Second Chances [Lesbian]

Chapter 31

The phone in my home office rang for the 5th time in a half hour and like all the other times, as soon as my spiel of "Evergrove Photography, this is Ren" ended, there was a pause before the line went dead.

"Freaking kids," I muttered.

Then my cell phone went off.

"Hello." The word tumbled out in more of a snarl than I meant and I winced.

"Whoa, someone is in a mood."

"Hey, Whit.. sorry. What's up?"

"Eliza would like for us to have dinner together tonight before drop-off. Are you good with that? I told her she could pick the restaurant."

"Um, yeah.. that's fine. I can wrap up what I'm doing and meet you guys. Just text me when you figure out where she wants to go."

"Sure thing, I'll let you know. See you later."

"See you guys later."

My office phone rang again and without bringing it to my ear, I picked it up and slammed it back down, really hoping that it wasn't an actual client. I switched it to my automated away message and shut down my computer.

Walking to my bedroom to find something to wear, I swiped and then clicked over to FaceTime. I was turned towards my closet when I heard her voice.

"Ooo, I get a show? So naughty. I'm at work, Miss Taylor."

I whipped around quickly, shooting her a 'look' and rolling my eyes. "You wish."

"Well, actually.."

"I'm getting dressed because Eliza requested a family dinner tonight."

"That sounds fun. Mostly for E.."

I laughed and pulled out a pair of pants. "Are you all packed up for the weekend?"

"My bag is in the car. I'll be wrapping up here in the next hour or two, grab a bite and then I'll head over." She paused briefly. "Babe, do you think she'll be okay with it?"

I stopped what I was doing and leaned close to the screen. "Yes, I really do. I want to include her and I think she'll be excited." I saw the small spark that lit up her eyes.

"Okay." Her eyes scanned over me in a way that made my stomach flutter.

"I'll let you get back to work so I can finish getting ready. I'll see you later." I brought the phone close. "I love you."

"You're gorgeous. I love you too."

I couldn't help the smile I wore the whole time I got ready. Eliza had decided on her favorite place for tacos and I made a mental note to go with Cameron sometime.

***

"I think the churros sent me over the edge."

I sat back on the couch, absentmindedly rubbing my belly.

"The chocolate one was so awesome."

Eliza was stretched out on the floor in front of the TV. Cameron had text to let me know that she'd be pulling in any minute. When I heard her in the driveway, I looked in Eliza's direction. Her ears perked and she sat up. I walked over to the door just before Cameron knocked and I noticed she'd left her bag in the car as she stepped inside and Eliza let out an excited squeal.

"Cameron! You're here!"

"Hey E!" She easily dropped on the floor next to her in her tailored suit, taking off her jacket and draping it over the armchair. "What are we watching tonight?"