“So you’re going to make it official?” Milo yelled, pulling me from my thoughts as I tried to calm my raging boner.
It’s been like this since we got to Florida..and I swear it’s getting worse every damn day.
“I already did.” I explained to Milo while pulling up my shorts and adjusting myself before walking back into the room.
“Wait..you already did?” Milo asked as he sat back on the bed.
“Well..I told her she was mine and I wanted her to be my girlfriend..then I fucked it up a little…but I think we’re good now.” I added nonchalantly as I went towards the door.
“You are totally fucking screwed.” He laughed, making me freeze in my tracks as I turned towards him.
“Why?” I asked, wondering what the hell he meant by that.
“Dude..you are acting all cool and shit about this..but you’ve got it bad..and I think Johnnie should make you sweat a little. Especially with all the shit you put her through. So I hope she doesn’t make it easy for you.” He smiled widely, making me frown.
“Whose side are you on?” I grumbled.
Milo laugh even more before walking to the bathroom.
“I love you dude, but definitely Johnnie’s.” And with that, he went into the bathroom and shut the door.
I couldn’t help but smile, knowing Milo meant every word and I’m glad he did..because yeah, I was a huge dick to Johnnie..but I am fixing that. But it meant a lot that my best friend was looking out for my girl.
I slipped out into the hall before peeking behind me and making sure Alder wasn’t lurking in the fucking shadows or something as I crept down to my room.
I opened the door, excitement filling me as I closed the door quietly behind me and turned to face the bed.
That’s when I froze..it was empty..what the hell!
She didn’t go back to her room, did she?
Why did that thought alone upset me?
I stomped my way over to her room, not being as subtle this time before pushing open the door and finding another empty bed.
Seriously?!
That’s when I pulled out my phone as I made my way downstairs.
Then I saw the text.
From Johnnie: I didn’t want to wake you but my mom and Robin wanted to go to breakfast..also maybe I miss you..just a little bit..text me when you wake up…if you want.
She texted, making my heart race as I was about to text back when I heard my dad’s voice booming below me.
“Hey, go get dressed, we’re going to get breakfast and then take the boat out.” He informed me, making me blink my eyes at him slowly.
Oh, so he was talking to me now? He pretty much ignored me all day yesterday.
“And please…let’s just try to have a good time.” He added, his blue eyes staring into me as I gritted my teeth and turned on my heel, trying not to snap.
As soon as I went into my room, I pulled out my phone and dialed my mom.
I didn’t call her the past two nights to check in..I felt like a fucking prick.
I pressed the phone to my ear and went to look out the window.
“Hey, sweetie I was just thinking about you.” She answered warmly..but I could hear the sadness..I always could.
“Hey mom..how are you holding up?” I asked, the reality of the situation setting in once again.
“Cassy..I’m fine..you don’t need to worry about me okay? How’s our girl doing? Did you teach her how to surf yet?” She asked, making me sigh as I plopped down on the bed.
“Not yet, but I will soon. I wish you were here..it’s not the same without you.” I whispered, feeling that crushing guilt.
“I know..maybe next year. How’s your dad, you two aren’t fighting, are you? Alder told me about lunch..” She said softly..of course he did.
My mom didn’t know the full extent of my dad’s affair with Heather..I just don’t think I can tell her..maybe Alder will be brave enough. I just can’t see her hurt again, it will fucking kill me.
“It was no big deal. But mom..if you need me to come home..”
“Caspian Michael King, don’t even..you all need to be there for each other.” She said firmly, causing me to shut my eyes as I didn’t know what the fuck to do..she can’t really mean that right? She has to feel some type of way about all of this.
“It’s just a couple more weeks..don’t focus on the wedding part..just make good memories sweetheart..like we used to.” She whispered as I felt my chest ache for a moment.
“Okay mom..I will..but please, just go out with Rohnna or something..have fun too.” I stated, making my mom laugh before we sat on the line for a few moments in silence.
“Since when did you grow up so fast?” She breathed, and I heard that sadness once more.
“Mom..are you crying?” I asked in shock, hearing her sniffle as I sat up.
“No..no..okay, you better go..send me pictures okay!! I want some of you and Johnnie together.” She insisted and I debated for a moment telling her about me liking Johnnie, but I didn’t want to make it about me.
I didn’t want my mom to think she was missing out on more..what if that made her feel even lonlier? If she knew everyone around her was happy..that just didn’t feel right to me.
“I love you, bye mom.”
I just can’t sit back and let Dad do this to her..I can’t let him humiliate her like this by marrying the woman he cheated on her with.
I can’t let this wedding happen..no way in hell.
(Johnnie)
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.