Chapter 26
Chapter Twenty-Six
It had been years since Elijah had paid attention to what he wore, he liked he was making an effort.
He knew she liked what she saw but now he wanted to always look his best for Lilly.
It was just dinner with his brother and his future wife, so it was a relaxed evening.
They usually had an array of food that let you pick and choose what you wanted.
It was less formal than a three-course dinner and less effort to make this close to the wedding.
He still hadn’t written his best man speech and was hoping to wing it but knowing Jack he would want to hear some of it this evening.
Elijah would come up with something to appease his brother.
Jack was at the other end of the spectrum for control.
He needed total control over everything he did.
Olivia challenged all of that and he loved it.
Elijah grabbed his leather jacket and headed out the back door of Blue’s and headed towards Lilly’s apartment.
He thought about her constantly and couldn’t quite believe that she felt something for him.
How much she felt was left to be seen. Any couple could be passionate together but he didn’t know if she loved him.
He wanted to find out and soon. If she were going to break his heart, he preferred to know now rather than in six months.
He’d already waited too long to kiss her, he didn’t want to wait another six months to make love to her.
Each time they had been interrupted he was frustrated, and a little relieved.
Their time would come he just needed to be patient.
Pressing his finger to the buzzer for her apartment, he waited for Lilly’s voice to answer.
After a few minutes there was no answer, he buzzed again and waited.
He wondered if she’d fallen asleep or had changed her mind.
He felt a pang of disappointment that she wasn’t ready and waiting to spend the evening with him.
He must feel a lot more for her than she did for him.
“Hey, handsome, are you waiting for me?” Lilly said.
Elijah turned around to see Lilly standing there in a blue summer dress with tiny white polka dots scattered all over the material.
“You look stunning. I thought you weren’t coming when you didn’t answer.”
Elijah stepped towards her, kissing her chastely on the lips. It was a soft melting kiss lasting minutes as neither Elijah nor Lilly moved from the spot. The kiss was familiar and comforting, passionate without the heavy breathing.
“I needed to get some cash from the bank. My timing was poor, I’m sorry to keep you waiting.” Lilly pecked his lips once more.
“It’s not a problem, shall we go?” Elijah asked and held out his hand for her to hold.
“I’m looking forward to Jack telling me childhood stories about you and revealing your secrets.” Lilly squeezed his hand as they set off for Jack and Olivia’s home.
Elijah groaned inwardly, he hoped not all of his secrets would come out tonight. Squeezing her hand back he led her on down the street. This would officially be their first date and that warmed his heart.
He was dating Lillian Harrison.