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You’re such a tease, she replies.I’d never do that now that I know the truth. You feel the same. It makes all the difference.
You’re all I can think about,I send.You were already all I could think about, but now I know you want everything I do for us. It’s even more intense. I can’t wait to be the father to your children. I can’t wait to watch you walk down the aisle. I can’t wait for you to be mine.
Forever, she texts.I want it too. Are you sure you’re okay about last night?
I adjust my seat. I’ve done it several times since coming in here this morning. It’s like nothing feels right without my woman by my side.
I’m more on edge than usual, ready to launch to my feet and charge out of here, find my woman, claim her….
I didn’t like sneaking around, I reply.But I understood why we had to do it. And it’s not like we’re going to keep Hudson in the dark forever.
Thank you, really, but that’s not what I meant. Are you okay we couldn’t go all the way?
I smirk, but then a frowning thought moves my lips downwards. It’s the notion my woman would ever feel pressured.
I hope I didn’t give you any signs otherwise. I was horny as hell, I won’t deny it. You drive me completely crazy. But yeah, I was fine with it. I’ve waited forty-one years for the perfect woman, never thinking I’d find her, find you…I can wait a little longer.
I don’t want to wait forever,she replies.But that would’ve been the riskiest first time ever.
I chuckle. Outside, Second Chance students laugh and talk loudly, but they might as well be in a different universe.
All that exists as I stare down at my phone is my woman.
I know. When I take you, I want you to be able to moan.
And you, she replies.That was so hot, when you were you-know-where, the way you were groaning like you enjoyed it as much as me.
That’s because I did, I text.But if we start talking about that, I’m going to lose it again. What are you up to today?
I’ve got the restaurant later. They were short-staffed.
I sigh.You don’t have to work there anymore, Della.
I kind of do. I need to pay rent.
I set my jaw firmly.
We’ve brought out true wants out into the open. There’s no reason to stifle this.
You never have to work, Della, not unless you want to. I’ve got enough money so you wouldn’t have to work for the rest of your life.
Are you serious?she texts.
Do you think I’d make my future wife work as a dishwasher? Why would I? And why would you think you have to, Della? Because of pride? No, screw that. I’m your man and I’m going to provide for you, and when your perfect body gifts me with children, I’m going to provide for them too. You can focus on college full time.
It takes her a while to respond.
I resist the urge to do push ups. It’s far easier than it was before I met my woman, far easier than when thoughts of childhood were constantly tugging me back.
It’s like I can let it go, or at least try to.
I understand this is no impressive feat for a forty-one-year-old man, but the thought has me smiling.
My woman is healing me. Just by being who she is, she’s making it easier to forget, to move on.
Finally, my phone lights up on my desk.
I honestly don’t know what to say. I’m almost crying on the bus, Eli. I’m sitting here staring down at my cracked hands, and I’m nearly crying. Do you really mean it?
