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“Jeremy,” she almost whispered.
“What if I do? I mean… it doesn’t have to be at this very moment, because I still want to enjoy and get to know you, but what if I do?”
Her hands rested on my chest, but before she could answer, my doorbell was ringing. I wasn’t expecting anyone, so I had no idea who that could be. Instead of checking my door camera, I released her and went to go get it. At the sight of Pops, I asked, “What are you doing here?”
“Hello to you too, son.”
He made his way into my home, movements slowing down at the sound of Maritza’s heels against the tile.
“Oh. Hi,” she spoke, heading in our direction.
Pops looked back at me with a pleased smile. “Hello, Maritza. It’s good to see you.”
“You almost said that like you meant it,” she teased, making us both laugh.
“Is this what I have to look forward to for the rest of my life? You giving me hell?” he asked, smiling widely. It appeared he liked having someone to challenge him and not take his shit. That was new.
“I will only give you what you deserve.” She gave him a kiss on the cheek before telling him, “Have a good day, Attorney Phoenix.”
“Call me Victor,” he offered, and my mouth hung open in shock. That was new, too.
“Will do,” Maritza agreed, making her way in front of me.
“We need to finish that conversation.”
“We will, but I have to go.”
“Not to the doctor. Promise me we’ll talk first.”
“Are you sure, baby?”
I gave her a quick, tender kiss, lowering my hand to her ass. I didn’t give a damn about my father being around. This moment meant far too much to me.
“I’ve never been surer of anything in my life… other than the fact that I wanted you.”
Maritza smiled and gave me another kiss. “Okay. I’ll cancel it.”
“Good.” I opened the door. “Let me walk you to your car.”
“No, stay and talk to your dad. I’ll be fine.”
I watched until she made it to her car before closing the door. When I turned to face my father, he was standing there with his hands in his pockets. Curiosity covered his face before he chuckled.
“Well, any doubts I had about the two of you are completely gone now.”
“Good,” was all I offered, not wanting to go through that again. “Is everything okay?” I continued, leading him toward the kitchen so I could pour him a cup and finish my coffee.
“I wanted to speak with you about our transition if you have time.”
“Yeah, I’m not leaving out for another hour or so.”
After I poured him a cup of coffee, we went to the dining nook that was in the kitchen.
“You plan to leave in March, right?”
My head bobbed once. “Right.”
“And when do you intend to tell Violet?”
