“You’re right. Let me throw on some clothes.” I took the letter from her and folded it back up. I slipped it back in the drawer and closed the armoire. Still, something about that letter seemed off to me.
Chapter 8
Collin
As I sat at my desk, my phone rang, and it was Diana calling. I had called her yesterday to tell her about me and Amelia, but she didn’t answer.
“Hello, Diana.”
“Hi, Collin. I’m so sorry that I didn’t get a chance to call you back yesterday. Joel and I were having dinner with some friends and by time I got home and with the time difference, it was too late.”
“That’s okay, Diana. I just wanted to tell you some news.”
“What’s going on?”
I took in a deep breath. “Amelia and I got married in Vegas last week.”
There was silence on the other end. “I’m sorry, what did you say?”
“Sorry just to spring it on you like that.”
“God, Collin. Congratulations. I’m so happy for both of you. Wait until I tell Jacob. He’ll be thrilled. Your parents must have been so happy. But I am a bit surprised that you did it in Vegas.”
“Well, we eloped. My parents weren’t there and they didn’t know until I came back to New York.”
“Oh. How did they take the news?”
“Not good at all. There was some tension and hurt for a couple of days, but we talked and everything’s cool now. My mom is planning a wedding reception and I want you and Jacob to come celebrate with us.”
“We wouldn’t miss it for the world. When is it?”
“We haven’t set the date yet. But as soon as we do, I’ll let you know. How’s Jacob doing?”
“He’s doing really good, Collin. His attacks are few and far between now and he hasn’t been hospitalized once since we moved here.”
“That’s great, Diana. I’m so happy for you both. Amelia and I are going to come and visit you guys next month. We talked about it last night.”
“That’s wonderful. We can’t wait to see you.”
“So.” I paused for a moment. “How’s it going with Joel?”
She laughed into the phone. “Joel and I are great. We are dating exclusively and I’m pretty sure I’ve fallen in love with him. The best part is the way he is with Jacob and Jacob loves him.”
“Excellent.” I leaned back in my chair. “That’s what I like to hear.”
My office door opened, and my dad walked in. I held up my finger. “Listen, Diana, my dad just walked into my office. I’ll talk to you soon.” Click.
My dad walked over to my desk.
“Diana said hi. She and Jacob are doing really good.”
“I know, son. I spoke with her last week.”
I tilted my head and narrowed my eyes. “And you didn’t tell me this, why?”
“Because someone decided to spring some shocking news on us, and I didn’t think about it.”
I looked down. “Oh. Anyway, what are you doing here? I thought you were spending the day with Brayden and Mom.”
“I am. I just had to grab a file from my office.”
“Where are Mom and Brayden?”
“In Julia’s office. We’re taking Brayden to the Central Park Zoo.”
No matter how hard my dad tried, he couldn’t hide the sadness that overtook him today. I walked over to where he was standing and gave him a hug. “I miss him too, Dad.”
“I know you do, son. We all do. He really left a mark on this whole family.”
“He sure did.”
“I better get going. I don’t want to keep your mother waiting. I’ll talk to you later.”
I gave him a small smile as I walked him to the door. “Have fun at the zoo, Dad.”
“Thanks, Collin.”
After the workday ended, I grabbed my briefcase and headed home. When I walked through the door, an amazing aroma filled the air. I set my briefcase down and walked into the kitchen, where I found Amelia standing over the stove.
“Hey, baby.” I wrapped my arms around her and slid my tongue across her neck.
“Mhmm. Hi.” She turned around with a smile and wrapped her arms around my neck.
“What is that delicious smell?”
“I’m making a roast.” Her lips brushed tenderly against mine.
“How much longer until it’s ready?”
“About thirty minutes.”
I stared into her eyes as the corners of my mouth curved into a smile. “Then we have time for sex.”
“Not really. I have other things I need to prepare. I have to cut up the lettuce and vegetables for the salad. You can help me if you’d like.”
“I would love to help. I’m going to change out of my suit, and I’ll be right back.” I pressed my lips against hers.
I went to the bedroom and changed out of my suit and into a pair of sweatpants. When I walked back in the kitchen, Amelia was standing at the counter, cutting the lettuce. She looked so sexy in her cropped yoga pants and tank top. I couldn’t resist myself. I wanted her and I was going to have her no matter what. I came up from behind and planted my hands firmly on her breasts.
“Collin. What are you doing?” She turned her head and gave me a small smile.
“Shh, baby. Just enjoy it.” My lips softly caressed her neck as my hands made their way up her shirt, feeling her naked breasts.
I pressed my erection against her, and a soft moan escaped her lips. As I took her hardened nipples between my fingers, she set down the knife and placed her hands firmly on the counter. She knew there was no stopping me. Her head tilted to the side so my mouth could have easier access to the soft skin of her neck. She reached back and placed her hand on my head.
“Keep both hands on the counter.”
I released her breasts and hooked my finger in the sides of her yoga pants, taking them down with her panties all the way down to her ankles. I lifted each leg and removed her pants, tossing them to the side. My tongue slowly ran up the back of her leg. She gasped. As soon as my mouth reached her beautiful ass, I drew tiny circles around with my tongue as I dipped my fingers inside her. She was soaking wet already and my cock was twitching something fierce. Her breath hitched as I moved my fingers in and out of her, teasing her and bringing her to an orgasm the minute I pressed my thumb firmly against her clit from behind.
“Collin. Oh God. Collin,” she screamed as I stood up and wrapped my arm around her waist, holding her tight as my fingers played with her while she climaxed. Once her orgasm subsided, she stood in front of the counter, panting. I pulled down my sweatpants, spread her legs, and thrust my cock in and out of her at a rapid pace.
Her moans became high pitched with each thrust. “Bend over a little bit, baby.”
She did as I asked and I went deeper inside her, hitting all the right spots that made my cock twitch. With a firm grip on her hips, the warmth of her pussy, and three more pumps, I pushed deep and moaned as I released myself inside of her. Wrapping my arms around her, I buried my face into her neck as I tried to regain normal breaths.
“Okay, baby. I’m hungry now.” I picked up the knife and started cutting the lettuce.