Chapter 8
Chapter Eight
Emilia
After we saw John the other day, the texts have been coming more frequently. I think I’m going to have to tell Ciarán about it. Especially if whoever is doing it is going to be sending these texts while we’re together.
This weekend I’m headed to Lake Renegade to spend the week with Ciarán. Kali is still staying with me and she’s coming too. I’m really excited to see him, it’s funny how close we’ve gotten in just a few weeks. And most of that has been over the phone.
“Thank you for letting me tag along with you this weekend. I don’t think I can be alone here in Starlight Bay.”
“Of course. We’re going to have a great time.” I smile at her. “We should get on the road soon.”
“Should we bring snacks?”
“Frank’s making us some goodies. He made me promise we’d stop in before we get on the road.” I laugh.
“I love Frank. He reminds me of my dad.” Kali laughs.
“Frank’s the best, he’s been watching out for me since the moment I moved here. And it’s made my life here so much easier. When my parents met him, he told them that he would make sure I was safe. I’m pretty sure Frank and my dad text each other.”
Kali laughs. “I can see that happening. Well, I’m all packed. Let’s go!”
We head to Pi and pick up the snacks that Frank made for us.
“You drive carefully and text me every time you stop,” Frank says as he hugs us both.
“We will, Dad,” I tease. “Thank you again for all the goodies.”
“I couldn’t let you leave without pizza puffs. I made mini ones so they’re easier to eat on the road.”
“You’re the best. We’ll see you in a week.”
Frank hugs us again.
The drive to Lake Renegade is a lot of fun. We stop in each state to buy souvenirs, and stayed overnight in Cleveland, Ohio. Kali is a really nice person and I still don’t understand why John cheated on her. He’s been texting her still and I can see her battling with herself over whether or not to answer him.
I’ve gotten a few more texts and it feels like whoever’s doing this is getting more aggressive. Kali and I have talked about it more in depth and we still can’t decide if it’s John doing it. If it is him, I don’t know what he thinks he’ll get out of this. Plus, he’s been texting Kali asking her to come back to him. So him knowing she’s staying with me doesn’t make sense if he’s sending the weird texts too. I plan on telling Ciarán about what’s been going on, but I’d feel better telling him in person.
“Are you excited to see Ciarán?” Kali asks.
“I am. It’s funny how in just a few days of knowing him, I felt like we’d spent years together.”
“I love that. That’s how you know it’s real. My parents were like that. I’ll be honest, when I first met John in high school, I didn’t like him. He was that asshole football player that thought he was a god. But then he changed. I saw a different side to him and that’s the side I fell in love with.”
“Are you sure you don’t want to talk to him? Maybe consider trying to fix things?”
“No. No matter how much I still love him, I’ll always wonder if he’s cheating on me again. Every time we’re apart, that’s what I’ll be thinking.”
“I understand that. I just wish I could help you and I wish I never dated him.”
“If it hadn’t been you, it would’ve been someone else. I’m glad it was you. Meeting you has made this easier. I know that sounds weird. But I mean it.”
“I’m glad I met you too. I know you’re still dealing with everything, but you’ll find someone who deserves you.”
“Thank you. I really appreciate you saying that.”
Ciarán
My Emilia will be here in a few hours. I can’t wait to see her and hold her in my arms. The last time I saw her in person, I kissed her goodbye. I can still feel her lips on mine.
Ciarán: Hey love, I’ve been meaning to ask you. Do you want to stay at the house with me? If you don’t, I can get you and Kali a room at the hotel
Emilia: You want me to stay with you?
Ciarán: Of course I do
Emilia: Then I’d love to
Ciarán: I can’t wait to hold you. I’ve missed you so damn much
Emilia: I’ve missed you too. We’ll be there in about three hours. Where should we meet you?
Ciarán: In town. We can meet at Precious Risings Bakery. I’ll be waiting
Three hours is dragging by like it’s three days. And the closer it gets, the more anxious I get.
“Are you okay?” Aisling asks.
I turn to look at her and she’s got a smirk on her face. I squint at her.
“Shush. I’m fine.”
My sisters start laughing. This is one of those times when I wish I was an only child. I look over at my brother and he’s snickering. Where’s the brotherly loyalty? Not here.
“You all need to be quiet.” I roll my eyes.
“Aww. Don’t worry baby brother, we’re on your side.”
áine can’t even say that with a straight face.
I sigh and turn my back on all of them. For now? I’m an only child.
“You can’t ignore us. We’re like those voices in your head that never stop talking ,” Aisling whispers.
“You sound like my kids.” Caitríona laughs. “Even now that they’re parents themselves, they still do this to each other. We’re definitely family.”
“We’ve never seen Ciarán like this. He looks like a little kid waiting for Christmas.” Aisling laughs.
“Love can make you do crazy things,” Giacomo Bastianini says as he kisses Caitríona.
It seems like this true love, soulmate thing runs in our family. I’ve met quite a few couples since being here that have met their person. And their stories are like mine. That instant attraction, that feeling of MINE.
“It’s only been a few weeks since I’ve hugged Emilia. But it feels like it’s been so much longer. How do any of you spend any time away from each other?”
“It’s simple. We don’t. At least not if we can help it. We do most things together,” my cousin Francesco says as he’s holding his wife and daughter.
That’s what I want. I want the family that so many of them have. I hope Emilia feels the same way I do. We’ve talked about what will happen when I go back to Ireland. But we’ll find a way to make it work. My first step is introducing her to my family here. Then, I want to meet her family before I go back to Ireland. Then we plan my move. Unless Emilia wants to move to Ireland. But I don’t think she will, she has her family here and I don’t mind moving to Lake Renegade. Especially if that means I get to spend the rest of my life with Emilia.
“She’s here.” Fionn smiles at me.
I stand up and walk outside the bakery. I see Kali parking and my Emilia is waving at me from the passenger seat. I walk over to the car and open the door for her. Before she can fully step out, I pick her up to hold her.
“I can’t believe you’re finally here. In my arms,” I say softly as I put her down and kiss her. She moans softly as she kisses me.
“I love being in your arms,” she whispers.
“Okay, it’s our turn to say hi,” áine teases us.
I laugh as Emilia hugs my family. Aintín Caitríona introduces herself and her family.
“Let’s get you both back to the house so you can relax and we can get you fed.” Aintín Caitríona smiles.
After dinner, Emilia and I decide to take a walk in the campgrounds. I know something’s bothering her but I don’t know what it is.
“Are you okay? I feel like there’s something wrong,” I say to her.
Emilia looks up at me.
“I didn’t know how to bring it up. I mean, it could be nothing.”
“Tell me.”
“I’ve been getting these strange texts. When I got the first one, Kali got one too. So we thought it was John. But then I kept getting them and she didn’t. And when he comes around, sometimes I get them and he’s there. So I just don’t know.”
“Can I see the texts?”
Emilia pulls her phone out and shows me the texts. Who the fuck is doing this? And why would they come after my woman? Whoever it is knows about me too.
“We can ask Sebastiano Mancini and my cousin Francesco. They take care of all the IT stuff for the family. Maybe they can figure out who it is. And from now on? Please just tell me everything. I don’t want there to be any secrets between us.”
Emilia nods. “I didn’t mean to keep it from you. I just didn’t want you to worry.”
“I know baby, but that’s what we do when we love someone. We worry. And we protect.”
“Y-you love me?”
“I do. I know it’s fast and I don’t expect you to say it back. But I’m also not willing to wait to tell you how I feel.”
I pull her to me and kiss her.
“I have the keys to one of the cabins if you’d like to see it,” I whisper.
She nods and I take her to one of the bigger cabins. She gasps when I unlock the door.
There are rose petals scattered around the cabin and a fire going in the fire place.
“You did this for me?”
“I’d do anything for you, Emilia. I asked my sisters to help me show you how I feel. You’re important to me, more important than anyone has ever been. And I want you to know that no matter what, I’ll always be here for you.”
“I thought I wanted to wait for us to be together, but I want you now. I want to feel all of you,” she says as she slowly undresses.
“Fuck. I’m a lucky bastard,” I say softly as I get undressed.
I lay her on the bed and run my hands over her body. I take my time and listen to all the sounds she’s making. I take each breast and lightly nibble on them.
“Baby,” she moans.
I make my way down her body, enjoying every curve she has till I reach her clit. I lightly swipe my tongue over it. I love the sound she makes. I slowly slide a finger in her as I suck harder on her clit.
“Oh god, yes,” she gasps as she comes. Her moans have me hard as a rock.
“My turn.” She smiles as she pushes me down on the bed.
“You don’t have to—oh fuck.” Her mouth on my cock is what heaven must be like. I watch her lick me from base to tip and it’s taking every ounce of strength not to come.
“I need to be inside you. Now,” I growl out at her. Emilia smiles and pulls me to her.
“Do I need a condom?” I whisper. “I’m clean. I haven’t been with anyone for a while.”
“I’ve never been with anyone without protection…I trust you,” she says as she guides me into her.
Fuck me. I thought her mouth was heaven. I was fucking wrong. As I start to move, I can feel her squeezing my cock like a vise. I flip us over so that she’s on top. I grab her ass as she moves.
“Ciarán,” she moans as she runs her fingers down my chest.
I reach down and circle her clit with my finger.
“Come with me, Mia,” I growl as I feel her pussy starting to clamp onto my cock.
“Fuck yes,” I gasp as I cum in her. This is fucking heaven.
I wrap my arms around her as I catch my breath.
“You are my everything,” I whisper to her.
Emilia pulls back and looks at me.
“And you’re mine.”