Page 142 of Floored By Love

“All I can say is it’s a good thing both hands still work, bro.”

And I removed my hand.

“I want you to know if you ever need help, please, text me, mijo.”

I nodded.

My mother and I were at a cafe across from Paddington Station. She had already reiterated how proud of me she was. I was adjusting to this new level of affection, but I wasn’t going to look a gift horse in the mouth. I believed she meant every word she said, and if my father fucked this up, I still had Cam, Heather, and Shane.

“And I’ll work on convincing your father to change his mind. I think he’s just being stubborn.”

“That’s not a surprise.”

“Well, I’m not sure how long he can go thinking he was right, if you continue to be as happy as I’ve seen you these last few days.”

“Only time will tell, Mom.”

She glanced at her watch. “I should probably head to the airport soon.”

Despite using a car service for most of the trip, she planned on taking the train to Heathrow. With traffic as unpredictable as it was in the city, it made sense. I had asked her to stay until after the closing ceremony, but she wanted me to enjoy it with Cam.

She paid the bill and I grabbed her suitcase, following her outside. We walked down the street to the station.

She pulled me in for a last hug. “Who knows, mijo? Maybe I can visit you in Florida soon?”

“I’d like that,” I said, squeezing a little tighter.

“Goodbye, Lucas. I’ll text you when I’m through security.”

“Sounds good. Love you, Mom.”

“I love you, too.”

I watched her head into the station, and couldn’t help the tears from collecting in my eyes. I blinked, letting the first few fall, before sniffling and wiping them away with my sleeve.

I hadn’t realized how much I needed her until she was here.

And now she was gone.

I took a deep breath before pulling out my phone.

Luke: My mom’s headed back home. Done with lunch. Hbu?

Cam: Done too. I’m back at the hotel.

Luke: On my way. See you soon. :-*

“Hello?” I called as I came through the door.

“It’s just us again. I’m in the bedroom.”

My eyebrows perked up, and I made a beeline for our bedroom door.

Pushing it open, my eyes drank in a completely naked Cam, spread eagle, on top of our bed.

On top of a sheet. “Is that a sex sheet?”

“Yes.”