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“Yes! I love riding on motorcycles.  There is something about the open road and wind in my hair that I just love.” He pulled me into his arms and kissed me. “Good I was hoping you would say that.”

Settling me on the bike, come to find out it was some kind of Harley, he took off down the street.
I had no clue where we were headed but I didn’t care I wrapped my arms tight around him and felt him shutter under my touch.

Holding onto him was the greatest feeling in the world.  I didn’t want to let go ever. We made our way to the restaurant.  It was a place that only served macaroni and cheese. I grinned at the thought.  One of his questions he asked me was my favorite food besides Mexican.  I told him
mac and cheese. We made our way inside holding hands; he opened the door for me and placed his hand on the small of my back. 

We were enjoying our meal when my phone rang.
I took it out of my back pocket and looked.  Jason was calling. “Great the ex is calling do you think I should answer?” He nodded. “Maybe it has something to do with your kids. You never know.”

“Yes Jason…..No I am not home……I am out….Yes I am on a date…..yes with the guy from lunch….. I don’t see how that’s any of your concern…..Did you just call me because you wanted fish for information or is something wrong with the kids……Ok what is her temp at?.......As long as it doesn’t go above 104 with meds then you should be fine. Place a
cool rag on her forehead and give her two of her Tylenol for kids, the chewable ones…….yes check her temp in an hour……..Send me a message then……..Bye.”

“For a man who said you where a terrible
mother he sure needed you then.”

“Yes and for some reason I don’t know why. 
It’s not the first time she has had a fever.  I can’t understand why he called or why his little girlfriend couldn’t help his out with that.” I was a little annoyed because that’s twice in one day that he has interrupted me. I hope doesn’t start making this some priority or something.

“Come on Ryan
it’s obvious why.  He is jealous.  He doesn’t like that you have moved on.  He probably thought you would turn into the cat lady or something. He hasn’t had to deal with this before. He doesn’t like it.” I threw my head back and let a big belly laugh out.  I laughed so hard I had tears coming down my face. The man never paid attention to me before and now he called me twice in one day.

“I see that you find it funny.  He really did a number on you.” This I could agree too. “Yes, yes he did. I just find it funny because he never once cared and now, well now I think it’s just funny. Let’s not talk about him anymore.” I pulled myself together and was shocked by his next words.  “You don’t think he will try and get you back, do you?”

“Um no and even if he did I don’t see him like that anymore. He is the reason I am the way that I am.  He used to hold my heart and when he gave it back, he gave it back in a bunch of little pieces.” I dropped the conversation because I was done with it. 

Caleb had nothing to worry about and I could see it in his face.  So I leaned across the table and gave him a kiss.  I wanted him to know that I was with him and not my ex.  Nothing he could do would ever make me want to be with him again.

We hopped back on the motorcycle and headed back to his house.  I enjoyed the ride again
but it was too short.

  Once we were back at his house he pulled me into a hug and looked into my eyes.  “I like having you here.  Can you stay the night tonight and then we can get up and go to the gym together.  Would that be ok?  I am not ready to let you go just yet.” I got up on my tiptoes and kissed his lips. “I would like that very much.  I already figured I was staying so I packed for both things.”  I grinned up
at him looking to see if that was ok. I got a cute little grin in reply.

Chapter 12

Walking into work on Monday, I was on cloud nine.  I didn’t talk to the girls all weekend.  I knew they were dying to find out how it all went.  I wanted to keep them in suspense. It was only fair considering they all devote so much time in my love life.
I loved these girls but I felt that needed to have them sweat it out a little.

Kris was the first on to attack. “So how was your weekend? Your smiling on a Monday so I am guessing it went pretty good?’

Kylie was next. “Please don’t leave us hanging. We all want to know.  We tried to call Renee on Sunday but she wouldn’t give us any details. Just that you looked happy.”

I shot Amanda a little glare.  She threw her hands up like she was trying to defend herself. “Don’t look at me. You know they
want to be filled in.  I mean yeah I am curious too but I can tell by the look on your face you are going to make us earn it.”

“Ladies first of all stop talking about my love life. Second, Amanda is right.  I am going to make you work for the details. Now
let’s get this place opened up.  If you’re good I may tell you a little something later.”

All thre
e groaned and I just smiled.  I was going to enjoy this.  Maybe a little too much but I didn’t care.  They didn’t need to know that we didn’t go to bed till one this morning, or that he gave me three amazing orgasm’s last night.

Working out with him this morning was hard.  I wanted to touch every inch but I knew I couldn’t.  Just seeing him all sweaty next to me and smelling his manliness was hard to control.  I lost control when our work out was over. I pushed him up against his truck and devoured his mouth.  But the girls didn’t need to know all that.  No I wanted all that for myself.

I let the girls stew all day long. I felt good about it too.  I talked to Caleb on lunch.   He sent me little texts all day telling me how much he missed me and couldn’t wait to see me again.  We made plans to have dinner at my house with his little girl on Thursday. I was hoping I could wait that long.

By Wednesday the girls were bugging the crap out of me so I finally gave in.  I order
ed us pizza for dinner and had the girls come over to my house because this week was my week with my kids. I also wanted to go over the plans for the shop since that would be starting the week after the fishing trip.

Everyone was at my house on Wednesday night. Well with exception of the husbands and Caleb.  I missed seeing him.  But with
my job and him running the bar we only had time for talking on the phone. He hasn’t been able to come and work out with me since he has been at the bar late every night.

“Ok spill the beans.  All the kids are in the rooms playing. And we want details before we start going over plans for the expansion.” Amanda was staring at me and waiting. We all settled on the couch and all their gazes met mine. I was a little nervous but I also wanted them to know the details because for once I was happy.

I went into telling them all about Saturday night from the bathroom to being placed on his bed to the morning after and to the shower.  I also told them about lunch and what happened with Jason.

I told them about the porch conversation and dinner out that night and even the phone call with Jason that night. I ended with our time at the gym. The girls sat there patiently, interjecting with ‘Oh my Gods’ and ‘No ways’. Once I was done I was grinning from ear to ear.

“Oh Ryan, he does sound like a God in the sheets.  I am so jealous.” That came from Kris.  Which I can’t imagine her being jealous because from what I know her hubby knows his way around the bed too.

“So are you guys dating or just testing the waters?” That question I didn’t know how to answer.  Amanda was waiting on my reply and I didn’t have an answer but I answered it the best I could. “Well I think we are still testing the waters.  Tomorrow night he is coming over for dinner and bringing his little girl.”

“Aw you guys are going to be like the Brady Bunch just with fewer kids.” Kylie was clapping her hands and bouncing in her seat. “Ky don’t marry her off yet.  She hasn’t even fallen in love yet. And it’s only been a week you hooker.” I snickered at Amanda’s come back for me.

I was glad she wasn’t marring me off. “Look we have to get through this week and next week is the fishing trip. Let see how things go. Maybe by then I will have a better answer on
where we are as a couple.” They all nodded and then we got down to business for the new shop.

We wer
e all excited about the design that we came up with.  It will give us more space and allow us more clients. Once we approved all the details of the layout we moved onto the interior.  We went with light blues and purples to give it a softer feel.  We also looked into the new equipment that we were going to purchase.  We would have the shop closed down for a max of two weeks when construction took place. We were lucky to know a contractor.  Ky’s brother was going to handle it for us.  That meant we were free to not have to make too many choices.

Now that things were approved and ready to go I felt better. I was getting excited about the new chapter in my
life, which also included Caleb.  After the girls left I put my kids to bed and cleaned up my house. I settled myself into bed and got out my book and began to read.  I didn’t realize that I feel asleep until my phone went off.  Coming out of my groggy state I checked the screen and saw that Caleb was calling.

“Hey, how are you?” I tried to wake myself up so I could talk to him,
let’s face it I missed him.

“I am good.  Did I wake you?”

“Yeah but that’s ok I wanted to talk to you. I feel asleep reading.  What are you doing?”

“I just got home from the bar. It was a slow night so I cut out early.”

“Well that’s good.  The girls came over tonight and we went over plans for the new shop.”

“Yeah I got a text from Kris saying I was a God with a smiley face.” He chuckled and I was so embarrassed.

“They wouldn’t leave me alone.  I tried to hold them off for as long as I could but they were getting pissy so I decided to give them a little info about our weekend.  Hope you don’t mind. I am sorry that she texted you.’

“They just care about you.  They want to see you happy.  And I do too.”

“Hmmm care about me or want to see me happy.” I threw in a little teasing, I didn’t want the conversation getting to serious.

“Both babe, both.
  I like you and want to make you happy if you will let me.”

I couldn’t help the big grin plastered on my face. My answer was soft, “Yes I will Caleb.”

“Good.  I can’t wait to see you tomorrow.  What are we eating? Please tell me you are going to cook? And what time do you want us over?”

“Yes big man I am cooking, it’s a surprise and be here at six.  It may not be done by then but you can help with dinner while the kids play.  Sound good?”

“Sounds perfect.  I better let you go so I can hop in the shower.  I hope you sleep well and dream about me.”

“I do every night. I will see you tomorrow.”

“Night Ryan.”

“Night Caleb.”

I hung up with him missing him even more. I hope tomorrow doesn’t drag on.  I wanted to see him and hold him. Sleep came to me quickly.  I did dream of Caleb and was it ever a good dream.

I got the kids ready for school and I got myself ready work. I didn’t
go to the gym today because I had paperwork to do in the office. About twenty minutes after I showed up to work I got a text from Caleb.

Caleb: 8:15 am:  I missed you today at the gy
m


Me: 8:17 am: What you went today!!??? Damn, I had paperwork to do and got here after I dropped the kids off at school.

Caleb: 8:20 am: Well at least I get to see you tonight. Have a great day babe.

Me: 8:25 am: I will now.  See you tonight.

The day didn’t go by as fast as I had hoped but none the less the time for Caleb to come over was upon me.  He rang the door bell and Michael went to answer it.

“Mom that guy Caleb is here!” Michael was yelling from the front door. I walked out of the kitchen and was greeted to a lovely sight. He was wearing lose fitting jeans and a blue shirt.  He looked yummy.

“Michael be nice and let them come in. You remember my son. Now Michael be nice and say hi.”

“
What’s up man?” Michael was trying to act like the man of the family and act all older.  It made me laugh.

“
What’s up dude.” Caleb did that fist thing which I had no clue about.  McKayla came out of the kitchen where she was helping me with the potatoes.

“I remember you!
You’re that guy mom talks to all my Aunts about aren’t you?” She just looked up at him with questioning eyes. “Yes I guess I am. And I remember you too.” He bent down to her level to talk to her while trying to drag his little girl out from behind his legs.

“This is my little princess. Her name is Cam
eron. Cameron come say hi.” She was too cute in her little purple sundress, her hair was in pigtails and she was clutching her baby doll. McKayla went right to her and took her by the hand. “Come on lets go play outside in my play house. Michael isn’t fun anymore he just plays video games.  But we can do all sorts of things.”