Se connecterEverettI'm sitting at the kitchen table, watching Aubrey prepare pancakes for breakfast as a way to celebrate our first year living together. I hadn’t realized this was a tradition, but I’m okay with it. I have my own plans later to mark the occasion. I smile as she dances around, singing badly along to the music playing in the background. I’m more in love with her today than I was a year ago. The past year living together has been amazing—I never thought I’d be this happy. Waking up beside her, falling asleep together, and sharing dinner every night are my favorite parts. I cherish how we spend all our free time together. It’s the simplest moments with her that I love the most. I soon realise this moment right here would be perfect. I don’t need to wait for tonight; being spontaneous is always a good thing. I stand up from the chair.Aubrey turns her head slightly to look at me. “Where are you headed? Breakfast will be ready shortly.” "I will be back soon. I promise," I say with a
Everett Aubrey shaking me and calling my name abruptly wakes me from sleep. Last night was her first official night living here, and I couldn’t be happier. However, I start to panic as she wakes me. What if she has changed her mind?“Aubrey, what is wrong?”I glance over and see her sitting on the edge of the bed. “They found him, Everett. He’s been arrested for attempted armed robbery. He’ll go to jail, not just for that but also for breaking and entering, harassment, and stalking me. He’ll be gone, and I’ll never have to deal with him again,” she says, tears of happiness running down her face. They got the bastard! About time. Now he can rot in jail. I hope he dies in there!I hug her tightly. “Thank God, you don’t need to worry about him anymore. You are safe. You will always be safe. He will get what is coming to him. He will get exactly what he deserves,” I say.“Yes, he will. Now, we can truly begin our lives without the concern that he might appear at any moment. I am finally
AubreyI laugh as Erica and I walk to the kitchen. “They are so afraid of you.”She smiles proudly. “Yes, they are. Someone needs to keep the two of them in line. Someone needs to tell them off because they are acting like children.”I nod in agreement. “Do you think they will agree?”“They will be fine.”Erica asks me to sit down while she prepares some coffee. I listen closely, trying to ensure they aren’t arguing. It’s quite silent. They either speak normally or are completely silent. I can’t tell which is worse—them being quiet or not arguing at all.“Aubrey, don’t worry about them. No one is leaving until they sort it out here.”I sigh and nod, focusing on her. Erica soon joins me at the table. “Do you want to go outside and drink it?”“Outside.”We go outside to sit on the porch swing, sipping our coffee. “How did this happen? Whose idea was it for you to move in?”“Everett asked me. I told him I needed some time to decide, and he was fine with it. Then, before we came in, I mad
EverettAubrey and I arrive at Hugo and Erica’s house, driving up the driveway to collect her belongings to bring back to mine. It feels odd to walk in together and not conceal our relationship. I’m unsure of how they will respond. I stop the car outside, turn off the engine, and prepare to get out. However, before I can, Aubrey reaches out for me, stopping me. I turn to her, puzzled. “Are you okay, angel?”“My answer is yes. I don’t need to think about it any longer.” She smiles.“Really? You mean it?” My voice clearly shows my excitement. Aubrey leans over and gently kisses me. “Yes, I truly mean it.”I expected her to take longer to decide, but I am glad it didn’t.“I can’t wait. Should we tell them while we’re here?” I ask.Aubrey sighs. “Yes, I believe we should. I don't know exactly how it will go, but they will need to come to terms with it.” “Yes, they will. Do they know we are coming?”Aubrey nods. “Yes, I texted Erica to let her know we are on our way.”“Okay.”Nervousnes
AubreyI wake early to make some breakfast for us to have in bed. I also want to think about what Everett asked me. Are we ready for that? Ready to live together? I worry it is too soon and that it will become too much for him and me. It is a huge step, one that would make sense. It would mean I don’t need to keep looking for somewhere, and everyone can stop worrying about my safety because there is no chance he will find me here. It would also mean I would be around Everett more, which is one thing I don’t mind. Either way, the choice needs to be mine without anyone else’s input. Hugo and Erica, I am unsure how they will react if I say yes. I love them, but it isn’t really any of their business. There is a lot to think about.I prepare the pancakes, scrambled eggs, and bacon, placing them on a tray that already holds fresh coffee and two mugs. If he wants his protein drink, he can prepare it himself. He's likely still asleep, dealing with jet lag, and adjusting to this time zone. It
Everett Aubrey and I have barely left bed since she arrived and found me here. We are making up for lost time. I am so happy to be back home with her because I was missing her in a way that was hurting. Her head is on my chest and her hand on my bare stomach, two things that are comforting to me. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else but here. I am eager to continue our relationship without any need to hide. “Any luck with finding a new place?” I ask, caressing the small of her back. Aubrey groans at my question. I will take that as a no. “No, not yet. Everything is so expensive, and I don’t want Hugo paying out so much money for me for a place to stay. Anything cheaper, he doesn’t think is secure enough. I am due to pitch a tent in their back door or something.” She snickers. “There is another option,” I say nervously. Aubrey rolls onto her stomach, resting her chin on my chest and glances up at me. “There is? What? Sleep in my car?” I shake my head. I am not sure how she is goi
Aubrey I head downstairs after my call with Everett. It took a lot of convincing for him not to fly home. It would raise too many questions. Hugo is already suspicious enough after Everett demanded to talk to me. This is not how I want Hugo and Erica to find out about us. I stop at the bottom of t
Aubrey It feels good to be wrapped in Everett’s arms once again. Two weeks have felt like six months. I dance my fingers over his bare, warm chest from the hot sex we just had. I nuzzle my face in his neck. “I have missed being wrapped in your arms.” Everett places a kiss on the top of my head.
AubreyIt has been a week since Everett left. We haven’t been in contact as much as we planned. We text every day, but talking on calls and video calls, not so much. Twice since he left. He is a lot busier than he thought he would be. I am trying to be patient because I understand it is business, b
EverettI barely slept last night. I am annoyed at Aubrey for not responding last night. Now, it is morning and still nothing. It is two here, which means it will be nine in New York. Aubrey should be awake by now. I know things haven’t been easy in our first week, but I just got here and need time







