Feeling higher since he’d reached out to her, Drew tucked his cellphone again into his pocket, and tried to get some sleep whereas he might.

***

She discovered Drew’s message the following morning when she checked her cellphone. Beth smiled at his phrases. If she wasn’t cautious, she might see herself falling for him. Who was she kidding? She was already effectively on her means.

After making herself a fast breakfast, she headed to the grocery retailer. There have been just a few gadgets she would want if she was going to make dinner for the 2 of them this night. She was going to maintain it easy—steak, baked potatoes, and salad. What meat-loving man didn’t like that?

Beth was on her means out of the shop when her cellphone rang. The second she noticed Drew’s title on her display screen, her abdomen did a bit flip. “Morning.”

Drew chuckled. “Good morning. I didn’t wake you, did I?”

“Nope. I’ve been up for some time. I used to be simply doing a bit purchasing for our dinner tonight.”

“That’s truly why I’m calling.” His voice took on a critical tone.

She frowned. “You aren’t canceling on me, are you?”

“No. Under no circumstances. However I needed to do one thing this morning, and it’s taking longer than anticipated. I haven’t even been house but to vary out of my uniform,” he stated.

It was on the tip of her tongue to ask for particulars, however she held again. “Is all the pieces all proper? Are you okay?”

“Yeah. It’s nothing like that. A buddy of mine simply wanted my assist with one thing.” He paused. “I have to go. I’ll see you tonight. I promise. I simply could be a couple of minutes late.”

“Okay. I’ll see you tonight.”

He appeared reluctant to hold up. She was about to ask once more if all the pieces was all proper when she realized he’d disconnected their name.

Making an attempt to not let it hassle her, Beth put her buying baggage into her automotive, and drove house. She had rather a lot to do earlier than he arrived, together with going by her toy field. Whereas they wouldn’t be taking part in tonight, she did wish to discuss what their first scene could be. If all went effectively, and he agreed, their first session could be Wednesday night. It was the beginning of his 4 days off, and it could give him a while to take care of any lingering results of their play.

The hours handed shortly as she labored round the home and prepped dinner. By the point 5 o’clock rolled round, all the pieces was as prepared because it might be. All she wanted now was Drew.

Solely twenty extra minutes glided by earlier than she heard a automotive pull up out entrance. She watched as he climbed out of his automobile and made his means up the driveway. He had a small bouquet of flowers in his proper hand.

When he reached the entrance porch, Beth opened the door to greet him. He appeared up on the sound, and smiled as quickly as he noticed her standing there. Regardless of his smile, she hadn’t missed the concern that had creased his options earlier than he realized she was there. One thing was troubling him. Whereas their relationship was nonetheless new, she hoped he would open up and share no matter it was along with her. In the event that they have been going to have the kind of relationship they each claimed they needed, communication was key. Particularly in the event that they weren’t solely going to be play companions.

He stepped by her door and prolonged his arm, providing her the flowers. “Sorry once more. I hoped I wasn’t going to be late, however . . .”

“It’s high quality. Why don’t you come into the kitchen with me whereas I end placing all the pieces collectively?”

Drew grinned and motioned for her to paved the way.

She strolled over to the fridge whereas he took a seat on the desk.

“Something you want me to do?” he requested.

“Nope. I cooked the potatoes and made the salad earlier. All I’ve to do now could be cook dinner the steaks.” She glanced again at him and smiled. “Thanks for providing, although.”

He sat patiently as Beth eliminated the potatoes from the oven after which adjusted the setting to broil. She seasoned the steaks and laid them apart earlier than going again to the fridge for the salad. It was a easy meal, however one she thought he’d take pleasure in.

As soon as all the pieces was cooking, she joined him on the desk. She was attempting to provide you with the easiest way to broach the topic that had been consuming at her all day when he spoke up. “I assume you’re most likely questioning what all that was about immediately.”

“I’m a bit curious.” Slightly was placing it mildly.

Drew sighed. “Bear in mind once we have been speaking Saturday night time and I informed you what occurred with Shawn and his girlfriend?”

In fact she remembered. “Sure.”

“Properly, she despatched him a textual content Sunday whereas we have been working wanting him to come back by immediately and clear out his stuff. He requested if I’d assist him.”

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