Rewriting the Rules (24 page)

“Come home with me.” I kiss the side of her head and look for her car.

“I rode with Jane, so you’ll have to take me home tomorrow.”

“Perfectly fine with me.”

I open the car door for her and then climb inside. Starting my car, I put the car in drive and make it home within minutes.

Reaching my bedroom, I set her down on the bed and stare at the beautiful woman staring back at me.

“You owe me an apology,” I tell her.

“Why’s that?”

“Because you didn’t let me taste you and rushed our bathroom adventure.”

“My apologies, sir. I think I have something under my dress that’ll make up for what happened.”

My eyes close and instantly I’m hard. Her pussy is addicting and I can’t get enough of it. Pulling off her dress and tossing it to the side I spread her legs apart and lick her clit. She urges me to keep going. The sounds escaping her lips are driving me crazy. I lick and suck her until she orgasms and quickly bring my lips to hers. This kiss is everything. With Charlotte, there’s a mix of sexy, forbidden, and playfulness. Tightening her arms around my neck I deepen the kiss and soon I’m plunging into her.

“I can’t get enough of you.”

“I know,” she whispers and pushes her fingers in my hair. “This feels so good,” she moans. “I love when you fuck me like this. So hard and so fast.”

Her hips roll with mine and she arches her back off the bed. “There you go.” My mouth finds her perky nipples and I suck knowing full well how much she loves my lips on her. I spend a lot of time sucking and nipping, hearing her tell me how much she loves my mouth. I slow down a little and my fingers trail down her body. Knowing her neck is sensitive and she loves it, I lean down lower and nuzzle my lips to her neck, softly kissing and sucking.

“Ah. Ah. Ah. Oooooo, Troy.” She says something else and I can’t make out what it is as my hand rubs her pussy while fucking her and sucking her neck. “So much pleasure. So much.”

Her thighs tremble and I give her what she needs. Moving faster and harder we find our release together and she comes apart in my arms.

“I love the apology in your shorts,” I laugh and hold her close to my chest.

The next morning, I wake up before Charlotte and make breakfast for us. I make blueberry Belgian waffles, turkey sausage, eggs, and fresh squeezed orange juice for both of us. Standing in the middle of my kitchen making breakfast feels good. I’m hoping it turns out good and it’s just not for show.

“Why, good morning,” I hear her say and turn around to see she’s standing by the kitchen entry wearing one of my shirts. Damn fine sight. “Are you making me breakfast?”

“I am, sweet girl.” I walk to her and give her a kiss on her beautiful plump lips. “Mmm, my favorite taste.”

“What taste? I don’t have gloss on.”

“The taste of sweet Charlotte,” I wink and hear her giggle. She wraps her arms around my middle and kisses my bare back.

“You’re so gorgeous. My man is super sexy.” She kisses me again and holds me tighter.

“I like having you here.”

“I like being here, handsome.” She kisses my back again and skips to the kitchen table waiting for me.

Chapter 32

Charlotte

Troy’s in meetings for a while and I’m in need of girl time. Grabbing my keys, I head out to meet Aubree at Mex for drinks. It’s needed. When I get to the restaurant I find her outside with a pitcher. Perfect.

“Hey!” I smile and give her a hug. “Hope you weren’t here for too long.”

“Nope.” She pours me a glass and we clink glasses. “They make the best margaritas.”

I take a sip and agree. This is the best margarita and I make a mental note to bring Troy here sometime. Then it hits me. We can’t really be seen in public. If Will finds out we’re together he’s going to lose his shit and I’ll be a huge disappointment to him. I can’t have that happen.

“What’s wrong?”

I look up and see the concern on her face. “Just a lot going on with my life,” I sigh. Since starting at the spa, Aubree and I have gotten really close. I find out she’s been single for almost two years. I need to set her up on a date soon. Oh, maybe a double date if Troy and I could just get our shit together.

When I hear her phone buzzing I look down and see a picture of a baby. “Hey, who is that?”

“Oh,” she quickly says and takes her phone. “It’s my God-daughter.”

“Can I see a picture? She looks so cute.”

“Ah, sure.” Aubree looks through her phone and I drink the rest of my drink before pouring myself another glass.

“Here,” she says handing me her phone. I take in how cute she is with her sweet smile and chubby cheeks. “Her name’s Blaire and she’s the best baby ever.”

“My goodness. Those cheeks are so chubby,” I laugh and thoughts about having a baby with Troy hit me. Oh, hell no. We can’t. It wouldn’t be good. Panic strikes and I feel faint.

“You okay?”

“Yeah,” I quickly respond. “Just thinking,” I smile at Aubree and go to refill my almost full glass, just for something to do.

“No. There’s something else. I know we’re coworkers and you’re my manger, but I want us to be friends.”

“We are!”

“Since we’re friends, then you can talk to me about what’s going on. Seriously, I’m a great listener.”

It’ll be good to talk to someone about Troy. Jessica’s my go-to person and she knows exactly what to say to me. With the wedding coming up her time is focused on planning, meeting with their wedding planner and Jimmy. I don’t want to bother her with all of my issues or questions.

“So you know I’m seeing Troy.”

“Yes. Go on.”

“But it’s not like I can talk about him whenever I want. I’m scared to have Will find out so I’ll name him Fire.”

“Fire?”

“When I’m with him my face turns red hot. The sex is ahhhhmazing and he has the power to burn me.” I look down thinking about how close I already am to him. I’m attached. Thinking about the possibility of not being with him is causing my chest to tighten. I don’t want to be negative, but it’s a possibility. Especially with Will.

Aubree sighs and tells me to go on. “Well, the thing is my brother is way too overprotective. He won’t approve of this.”

“I get it. Here’s my thought. Have fun and secure yourself in a relationship with him for a little bit. You want to be sure that this is something the both of you want and if it is, then talk to your brother. He loves you and wants you to be happy. If Fire is the one, then stay positive.”

I think about what Aubree says and let it sink in. Will does love me and if Troy makes me happy he should approve and give us his blessing. I know he’ll feel betrayed because we’re keeping it from him. But, if it doesn’t work then we would’ve caused a rift for no reason by telling Will.

“This will be good right?” I look into her eyes and hope to find the answer I need to know.

She nods with a smile on her face. “You have to believe.”

I sigh and drink my margarita. “I know.”

“Don’t beat yourself up, Charlotte. Life is funny. It’ll never steer you in the wrong direction as long as you believe in your decisions and stay strong.”

“Thanks, Aubree. I needed today.”

“Always here for you!”

The next morning, I wake up to a bright and beautiful day. My phone vibrates on my nightstand and I know it’s Troy.

Troy:
Get ready and meet me at the docks. Bring an overnight bag and whatever else you need. Today you’re mine.

I girly squeal and quickly get out of bed to get everything I need. Brushing my teeth and putting on my makeup in record time I look around my room to be sure I have everything. Excitement runs through me. Spending the day with Troy always makes me feel better. We have so much fun together and the boy I fell in love with is coming out. He’s not walking around with a stick up his ass anymore and he’s fun to be around. When we’re together, even though it’s just the two of us, I feel beautiful and more love than I’ve ever felt. He brings out the best in me.

Will’s not home, so it’s easy for me to leave without being asked any questions. He hasn’t hovered over me, which is wonderful. Tossing my bag onto my passenger seat I put on my sunglasses and head to the docks in Canandaigua. Giddy and nervous I think about what we’re going to do today besides be with each other. The weather is supposed to be in the nineties, so being in the water and relaxing in the sun is a definite. Maybe tonight we’ll actually be able to walk around the park, holding hands, and being a couple.

Pulling into an empty spot I grab my bag and rush to his boat,
Angel Eyes.
The name makes me smile. When I see her bobbing in the water I take a breath and climb on the boat ready to be with my man.

“Hi,” I say and see him turn around. He takes three steps and takes me in his arms.

“Hey.” He nuzzles his nose in my hair and holds me tight in his embrace. Slowly letting me go, our lips meet and he places his forehead on mine. “I’m excited for today with you.”

“Me too.”

“Go sit down. Grab a drink and relax. I’ll drive us out and then we can talk.”

“Okay.”

I watch Troy check everything on the boat and plug in his phone to play music. He turns on his boat, looks around, and navigates out into the water. There are several people out on the water today on their boats, swimming, and on jet skis. I love being out here. It’s calming and helps me relax. I don’t think about work or what I need to do. I don’t think about my brother and what he’ll think when he finds out about Troy. Today it’s just us and no one else matters. Troy turns to look my way and gives me a smile. He looks so young and carefree right now.

When we dock he comes over to me and sits down. “I want to tell you something.”

“Sure, what’s up?”

He rubs my arm and places his other hand on my leg. “I want to say sorry for everything from before. When you came back to town I don’t know what came over me. You’ve been everything to me since I was younger. I ah,” he clears his throat and looks away from me for a moment before turning back. “When you and Shawn started dating I don’t know, I was broken and fell apart.” I don’t respond. My heart is breaking from his honesty. At this very moment I know how much I love Troy Harding. “I promise I’m going to be a better man because that’s what you deserve. You mean the world to me, Charlotte. Having you back scares me because I don’t want you to leave me again. I love you.”

Crashing my lips against his, I climb onto his lap and feel his tongue clash with mine. Pressing my chest to his, I can’t get close enough to him. Both of his hands cup my face. I grind on him, feeling his hardness and wanting so much more. Fiercely kissing me, and nipping my bottom lip, the ache between my legs hits level ten. I need this man and I need him now.

“I love you, Troy. A huge piece of me belongs to you.” I hear his breath hitch and his arms hold me tighter. “When I’m with you I feel safe and nothing can hurt me because I have you to protect me. I know you’ll never let anything bad happen to me if it’s within your power to stop it.”

“You’ll never know what it is like to feel my absence. No matter what, we’ll make it through, Charlotte.”

Chapter 33

Troy

She melts into me so easily. I love having her in my arms and feeling her skin on mine. We fit together and it’s easy to be myself when we’re together. Charlotte is someone I want to experience life’s adventures with. Even though she wasn’t mine in the past, she’s mine now, and she’ll always be mine.

The light emanating from her represents everything good in my life. I can’t describe the freedom she gives me or the motivation to be the best man I can be. I’m not perfect, and I’ll make mistakes throughout our relationship, but she’s the first woman who makes me want to try. I want to give her the world. I want to be the man who makes her life better because that’s what she deserves. Not only is she my lover, but she’s my best friend and friendship is what’s going to make our relationship go the distance.

Hearing her tell me she loves me puts everything in perspective. She’s perfect in every single way. No other woman gets me like she does. Charlotte’s mine, and she’ll forever be mine. Will can fucking get over it and accept it. There’s nothing he can do to me that’ll make me back down.

“I love you, Charlotte. I’m going to show you the world and make sure you experience life with me.”

“I’m looking forward to it.” She kisses me again and my fingers glide through her hair. I’m risking everything for her. Loving her is easy and I hope our journey will be smooth. She looks at me with nothing but love and complete trust. That look alone gives me the power to be the man she needs.

“Let’s get in the water,” I excitedly say. Helping her off me I pull her dress off and toss my shirt with her dress to the side. Taking her hand in mine we hop off my boat. Hitting the water, I pull her to my lips and kiss her. She wraps her legs around my waist and I bring the both of us up to the surface. The laugh that escapes her beautiful lips is like music to my ears.

We swim around for a while before she’s back in my arms and I’m holding her in the water.

“Today has been incredible. I love being here and anywhere with you. Wherever you go, I go too.”

I give her another smile and kiss her lips. “Let’s get back on the boat and have something to eat. I packed us some sandwiches, fruit, and we need to get some water.”

“Okay.”

I help her back onto the boat and bring out the picnic basket I have for us. I’ve never done this before for anyone. With Charlotte, I’ll do anything to put a smile on her face.

Handing her a chicken salad sandwich and fresh strawberries and kiwis, we sit under the sun and enjoy lunch.

“Why did you name your boat
Angel Eyes?
”

“When I bought this boat I thought about you and how much you love being on the water. When we were younger I remember looking into your eyes and feeling at peace. You made things better. You made my life complete. I named this boat after you.”