here this morning and none of us would notice?”
I look up from the annual report I’m reading for one of the nonprofits I represent to see Molly standing in my doorway, arms crossed. I can tell she’s trying to look annoyed, but the look is somewhat…tempered by her bright pink sweater and polka dot leggings. I smother a laugh. Molly’s outfits for no client meeting days never disappoint.
“I didn’t sneak in. I walked in, just like the rest of you.”
“Walked in without saying hi, you mean.”
“I swear I didn’t mean to. I ran with Jeremy after Maddy got on the bus, so I got here later than you. You were all in your offices and I had a full inbox to deal with.”
“Ugh, fine. Well, I hope your inbox is clear and if it isn’t, it’ll have to wait. There are donuts in the kitchen, and you owe us a story.”
The second I walked out of the wedding with Jeremy on Saturday night, I knew they wouldn’t let Monday go by without demanding the details. I want to tell them. It’s been less than twenty-four hours since we left the hotel room, and my entirebody is still buzzing. Jeremy wasn’t wrong when he said he had learned things in the eight years since we were last together. The man knows what he’s doing. But then again, so do I. I give a little smirk at the memory of the way he was a puddle for me in the shower.
“Okay, no. No fucking way. I know that face. That’s aJeremy fucked the brains out of meface. Get your ass to the kitchen.”
Molly all but stomps her foot like a toddler having a tantrum, and this time I don’t smother my laugh. She really is my favorite human.
I take a quick look at my phone before I go down with Molly, happy to see the text I was waiting for.
Asher
We’re all good for this afternoon. Just come to the arena after you pick up Maddy. I’ll make sure Jeremy is there then make myself scarce. You’ll have the ice to yourself.
I smile down at my phone, thinking of my little act of subterfuge, and I type out a response.
Me
You’re the best.
Asher
Oh, I know. For what it’s worth, I think this is an awesome idea. It’s exactly what he needs.
Me
Same. See you later.
“Any time now, Em.”
“Jesus, keep your pants on, Molly. My sex life isn’t that interesting.”
Lies.
“Uh, yes, it is. Let’s go.”
She pulls me out of my office and down the stairs, straight to the kitchen.
“Finally!” Julie says as Molly and I walk in.
I’m surprised to see Hallie there sitting in her usual spot, and I rush over and hug her.
