Semua Bab Dive in Deep: Bab 91 - Bab 100

TrentMy leg was throbbing, but I would not let Sade know that. She would feel guilty. I knew she was already feeling guilty. The woman did not like charity or to be seen as needy. I didn’t think that about her, not in the least, but I had to tread lightly with her. I didn’t want her to think I was trying to buy her affection.If she caught on to the pain in my leg, she would insist I sit down for the rest of my days. The truth of the matter was the leg would hurt regardless of what I did. I didn’t mind the pain. Not really. It was an annoyance at times, and I missed being able to do some of the things I used to, but it was part of my life. The pain was a reminder of how lucky I was to still have the leg.I knew a lot of the other guys I had served with would pay to feel my pain. Pain was temporary, I reminded myself. It would subside, and I would be good to go in a day or two. I could fake it until I was back on the chopper and headed back to my place.I rubbed the knee and took a fe

TrentI woke up with my tongue glued to the roof of my mouth. I stared up at the ceiling, my eyes squinting as I struggled to focus on anything. I blinked several times before realizing I wasn’t in my bed. It wasn’t my ceiling, and it was definitely not my mattress. I slowly turned my head, not wanting to make any sudden movements.“Oh shit,” I groaned, realizing I was in Sade’s bed.The night came flooding back. There had been a lot of tequila.A lot.I rubbed my hand over my face, trying to speed up the process of clearing out the cobwebs in my brain. The bed was empty. I looked at the small digital clock on her bedside table and saw it was after seven. It wasn’t exactly late, considering it had been about one when I had climbed into bed.Sade had gone to bed much earlier, leaving me alone with her father to down tequila while we talked about the good ol’ days. All of Sade’s worries about her father had been for naught. He seemed okay with me dating his daughter. I wouldn’t say he h

SadeIt was hard to focus on anything at work when all I wanted to do was be at home. It was a little strange to think my condo was full of people. I was here, and they were all there. I checked the time and was grateful to see I only had another hour.I had been texting Trent all day, making sure he and my dad hadn’t decided to kill each other. My dad had taken the news about Trent and me surprisingly well. There had been some raised eyebrows and a frown, but ultimately, he seemed okay with it.At least, that was what I was hoping. Part of me was convinced it was some war tactic. He was bluffing me into thinking he was okay with the situation in order to get me out of the house so he could be alone with my boyfriend. The texts throughout the day assured me I was wrong, and they were getting along fine.It was strange. Very strange. My dad and my boyfriend were hanging out at my place. I never thought I would be saying that. I liked it. I liked knowing they could get along. It was cer

Trent “Let’s go!” I hollered at Leia, who had clearly missed me. She had barely left my side since I’d gotten home last night. The poor dog had probably thought I abandoned her. I promised her I would never leave her for that long again.I couldn’t help but laugh as she raced toward me across the green lawn, carrying her favorite bone. If dogs smiled, she was grinning big, her jowls flying in the wind as she ran. She dropped it at my feet, waiting for me to toss it again. She was a strange dog. She didn’t much care to fetch sticks, but she would fetch her bone all day.“No more. It’s time to go in.”She followed behind me as I walked into the kitchen. Mira was just arriving. I had pushed my meeting back thirty minutes so I would have a chance to speak with her about my coming move. I wasn’t sure how she would take the news.“You’re still here?” Mira asked, coming into the kitchen.I smiled. “I am. I wanted to talk to you.”“Oh? About?”I sucked in a deep breath. “I’m moving.”She rai

SadeHolly walked along beside me, chatting away about anything and everything. We were headed back to my place to have dinner together. Khloe had ordered pizza, and we were going to have a girls’ night. Something I was looking forward to, especially with a new friend.Technically, it wasn’t going to be just girls. My dad would be there for part of the evening. I didn’t mind. He was used to me being chatty and girly with my friends. He said he liked watching young people have fun and live carefree lives.“You live pretty close to work,” Holly commented when I pointed out my building.“Yes, I do, which is why I walk,” I said with a laugh.“I think I might look for a place a little closer,” she commented.“Honey, I’m home,” I called as I opened the door.“Ha, ha,” Khloe said, getting up from her spot on the couch. She had her laptop in her hands as she walked to the table.“Khloe, this is Holly. Holly, my old and now current roommate, Khloe.” They both went through the cursory hellos b