14. Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fourteen
Gauge
Emma
Are you around?
My phone was plugged into the train console, so Emma's message flashed across the screen, making sure I didn't miss it. Unfortunately, I had to disappoint her. I had a few more hours of work before I could go home.
I'm stuck at work. Sorry, what's going on?
Her response wasn’t immediate. In fact, it took long enough that I started to wonder if I should be worried.
Emma
I'm fine, just a weird situation with an ex - was hoping for a rescue
I responded almost as quickly as I thought it.
Are you safe??
Emma
Yes!
Emma
I'm fine, don't worry
Emma
Just could use an excuse to get out of here - he knows where I live so I don't really want to go home
An idea struck, but I wasn't sure if it was a crazy one. I paused a moment before deciding it probably couldn't hurt.
I'm not around yet, but my roommate is. They could come get you and you could hang out with them until I'm off?
Emma
You don't have to do that, I'm really okay. I'm sorry for bugging you
It's no problem really, I'm sure they'd be happy to
A little too happy, unfortunately, but I wasn't sure what else to do. She probably would've met Jamie tonight, anyway. This was just speeding up the process.
Besides, me and Rosie had both already met and bonded with her—if you counted Rosie fucking her on my train as bonding. It was probably only fair to give Jamie a chance to get to know her.
I shot them a quick text, explaining the situation. As I expected, they were too eager to oblige, but the relief I could sense on my girl even through her texts made me sure it was the right decision.