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We rested on the couch until we could move again, and he shut off the lights after pouring some wine for both of us. I brought it back from our house since I couldn’t buy alcohol yet, a fact that I was all too aware of most of the time. The age difference between me and Boyce was a big one and I knew that it would look bad once we revealed our relationship. We walked into the bedroom and got ready for bed before turning on a movie and relaxing with our glasses. I settled back against the pillows and glanced at Boyce as he found a show that we both enjoyed, thinking how we used to watch it dressed on the couch. Now, we were naked in my bed in my apartment.
How things change.
We just cuddled tonight after the hard sex that we’d enjoyed in the living room. It felt good and I knew that what we had was about more than just sex, even thought that was explosive between us. It felt like the most open relationship that I’d ever had with anyone and it had to be with my best friend’s father, to use the simple explanation. I fell asleep before he did, tired from the night and stress that came along with it and so cozy laying against his chest.
We woke up the following morning, making breakfast after we made love. Boyce needed to get back and he asked if he could leave some of the clothes here, to which I told him to go ahead and do. It made sense if he were going to come back here and I anticipated a visit again. As risky as it felt and all the more taboo, it was like a change from normal life for both of us. I cleaned up the dishes as he showered in preparation to leave, feeling empty already.
How was I going to do this for four years or possibly more? I knew that Boyce would never ask me to give up my dreams for him and that put us in different places in life. I didn’t think that he wanted to have another child, but we didn’t talk about that yet. I couldn’t imagine making that announcement much less the one that we were together. I glanced up as he walked into the kitchen, showered, and dressed and looking utterly edible.
“I hate to leave but the office is calling me. I blew off some business staying the weekend here.” Boyce walked up to me and cupped my face before planting a gentle kiss on my lips.
“I’m so sorry,” I apologized softly as he chuckled.
“It was well worth it. I assure you,” Boyce told me as I smiled against his mouth. We kissed goodbye for several moments before he finally left, telling me to lock the door behind him. We knew that it was a bad idea to say goodbye at his car. We’d possibly already raised enough suspicion at dinner last night and I wondered what kind of damage control I would be doing this week.
My phone rang once I was sitting on the big couch in my lonely apartment and I lifted it to my face with a dreamy smile. “You can’t even pull out of the parking lot before calling me?” My voice was soft, and I froze when I heard Bella’s voice.
“Viv? Who did you think I was?” She demanded as I closed my eyes and struggled to find an answer.
“Bella. I didn’t even look at my phone. A friend just left, and I assumed it was them.” I offered as I heard silence on the other end. I knew that the wheels were spinning in her mind and dreaded the interrogation to come.
“A girl friend or the friend of the male variety?” She was going to keep asking and I wanted to sigh.
“I am casually seeing someone that lives in town. It’s no big, so I didn’t think to even tell you.” I lied as she squealed on the other end of the line.
“I knew that you’d meet someone!! Is he a student?” Bella asked, and I struggled to come up with a story.
“No, but he works in town. We got to talking and one thing led to another,” I replied, hoping that she would just drop the subject.
“Do I get to meet him?” She asked and the idea of her coming here with no guy to meet filled me with dread.
“Like you’ll ever visit me. You’re too busy living the big city life!” I teased her, trying to move away from the subject yet again.
“I do want to. I planned to, but everything is happening so fast,” Bella sighed dramatically, and I thanked God for her busy schedule. That was awful to say about my best friend and soul sister, but I knew that I was going to have trouble lying to her. “You’ll be home for the holidays?”
“Yeah, of course. I miss the bay every day here,” I told her as she admitted the same. She was planning on being back for both Thanksgiving and Christmas but probably only for a couple of days. I knew that she missed me and Boyce, but Bella was in her element in New York. I imagined her always living there from now on. We chatted a bit longer and she said that she was going to call her Dad as I blushed. I knew that he’d be driving but would answer if he knew that it was her.
CHAPTER 21
Boyce
I chatted with Bella as I finished the drive home, remaining silent as she talked about Vivian’s new boy toy. I’d never admit that I was just there with her. Bella sounded thrilled with the prospect of her best friend dating and I knew that we’d pop her bubble with our news. Bella moved on to ask if I was dating and I admitted that I had some casual things going on.
“Dad, Mom has been gone for a long time and you’ve sworn your life to me and Viv. It’s time for you to live again.” I heard the pleading in her voice and frowned as I thought about the restaurant with Vivian.
“I had no issues raising the two of you. I still worked a lot during that entire time.”
“Too much. Once we hit high school, you had plenty of time to date,” Bella told me as I thought back to the nights I brought women home when she wasn’t there. I felt bad about it now but the idea of Vivian touching herself to the sound of it made my cock hard all over again.
“I did here and there. I just hadn’t found anyone that came anywhere near to your mom. She was a special woman.”
“She was. If you got serious about someone, I’d never try to replace Mom with them. I just want you happy.” Bella kept talking and I stopped at a light as I considered her reaction to my seeing Vivian.
“I am not looking for it, but I won’t turn it away, Bella. Don’t worry about me. Tell me about the play.” I wanted to distract her from the talk about dating and she told me all about her part and the theater, clearly passionate about this aspect of her life. I was proud of her and it occurred to me that Bella might not come home. She’d rather be an actress in a big city than live a quiet life on the water.
“I can’t wait to see you on stage. Your first Broadway performance…it’s hard to believe that you’re so grown up,” I mused as I thought over the years.
“It’s off Broadway, Dad. This is the practice game,” Bella laughed as I mentally cursed myself for not knowing that. We finished the conversation before she told me that she had plans with friends, making me wonder if she was seeing anyone. I always knew that Bella was a bit boy crazy, but she seemed responsible enough with it. I talked to her as honestly as I could stand to and just hoped that she considered her future before making any permanent choices.
