“I like the sound of that.” He pecks me again, then we quickly get to work in cleaning up the mess and placing the mugs farther toward the back wall. The moment we’re done, Greyson sweeps me off my feet and carries me toward the stairs.
“Finally, I get to devour my pretty little Bunny.”
Chapter twenty
Emma
Bounce, Bunny, bounce.
~ Two Weeks Later ~
It’s Valentine’s Day, and Greyson has been acting very strangely. I feel like he’s planning something, I just don't know what. At first when he asked me a couple of days ago what I wanted to do for the special occasion, I told him I didn’t need anything. Then he offered a triple date with the Burkleys and the Hayes, to which I told him I wasn’t in the mood.
It’s not that I don’t want to spend time with my friends, but it kind of bummed me out that he wanted to spend a special day like that with Cecilia, even if it wouldn’t have been just her. I hate this feeling of jealousy I get whenever he mentions her.She’s my best friend, I shouldn’t feel this way. It’s not her fault he had or has feelings for her.
I think he’s picked up on the whole situation, because he quickly dropped the idea, and we haven’t been around our friends since. Whenever they call to make plans, he always gives excuses of wanting to spend some alone time together. It makes me feel even more guilty.
Now that the day has come, he’s been trying to get me out of the house. It’s why I’m on my way to the spa with Morgan, Aubrey, Ronnie, and Cecilia. A Valentine’s Day gift from the boys. Veronica has quickly been included in our little group since she and Brey are always together. But she’s cool and fits in perfectly, so it’s a nice addition.
“Did your men force you out of the house, too?” I ask the girls in the car.
“Nope, Silas just told me to pamper myself before we go out tonight,” Cece informs us.
“Same here. Clay thinks having my body relaxed will help with the baby making,” Morgan adds.
They’ve been trying for a baby ever since Cecilia got pregnant with Dante, but it still hasn’t worked out.I hope it does soon. Morgan will be a great mom.
“What about you girls? Any dates lined up we don’t know about?” I raise a brow and smirk at them.
“Nope, just a girls’ night in. Wine, movies, and good food are all we need. Right, Brey?” Ronnie says.
“Yeah, perfect night.” Aubrey smiles.
We arrive at the spa shortly after and get our pampering session on. After each getting a massage, we’re now all seated in big cozy chairs getting mani-pedis.
“So, how are things going with Greyson?” Morgan asks from her chair beside me.
“Good, I think.” I bite the inside of my cheek and look down at the lady taking care of my feet.
“Why do I sense some hesitation?” Cecilia asks from my other side.
“I don’t know. It’s not him. Grey has been great. Honestly, I never thought he’d be so affectionate and caring. I don’t think anyone thought he was that kind of lover.” I chuckle as the girls agree with me. All except one.
“I always knew he was. Greyson has a gentle soul when you get to know him,” Cece says with a smile.
I instantly get irritated. “Can you not remind us all that you’ve been with him, too? Not today of all days,” I say with a little more anger than necessary.
When I look at the other girls, I find Morgan with her mouth gaping, Ronnie with a surprised expression, and Aubrey giving me a pitying look.
“Em… I didn’t mean to upset you with my comment. I wasn’t even referring to that. I was simply saying that I always thought Greyson was more than what he portrayed. Talk to us, what’s going on?” Cece asks quietly with glossy eyes.
Shit, I didn’t mean to make her cry. I’m being too harsh.
“I’m sorry, I’m just worried.” I look down. “What if he’s just settling with me because I’m the best option he has with Gracie? I can’t tell if what he feels for me is real or not. It’s been messing with my head a lot lately, and I can’t seem to shake it.”
“Has he done something to make you doubt him?” Ronnie asks from down the row while leaning in to see us better.
“No, it’s more something he’s said in the past that keeps resurfacing in my mind.” I shrug like it’s no big deal.I wish it didn’t bother me as much.
