"I'm not going to make it, Boomer. Sorry man. I had something pop up and it can't be avoided," Gunnar stated apologetically. Boomer just waved in dismissal
Cade looked at Boomer, then Gunnar, paused for a minute and held up his finger. He sent a quick text to Kresley and waited for a response. Boomer looked on with amusement, but Cade ignored him.
Cade: Baby, Boomer wants to take me out tomorrow night to get to know some of the men folk here. I know you mentioned Grace doing something with you for your day of remembering your parents. Just wanted to make sure with you first.
Kresley: Hey. Yes, Grace and I are going out. Probably the sisters, too. Not sure where, but I’ll be safe. Birdie knows ninja skills. You don’t need my permission to go have fun, but thank you for thinking of me first. Kisses!
“Let me know where to meet up with y’all and we’ll have an eating competition to see who can eat the biggest steak”, Cade stated with a grin to Boomer.
“Dude, you have it so bad it’s not even funny. Did you just text Kresley to ask permission? What the hell?”, Boomer laughingly asked. “Where’s your man card?”
“Well, I could say something like my man card was left in your mama’s panties last night, but seeing as I now have a girlfriend, that would be really shitty of me to say. So, I’ll just give you the finger and tell you to mind your business”, Cade fired back with a huge smile on his face, and a middle finger high up in the air at Boomer.
Gunnar's body shook with laughter, but he was silent, almost as if he thought him laughing out loud was against the rules.
Boomer and Gunner walked out of Cade’s office laughing hysterically, drawing the eyes of those standing in the center of the station. Officer Sloan Smith walked by and gave Cade a wave and a grimace before continuing on. He was a hard one to get to know around here. Cade just waved back and went back to work. An email popped up from Boomer, stating that he and the guys would meet Cade at Club Vue tomorrow night at 7:00 PM. Cade looked up the club online and saw it was a newer club a little outside Mercy Springs. He replied back to Boomer with a simple “got it” and moved on with his day.
∞∞∞
Kresley sat for a few minutes after Cade’s text, thinking of what tomorrow would bring. Emptiness. Grief. Loss of her parents. But the guilt is what would be the worst. She hadn’t expected to see Cade tomorrow and now she knew she probably wouldn’t. But it was for the best. She didn’t want him to see her if her emotions got the best of her. Grace knew how to handle her that way. Cade did not. But she would miss him. And that scared the crap out of Kresley. Who knew she would wind up needing a man to help her feel whole? But her heart was telling her that she did. And it was bat-shit crazy how fast it had happened. Was Cade the one for her? She shouldn’t be thinking this, but honestly, yes. Cade Grantham was her beginning and end to finding love. Holy shit!
Chapter Eleven
Cade was late arriving to Kresley’s place later that evening. After texting her a change in plans, he had picked her up and wouldn’t tell her where they were going. Kresley sat in Cade’s black Ford F250 truck, after being boosted into it with Cade’s hands on her waist. She was looking out the windows curiously as they drove through the pecan tree lined streets. Her hand was firmly snuggled inside of Cade’s larger one. Every so often he would bring it to his mouth and give it soft kisses. Shivers ran up her arms and attacked her insides, making her jittery and on edge.
“We’re almost there baby.”
“Where is there, Cade?”
“My house Kres. I wanted you to see my place and get a better introduction to your boyfriend.”
“So that’s why you were late, huh? You needed to come home and clean up”, Kresley stated with a grin.
“Not even close smartass. I came home to set everything up for a beautiful, delicious dinner for us, followed by some musical entertainment in my backyard.”
Kresley was definitely intrigued now and sat on the edge of the seat, as much as the seat belt allowed. She was almost bouncing with excitement. Cade just grinned over at her and chuckled, not caring one bit that he was enjoying the view of her tits as they bounced up and down within her bra. He inwardly groaned and tried to mentally calm the portion of his body that was physically reacting. To distract himself, Cade brought up the phone hang ups she had been receiving.
“I’ve put in a request for a court order to get your phone records. That way I can look at any phone numbers being used to place calls to your office. If I find anything strange or need to ask you something, I’ll let you know. Okay? I want to make sure you feel better knowing that I’m on top of the situation”, Cade stated seriously.
“I appreciate it Cade. It does make me feel better, but I truly don’t think those hang ups have anything to do with Drake’s death.” They arrived at Cade’s house at that moment, so the phone calls were forgotten.
Kresley’s opinion of Cade’s home was one of delight as they drove up to
