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“Losing that would be losing the core of me. I don’t want to screw this up, Daddy. Tell me what to do.”
“Be the man we raised you to be. That’s all you can do, son. It will all work out from there. Moses appreciates you trying to help his little girl. That’ll go a long way when you have a talk with him.”
I nod as if he can see me. I’ve just expressed feelings I didn’t know I had. Yeah, I know I have feelings for Lynn and have for a while. However, I hadn’t realized she was my peace.
My temper is in check around her. I can think clearly when she’s near me. Mostly because I’m always focused on her safety and happiness. Daddy’s right. Returning home with a pregnant Lynn would look bad.
I would question my motives if she were my little girl. Lord help the boy who played that game with me and mine. I know exactly what I want for me and Lynn, that’s what I’ll work toward.
“Thanks, Daddy. I know what I need to do.”
“I love you, Trev. Take care of our babycakes. Can’t believe I didn’t see this sooner,” he chuckles.
“I don’t know if anyone other than Pook did. I hid it well.”
“That you did. You’re a good man. I’m always proud of you. Enjoy your time away. Not too much, but have a good time.”
“I will. Don’t worry. We’re not ready to make any grandbabies. I want to watch her set the world on fire first.”
“Call back to talk to Brad and your mama. Ann’s been talking about what you’ll bring her back all day.”
I get an idea before he hangs up. There’s something I want to do before we return. I think Lynn will love it. This one is for her.
“Daddy, one more thing. I need a favor.”
“Anything. What do you need?”
***
I spendanother ten minutes on the phone with my daddy before we hang up and I call to check in with the Galvestons. Mrs.Galveston did sound as if she might be a little suspicious for a moment, but that could’ve been my guilt.
Mr. Galveston had more questions about Cakes’s music and progress than anything. I could hear his uncertainty about New York in his voice. He wants Lynn to succeed, but he’s now reluctant after losing Brooke.
I sigh and look out over the city as the Eiffel Tower’s lights dance in the night sky. Turning, I catch sight of the moon and stars. Suddenly, I feel like Brooke is smiling down on me. I feel her presence as if she were here.
“I’ve got this, Pook. I hear you,” I murmur.
My mind goes to my end goal. I could finish my senior year in New York. If Cakes has to be there for her music, I can be there with her to protect her. Then, her father wouldn’t have to worry.
With my thoughts still heavy, I go back into the room to check on Lynn and kiss her good night one more time. I find her now on her back, sprawled across the bed. She must have woken up to place her scarf on her head and changed into her tank top and shorts.
Her silky-looking legs are on display and her perky tits are thinly covered by her top. Shaking my head, I bend over to kiss the tip of her nose and then her lips.
“Stay,” she says as I turn to leave.
I turn back and look her over. Her eyes are still closed. My thoughts go to my conversation with my daddy. Lynn is too precious to me to knock her up and ruin her dreams.
With that thought, I know I can handle staying the night. I want to hold her in my arms as I dream of our future. Lynn’s going to be a star.
I’ll need to make good money to provide for her, so she doesn’t have to spend a dime of her own money. Maybe I’ll start something of my own. I have savings and the trust my daddy set up for me. It’s something to think about.
I kick off my sneakers and tug my T-shirt over my head. It’s warm in here, so I chuck my jeans as well. Once down to my boxers, I climb under the cool sheets, tossing my leg out to find that perfect temperature.
I settle in and close my eyes. Just as I’m ready to fall asleep, Lynn finds her way under the covers and lies across my chest. Wrapping an arm around her, I smile.
“Night, Trev,” she yawns as she kisses my bare chest.
“Night, darlin’.”
