The Orphans

Chapter Seven- Jealousy or something else?

~~Zailan's point of view~~

~Two weeks later~

Paul called last night and said the apartments were done. One step closer to getting him out of our lives. I swear the man calls us to his office for the smallest things. I'm over it. He pisses me off every time we go now. He either talks about Raynebow or says very inappropriate things to Rayne.

She is too polite to say anything. I did talk to Mama and Rob about it; that is personal. That isn't business; I was honest and told them my plans. Neither was mad or angry; they just asked that we make sure she's legal before anything happens and we have. She does sleep in my bed. We still have the small touches. Nothing but kisses on the cheek from her or kisses to the top of her head from me has happened. I respect Rayne too much for that.

Rayne and I take the boys shopping. We wanted them to pick out their own stuff for their apartments. I will do the same for each kid as they age out. They were both confused and went with whatever Rayne suggested. She did well for them. She didn't pick anything they didn't like. She knew by their faces if they liked it or not. She is good at that.

We are all going to help them move in tomorrow. For the last two weeks, Breeze has gone over everything with Rayne. She knows how to do her job now. I will be with her for a bit. We have talked about it because Paul will be close for the next two to three months. She was nervous about him being within walking distance. Both Dennis and George said they would kick his ass if they tried anything. We both would feel better if I am there until the dealership is done.

I wanted to get someone else to do the dealership, but I was already committed to Paul. Mama and Rob thought it was a bad idea too. Rob did pull me aside and talked to me about Rayne. He isn't against it at all. He is just as nervous about Paul that I am. He heard a comment or two. He was concerned that he might try something and wanted to make sure I would be there.

Things between Rayne and I are getting harder. I want her, and she wants me. We have two more weeks. That doesn't mean we are going to jump right into a sexual relationship. We talked about that. I just want her to be mine officially; The days are going by so slow. I am the only one awake right now. I just needed to unwind a little. Today was busy.

I had my eyes closed, and my head leaned back against the couch when I feel someone sit next to me. I know it's Rayne. She and Dennis feel completely different when they sit down.

Zailan: "Why aren't you in bed?"

Rayne: "Because you aren't there."

Zailan: "I just needed to clear my head. Today with Paul was rough."

Rayne: "It's always rough. You know what, though?"

Zailan: "What, Sweetheart?"

Rayne: "I only want you."

I still hadn't moved from where I was or how I was sitting. I could still talk to her like that. I couldn't see the shit she was doing. Not until I feel her on top of me. This is the furthest anything has ever gone. My hands instantly go to her hips.

Rayne: "Open your eyes and look at me, Zailan."

I do as she says. I love looking at her eyes; There are beautiful.

Rayne: "I can't wait two weeks."

Zailan: "Can't wait two weeks for what?"

Her mouth finds mine. Our tongues find each other and tangle together. We kiss until we both need air. She breaks it, but she wraps her arms around me. She doesn't move from my lap. I sit there and just hold her. I think she knew how much I needed her. I would have never said anything. I would have just dealt with it.