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“I’m fucking sure. I’m not cycling.”
She exhaled a sigh. “You’ve had some pretty overwhelming changes, Elias. Moving home, getting married. It’s a lot and as much as you feel like you can handle things—”
“I can,” I shot back.
“I’m not suggesting you can’t. What I am suggesting is that you have to expect shifts. Are you taking the new meds I prescribed?”
“Yes.”
“Every day.”
“Every fucking day,” I gritted, feeling annoyed that she was hitting me with the standardized clinical bullshit. This wasn’t new to me. I understood the importance of remaining consistent. Now more than ever. I had so much more on the line than just my own sanity.
“You’re frustrated.”
I closed my eyes and swallowed down my annoyance. “Yeah, I’m frustrated. Maybe you’re right. A lot of changes. I’ll come see you when I get back.”
There wasn’t a damn thing she could do for me now anyway.
“And until then?”
“I’ll be fine.”
“Will you?”
“Yeah, I will. I have to go.”
I ended the call and pulled in a slow breath before stalking to the bathroom to take my meds before Cress was up. Seeing the look in her eyes when she caught me a few days ago didn’t sit right with me. There were only ever two reactions, fear and sympathy.
Seeing either one in my wife’s eyes wasn’t a feeling I chose to embrace. There would be more privacy when we got home and I could settle back into my routine. I needed that because I wasn’t sure I could stomach the expression she handed me.
I placed my palms flat on the counter and stared into the mirror at myself for a long moment trying to refocus my thoughts. After a minute the calm was back so I left my phone on the counter, moved toward the dock, and dove into the ocean. I’d swim a few laps and fuck my wife when she was up then I’d feel better.
* * *
“You okay?” Cress brushed her fingers over my arm and lifted the drink she ordered. It was her second. It came in a tall cylinder glass and matched the yellow, strapless sundress she wore. No matter how unbalanced I felt, one look at this woman and all was right in my world again.
“Yeah, why?”
“You’re quiet.” Her hooded eyes flitted over my face and I leaned in and kissed her cheek.
“When am I not quiet?”
That beautiful smile of hers softened as she pinched the straw that peeked from her glass and slipped it between her lips. My dick responded from the motion as she slowly dragged the bright yellow liquid through the straw.
“You have a point.”
I chuckled and kissed her again but this time on the mouth. “You’re tipsy.”
“Maybe.”
Her eyes moved around the cozy little bar we were in. It was half indoors and outdoors giving the feel of being connected to the vibe of the island. A few feet away from our table, which sat in the corner, a band was playing. The sound was slow and bluesy and a few couples nearby were dancing. Others leaned into each other at their tables or at the bar, enjoying each other’s company. The vibe was relaxed.
As much as I enjoyed being in seclusion with Cress, having her all to myself, I figured the change of scenery would do us both some good. Maybe me more than her. When I suggested we head to the resort for dinner she seemed excited about the idea. After we ate, we hung around to listen to the band play. She had a few drinks, I kept to my water.
“Have you been here before?” She frowned at me and pulled her lip between her teeth. I smiled, shaking my head.
“No. Why?”
