Total pages in book: 46
Estimated words: 46840 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 234(@200wpm)___ 187(@250wpm)___ 156(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 46840 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 234(@200wpm)___ 187(@250wpm)___ 156(@300wpm)
“She could always ride with me or your sister.”
“Not gonna happen.”
There was a lot of moaning and groaning, which only stopped when the waitress came back with three piping hot cups of coffee on a tray. I noticed Jacqueline sniffing hers and studying it
like it was gonna bite. “What’s the matter baby, dirty cup?” She blushed and looked at the others before whispering in my ear. “I’ve never had any before.” I leaned away and studied her
face to see if she was fucking with me. He couldn’t have been that much of a dick. Who the fuck never had coffee? “It’s okay baby if you don’t like it you don’t have to have it you can
have some juice.” She bit into her lip and went back to studying her cup.
“I like mine with cream and sugar, adds a nice flavor, he takes his black it’s disgusting.” Mom caught on and though she looked like she was about to cry for my girl she was very upbeat
while she showed her how to doctor her coffee. Crisis over, she took her first sip and was hooked like the rest of the free world. I guess she was breaking down barriers one sip at a
time.
With breakfast squared away I laid down the law once more before heading out. Three hours later we were at a rest stop. I didn’t say shit just twiddled my thumbs until they did their
thing and then got going.
We reached home around midday. They left me to drag their suitcases in while they went to look at the house. There were squeals and hugs and kisses and a lot of running up and down the
stairs on both sides of the house. Mom was a little more reserved but the two girls went wild. “You did good here son, and there too.” She looked over at Jacqueline who was standing with
her head bent close to Mindy’s planning who knows what. “She needs you...I had no idea.” I pulled her in when she started to break down. “It’s okay mom she’s got us now to give her all
the love she needs.” I could finally breathe now, I’d done all that I’d set out to do. She was here and she was whole, and whatever demons chased her I’ll fight the fucks myself. From
here on out she was going to be as happy as it was possible for one person to be starting now.
“Alright listen up.”
“Grrrrr, not another lecture.”
“Pipe down Mindy, so here’s the deal, mom after you’ve had a couple weeks to get settled in I’m sending you and Mindy to Hawaii for two weeks while Jacqueline and I go on our honeymoon.”
I got smothered with hugs and kisses for that one but it was all good.
Chapter 16
Jake
It was quite an experience watching her over the next few weeks. It was almost like watching a trapped bird on its first flight out of the cage. She was cautious but curious about
everything, and the simplest things brought her the most joy. A simple thing like walking through town holding hands while eating an ice cream cone was like giving her diamonds. My team
had been sneaking me calls one after the other for the last few days, nosy fucks just wanted to get a look at my girl but they’ll have to wait. I wanted her all to myself for now. Mom
and Mindy were pretty good at giving us our space, which I greatly appreciated. It was our bonding slash breeding period.
Mindy spent so much time at the house I was beginning to wonder if she wouldn’t prefer just staying there instead of the condo, but I figured I’d let her make that call herself when she
was ready. Their trip was set and all that was left was Jacqueline choosing where she wanted to go on our honeymoon. Everyday she’d choose some place she found on the computer but by
nightfall she’d change her mind again. I gave up trying to help about the fifth time she did that and told her she was on her own.
“I’ve got it Jake. The Grand Canyon, I’ve always wanted to go there, can we please, please, please?” It was the middle of the day and she was at it again.
“Fine but if we’re staying stateside it’s gonna be on the bike.” She had to give that one a think but then she decided it was a nice trade off. “That’s it? That’s the only place you
wanna see?” I knew it, she gave me her new make Jake stupid flirtatious look and climbed into my lap. This ought to be good; she’s been trying out her wiles on me a lot lately. Who was I
to tell her that I’d do whatever the fuck it was she wanted anyway? This way was much more fun.