let out a laugh.
“I just got out of a relationship, and I’m not looking to get into another one. Especially with someone mom and dad want me to be with.”
“You broke up with Garrett?”
“Yeah. It wasn’t working out. There just wasn’t anything there. You know?” She lifted her head and looked at me.
“Yeah, Addy. I know.” I sighed as I thought about Kirsten. “You never told the parents about Garrett, did you?”
“No. How could I? You know they don’t approve of anyone unless they pick them.”
The barbeque went off without a hitch, and I stayed until everyone left.
“I’m going to head out, Mom,” I spoke as I kissed her cheek.
As I was heading towards the door, she called my name.
“Henry?”
“Yes?” I turned and looked at her.
“If you do anything to screw up your relationship with Kirsten, you will not be happy with the consequences.”
I stared at her for a moment before turning my head and walking out the door.
I stood in front of Ellie’s door. I’d come straight to her place from my parents’ house because I desperately needed to see her. Hell, I didn’t even know if she was home. We’d been texting throughout the day, and she didn’t mention anything about having plans tonight. Holding my phone in my hand, I sent her a text message.
“Are you home?”
“Yes. Why?”
“I’m standing at your door.”
Within seconds, the door opened, and a bright smile graced her face. She looked beautiful with her hair up in a messy bun and her baggy sweatpants.
“Hi,” she spoke. “Come in. Had I known you were going to drop by, I would have freshened up.”
“You look beautiful exactly as you are,” I signed before wrapping my arms around her and pulling her into me.
“Is everything okay?” she asked.
I broke our embrace.
“Everything is fine. I just wanted to see you,” I signed. “Is it okay I dropped by unannounced?”
The corners of her mouth curved upward.
“Yes. I wanted to see you too,” she spoke as she signed.
I could sit and listen to her speak to me all day and night.
“Have you eaten? I ordered a pizza and it’ll be here soon.”
“I ate at my parents’ house earlier, but maybe I’ll have a piece,” I signed with a smile. “It doesn’t have any type of fruit on it, does it?” I arched my brow.
She let out a laugh.
“No. I don’t like pineapple on my pizza. Fruit doesn’t belong there.”
“You’re my kind of girl.” I grinned.
Chapter 10
Ellie
I was happy. Happy he came over, happy he ate pizza with me, and happy that I was wrapped in his arms while we sat on the couch. My insides ached for him, and my skin trembled at his touch as his thumb softly stroked my shoulder. I could tell something was bothering him, but I didn’t want to pry. It was funny how we’d only known each other for such a short time, and I could already sense when something was off.
“Did you catch up with your sister?” I asked as I lifted my head to read his lips.
“I did. It’s great to have her back home.” He smiled.
I wondered if he’d told her about me, and I wondered if he mentioned something to his parents. Most likely not. Guys were different from women. The second we’d meet someone we were interested in, we’d tell everyone we knew. But guys tended to wait longer to make sure the relationship was going somewhere before involving their family.
“What is she studying at college?” I sat up and faced him.
“Finance and investments. She’s interning this summer at our company and will have an office next to mine when she graduates.”
“Lucky girl.” I grinned.
His eyes stared into mine as he brought his hand over and softly stroked my cheek.
“I’m happy I came over tonight.”
“Me too.” I smiled. “Can I ask you a question?”
“Of course.”
“How is it that a handsome and sweet guy like you is single?”
“I guess because the right woman hasn’t come along.” He smiled as he stroked my cheek. “But somehow, I think my luck has changed.”
I trembled from head to toe as I stared into his eyes. My hunger for him was insatiable as I leaned in and brushed my lips against his. Our kiss turned passionate and within seconds, I was on his lap, straddling him as my hands were planted on each side of his face. His arms wrapped around me, and I could feel his hard cock pressing against me. I wanted him so badly that it hurt. He broke our