I must have really hit my head in that crash because there is no way in hell that I am sitting here staring at my father.
He seemed so real.
When I felt his fingers underneath my jaw, I couldn’t even control the tears that left my eyes.
“Hello princess. What have you gotten yourself into huh?” he asks me to kneel down in front of me. I cringed when I realised that it was wet because of the rain.
Nick stepped back and gave us both some space to which dad was grateful for. I glanced at my mom and noticed how much this affected her. I wanted him to go to mom I was okay I could manage myself.
“are you really here dad, please tell me I’m not dreaming” I said moving my hand to touch his shoulder. He still had uniform on, so I guessed he literally just got here.
He smiled. “would be a pretty good dream” he joked bringing a smile to both mine and moms’ lips. We would always say how much we missed dads’ unique sense of humour.
“come on let’s get you home princess” he said standing up and wrapping his arm around my waist. When we passed nick and James, I mouthed thank you. This caught the attention of dad unfortunately.
“don’t you dare” I said to dad already knowing he would try and embarrass me.
He sealed his lips shut and walked us towards a car. Once I was sat in the back I watched with a smile as dad grabbed mum and brought her close. Immediately bringing her into his chest as she cried.
Media was out today, and they had taken a lot of pictures of the scene.
A soft knock on my window moved my gaze away from them. Nick stood outside my door holding my phone in his hand. I rolled down the window and looked at him.
“thought you might need this” he said handing over the device that luckily didn’t have a scratch on it since I had a pretty sturdy case.
“thank you. Not just for this but for coming you didn’t need to but I’m glad you did” I said smiling over at him. Seeing him and James rush to the scene was something I didn’t expect.
I even saw how nick went over to Hannah to check if she was okay.
“you’ll have to thank your followers for that. We were doing a livestream when they told us about what happened” he said surprising me.
Sometimes you do benefit off these live streams.
“I hope you feel better soon Selene, enjoy your family time I think you’ve been through enough shit this month” I knew he was referring to the other incident.
I waved him goodbye as he got out of the rain and into James’s car.
When I turned back to the car, I had noticed both my mum and dad staring at me with a smile on their faces.
I groaned as I sat back in the chair. My head was throbbing and as much as I wanted to talk to dad about so many things, I knew I needed to rest.
I soon felt myself being lifted out of the car. We had made it to mum’s place. Lord knows what mum said to dad, but I guess she filled him in slightly.
“I’m sorry darling, I just didn’t want to worry you. Its not even that serious “mum tried to explain to dad as we all sat in the lounge with coffee’s.
Dad rubbed his forehead “you always hated secrets. Know you keep this from me, I don’t really care if it was just a stomach ache I want to know if my wife is suffering” I knew dads temper was rising.
“I’m sorry” mum said bowing her head. I knew we should have told him, but I needed to respect mum’s decision.
I could see why she wouldn’t tell him though. Dad would always drop everything for us for his family, but he also needed to do what he loved and that was to fight for his country.
I left the room when dad knelt in front of mum. They needed time to work things out as a couple.
I used this time to quickly shower and go on live to thank everyone for all the kind messages I had received.
Once I was done with that I decided to get on Netflix and relax for the rest of the night. Tomorrow would be an exciting one and I couldn’t wait to talk to dad about a lot of things.
The next morning, I had woken up with only a small headache, but I was also very hungry. I needed to eat something to since I didn’t actually have anything after the crash last night.
I grabbed a jumper from moms’ wardrobe and ran down the stairs. I could hear the news playing on the television. Mum sat with a coffee as dad cooked her breakfast.
“I stood beside dad and placed a kiss on his cheek. “morning dad, what you are cooking” I said looking over his shoulder to see. I was happy to see the variety of English breakfast food.
He picked up a piece of bacon and fed it to me just like old times when we used to eat together. That was when mum used to work early shifts that was our bonding time.
“eat up, were going to chat with Andy and get this incident handled alright” he said finally placing the plate of food in front of me.
Great more talking with the police just what I needed but I wasn’t going to argue with my father.
When we arrived at the police station we were instantly met with Andy. He hugged dad and bend down slightly to hug my smaller frame.
“we can’t risk anymore incidents William, the attack at the event was suspicious but not something we were increasingly worried about but this. Well this is different.
Don’t I know it. The crazy man decided to beeline for my car
Dad agreed with Andy suggesting that I get security. I managed to come to an agreement to have security at my house and also a security man that would watch over me.
I wasn’t too bothered I just didn’t want to die anytime soon.
“you seem much better today angel” Andy said as we sat in a café not far from the station as we waited for this security guy.
Dad retuned to the table. “that’s because her favourite man has returned back to base isn’t that right” he says leaning towards me.
Andy only smiled at the two of us. “well you might have to get in line will we’ve got competition” Andy said motioning to me as I smiled down at my phone.
“that nick guy?” dad questioned. That nick guy is he really calling him that. I put my phone down glaring at them both.
“I was actually laughing at a video on Facebook don’t be making stories Andy” I warned him. Ofcourse he would be trying to get me into trouble.
I wasn’t going to tell them about the message I got on Instagram from him asking if I felt better. Which spun into me smiling as I scrolled through his posts and watching videos of him.
No way will they find out about that.
“I want weekly reports. Any strange events and you contact me immediately” dad said shaking hands with kate. Yes, I’m as surprised as you when I found out my security guy is in fact a woman.
Now I’m not saying it had to be a guy I actually feel more comfortable with a woman watching over me.
Dad knew not to assume anything. He knew that woman was as capable as handling these situations, so he wasn’t worried.
“I live in the apartments 5 minutes away so any weird noises at night you call me okay,” Kate said as pulled up into my apartment.
She drove me home since dad and Andy were off to meet with some old colleagues.
“thanks Kate. You’re welcome here anytime” I said removing my seatbelt and opening the door. It had barely been 10 minutes and I was already having people fitting a security system to my doors.
Kate honked before leaving me alone. She didn’t need to be here right now, and I knew she needed to go pick up groceries, so I let her do her thing.
I spent most of the day just cleaning my room and kitchen since I hadn’t been taking care of things recently maybe I should hire a cleaner too. Okay no scrap that idea now I’m just throwing money around.
Speaking of throwing money around I received a text from James. He was apparently having a mini barbecue at his place.
I called him.
“you’re aware both me and Hannah were in a car accident yesterday” I said when he asked us both to come over.
Hannah had sent me a few emojis when she received the text. Clearly, she also couldn’t decide whether to go or not.
“I have fresh lemon water and burgers. What more could you want” he said into the phone? I could even hear the sizzling of the barbecue in the background.
I cursed.
I should probably thank him for rushing to my side yesterday, because he didn’t really need to do that.
I also hoped that nick was there.
That man is too delicious to just pass up. Some rich gorgeous long-legged model will soon be on his arm if I’m not careful. I’m not willing to take that risk.
I called Kate not long after changing into some summery clothes. She was happy to join me and Hannah. Well after putting her food in the freezer anyway.
She decided to pick up Hannah first since she was closer before dropping by mine. I climbed inside her car and gave her the directions to James’s place. I wasn’t surprised when I saw Hannah’s boyfriend also in the car.
James would welcome the more guests.
“I was training for the police when I was hired by someone who I actually can’t name. turns out protecting people one on one basis was something I enjoyed more” Kate told us when Hannah asked.
Andy said she was the best at what she does, so I trusted her. Any funny business and I wouldn’t think twice about firing her.
We soon arrived at the house. Hannah nudged me when we stepped out. It wasn’t a surprise that nick was here. Starting to think James knows something we don’t.
“so, what’s with this nick guy, should I be worried about him?” she asked as we walked through the back and through the basketball court.
I walked behind with her. Before I could say anything however, we arrived in the main garden which had a patio which was where the barbecue was. James stood with a pair of tongs as he sang to the music playing from the speakers.
I smiled when he turned the music all the way down when we arrived. Too kind James too kind.
Both me and Kate breathed in when we saw the pool. But it wasn’t the pool that had us breathless. No.
It was the man swimming in the pool. His muscles moving as he swam to the other end. Th sun shone a beautiful light on his tanned body, and I was envious and how good he looked swimming.
I feel like he’s about to walk out the pool and star in a fragrance commercial.
“no need to answer, I get it. “Kate said shaking her head as she walked away. I guessed she was going to introduce herself to James being that he doesn’t know about her yet.
She left me alone as Nick stopped swimming. Delighting my eyes with a scene of him walking out of the pool from the steps.
“how are you not gay” Hannah whispered to James as they watched him as well.
I was given a towel and shoved forward. Did I have to remind everyone yet again that I was just in a car accident.
Its just not getting through, clearly.
“I think you’re supposed to give that to me now” nick says walking up to me and reaching out to me as I held the towel to my chest.
My eyes were fixed on the water droplets that dripped down his body in slow seductive fashion. This is crazy.
“oh yeah, you’re right here” I said finally pushing the towel into his chest and stepping back so he didn’t get me wet.
Oh lord.
The visuals right now.
“go inside Selene, before you tempt me” my eyes widened when I registered the words coming from his mouth.
I looked around and everyone seemed to have headed inside. I decided to not play him, so I did what he said and walked inside the house.
“oh boy” I heard his mumble as I walked inside. I made sure to sway my hips as I walked inside. James was watching me from inside through a window.
He shook his head at me.
“you little temptress” he said bringing me into his arms. I hugged him back. This was my way of thanking him for what he’s done for me.
I owe him a lot
I helped James bring out some of the food to the patio so that we could all sit and eat. James had turned his attention to Kate and was asking her so many questions to which she answered with pleasure.
James interest was something I didn’t expect.
Hannah and her boyfriend were sat in front as Hannah strummed on the guitar that James had brought out for her. Hannah was using this as her kind of therapy, and I was happy that she wasn’t in pain anymore.
Me on the other hand was sat on a sofa with Nick. I was struggling to keep my hands off a naked nick as he sat lounging flicking through Instagram on his phone.
I took a bite from my hotdog when I felt BBQ sauce dripping down onto my inner thigh. I rolled m eyes going to grab a napkin and wipe it off.
I looked over at nick and no surprise he had seen it all. He smirked over at me, taking a bite from his burger. He licked ketchup from his lips all the while staring at me. he noticed how my eyes moved following his tongue with interest.
“James may be stupid, but he makes a mean burger” he commented finally speaking after holding my stare for all that time.
I could only nod agreeing with him because right now I was struggling. He must have read my mind because the next thing I know he’s pushing the burger towards my lips.
“spread them” he whispered his hand moving to grip the back of my neck as I started to tilt my head back. His words clearly had a double meaning to them, and I instantly felt myself moving my lips.
The movement didn’t go unnoticed by him.
I closed my eyes as my mouth parted to fit around the burger. Of course, his burger had to be filled with nearly every topping you could think of.
No surprise that the sauce from the burger dripped down but this time it rested on my chest.
I went to swipe it off, but nick has successfully beaten me to it. I felt his thumb dip in between my breasts and wipe off the sauce before bringing it to is own lips.
Fuck.
I placed his burger own and reached for my drink. When I leant back, I was surprised to see that nick had moved over into my space more meaning that I was not sitting in front of him.
“what are you doing?” I asked him when I felt his hand behind me.
He placed his finger to his lips. “shh baby lay back” he whispered making sure the others weren’t looking.
Baby? Well this is new.
I slowly laid back and felt his hand move over my shoulder and rest on my breast. With his fingers he popped open the remaining buttons on my shirt and sunk his hand to find my nipple. Gently pinching it causing me to gasp.
“you’ve wanted this Selene, don’t lie because I know exactly what you’re thinking” he says his lips tracing my neck.
He was right.
I desperately wanted this.