“Yeah..did you not expect it?” I said curiously, wondering what he thought about us getting together.
“I knew the kid was sweet on you but I guess in my mind you are still that little girl I left all those years ago.” He confessed, making my heart ache as I scooted forward a little and placed my hand on his shoulder softly. I was fifteen at the time..but honestly I can see why he thought of me as little..considering I never had a boyfriend, I didn’t wear makeup or do most things young teenagers did..I was a daddy’s girl and did everything with him when I could.
“Well, for what it’s worth..I’m still your little girl dad…I always will be..I’m just Caspian’s wife too..as weird as that is to say.” I laughed, making my dad nod as Ben turned and smiled at him.
“Don’t worry, it took me by surprise at first too..but Caspian would do anything for Johnnie. He loves her more than anything..so she is in good hands dad.” Ben added, making me swell with happiness knowing my big brother had my back.
“You both have grown up so much..I’m..I’m sorry..I know it must’ve been hard on you two..and after everything happened..” He began, his voice cracking as he suddenly pulled off the road and put the car in park, surprising us.
“I failed you two..I was such a coward..I shouldn’t have let someone like Dave King dictate my life.” He said before placing his hands over his eyes and sobbing.
“Dad it’s okay..you can’t beat yourself up over this. I know it must have been scary..” I tried to console him as Ben turned and reached for our dad, engulfing him in a hug.
“Nothing is going to get between us again okay? I was scared too…after realizing you were still alive..I was scared you wouldn’t want me..that you wouldn’t see me as your son any longer.” Ben admitted, causing my dad to shake his head as he looked at Ben deeply.
“Of course I still see you as my son..I love you Ben, and there wasn’t a day that went by that I didn’t think that. You and Johnnie are my whole world..and I felt so lost without you.” He confessed, making me cry now as I joined in on their hug.
“Just promise not to disappear on us again..” I choked out, making my dad reach up and wipe my tears.
“Never again..nothing could take me away from you two..I finally have my kids back..and I vow to make up for all the time we lost..starting with getting us to that dang movie.” He stated adamantly, making us laugh now as I nodded and sat back in my seat.
“And look at you two..I blinked my eyes for a second and you are already married or about to be..” Dad added while pulling back onto the road.
“But when we get back to the house, I do want to have a conversation with Caspian..nothing bad okay?” He said, making me let out a rush of air as I nodded and smiled in agreement.
I guess that would be a good thing to do… Especially after this morning..I’m sure things are kind of awkward but maybe if they just clear the air things will go smoothly again. Dad and Caspian used to get along back in the day..so they still should now you would think.
That’s all I can hope for at least..having the most important men in my life getting along..thats not a lot to ask for..right?
(Caspian)
I looked out the car window, my face set in a scowl as I couldn’t shake off this shitty mood I was in.
I’m officially that guy..the one who is fucking obsessed with his girl and can’t go more than an hour without her. I don’t know when exactly it happened..maybe it was after the threatening call from my dad but I actually feel anxious being away from her.
“Do you think coach is going to flip his shit when he finds out?”
“Dude..are you even listening?” Moose asked before shoving my arm as I just grunted.
“You’ve got it bad..” He laughed while shaking his head in disbelief.
“Anna is right, that girl must have some unicorn pussy for you to be..”
“Hey, shut the fuck up..don’t talk about my wife’s pussy..jeez..Anna is a bad influence on you..” I grumbled, feeling pissed off now.
“Yeah..she is..” Moose said all dreamy like, making me roll my eyes. Gross.
“So this thing is pretty serious then?” I asked him, knowing the answer already since Anna and Milo are all he talks about. Who would’ve guessed that two of my best friends would be in a relationship with the same girl..and actually enjoy it.
“Well, like I was saying..do you think coach might be pissed?” He stated, his eyes darting towards me as I sat up a little.
“Probably..especially since you aren’t just dating one person.” I laughed, making Moose frown.
“Hey, don’t worry about it. Just prove yourself in the rink and it won’t even matter. I had to tell him about Johnnie because we are married.”
It’s true..if Johnnie and I were just dating I probably wouldn’t have said shit because it would just add more pressure. I know for a fact that the coach will be watching me like a hawk this season.
“So unless you plan on proposing..” I joked, making Moose smile as he just shook his head before turning left.
We were on our way to the apartment so I could start packing up some of our stuff since Johnnie and I wouldn’t be living there. Moose suggested it considering I planned on just moping around the house all day until my wife got home.
I guess this is better than that at least.
I glanced down at my phone just as I got a text, making me sigh.
From PuckHeads: Yo, Party for Kai’s birthday this Saturday at Brett’s. Everyone better fucking be there! I’m talking about you lover boy..you can bring your wife.
I read the message from one of the guys in our group chat as I frowned, watching the responses began to flood the screen.
“What is it? You look like you want to punch something. ” Moose asked while trying to peer over at my phone.
“Guess they are having a party for Kai on Saturday at Brett’s place.” I muttered while opening my chat with Johnnie now and sending her ten heart emojis and then a sad face one at the end, telling her I missed her.
“Oh fuck, I forgot about that. I already invited Anna and Milo.” He said while I waited for Johnnie to respond. Maybe she already went into the movie.
“Nice, well I’m not fucking going.” I quipped, causing Moose to glance over at me.
“Why the hell not? We always celebrate our birthdays together.” He said, making me look at him pointedly.
“Well, the past two years anyway.” He added.
“I just don’t want to deal with Brett’s shit. I know he will try pissing me off the whole night..it’s not worth it.”
Finally I received a text back from my wife, making my heart race as I opened it. She sent me a picture of her sitting beside her dad and Ben and then a whole bunch of hearts and kissy-face emojis.
To Wifey: You look so fucking gorgeous right now..there better not be guys hitting on you 🙁
I half teased but really meant it.
“Dude, there is no fucking way he would do that shit again. Besides, Anna and Milo will be there too. You know Anna would totally kick Brett’s ass if he said anything to Johnnie.” He added as I read Johnnie’s next text.
From Wifey: What guys? You’re the only one I see..in fact, I can’t stop thinking about earlier in the shower when you pinned me up against the.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.