Page 115 of Billion Dollar Mistake

He answers immediately, “Hey, baby.”

His low sexy voice makes me miss him.

“Where are you?” I ask.

“I’ve come to the office to do some urgent work that popped up. I shouldn’t be much longer.”

“I’ll have a shower and eat.”

“Help yourself. The television is there with anything you could need.”

“Okay. Well, I’ll see you soon.”

“Yeah. Then I can take you out. We could do something.”

After the amazing time I had with his family, a thought pops into my mind.

“What if we go to my parents’ place tonight?”

“That sounds perfect.”

A smile spreads on my face. “Well, I might head home first, shower and eat then go to my parents. I’ll text you their address.”

“I’ll come as soon as I’ve finished here.”

I hang up and text him the address.

As soon as I get home, I can tell no one is awake. It’s so quiet. No TV noise or food cooking.

I trek up to my room quietly and grab fresh clothes. The feeling of Jeremy around me will wash away the instant I stand under the hot water, but tonight, I’ll be in his arms again. And I can’t wait.

After I step out of the shower, I call my mom.

“Hi,” she answers.

“Mom, hi.”

“Are you coming for dinner or are you busy?” Her high-pitched tone lets me know she’s hinting at Jeremy.

“Oh, I’m still coming, but I want to ask for a favor.”

“Oh, yes. What is it?”

Here we go…I’m asking to blend three of the most important people in my life together.

“Can Jeremy come for dinner too?”

I grip the phone tighter. I’m apprehensive. I’d never bring anyone home with what we as a family are going through, but Jeremy is different.

“Of course,” she replies eagerly.

“I’ll be there earlier. Jeremy is at work. I told him six. I don’t want to mess up Dad’s schedule.”

“I’m sure we could’ve worked something out.”

“No. He knows Dad’s in treatment.”

“Okay, love. I’ll see you soon then.”