Worth Taking The Risk (15 page)

“I’m faking what?!” I said a bit too loud and he shot me a glare.

Emma smiled and Anne stared intently at me.

“That’s the only way to keep her away.” Mitch said in his defense.

I sighed. “What did I got myself into? Fine but you’ll have to keep Melissa away from me.”

He looked confused. “Why?”

“She’ll murder me if she hears I’m your girlfriend.” I air quoted the last part.

“Alright you keep Ivy from raping me and I’ll keep Melissa at bay.”

“Deal.” we shook hands.

“You do make a cute couple.” Emma commented.

I felt myself blush. “It’s only for today.”

Emma chuckled and Anne wouldn’t stop staring at me.

But that’s not what had me laughing. Mitch is wearing a suit!

He groaned again and blushed. “I had to!”

“God, I wish Alan was here.”

He doesn’t look bad, in fact he rocked the outfit. So damned sexy. I chuckled.

“Whatever, time to face the crowd girlfriend.”

“Anything you say boyfriend.”

We walked out of the kitchen and into the living room, I could feel Anne’s glare on my back.

Then everyone was staring at us.

Mitch started greeting people and introducing me as his girlfriend, I felt butterflies in my stomach each time he referred to me as his. He even kissed my cheek once.

“Hey Mitch, nice catch. What’s your name beautiful?” a young looking guy asked.

“Keller.”

“Pretty name for a pretty girl. I’m Parker.”

“Pleasure to meet you.”

“Break the act Parker.” Mitch rolled his eyes. “He’s a whore. Come on.”

I smiled at Parker and he winked, then I followed Mitch.

Then he was tackled. Seriously tackled.

His crutches came out flying and there was a chick on top of him. He shut his eyes and groaned.

“What the hell is wrong with you? Get off him!” I shouted at the girl. Part of me was worried that he got hurt and part of me was pissed that she was rubbing herself against him.

She didn’t listen to me so I had to pull her off him. I practically threw her and then kneeled next to Mitch.

“Are you alright?”

He nodded.

“Is that Ivy?” I asked in a whisper.

“Yeah.”

I turned to look at the girl. Black hair, brown eyes tanned. Perfect body, perfect face, perfect everything except for her stalking skills. She’s glaring at me and I glared right back.

“Girl, help me up.” Mitch pulled at my arm.

“Alright, slowly.”

He put his arm around my shoulders and slowly and painfully we both got up. Once we did I looked around for the crutches.

Everyone was staring at us but nobody helped. Mitch noticed my frown and leaned in to whisper: “My family hates me.”

I nodded. “You, don’t stand there and hand me his crutches.” he didn’t move. “NOW!” I yelled at him.

That’s when Richard, Emma and Anne came into view.

“Mitch, are you okay?” Richard asked and tried to take him away but Mitch refused to let go of me.

“What happened?” Emma looked at me.

“That girl tackled him.” I pointed at Ivy.

Who is now crying. “I’m sorry Mitch, I never wanted to hurt you baby.”

Mitch grabbed his crutches from the guy and let go off me. Ivy came closer to hug him but I stopped her by standing in front of Mitch. Who surprised me by coming closer so that I was practically leaning against him and his head resting on my shoulder.

“Who do you think you are?” Ivy looked really angry.

“I’m-”

“She’s my girlfriend.” Mitch kissed my bare shoulder and it send a shiver down my spine.

“What?” Both Ivy and Melissa asked.

Mitch rolled his eyes at both of them. “Let’s go to my room. We’ll be having dinner upstairs mom.”

Emma nodded and smiled at me.

Slowly but safely we went upstairs and I was seating next to him on his bed.

“Are you sure you’re okay?” I asked.

“Yeah just a bit sore. Told you she was a crazy bitch.” he placed his crutches on the bed.

“I see that. But now I’ll have to explain to Melissa that it was all just fake.” I sighed.

“You don’t have to explain anything.”

“Actually I do because Melissa would probably murder me in my sleep.” I chuckled.

Mitch grabbed me by the chin and made me look in his eyes. So beautiful. He cleared his throat and licked his lips. “I don’t want it to be fake.”

And then he was kissing me.

Is this real?

Oh god did he really say that?

His lips soft and rough at the same time against mine made my blood boil. His hand come around my neck and he deepened the kiss, his tongue teasing mine.

This is all too perfect, please don’t let me be dreaming.

I heard a soft groan come from him and we continued kissing for what seemed like forever. Until we had to stop for breath.

I cleared my throat. “What was that?” my voice was a bit shaky.

“A kiss.”

“Oh really? I’m not stupid, why did you kiss me?”

He fidgeted with his hands. Cleared his throat again. “Would you go out with me?”

Chapter 22

Did he say what I think he said?

“W-What you say?”

He groaned and got up, paced a for a few minutes and then turned to look at me. “Would you be my girlfriend?”

I heard him right.

I think I’m having a heart attack, it sure isn’t normal how fast my heart is beating.

I couldn’t tare my eyes off Mitch’s.

“Mitch, I…”

Do I want to go out with him? Will I stand his temper?

Of course I do!

“Alright, I shouldn’t have said anything. Its clear you don’t want to. I’m so stupid to even have-”

“Yes.”

“Mentioned anything if you were going to-” he stared at me. “You said what?”

“I said yes.”

I couldn’t help but grin at his shock, surely hope it wasn’t some sort of joke.

Slowly, as if tasting the water as many say, he came closer to me and I got up waiting.

“Are you sure?” he asked and dropped one of his crutches, leaning onto his good leg.

“Not really, but I’m up for trying.”

“Same here.” he placed his hand on my cheek and smiled, then his hand left my cheek to hold my hand. It was obviously larger than mine, but I was surprised to feel the softness to it. “Now, to make it official…” he kissed my forehead and hugged me. “We have to tell our parents and Ambrose.”

“Ambrose? Why him?”

Don’t get me wrong, I am telling my best friend I’m now in a relationship with Mitch Gaynor, but the way he made it seem…its like we’re asking Ambrose permission.

“Haven’t you seen the way he looks at me? Waiting for a mistake or something to come and slaughter me. He’s worse than your dad or Brady.” he must’ve gotten tired because he released me from his hug and sat down on the bed, pulling me with him.

I let his words sink in. “Wait, what did they tell you?”

“Brady said if I got you pregnant he’ll make sure to castrate me, so that means we have to buy a bunch of condoms.”

“Oh lord.” I shook my head and he smirked.

“Ambrose said if I hurt you in any way he’ll torture me, cutting my fingers, legs, arms and anything possible and then throw me in a pile of dog shit and let the bugs eat me alive.” he paused and winced. “Your dad, uh, he seemed to be in another place or was seriously confused because he…”

I sighed. “He confused me with Hester.”

“Yeah, said if I hurt her you’ll bite my head off. I didn’t try and correct him because he was really loosing it.”

“It’s fine. He’s on medication but they aren’t working anymore. He keeps forgetting or mixing things up.” I let out a long sigh.

“Maybe you can take him to a specialist and get him new pills.”

The knock on the door startled us both, making me jump and Mitch curse. “Can I come in?”

“Yeah mom.”

I was expecting him to let go of my hand but instead he held it tighter. It took me all my self control to not grin like a complete fool.

“You can come down. Everyone left.” Emma informed.

“Why?” Mitch narrowed his eyes at his mother.

“Ivy and Melissa got in a fight, then everyone seemed to have something to say about each other. We had to kick them out before they destroyed the house.”

“I’m sorry, do you need help cleaning up?” I asked her.

“That would be of great help.”

Mitch mumbled something about being down in a minute and I went out to help Emma clean the house, which is a total mess.

-3 hours later-

I changed into a pair of baggy pants and a plain white blouse and some comfortable sandals.

“Do you need help setting the table?” I asked Emma. She’s cooking something that smells delicious.

“Please honey.”

I nodded and began placing things where they should be.

Minutes after Emma finished making dinner. “Dinner is ready!”

Seconds after Richard came to the table and sat on the head of it.

“Keller, could you call Melissa and Mitch?” Emma asked hopefully.

“Of course.”

I went up the stairs and opened the door to the room Melissa and I shared. “Dinner’s ready.” I didn’t even wait for a response and closed the door again.

Then I walked up to Mitch’s door and knocked.

“Come in.”

I opened the door. “Dinner’s ready.”

He looked away from the sketchpad he was holding and smiled when he saw me, slowly closing the pad and getting up. He came up to me and kissed my cheek, “Let’s go.”

After coming down the stairs we went to the table and took our places. Mitch seating at his father’s left and I had to seat next to Emma because Melissa took my spot next to Mitch.

He glared at her and took a sip from his drink.

I noticed she had a bruise on her cheek. That Ivy girl must be strong.

“So Keller, how are you liking it here?” Richard started the conversation.

“Its really beautiful, I would like to explore outside.” I smiled.

“I’ll go with you tomorrow.” Mitch winked and I smiled.

Melissa didn’t miss a beat, she placed her hand on Mitch’s arm. “I have an even better idea, why don’t
we
get in the pool?”

There was annoyance and amusement in Mitch’s eyes. Melissa is practically always throwing herself at him. “What do you think girl? Want to get inside the pool after
our
walk?” he specified the ‘our’.

I stopped myself from laughing. “I would love to.”

Mitch winked again, his parents giving him a weird look and we continued eating.

Minutes later I was choking and gasping for air. The reason? Mitch.

“Mom, Dad… Keller and I are going out.”

That simple sentence had me nearly ending my life.

“What?” Melissa said in a whisper.

Emma instantly brightened. “Oh I’m so happy for you both! Come on and give me a hug Keller.”

A bit shocked I got up and hugged Emma at the same time glaring at Mitch who just smirked.

Emma let go off me and…

“What did you just say?! No. You two can’t be dating! Are you out of your mind?!” Richard said furiously, already standing up not taking his eyes off Mitch.

“Dad-”

“Are you dumb? Stupid?”

Oh god, I knew this was going to end bad.

Melissa’s smirk and ugly stare wasn’t helping the situation or my anger.

“Honey its perfectly fine for them to date.” Emma tried to reason with her husband.

“No!”

“Dad, I don’t care what you say. I am not going to break up with her just because you don’t want me to date.” Mitch came to stand next to me, glaring at his father.

Melissa gasped and also got up.

Richard started laughing. “You should’ve seen your faces! My lord, I hadn’t had this much fun in a long time.”

“Richard!” Emma chuckled. “Don’t do that again. God I remember when you blurted out that I was pregnant and it was a joke.”