Sadie (17 page)

“I didn’t say that.”

“But when it comes down to it, you care more about being with Ethan than respecting my wishes. You would rather drift apart from me and
spend all the holidays with that asshole. Every Christmas, Thanksgiving, birthday, than be with me—your brother.”

“That isn’t it at all.”

“It seems that way.”

I sighed. “Jared, give him one chance. If you still don’t like him, I’ll leave him.”

His eyes widened. “You mean that?”

“If you really dislike him after you give him a chance—a real chance—then yes, I will. But
you have to have a valid reason.”

“Okay.”

“So, you’ll try?”

He sighed. “I just hope he doesn’t break your heart, Sadie. Then this would be pointless.”

“It’s my decision, Jared.”

“One chance.”

“That’s all I’m asking.”

“Okay.” He turned around and started to walk away.

I grabbed him and wrapped my arms around him. “Thank you.”

He rested his head on my mine. “Yeah.”

“I love you so much.”

“I know.” He kissed me on the forehead. “I love you too—even though you’re fucking annoying.”

I smiled. “Good.”

“I’ll see you tomorrow.” He turned around and walked away.

I walked back into the apartment and saw Ethan right where I left him.

“How’
d it go?” he asked.

“He said you have one chance to prove yourself to him—just one.”

He smiled. “That’s all I need, baby.”

14

“I’m nervous,” I said as I looked through all my clothes.

Ethan laughed. “You are really overreacting. Wear this.”

It was a thong. “And what else?”

He picked up a slu
tty dress that I borrowed from Stephanie. I never wore it.

“Why would I want to dress like a whore when I meet your family?”

He smiled. “Oh. I thought this was just for me.”

I rolled my eyes. “You aren’t helping.”

“Baby, just wear jeans and a shirt. Be casual. You look great in anything you wear.”

“Okay.”

“Now let’s take a shower.”

“Together?”

“Yeah. It saves water.” He came up behind me and started to pull off my clothes. “I have to fuck you now before we go. If not, that’s all I’ll be thinking about all night.”

“That will probably happen anyway.”

He kissed my neck. “You’re probably right. But I want to fuck you anyway.” He grabbed my hand and pulled me into the bathroom. After the water was running, he dragged me inside and we stood under the hot water. The water dripped down his body and I stared at the sight. His wide chest was flawless and his thin hips made my mouth water. I grabbed the soap and started to rub his body. When I reached his cock, I started to rub him vigorously.

“You’re a natural,” he said as he closed his e
yes. “But I’m already horny as hell.” He turned me around and placed my foot on the rim of the bathtub. “Don’t worry, baby. I won’t let you fall.”

That was the last thing on my mind.

His arm reached down my chest and his two fingers pressed against my clit. He started to rub me aggressively. I was wet for him instantly. I reached behind me and grabbed the back of his neck, feeling his wet hair.

“Come on,” I begged.

He kissed my neck. “Baby, you’re so impatient.”

“When it comes to you.”

He pressed against me then slid inside me. “Let me know if I hurt you.”

I moaned. “Yeah.”

He grabbed my raised leg and held onto me as he moved inside me gently. His fingers continued to rub me, and I already felt myself crumbling. “Ethan.”

He continued to mo
ve into me. Every thrust made me shake. Sex felt so good. I couldn’t believe I never tried it before Ethan. I felt obsessed. He gripped me harder. I could tell by his pace he was trying not to come.

“Please don’t come,” I begged.

He pressed his lips against my ear. “You always come first. I won’t disappoint.”

I bit my lip
. “Make me come. I want it.”

“Not yet.”

I moaned.

“I
want you to come with me.”

I felt my orgasm building. “I can’t wait—I can’t.”

“Hold on.”

“Ethan,” I begged.

He continued to move into me gently. “I’ll let you know.”

I gripped his hair as I felt him slide into me. I tried to think of other things, but the feel of his chest against me and his massive cock moving inside me was making it difficult. “I can’t last much longer.”

He moved into me faster. “Come with me, baby. I’m almost there.”

I screamed. “Ethan.”

His breathing increased. “Okay. Baby, come. I want you to come hard.”

I felt my body explode. “Oh god.”

He gripped me tightly as he pounded into me as hard as he could. “Sadie, god. Fuck.” He moaned loudly. “Yeah.”

I leaned my head against his chest as the orgasm shot through my body. “Ethan.”

He stiffened as he finished releasing himself into me. “Sadie.”

I tried to catch my breath as the moment ended.

He wrapped his arms around me and held me to his chest. We said nothing for a long time. The warm water fell down on us and made me feel sleepy. That was one of the best orgasms I’ve ever had. Knowing he was coming at the same time only heightened the experience.

“I love fucking you,” he whispered.

“Yeah.”

He laughed. “Yeah?”

“I mean, me too.”

He kissed me on the head. “So you enjoyed that?”

“God, Ethan. That’s a stupid question. I want you to do that to me every day.”

“Deal, baby.”

“Now I don’t want to go.”

“Me too.” He pulled out of me then
rinsed me before turning off the water. I wanted to scream from the loss of him. “We have to get ready.”

I growled.

“We’ll fuck when we get home.”

“I’ll hold you to that.”

“That’s unnecessary.” He grabbed our towels and we dried off.

After we finished getting ready, we moved into the living room.

“Is your brother meeting us here?”

“Yeah.”

“Okay.”

I grabbed Koku from th
e ground then gave him a kiss. “I love you, honey.”

He barked a
nd wagged his tail.

Ethan patted him on the head. “Good boy.”

Koku licked his hand.

“He likes you a lot, Ethan.”

“I’m honored.”

“But I think it’s just because you give him treats.”

“Well, maybe you should do the same.”

“No! Then he’ll be spoiled and fat.”

“Fine. Let your dog hate you.”

“He doesn’t hate me.”

Jared knocked on the door. I returned Koku to the ground and answered it. “Hey.”

He nodded. “Are you ready?”

“Yeah.” I stepped out and Ethan followed me.

Ethan extended his hand to Jared. “Thanks for coming.”

Jared stared at his hand for a moment. I waited for him to take it but he never did. It became very awkward. Finally, Jared grabbed it and shook it, giving him a chance like he promised. “Thank you for inviting me,” he said politely.

I was so happy that I kissed him on the cheek. “Thank you.”

“Yeah,” he said. “Let’s get this over with.”

Etha
n nodded. “My kids will love you.”

“Your kids?” Jared asked.

“Sorry,” Ethan said quickly. “It’s a habit.”

We walked to the elevator, and Ethan held my hand.

“Do you want me to carry your bag for you?”

“No, I got it,” I said with a smile.

When we got into the elevator, it was quiet and tense. Normally, Ethan and I would be making out at that point, but that wouldn’t be appropriate. We left the building then took a cab across town.

“How’s the account?” Ethan asked Jared.

“It’s okay. My secretary always loses my papers.”

“Hannah?”

“Yeah.”

“Yeah, she isn’t bright.”

“Well, she slept with you.”

I glared at my brother. “Jared.”

Jared looked away. “Sorry.”

“It’s okay,” Ethan said. “But you should fire her. I’m surprised she still works there.”

“I can’t,” Jared said. “I just can’t.”

Ethan nodded. “I get that.”

“Do you have an assistant?” I asked.

“Yes,” Ethan answered. “Couldn’t imagine my life without one.”

“Did you sleep with her?” I asked bluntly.

Ethan shook his head. “She’s on
e of the few women I didn’t sleep with. It would make things complicated and weird.”

I nodded.

Jared said nothing.

“So, where did you learn to cook?” I asked.

He shrugged. “Just figured it out. For the first year after Tom died, I had to make my sister eat. I was forced to. Plus, I cook dinner for the kids when my sister is sick or busy.”

“Tha
t’s sweet,” I said.

Jared looked at Ethan. “Do you mind if I ask what happened?”

“Not at all,” Ethan answered. “My brother-in-law was mugged and killed.”

Jared was
quiet for a moment. “I’m sorry.”

“Thank you,” he said.

I rested my hand on Ethan’s thigh. I wish he didn’t feel responsible for Tom’s death. It wasn’t his fault. If he was there may have been killed as well. I’m glad that he wants to support his sister and her kids, but I wish he didn’t feel obligated to. “Does she know we’re coming?”

“Yes,” he said. “She’s very excited.”

“She is?” I asked.

“Yeah. She wouldn’t shut up about it, actually. She asked me for every little detail about you. It’s a good thing you didn’t tell me your social security number or you
r bank account numbers.”

I laughed. “That’s cute.”

“When it’s not annoying,” he said.

The cab stopped and we stepped out of the car. The small townhouse was exactly how I remembered it. It was painted blue with white shutters. It was a
nice place. A perfect location to raise kids. It was a safe neighborhood that was quiet. Now I understood why Ethan couldn’t afford his own place.

We walked up the steps and Ethan unlocked the door. “If you hear my sister scream, just ignore her.”

“Okay,” I said.

When we walked inside, there was a pile of dolls and fire trucks on the wooden floor. Ethan kicked them aside befor
e I walked in. “Sorry about that. Kids are messy.”

“It’s okay,” I said. Jared and I moved around the pile.

I heard the sound of small feet pounding the hardwood floor.

“Uncle!” a little girl screamed.

Ethan bent down and scooped her into his arms. “Yes, Uncle Ethan is here.”

She kissed him on the cheek. “Where have you been?” she whined.

“Just doing grown up things,” he said with a smile. “Becky, these are my friends.” He turned to Jared. “This is Jared.”

“Hi, Uncle Jared.”

Ethan smiled awkwardly. “You can call him Jared, Becky.”

Jared smiled. “Hello, Becky.”

Ethan came over to me. “And this is Sadie. Say hello.”

Her eyes widened as she stared at me. She immediately reached her hands out to me, asking me to hold her. “She’s pretty!” she yelled.

Ethan smiled. “Yes, she is.”

I
held her in my arms and felt my cheeks blush. “Hello, honey.”

“Are you my uncle’s girlfriend?”

I didn’t know what to say.

Ethan stepped closer to me. “Yes
, she is, Becky.”

“Yay!” she squealed. “I need more friends.”

“I’ll be your friend,” I said.

A small boy came into the living room then stopped when he saw Jared. He stared at him for a long moment.

Ethan lifted him from the ground. “This is Jared. He’s a friend, Tommy.”

He said nothing.

Jared grabbed a toy from the ground. It was a small car. “Sweet car,” he said as he held it.

Tommy’s eyes widened. “I got it for my birthday,” he said quietly.

“I’m jealous.”

Tommy grabbed the car and held it to his chest. He averted his gaze.

Ethan carried Tommy to me. “And this is Sadie,” he said with a smile. “Say hello to her.”

“Hi,” he said without looking at me.

“Hello, Tommy,” I said with a smile. “You’ve been taking care of your sister?” He shrugged. “Jared is my brother.”

Tommy looked at Jared again.

“And he takes good care of me,” I continued. “He teases me too.”

Tommy laughed. “I tease my sister all the time.”

“Well, my brother can give you pointers,” I said.

Tommy’s eyes widened. “Ooh!”

I smiled. “Maybe I shouldn’t have told you that.”

He looked at Jared with a smile on his face. I could tell my brother liked these children already. He always liked kids and I knew he would be a good father. He was just a natural.

Becky looked at me. “He put syrup in my hair and Mommy was mad.”

“I bet,” I said with a laugh.

“Ethan?” I heard a female voice say. It gave me chills. Her voice was beautiful.

When I saw her, I felt my palms sweat. I was so nervous to meet her. She had long brown hair like mine and her blue eyes shined like stars. She had wide lips and a beautiful smile. Her pale skin contrasted against her dark hair. She was the same size as me, very petite. To say she was beautiful was an understatement. She was gorgeous.

She smiled when she saw me. “I’m so happy to meet you!” She rushed to me and pulled Becky from my arms. She wrapped her arms around me and hugged me tightly. “Finally!”

Ethan rolled his eyes. “Must you embarrass me, Elisa?”

She ignored him. “Thank you for coming. I’ve very delighted that you’re here.”

I felt my cheeks blush. “Thank you.”