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“She’s staying with my parents.”
I was so deep into this thing with Remi that I didn’t think it would change my perspective. “You think your parents will have an issue with us dating?”
“I haven’t talked to them. I’m hoping to speak to them before things start, but I haven’t had a chance to stop by their place this week like I’d planned.”
I met them when I was dating Delilah. The one thing I remembered most was how kind and loving they were. I couldn’t imagine they’d be upset or angry, but this was an unusual situation. Wouldn’t most parents be upset?
“I think it will be fine.”
At the very least, I’d be busy coordinating security and parking for the event, making sure there weren’t any fights or issues. I’d be too busy to spend time with her family.
Remi turned in my arms. “We love each other. I don’t think my parents will have any issues once they know that.”
“They want you to be happy, but what if Delilah changes her mind? What if seeing us together is too much?”
“Are you worried about seeing Delilah?”
“I’m not worried about my feelings, but I wonder if she’ll be upset seeing us together.” Things between us had been great. Perfect really. Normally, in my life, when I felt like things were going along fine, something happened to tear that assumption to threads. I wasn’t cocky enough to think it couldn’t happen again. I just needed to be more prepared this time, keep an eye out, and anticipate any problems.
Remi straddled me, pulling me out of my spiral of worry. “Looks like I’m going to have to distract you.”
I focused on the feel of her heat pressing down on my hardening erection, the tickle of her hair against my cheek, and the fruity smell of her shampoo.
“Let go. Be with me.”
The blood flowed hot through my body, setting every inch on fire. “You make it so easy.”
Remi smiled, a combination of seduction and sweetness. “That’s why you love me.”
I brushed a hair back from her face, overcome with love for her. “There are so many reasons.”
She kissed me, making me forget about her family, the fundraiser, and all the things that could go wrong. It wasn’t until she was asleep next to me in bed that the thought occurred to me. If I was so busy with security for the event, how could I protect her?
Chapter Twenty-Three
REMI
Waking up the morning of the fundraiser, I felt a little sick with anxiety. Not wanting to wake up Colton, I slid off the bed as quietly as I could to kneel on my mat. I went through some light yoga poses to wake up my body and stretch. When the blood was pumping a little easier, and my muscles weren’t protesting, I sat cross-legged on the floor in a lotus pose, my hands resting on my knees.
I closed my eyes, focusing on counting my breaths until I was able to let go. I called on my inner guidance to help me with the fundraiser and to make my day flow with ease. With each breath, the anxiety lessened as I set my intentions.
This was part of my practice that seemed a little hokey, but I felt good, and it usually worked to lessen my anxiety around a problem or situation.
When I finally opened my eyes, Colton’s were on me. “Feel better?”
Nodding, I scrambled onto the bed and into his arms. “Much.”
Resting my cheek on his chest, I closed my eyes, feeling light and content.
He kissed the top of my head. “It’s going to be great.”
“I know.”
“That’s my girl.” He kissed me, keeping it light because we had to get ready for the day.
As much as I wished we could laze around in bed, or play in the shower, we didn’t have time. Both of us were responsible to ensure things ran smoothly today.
His promotion was contingent on him proving himself as the community liaison and taking on more responsibility. I wanted to raise a lot of money for the kids, and I hoped my meditation demonstration was successful. Maybe it would lead to more, but I didn’t let myself think too much about that.
