Chapter 18
Andy
My cock reminds me it’s been fourteen days of hospital-forced celibacy as it jumps up at the sight of Sienna. She’s wearing some kind of one-piece shorts suit without any buttons or zippers. All I want to do is stretch it off her shoulders and enjoy pulling it off her lovely body.
Her sweet lips meet mine, then she sits down on the side of my bed.
I lace my fingers with hers and share my good news. “They’re letting me go early, for good behavior.”
“I highly doubt that and what about that big hole in your side?” She lifts my t-shirt and points at my bandages. lush lips frowning.
I wiggle my brows. “As long as I’m careful, I can do whatever I want, starting with you.”
At that, she giggles with the cutest blush and I can’t help but grab the back of her head and bring the softness of her lips to mine for more kissing. We enjoy our moment until my nurse, Kyle, clears his throat in the doorway.
“Time to go.” He wheels in a chair.
“Home, James.” I swing my feet over the side of the bed and sit.
He chuckles then pauses before pushing me to my freedom. “I was wondering how I might get your brother’s autograph.”
“Give me your email and I’ll see to it.” With a bit of difficulty, I reach into my back pocket and remove my cell phone.
While he types an address, Sienna says, “Speaking of CJ, he’s at your mom’s. She’s planning a huge celebration in your honor.”
I glance up at the thought of spending time with my baby brother and his kids. Almost kicking the bucket made me realize how important my family is to me.
In the parking lot, we say our goodbyes to Kyle and make our way to the car. She smiles and stops in the middle of the parking lot. “I made a surprise for dinner.”
“What?” I love the impish grin she shoots my way.
“Starts with apple, ends with pie.”
“Mmm. Sounds delicious. I figure I should share my surprise, as well. “I booked us first class tickets home tomorrow.”
Instead of jumping into my arms and showering me with kisses, she frowns and toes the ground by the driver side door. “I ah… I guess I should’ve told you. I’m not going.”
“That’s okay, I can change the dates.” My heart begins to crumble.
“No. Listen, I’m really sorry, if the tickets aren’t refundable, but I’m staying here, permanently.” She bites her lower lip before looking up.
My chest grows tight at the thought of going home without her. I figured I could get her to move in within a week or so. “What about your career? Your jazz? Your brother?”
Me?
She sighs. “The girl I got to replace me is awesome. Too awesome, actually. She’s been singing jazz her whole life. She even went to Berklee on a full scholarship.”
By the reverent way she refers to the college, it must be a big deal but I’ve heard Sienna sing. This other woman can’t be anywhere near as good.
“So, what? Are you just giving up?” I get into the car too fast and pay for it with a nasty pain that takes my breath away, matching the one breaking my idiotic heart.
She sees my face and hers breaks into concern, “Hey, you okay?”
“Yeah.”Actually, no. I’m not okay at all.
It’s probably that Aussie with the big hands. She has a lot more in common with him and I doubt he has OCD.
She starts the truck, throws an arm over the seat, and slowly backs out of her parking spot. “Okay. Let me explain. You know how I said I’d never flown before?”
