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“I think so, Jürgen totally gets it. Jake was acting kind of weird, but said he would go along with the story if he ever gets questioned about it. It probably won’t be an issue anyway.”
“So can you control the security cameras and lights on this plane?” My mind goes right back to thoughts of being with him. “I have been thinking about being with you since the moment we got those test results.” I lean into him, unable to keep my hands to myself for another second.
“Way ahead of you, darling. I got the passcode when I booked the flight. Shades down, lights dimmed and cabin security cameras disabled,” he says as he transforms the cabin into a much sexier environment. “There is even a small bed in the back of this one,” he adds, while Borns Electric Love begins to play.
“Then why aren’t we already back there?” I rise from my seat and push into him.
“We should probably wait until we are at cruising altitude,” he says, as if I care whether or not we hit a little turbulence.
“We’ll take it slow until we get the all clear from the Captain,” I mutter as I begin to unbutton his shirt, one slow, teasing button at a time. “I’ll bet we are at altitude by the time I finish undressing you.”
“Just remember, two can play this game,” he reminds me. “It’s one of my favorites.” He flashes me a seductive smile and slides his hands along my curves.
“God, you make me hot.” I trail my fingernails down his chest and bring them to rest on his belt buckle. “I can’t wait to feel you inside me.” I twist the buckle to release its hold and pull it from the belt loops. On cue I am greeted by the unwelcome sound of Vanessa’s ringtone. Please ignore it.
“How are things going?” he asks, immediately picking up the call. The expression on his face turns grim. “Well at least it shows brain activity,” he replies in a hopeful tone. He nods and continues to listen intently but I can’t hear what Vanessa is saying. “Doctors don’t always know, Vanessa. He could still come out of this just fine.” He turns and walks toward the front of the plane, obviously wanting a little privacy.
I can no longer hear what he is saying, but he is showing all the signs of distress. He’s pacing nervously back and forth while running his fingers though his hair. Whatever she is saying is not something he wants to hear. He stops in mid-stride and drops his head, so now he is staring at the floor. He continues to listen and Vanessa seems to be doing most of the talking. I’m pretty sure she just sucked the fun out of this flight. I decide that I might as well take a seat and make myself comfortable. I guess I’ll have plenty of time for a long nap.
Trey
I’m not sure what Vanessa expects from me. For the first time in over ten years I’ve managed to push her from my mind and move on. Now she’s acting as if she has been pining for me the whole time I was gone. I know damn well that is not the case. I don’t believe for a minute that she has felt the same emptiness that I have lived with for all of these years. Why wouldn’t she have talked to me about it? Then it occurs to me that maybe she didn’t want to hurt Tyler any more than I did. Have we both been concealing our feelings for his sake? It’s all too much to think about at the moment. I am already emotionally exhausted, so I really don’t need any more of this.
“I’m sorry, I had to take that,” I tell Mandy as I slip into the seat next to her. “Tyler hasn’t shown any sign of coming out of the coma, but the EEG showed that he still has brain activity.”
“Well, that’s a good sign,” Mandy replies, giving me a subdued smile.
“Yeah, he’ll come out of it.” I recline my chair to match the angle of Mandy’s.
“And if he doesn’t, then Vanessa is making sure that you are next in line?” Mandy’s expression suddenly turns serious.
“She’s just freaking out right now. She chose him, she’s pregnant with his kid and Tyler is going to come out of this,” I assure her. “Besides, you make me happier than anyone I have ever met in my whole life.”
“You make me happy too,” she replies with a guarded look in her eyes. “I just get a sick feeling every time she calls you. I know you still love her.”
“But, I’m trying to move past that,” I tell her honestly. “I’ve had enough heartache for one lifetime. Her and I are just not meant to be together.”
“I’m not an expert on love, but I do know that if you love someone it’s almost impossible to stop loving them… even if you want to.” Her eyes fall to my lap as she reaches for my hand. “I just want you to be honest with me, don’t string me along.”
