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Chapter 49 : Crazy Talk
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Scott’s POV"What are you talking about?" I asked. "Oh, nothing,” Rory insisted. "Come on, tell me. If I find out you're hiding something from me, I'll just get angrier."Rory tried to stop Zoe from speaking, but it was clear Zoe had something she wanted to tell me.“Oh, speaking of Needy, I heard something. After thinking it over, I decided I should tell you.” Zoe scoffed. My ears perked up. I felt a strange knot tighten in my chest. Zoe must have made some non-verbal response causing Rory to let out an exasperated breath. “Just tell me,” I said. “I heard that Needy and Justin hooked up the other night. I just don’t think that could be good,” Zoe answered. My face turned red and I felt a bolt of rage surge through me. I didn’t hear what Rory’s response was. She was with Zoe for now and I would check in with her again soon.I stood up, grabbed my phone and keys, and headed out to the parking lot. I didn’t think about saying goodbye or closing any of my work. All I c
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Rory’s POVI had never traveled much out of the country, but it was so nice to be with Scott in France. I had studied French and it was exciting to get to use the language. I hadn’t realized how stressed and overwhelmed I had been by everything that was happening. As much as I loved school, even that had become a stressful situation, and I was happy that it was summer and I could just enjoy time with Scott. Each night he treated me to a different romantic dinner, followed by amazing sex. I had become so addicted to him and being with him. I craved his touch and the thrill of experiencing him. Every moment with him felt like a dream, and I didn’t want it to end. I pouted a little when it was time to go back to Phoenix. Scott chuckled at me. “Why are you sad? It’s not like much is going to change. It’s just a change of scenery,” he teased, pulling me onto his lap. I continued to pout but ground against him and let him keep kissing me. He moved his hands down under my skirt a
Yearning for My Friend's Dad Chapter 52: Questions
Rory’s POV I was so excited when Scott suggested that we go to Antony’s art exhibition. All I could think of at the time was being on his arm and being included in an outing that had nothing to do with business or protecting me from Needy or Nicola. This was something both of us would enjoy, and I was honored to be a part of it if only as Scott’s plus one.The gallery was lovely. I enjoyed viewing the art and listening to the discussions around me.There was an interesting point in the evening when there was a lull in the conversation and everyone seemed to be eating and drinking wine, when Antony tapped a dessert spoon against his glass.“I’d like to tell you of my newest quest. I am not only an artist. I am a father. I have a longstanding wish to locate my long-lost daughter. If I could just find her, I’d love to leave my legacy to her.”I smiled at him, hoping he had luck with finding his daughter. Those gathered around at the exhibitio
Yearning for My Friend's Dad Chapter 53: Second Thoughts
Scott’s POV Rory and I sat at the table eating breakfast. She had her tablet on the table and was checking off items on her to-do list and adding new ones. I had the newspaper open to the financial section. There was fresh fruit, cereal, coffee, and juice on the table.I didn’t quite understand Rory’s partiality for oatmeal, but she seemed to love the stuff. I couldn’t get Needy to look at the stuff nonetheless eat it, and I didn’t blame her. I hated the stuff. However, I did eat nasty ol’ Corn Flakes, as Needy called them.I let my thoughts wander while surreptitiously watching Rory spoon up creamy oatmeal with bananas and strawberries in it. I smiled. There were some mornings she had raspberries or blueberries in her oats. I made sure to keep fresh fruits for her.There were other mornings that she had slivers of almonds with yogurt and fruits. She seemed to savor either breakfast choice, and still, I didn’t care for either of her choi
Yearning for My Friend's Dad Chapter 54: The Cheating Man
POV: RoryScott and I woke up and readied ourselves for the day. Scott wore a double-breasted suit and wingtips. He looked handsome in his suit, but he had a heavy cough he couldn’t seem to get rid of.“Are you alright?” I asked as he rolled his bags out to the car and lifted them into the trunk. I adjusted the car seat to my height and changed the angles of the mirrors as Scott settled in the passenger seat.“I’m fine,” he said, still coughing.I lifted my hand and touched the back of it to his forehead. He pulled my hand down and linked his long fingers through mine.“I said I’m fine. We’d better go before I’m late.”“You mean they won’t hold the flight for you,” I teased, trying to lighten his mood. He’d been in a funk since the dinner with Zeke.“You know I’m using the jet, but I still like to be on time for these things.”“I know.”I didn’t like that cough. I wondered if he was coming down with something. I wanted t
Yearning for My Friend's Dad Chapter 55: Betrayal
Rory’s POV As soon as our eyes met over Zachary’s shoulder, Nicola ushered him away. I didn’t follow them. I was still in shock from what I saw.He’d betrayed the best woman I knew, and how awful I felt for my friend. I wanted to cry for her, but I knew she’d eventually be all right.The major issue I was having with my newfound knowledge was whether to tell her what I’d seen. I knew what I wanted to do, but sometimes having a friend tell you that kind of news made the person want to punish the proverbial messenger. I would want to know immediately, but I couldn’t say the same for Zoe.I continued to shop for my items, all the while trying to figure out what to do. I was indecisive about this, but I’d feel betrayed if Zoe knew and didn’t tell me.What to do? I kept thinking, as I mindlessly looked through the sales racks and pulled items in my size and my favorite colors.While I was looking through the lingerie section, Nicola caug
Yearning for My Friend's Dad Chapter 56: Drawing Boundaries
Scott’s POV By the time I got home, I felt like utter crap. My head ached, my body ached, and I was hot one minute and cold the next. The entire time I was away I shivered with the covers on, and then I threw them off, sweaty and overheated.My mind was in a bit of a fog, and my body felt limp. I was so glad to get home that I didn’t know what to do. I had the driver take me directly to the Villa Rory and I shared. I barely got through the door before I crash-landed in the bed.I’d hoped I’d find Rory home. I came home early from my business trip because there was no way I could work like this. My mind was muddled, my ribs hurt from coughing so much, and I couldn’t breathe without having to blow my nose every two minutes or so.I thought of Rory’s worry over me before I left. I remembered her lips on my forehead and my lips. I wondered if she’d gotten whatever plague I seemed to be carrying, and decided to fly back home to see how she was.
Yearning for My Friend's Dad Chapter 57: Heading for an End
Scott’s POV The sheets where Rory slept were cold to the touch. The cool sensation and the knowledge she’d already left for the day made my eyes snap open. I stared at the indent in the pillow where her head had laid and sighed.Rory asserted her independence. She didn’t shout and roar it to the skies, but her subtlety wasn’t lost on me.In the mornings, Rory was gone. She left something for me if she knew I liked what she’d made, and left a note telling me to have a good day, or reminding me to eat breakfast if she didn’t leave any.She left the coffee pot ready for me. All I had to do was flip the switch and I’d have fresh coffee. I stretched and contemplated our new way of being together.She didn’t need me half as much as she used to, and now, I felt adrift. While I respected her autonomy and felt she was rational and above board, I wanted her to need me.I did love her ability to be responsible, rational, and clear-headed. I co
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