FIFTEEN
CASEN
It was an interesting weekend, to say the least. My surprise visit to Embyr in New York for a few days was extended until Tuesday so we could spend some time seeing the sites. Not to mention a little public sex in Central Park. I have an insatiable appetite for her. I don’t know why I dropped six hundred dollars for a last minute flight but if I’m going to go all in, I want to be all in.
I was pissed to find out her boss kissed her. I wanted to break his door down and beat the shit out of him, but what would that do? It would prove nothing. So I fucked Embyr seven ways from Sunday and made sure the next morning he knew she was mine, if he didn’t know already.
He kept his hands to himself and even joined Embyr and me for dinner on Sunday night. As much as my fists were clenched in his presence, I couldn’t blame the guy for wanting her. He also didn’t know she had a boyfriend, but we fixed that.
Every day it gets easier and easier to see Embyr for the woman she is becoming lately and not the one who tried to ruin me. Things are starting to feel normal for us. Most nights are spent at my house, and in my bed, with the exception of when I have to work. Reece and I recently took our Lieutenant test and should hear the results any day. He and I are on speaking terms now, and he apologized when Embyr brought us dinner to the station a few nights ago. I still feel distant from him but I know that will pass in time. He and Trinity have been getting closer as well. It seems as though we are falling back into normal life – if you want to call it that.
Embyr left for work an hour ago and I’m about to head to the gym when my phone rings. It’s my mom calling and I pick up right away.
“Hey, Ma!”
“Hi, Casen. This is your mom,” she tells me.
I laugh. “I know, Ma. That’s why I said ‘Hi, Ma’. I have caller ID.”
“Pish posh.” She chastises. “I wanted to make sure you knew it was me and not one of those girls you date.”
“Girl.” I correct. “Just one. Embyr.”
“Ah, Embyr. Are we back together? I thought you didn’t sound like much of a pissant today.” She laughs.
“We are. I took your advice and we are working through it all.”
“That’s good to hear, Casen. Are you working today?”
I take a sip from my water bottle. “I’m not.”
She sighs. “Okay, be here at six-thirty tonight, with Embyr. The Smith’s are coming over and I’m making enough for the neighborhood.”
I let the door close behind me as I leave my place. “I need to ask Embyr if she’s free.”
I know she is free. She’s coming here after work again, but I don’t want to put her into a situation she doesn’t want to be in.
“Six thirty, Casen Grant Parker.” She lays down the hammer using my full name.
I hit the button on the elevator, rolling my eyes. “Yes, ma’am.”
***
Embyr is fidgeting from the passenger side of my truck. Her hands are wound tightly into one another, and her right leg is bouncing at a rapid pace.
I burrow my hand between hers, snagging the left one. “Baby, you need to calm down. Do you need me to stop and get you off before we get there?” I joke, but to be honest, I’d do it in a fucking heartbeat.
She side eyes me, and I wink, causing her to laugh. “No, I’m just nervous. I know you told your mom who I am but I’m a wreck knowing Ian’s parents will be there as well. I’m not sure I want to tell them.”
Squeezing her hand I reassure her. “We don’t have to tell them, okay?”
Not looking my way, she agrees. “Okay.”
I think every light in the lower level of my parent’s house is on when we arrive. The front door is open to the two story brick house on the corner. I can smell my mom’s meatloaf as soon as I step out of the truck.
Walking over to Embyr’s side, I open her door. She slips out, adjusting her jeans and light pink sweater. “It’s a beautiful house, Casen.” She compliments.
I take her hand in mine and lead her up the stone sidewalk. “Thank you. It was nice growing up here and have all this room in the yard to goof off in.”
