Edge of Love (12 page)

Andrew looked at her. “And how dare
you let them insult your kids.”

She looked like she was about to
explode. “Well, they shouldn’t have sex on a freaking
plane!”

Andrew shook his head. “You care too
much about what other people think.”

I smiled. Andrew was the coolest
person ever. Now I understood why Sean was such an amazing guy. He
had such a wonderful dad.

Diane glared at him. “Well, caring
about opinions really helped build our company.”

He ate his food like he wasn’t having
a serious conversation. “You only cared about what you wore to
special events and how expensive your purses were. Those opinions
hold no value.”

She stormed away and left the kitchen,
walking up to her bedroom.

Mike leaned back in his chair. “Looks
like dad isn’t getting any tonight.”

Andrew nodded. “It will be at least a
week.”

I looked at him. “I’m sorry we caused
all this trouble.”

He shook his head. “It isn’t your
fault. You didn’t do anything wrong.”

Sean raised an eyebrow.
“Really?”

“
I’m not saying your
actions were wise, but you didn’t do anything wrong,” Andrew said.
“Someone is always going to have something negative to say about
your beliefs or actions. It’s easier just to ignore them. That’s
how I became successful, despite what your mother
thinks.”

Sean nodded. “Well thanks for
defending us.”

“
Of course,” his father
said. “I’ll never let anyone talk to Scarlet that way.”

I smiled. “I just hope Diane doesn’t
hate me now.”

He shook his head. “Don’t worry about
her. She’ll get over it.”

I nodded. “Thanks.”

9

As soon as we got back into the
bedroom, I stripped off my clothes then crawled into bed, trying to
hide from the world. I covered my head with a pillow and closed my
eyes. Maybe if I tried really hard, I would disappear.

Sean walked into the bathroom and
brushed his teeth then washed his face. I normally did these things
before I went to bed, but tonight I abandoned my routine of basic
hygiene. When Sean slipped in between the sheets beside me, I felt
his naked skin next to mine. I knew what his bedroom expectations
were, but I wasn’t in the mood for it.

“
Scar.” He pulled the
pillow from my hair then ran his fingers through the strands,
making me feel relaxed. I turned on my side and looked away from
him.

His fingers drifted down my back.
“Don’t be embarrassed, Scar.”

“
Did you already forget
what happened?”

He laughed. “It’s not a big
deal.”

“
Your mom thinks I’m a
whore.”

“
Well, in her defense, you
are.”

I elbowed him in the
stomach.

He laughed again. “Seriously, it isn’t
a big deal, babe. This is going to be a funny story
later.”

“
I highly doubt
that.”

“
Hey, it’s going to be
fine. I couldn’t care less if my mom thinks you’re a whore. That’s
how I like my women.”

“
Is that supposed to
comfort me?” I said sarcastically.

He sighed. “It changes nothing,
Scarlet.”

I ran my hands through my hair. “This
is the worst weekend ever. You and I fought, I fought with your
mom, you fought with your brother, and now the neighbors…will it
end?”

“
At least we’re going home
tomorrow. You’ll see Ryan soon.”

“
Thank god,” I said. “But
he’s never going to stop making fun of me when he finds out what
happened.”

Sean smiled. “Yeah. He’s never gonna
let this one go.”

“
Let’s not say
anything.”

He shrugged. “Okay.”

I stared at him suspiciously. “Really?
You’ll keep your mouth shut?”

“
Yes, but I know you
won’t. You tell him everything, Scar.”

I sighed. “You’re right.”

He pressed his chest against my back
then kissed my shoulders and my neck. He pressed his erection
against my backside and I knew he wanted me.

I pushed him away. “Not
tonight.”

“
You said that last
night.”

“
Well, I mean it this
time.”

“
Yeah okay,” he said
sarcastically.

“
Sean.”

He smiled. “Babe?”

“
I mean it. I feel too
uncomfortable now.”

“
If they already think
you’re a whore, then does it really matter if we have sex tonight?
They probably expect it anyway.”

“
Does this make you feel
awkward at all?”

“
No. I’ve never lied about
my sex life. My parents know that I get around. I’ve never deceived
them or pretended to be something that I’m not. You should take my
father’s advice.”

“
Which is?”

“
Who cares what other
people think? You like having sex with me. Who cares? There’s
nothing to be ashamed of.”

“
It’s different, Sean. We
had sex on a plane. It sounds like I’m needy and horny.”

He smiled. “Well, that’s true
too.”

I glared at him.

“
It’s over and done with.
Just let it go.”

“
Fine,” I said. “But we
aren’t having sex.”

“
You can’t say no to
me.”

“
What do you think I’m
doing?”

“
How many times have we
been over this? I can seduce you in less than a minute. You were
just talking to me dirty a few hours ago, practically begging me to
fuck you. You don’t stand a chance, Scar.”

“
Yes, I do.”

“
I really don’t think so.
I’m not as much of a gentleman as you think I am.”

“
Sean?”

“
Babe?”

“
I don’t want to have sex
tonight. Please don’t seduce me.”

He was quiet for a moment. “What makes
you think I’ll listen to you?”

“
Because I know you would
do anything for me. And if I ask you not to do something, you
won’t.”

“
You told me to stop last
night and I kept going.”

“
You know the difference,
Sean. I’m being serious.”

He sighed. “Okay, babe. I really wish
you wouldn’t let this bother you though.”

I didn’t respond.

He pulled the blankets over us then
cuddled next to me. His large hands ran over my body and massaged
the stress away from my muscles. When his fingers touched me, it
made me feel peaceful and relaxed. The warmth of his body was like
a heater under the blanket. I moaned quietly as he massaged my
body. Then, he ran his fingers through my hair, making me feel
calm. After a while, he turned on his back and faced the ceiling. I
rolled over then wrapped my arms around his waist, holding him
close to me. The feel of his muscled body made me feel aroused but
I ignored the thought. I looked outside the window and watched the
moon in the sky, but I kept thinking about Sean’s naked
body.

Since I couldn’t get my mind off of
it, I just let myself give into the emotions. I pulled down the
blanket then climbed on top of him.

As soon as I straddled his hips, his
erection formed. He folded his arms behind his head then smiled up
at me. I could see him smirk in the darkness.

“
Change your mind?” he
asked.

I grabbed his shoulders and leaned
over him. “Shut up.”

“
Okay.”

I grabbed the base of his cock and
inserted him within me. I moaned as his shaft stretched me apart,
turning me on even more. He slipped inside me with no resistance at
all. I grabbed his shoulders as I rode him gently, trying to be
quiet.

Sean didn’t move while he lied under
me. He just watched me ride him. His breaths started to come out
heavy as I increased my pace. After a moment, he reached up and
grabbed my tits then sat up, grabbing my hips. He thrust into me
while he looked into my face, kissing me gently. “I love
you.”

“
I love you,” I
whispered.

“
I can’t wait until I
marry you.”

I moaned. “Sean.”

He hushed me as he moved deep into me.
“Be quiet.” He kissed my neck as he rocked into me gently, and I
scratched his back with my nails. “You’re about to
come.”

He was right. I didn’t know how he
knew, but he was right. My body clenched around him as the heat
ignited through my body. I kissed his lips as I had my moment,
trying to stay quiet. When I was done, he lied back down and stared
at my tits.

“
Make me come,
babe.”

I rode him hard while he watched my
tits bounce up and down. When he leaned his head back and moaned, I
knew he was about to explode. He gripped my hips as he thrust into
me, and he bit his lip as he started to come. His breathing was
deep and haggard as his moment of bliss overcame him. Another moan
escaped his lips as he finished releasing himself inside me. He
took a moment to fall down from his high. When he was done, he sat
up and licked the sweat away from my skin. It was so hot to
watch.

“
I love you,
Scar.”

“
I love you,
too.”

He pulled me to his chest and stroked
my hair until I fell asleep.

When I woke up the next morning, Sean
had already packed our belongings. He had a dress sitting on the
bed with shoes that didn’t match at all. The dress was red but the
shoes were blue. I knew he was a guy, but Sean wasn’t that stupid.
Instead of saying anything, I just let it be. I would open my
suitcase and grab the correct ones.

Sean saw me stretching across the bed.
“Good morning, babe.”

I yawned. “Morning.”

“
Ready to get the hell out
of here?”

“
Like you wouldn’t
believe.”

He laughed. “Get dressed.”

I walked into the bathroom and did my
business. I brushed my teeth and combed my hair, but I didn’t dress
my face with makeup. I just didn’t care today. We were just
traveling anyway. I walked back into the room, opened my suitcase,
and then grabbed the correct pair of shoes.

Sean watched me. “I already got you a
pair.”

I smiled. “Sean, those don’t match at
all.”

“
What are you talking
about?”

I shook my head. “They
are
blue
.”

“
So
?”

“
They don’t
match.”

“
You wear them all the
time.”

I ignored him and put on the correct
sandals then stuffed the blues ones into my suitcase. I stood up
and placed a bag over my shoulder.

Sean reached out and yanked it from my
arm. “I already told you my fiancé doesn’t carry
anything.”

I rolled my eyes. “I’m not
fragile.”

“
That’s beside the point.”
He stared at me for a long moment. “You look beautiful in the
morning.”

I blushed. “You’re just saying that.
I’m not wearing makeup.”

“
Exactly,” he said. “You
don’t need it.”

I smiled. “So, you think I look
hideous when I wear it?”

He laughed. “No. But you look more
real this way.” He stepped toward the door. “You ready?”

“
Get me out of
here.”

He laughed. “Let’s go.”

I tried to grab the remaining bag but
he gave me a look of death. He shouldered all of our belongings
then walked down the stairs. When he reached the entrance way, he
deposited our bags on the floor then called the cab agency and
requested a car.

Diane walked out of the kitchen. “Are
you leaving already?” She wasn’t as buoyant as she normally was.
The awkwardness from the evening before settled in the air. “It’s
nine in the morning.”

“
Our flight leaves soon,”
Sean said as he circled his arm around my waist.

She nodded. “Okay.”

Andrew appeared from the doorway,
holding a cup of coffee. “Leaving so soon? Can you stay for
breakfast?”

Sean shook his head. “The cab will be
here soon.”

His father nodded. “Well, it was great
seeing you.” He pulled his son into a hug. “I’m very happy for
you.” He leaned closer to Sean’s ear then whispered, “And keep her
around, kid. Fiery heathens like that are hard to fine.”

Sean laughed then clapped him on the
shoulder. “Thanks, dad.”

Andrew turned to me. “Goodbye, my
girl.”

“
Goodbye,” I said as I
hugged him.

“
And make sure you call me
dad.”

My eyes started to bubble. “Okay,
dad.”

He pulled away and kissed me on the
cheek. “Be safe.”

I nodded. “Sean always takes care of
me.”