“Goodbye, old friend. Thanks for the wonderful memories,” I spoke as I climbed in the back of the car.
37
Everly
I stepped off the plane and immediately turned on my phone. Thank God Asher kept his promise and didn’t try to contact me. After grabbing my bags from baggage claim, I took a cab to the penthouse and had, Lester, the doorman let me up.
“Asher doesn’t know I’m here. It’s a surprise.”
“No worries, Miss King. I won’t say a word.” He gave me a wink. “It’s good to have you joining us.”
“Thanks, Lester. It’s good to be here.”
I stepped into the foyer and then dragged my heavy bags up the stairs and into the bedroom. I smiled as I threw myself down on the bed and looked around. The room smelled like him and it made me miss him even more. Asher had two walk-in closets directly across from each other. Opening the one door, I saw it was empty, so I started unpacking my suitcases. Opening the drawers to the tall chest, I knew he had cleared those out for me. Once I got all my clothes hung and put away, I put the rest of my stuff away in the bathroom, after I had to rearrange a few things. I set my razor and bottles of shampoo and conditioner on the shelf in the oversized steam shower. Standing back, I smiled as they sat next to his.
It was six-thirty when Asher sent me a text message.
“Hey, baby. I just left the office and I’m on my way home. I’ll Facetime you when I get there. You better be ready.”
“Hey there, handsome. I’m ready. I can’t wait to talk to you.”
“Me either, gorgeous. It’s been a very long and stressful day.”
I quickly changed into a sexy black nighty I had purchased from Victoria Secret the other day. After making sure my hair and makeup were perfect, I climbed on the bed in a sexy position and waited for him. I heard the ding of the elevator and my heart started to race. After a few moments, I could hear his footsteps coming up the stairs.
Asher
The second I got home, I headed upstairs to change. I wanted to do that first before I called Everly. Today was exhausting and I would give anything to have her here with me this very moment. To hold her, make love to her, and just be with her. As I approached my room, I noticed the door was half closed, which I found odd because I didn’t remember doing that this morning. Slowly opening the door, I stood there in shock when I saw Everly lying on my bed in sexy lingerie.
“Come here, lover boy!” She grinned.
I couldn’t speak for a moment because I was in total shock.
“What are you doing here?!” I grinned as I climbed on the bed and hovered over her.
She placed her hand on the back of my head and pulled me down for a passionate kiss.
“I’ve moved in. I hope you don’t mind.” A wide smile graced her face.
“You’re here? As in here? Right now and forever?”
“I’m here, Asher, and I’m not going anywhere as long I have this comfy bed and your sexy body to keep me warm.”
“I thought—”
“Shh.” She placed her finger on my lips. “Shut up and fuck me.”
I couldn’t believe she was finally here and there would be no more going back to Rhode Island. No more goodbyes and no more tears. I quickly stood up and stripped out of my clothes. She had made me the happiest man on Earth, and we spent the next two hours in bed together making magic happen.
“Wow. That was amazing,” she said as she climbed off me.
“Damn right it was. Are you going to tell me how you planned all this without me knowing?”
“Are you going to tell me that you were the one who bought my house?” She smirked.
“That was confidential information and if that realtor said—” She just sat there and smirked at me. “Ah. Right. She didn’t tell you, did she?”
“Nope.” She shook her head.
“I thought you couldn’t see things regarding me anymore?”
“I usually can’t, but then I saw it the moment she came over to the house.”
“I can explain, Everly.”
“There’s no need. I know you bought it because you wanted me here sooner and how could I be mad at you for that.” She leaned over and kissed my lips.
“Have I told you how much I love you?”
“Yes. But never stop telling me.”
I brought my hand up to her cheek. “I never will stop saying it. I can promise you that.”
She laid her head on my chest as her hand softly stroked my skin. Having her here with me was the best way to end a stressful day.
“I’m starving. How about you?” I asked her.
“I am too. Can we order something?”
“Of course. We can order anything you want. I have menus in the kitchen drawer downstairs. Go take a look, and I’ll be down in a minute. I need to use the bathroom.”
“Don’t take too long.” She smiled as her lips met mine.
I walked into the bathroom and flipped on the lights. I couldn’t help but smile when I saw some of her products sitting on the counter. Glancing over at the shower, I saw her shampoo and conditioner sitting next to mine. A feeling of euphoria took over me because even though she was just in my bed, seeing her things in my bathroom, validated she was here to stay.
Walking down to the kitchen, she was looking over the menu for Chinese food.
“Chinese?” she asked.
“Perfect. Tell me what you want, and I’ll order it.”
After placing the order for delivery, I wrapped my arms around her and pulled her into me.
“Have you told Daniel and Diana you’re here?”
“No. Not yet. I was hoping we could have them over tomorrow for dinner and I could surprise them. Maybe you could ask Diana at work.”
“Don’t you think she’ll
