In Love with My Brother's Best Friend: Complete Box Set (37 page)

“
So
fucking beautiful,” I said, as I reached out, grabbed the back
of her neck, and brought our lips together.

We
christened our deck and so many other places by the time she needed
to leave the following night. She'd taken an hour long bath after
we'd been in the hot tub. My woman loved the damn water. By the time
I dropped her off at the airport, we were both exhausted and in need
of sleep. I wrapped my arms around her and told her I'd be there as
soon as I could to see her. She walked through the airport doors, and
I drove over and returned her rental car, making sure it was charged
to me instead of her.

My
driver was waiting for me at the rental car company. I wasn't sure I
was going to make it home before falling asleep. I pulled out my
phone to send Chris a message.

Me:
Tina's at the airport. I have a few things to handle before I can fly
out to New York. I need you to check on her and make sure she's okay
for me. Not that I want you in her apartment, but will you stay with
her until I get there? Make up reasons. I'll make it up to you.

Chris:
I was worried you'd steal her away from me. I miss that cocky mouth
of hers. It's boring without her.

Me:
It sure is. I know you have your daughter, so I'll make sure I'm
there before Friday.

Chris:
Everything good.

Me:
Everything is perfect. Thank you for taking care of my girl the last
five years. I should have been there.

Chris:
Your girl. We can talk about that later.

I
had to shake my head and laugh. There was no way I was responding to
that one. My phone beeped just as my head went back against the seat.

Tina:
You seriously put her number into my phone. Do you not like having
her for an assistant?

I
couldn't help the laugh that came from deep in my chest when I read
her message. I could only imagine the text messages she would send
Andrea. That didn't matter. Tina was all that mattered. I needed her
to feel comfortable with everything in my life.

Me:
Of course I do. She keeps my schedule straight and jumps to get her
work done.

Tina:
She wants to jump something alright.

Me:
I miss your mouth already.

Tina:
I bet you do.

Me:
I can't win at this can I?

Tina:
Nope. Keep my car warm for me.

Me:
I'd like to keep a lot more than your car warm. I'll be there as soon
as I can.

Tina:
Don't rush. I'm not going anywhere. We've got plenty of time. Thank
you.

Me:
For what?

Tina:
I'm just fine flying coach. This attention's kind of strange up here.
They keep offering me things.

Me:
Get used to it. Text me as soon as the plane lands.

About
ten minutes later my phone beeped again.

Tina:
Chris just sent me a message saying he couldn't wait to see me and
was staying at my apartment tonight. I'm so damn tired. I'm not sure
I'll last more than five seconds once I'm home. Do you mind if he
stays? He said he'll sleep on the couch.

Me:
Of course. His ass better sleep on the couch.

Tina:
Why do I get the feeling that Chris is going to be with me all week?

Me:
Don't you have to shut your phone off for takeoff?

Tina:
You're something else, Jackie. I know you're the one behind it. Thank
you for caring.

Me:
Always. Love you, baby.

Tina:
Love you too.

Tina

Chris
wasn't happy to find out I was leaving, but he felt a little better
knowing Jackson was willing to fly him to Florida every other weekend
or every weekend if he wanted to bring his daughter. What I didn't
know was that he was still talking to the guy he met at the club when
we were there for my brother's wedding. I told him about the house
and yard and wanted him to see if his daughter could visit with him.
There was no way she wouldn't love it.

Rachel
was so wrapped up in her new relationship with Cliff, and Jen had
just started talking to a new guy of her own. They promised to visit
me, and I promised I'd come back to see them as well.

I
let the school know right away that I wouldn't be back to teach so
they had plenty of time to find a replacement for me. I was
definitely going to miss the kids but knew I could see them when I
went back to visit.

There
was nothing else keeping me in New York, but I had still planned to
wait before making the move. My lease could be broken at any time.
Jackson had made that very clear. He was pretty sure the landlord
would give me no problem at all if he spoke with him. I didn't even
want to know what that was about.

I
gave my two week notice at the restaurant the day after I got home.
With the money I had in the bank, I knew I would be fine for a few
months and wanted time to go through all of my things and see my
friends as much as I could. Part of me wanted to hop on a plane and
go right back to Florida.

I
just walked in from work after telling my boss I was leaving when my
phone rang. It was Jackson, and I was thrilled.

“
Hey,
babe,” I said. “You miss me already?”

“
I
missed your ass before I even got home from the airport last night.
We need to talk,” he said in a serious tone.

I
was so damn scared that he had already changed his mind about me. I'd
already quit both of my jobs. If he was going to screw me over, I was
going to have to kick the shit out of him.

“
Jackson,”
I said nervously. “If you're going to tell me you don't want me
there. I told them I'm not teaching next year. Shit!”

“
What?”
he asked. “No, Tina. I want you here now. It's nothing like
that.”

“
Well
then what has you all serious and cranky?” I asked.

“
What
is this money doing in my dresser?” he asked. “You piss
me off, woman.”

“
It's
the money for my hotel room,” I said. “I told you I
didn't need you paying my way, and I meant it. I've been taking care
of myself for ten years.”

“
Not
anymore,” he snapped. “You listen to me, Tiny. I will
take care of you, and you will accept that. You're mine. Do you hear
me? It's what I want to do. I need you to let me.”

“
Money
means nothing to me, Jackson,” I said. “I've already told
you that.”

“
It's
not about the money. It's about me taking care of the woman I love. I
want to do things for you, baby. Do not do that again.”

“
Yes,
sir,” I said.

“
You
can call me that anytime you want, baby. I kind of like it,” he
said in a deep, rough tone.

“
Fuck,
Jackson,” I moaned. “It's only been one day that I've
been away from you.”

“
I
know,” he said. “I'm not sure how long I can go without
you in my arms.”

We
talked all week. Each day it was harder to say goodbye. By the time
Friday got there, I felt like I was going to lose it. Chris had his
daughter, so he was at his place. I sat alone on my couch in sweats
and a t-shirt I swiped from Jackson's house. I was under the covers
watching a show when my phone beeped.

Jackson:
Do you miss me?

Me:
You have no idea.

Jackson:
Open the door.

Me:
What?

Jackson:
I said open the door.

I
set my phone down, pulled back the blanket, and hurried to the door.
As soon as I opened it, my world felt right. Jackson was standing
there with a bag on his shoulder and a huge bouquet of flowers in his
hand. I grabbed the flowers, set them on the table, pulled him in,
shut the door, and slammed my body into his against the door. My
hands went to his face and pulled his lips to mine, and his bag hit
the floor. Our hands were everywhere and our tongues fought each
other's for control. When I pulled away to catch my breath, my
forehead rested on his.

“
How
long are you here?” I asked.

Jackson
held my cheeks in his hands and looked into my eyes. It felt like I
hadn't seen him in weeks when it had only been one.

“
I
can't do this, baby,” he said. “Now that I have you back
in my life, I can't be without you. I can't fucking sleep unless my
arms are wrapped around you. I need to feel you there with me.”

“
It
won't be long,” I said. “Only a few months.”

He
pulled back from me and his eyes narrowed. Then he turned us around,
slammed my body against the door, grabbed my hands, held them above
my head, and brought his mouth down on mine. He grabbed my bottom lip
between his teeth and pulled. Then his tongue thrust into my mouth
with so much dominance I was instantly wet between my thighs. I
whimpered into his mouth as his knee went between my legs and pushed
them apart. When his knee moved up against me, I couldn't help but
grind against him chasing my release. It had been five very long days
since I had seen him. I wasn't sure I could be without him for more
than a few days without exploding. He grabbed my lip and pulled as
his teeth moved across it. I pulled at my hands, but he wouldn't
release them. His mouth moved to my neck where he nipped and kissed
it. My body was actually moving against the door. I needed him inside
of me and couldn't think about anything else.

“
Can't
do it, baby,” he whispered against my neck.

He
held both of my wrists in one hand above my head and pulled my shirt
up with the other. My breasts bounced free when the shirt moved above
them. His mouth devoured one as his fingers played with the other.

“
Need
you with me,” he groaned.

His
fingers pinched and pulled my nipple as his teeth grazed the other,
and my hips shot forward against him while I cried out in pleasure.

“
Jackson,”
I moaned.

Then
his free hand moved down toward my sweats and dove straight in. His
fingers moved beneath my panties, and I let out a gasp when he
entered me with two of them fast and deep.

“
Fuck,”
I cried as I moved my body against him.

My
head fell back against the door.

“
It's
been five days since I've been buried deep inside this tight,
dripping pussy,” he moaned. “Can't fucking wait. Love you
so damn much.”

His
fingers were rough and demanding as they fucked me so deep. Jackson's
mouth came up to meet mine again and I moaned against his lips.

“
Miss
you in my arms,” he said before claiming my mouth hard.

His
palm hit my clit with each thrust of his fingers. He hooked them and
hit that perfect spot that sent me flying. I cried his name out and
pulled hard on his bottom lip with my teeth as I came around his
fingers. The growl that vibrated through his chest had me biting down
on that lip. I released it and looked into his eyes. They were darker
than I had ever seen them before.

“
I
need you, Tina,” he said when he buried his face in my neck.

He
released my hands, threw my shirt to the side, grabbed my ass, and
lifted. My arms wrapped around his neck and my legs around his waist.