Chapter 58 Evelyn
FIFTY-EIGHT
EVELYN
Kade wrapped his arms around me. My face was buried in his chest as tears started to stream down my cheeks.
I felt his lips press against the top of my head.
I moved out of his arms and shoved at his chest. “What the fuck happened?” I yelled and shoved him once more.
“And why the fuck did some girl pick up your phone?”
I swiped under my eyes as anger coursed through me. I balled my hands into fists at my sides waiting for him to answer.
The Viking looked at me with wide eyes and then turned to Kade. “You good, boss?” the Viking asked.
Kade put his hand up in reassurance before he took a step toward me. “First of all, lower your voice please,” he commanded in a low gravelly tone.
I scoffed and crossed my arms over my chest. “First of all, explain yourself!” I yelled back at him.
A hint of a smile tipped up at the corners of his mouth as he moved closer to me.
“Machine was attacked when he was running an errand,” Kade started.
I could read between the lines that he meant Evan was doing a drop.
“My phone fell out of my pocket when I was trying to get him to the car. Bohdi over here,” he motioned to the Viking, “just had to pry my phone from the woman who found it.”
Bohdi held up his arm. “Bitch bit me!”
I looked at Kade in shock for some sort of confirmation.
Reading my silent question, he took his phone out of his pocket.
The screen was cracked and the battery was dead.
He moved it from side to side. “I’ve been here all night while they got Evan stable.
” He cupped my cheeks. “I’m sorry about last night. It wasn’t on purpose.”
I placed my hands over his. “Is he stable now?”
Kade let go of my face and looked down the hallway. “Yeah, for now.” A man in a white doctor’s coat walked over to us. “Mr. Romano, can I speak to you please?”
Kade gave him a nod. “Yes of course.”
They walked out of earshot, making it impossible to hear. However, I could tell by the look on Kade’s face that he was worried. The pair shook hands before the doctor walked away.
“What’s wrong?”
“They had to sedate him. He… uh… almost attacked a nurse.”
“Wait, what?!” My eyes felt like they were going to bug out of my head.
Kade shook his head before looking down at the floor. “He struggles with hospitals. Brings him back to not-so-great memories.”
I nodded in understanding. I put my hand on his arm. “You look like you need some rest and maybe some food. Do you want me to drive you home? You shouldn’t drive.”
Kade chuckled. “I don’t think my large frame will fit in your buggy.”
I let out a snort laugh picturing him trying to fit in my car. “You’re probably right.”
“Would you drive my car? Once I get freshened up, I can bring you back here to get yours.”
I nodded in agreement. I just hoped that I wouldn’t regret this decision.
I walked into the penthouse and gasped when I saw the New York City skyline in the floor-to-ceiling windows of the penthouse. My Converse sneakers squeaked on the pristine white marble flooring.
Exposed brick and wooden beams with black finishes made the space look luxurious with an industrial tone. Above a gas fireplace was the largest television I’d ever seen.
I looked at Kade with shock. “And you wanted to hang out at my shitty apartment over this?” I spread my arms, motioning to the penthouse.
Kade smiled before cupping my face. “I wanted to hang out anywhere you were.”
My lady bits constricted by his words. God, why did he always have to say the right thing?
Kade pressed his lips to mine before resting his forehead on mine.
“I missed you,” he whispered.
“I missed you too. But I am still mad at you so go take a shower while I snoop and then we're taking a nap.”
He laughed, pressing a kiss to my forehead.
“I’ll be quick.” He turned around and headed down a long hallway.
I spun slowly, taking in the view around me. I could only imagine how this place must look in the evening. An older woman walked from the opposite direction as Kade with a laundry basket full of towels. She let out a gasp and jumped back when she saw me.
I put my hands out as if trying to tame a scared animal. “I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you.”
The woman put a hand on her chest as she let out a curse in Italian. “It’s okay, dear. Is Mr. Romano home?” She was old enough to be his mother and gave off a nurturing vibe.
“Oh, yes.” I briefly looked down the hall that Kade had walked down. “He's Just freshening up.” I put out my hand for her to shake. “I’m Evelyn.”
A bright smile spread on the woman’s face.
“Oh, it is so nice to finally meet you, Ms. Evelyn. Mr. Romano has told me so much about you!” She beamed before putting the laundry basket down and giving me a hug.
“I am Elenor, Mr. Romano’s housekeeper. Been with his family since he was a young boy.
” She held me at arm’s length. “Well, I will be out of your hair shortly. Just need to throw these in the wash.” She motioned to the basket.
“No need to rush. We’re the ones intruding on your normal workday.”
Elenor pinched my cheek. “It is so good to meet you, Evelyn.” She walked back over to her basket.
As she went to turn around, I couldn’t help but ask, “Where is his bedroom?” I felt my cheeks heat.
Elenor gave me a knowing smile as she rested the basket on her hip. “Down that hall and last door on the right.”
I gave her a thankful smile before following her directions. Steam billowed out of the open door in the far corner.
In the center of the room sat an Alaskan king-sized bed with a white down comforter. A tan upholstered headboard gave the industrial theme of the room a modern tone. To my left, next to the bathroom door was a walk-in closet.
The sound of the water splashing and the aroma of Kade’s scent consumed my senses.
I walked over to the slightly opened door.
“Can I wear a t-shirt?” I knew I sounded silly but I didn’t want to sleep in jeans and my black blouse.
I certainly was not going to sleep naked.
That was just asking for everything except sleep.
“I prefer you naked,” he called back, as if reading my mind.
“We are taking a nap,” I deadpanned.
“Still like you naked.”
“I’m just going to help myself.”
“Left drawer in the dresser.”
Sure enough, his t-shirts were neatly folded. I took a black plain tee off the top and quickly stripped, then pulled it over my head. I climbed into the large bed and let myself get comfy.
A few moments later, Kade walked out of the bathroom with a white plush towel wrapped low on his waist. I began to salivate at his perfect body.
He raised an eyebrow. “Keep looking at me like that and the last thing we will be doing is taking a nap.”
I felt my cheeks heat and pointed to the bed. “No funny business, Mister. Bed! Now!”
Kade chuckled before walking over to his dresser and grabbing a pair of black boxer briefs. I bit my lower lip as I gawked at his perfect ass.
He climbed into bed, wrapping his arms around me. I could feel his cock thicken in his briefs.
“Down boy,” I teased, wiggling my hips.
Kade gripped my hip to stop me from moving. “If you keep doing that there’s no way I’ll be able to control myself,” he huffed, annoyed.
We melded together perfectly as we both allowed our exhausted bodies to relax.
As Kade held me close, I felt my eyelids grow heavy. Just as I was about to fall asleep, I felt Kade run his nose on my jaw before whispering, “I love you.”