She seemed thoroughly flustered and upset with her BFF.
"What do you mean?" Carolina was genuinely confused at her friend's words.
"You know what I mean. I know we have both been super busy and haven't had time to talk. Honestly, I thought you were too busy with your mom for dating, but now I'm thinking that was a cover. Did you lie to me, Carolina ?"
Carolina could see the hurt in her friend's face. That hadn't been her intention. Everything in her life seemed to be moving so fast. Her mother.Geo. The school. Now her BFF was questioning her loyalty and friendship.
"Noel, I met Geo through a Classified ad." She confessed as she rinsed the dishrag, squeezed the water out, folded it into a neat little square, and placed it beside the sink.
"Why Geo?" He recalled his father asking him as the pistol sat on the dresser now." "I wanna be just like you, Pop. All the ladies think you're handsome and the guys are scared of you. I want that too." He was very matter of fact. A walking miniature replica of his father. He had watched everything his father did. He had wanted to be just like him. Men respected his father. "Son, look at me. Having a gun doesn't give you respect. What gives you respect is the way you treat the people who love ya' the most. There is a big difference in respecting and fearing someone." He had explained to Geo. He was forced back to the present when he parked his car in the circle drive and turned off the engine. He got out of his vehicle and made his way into his father's home. N
Carolina was in better spirits when she came back to the Hospital. When she got out of the elevator Carolina saw Geo waiting at the nurses' station. She knew he was waiting for her, and that thought made her feel special. She was glad she had gotten o to speak with her BFF this morning. It helped her stand her ground now. When Geo looked at her with those intense eyes, she always felt like she would melt like an ice cube under his gaze. Especially today. She thought him making love to her would stop the random fantasies that played in her mind, but it only seemed to make them worse. Even now, as she was walking up to him, she was picturing him walking up to her and planting a hard, satisfying kiss on her lips. “Morning.” He greeted her with a sexy smile.
With Geo on her heels, Carolina walked into her mother’s hospital room. Mrs. Hilden was sitting upright in the bed. Her head turned to the door when she heard it open. She smiled when she saw her daughter. Carolina half walked, half ran to her mother’s bedside. She hugged her tight and her mother felt Carolina’s love. “Oh, my dear. I’m so sorry I scared you.” “It’s alright. You’re better now.” Mrs.Hilden noticed Geo standing behind Carolina. “Geo, thank you so much for helping Carolina.” “Mrs. Hilden. No worries.” “Will you excuse me and my daughter?” “Of course.” He touched C
They arrived back at his Penthouse ten minutes later. She slipped back into his shirt, and he made her a drink. She sat down on the loveseat, enjoying the scenic view the Penthouse provided. “What happened after I left, Carolina?” She took a sip of her Sherry. Geo had given it to her. It helped calm her nerves. “I told my mom about Dr. Roberts.” “She didn’t take it so well,” he concluded. She looked at him then. He sat down beside her. “I’m sorry. This is all my fault. I should have never interfered in your
Once inside, he rested his hand possessive over her thigh. She was going to protest, but she didn't. Her nerves were bad, and his touch, however foreign, still calmed her nerves. “Are you nervous?” He asked, already knowing the question. She looked beautiful, but she was extremely nervous “Yes. I've never met anyone’s parents before” “Ever?” “Ever.” “Wow” “Don't be so surprised.” “I can’t help it. I know if you had been mine, my parents would have met you right away.” She found herself warming to that statement.
His father caught them as they descended. “Ah, there you are. I was going to send one of the guys to come to find you two.” “No need, dad.” He said as they hit the last stair and was face to face with his father. Carolina stood beside Geo. She watched his fathers eyes go over her. “This is Carolina Hilden. Carolina, this is my father, Mr.Edward Montclair.“ He extended his hand. She shook it "Pleasure to meet you, Carolina.” “Thank you.” She replied. “Well, dinner has already been served and placed. Follow me to t
After everyone had their fill of dinner, they all dispersed to their respective spaces in the manor. Silk chose to stand outside on the terrace overlooking the lush garden. The lights were on, and it made it look surreal. Carolina had walked out on the terrace to get some fresh air. She noticed Silk there. She seemed like she was in deep thought, and Carolina did not want to disturb her. “I’m so sorry. I thought no one was around… I will leave-” “No! Please. Don’t leave. Stay! I was just standing here, alone.” “Why?” “To give those two men their space, of course.” She smiled at her. “I love Aunt Cora, but Aunt Cora or any of Eddy's family doesn't care for m
He got her door. She got out of the car. It was a chill in the night air. He held her left hand while she negotiated the stairs in her dress. They walked down the walkway and stood at the front door. Geo pulled out a gold key, inserted it in the lock, and opened the door. It was a luxurious townhouse. It was furnished in a similar style to his Penthouse. "Do you like it?" He asked. "Yes. It's you." He smiled at her comment. It had almost been a week and she thought she "knew" him. The kind and naive things she said about him to his father at dinner made him realize just how young and innocent she was. He almost felt bad, but he couldn't. T