The Rockstar's bodyguard { A Bethanny Mcnarie novel }

Chapter 36: The Ride Along { Aaron POV }

"This food looks amazing,  Demi," I said to Logan's wife.

It really did. I only had the ability to cook soup, canned chili, and spaghetti.  So her lasagna and homemade bread made my mouth water.

"Well, we're celebrating, " Demi said. "You graduate from the academy next week. It's so exciting!"

"Well, it's not like I'm growing a human," I said, pointing at Demi's tiny little baby bump. She giggled and Logan glared at me.

"Dude don't flirt with my wife," Logan scolded.

"Stop it," Demi said.  "We're having a nice time."

"Anyways," Logan said. "Aaron,  you're the last single guy left. I doubt that will ask once you get that uniform."

"I'm not the dating type," I said. "I'm think I'm going to be single forever."

"Yeah right," Logan laughed. "Dude, you're not the lone wolf. You're husband material. "

"Logan," Demi chided. "If Aaron wants to be single it's his choice. "

"All I know is this," Logan said. "Marriage is awesome. This woman, god, she's a saint. And we're going to have a baby boy soon. I'm so happy it hurts."

"I know, " I said. "I just...it's not always so simple."

"How is jailbait? " Logan asked.

"I don't know," I said. "I'm giving her some space."

"Space?" Logan said. "Is that code for radio silence?"

"Maybe," I said begrudgingly.

"You should at least get her a birthday present," Demi said. "She's eighteen today. No more jailbait, technically. "

"How do you know it's Beth's birthday," I asked. I didn't know that.
"Demi reads Amgela Mcnarie ' s blog," Logan said. "So, also, if you could get my wife an autograph."

"It's Beth's birthday..." I said. "I should get her a present. What could I get her?"

"I sell jewelry for private parties," Demi said.  "Take a look at the collection.  It's on the house."

"Seriously, " I asked. 

"Of course," Demi said.  "But you'll need to hurry. Your ride along starts in two hours. Let's get started!"

I shook my head. Demi reminded me of my sisters,  meddlesome and too sweet to chastise. But it was nice.  Ten minutes later, I had a necklace with a heart shaped ruby on the end. I worried it might seem a bit too romantic,  but Demi insisted.

I got in my car and picked up some flowers, a card, and a nice gift box on the way. Was this appropriate?  I didn't know. I did know I wanted to see Beth smile on her birthday, if she didn't kill me for all the unreturned phone calls first.  I drove over to the Mcnaries and knocked on the door, my heart racing. What was I doing?  She had a boyfriend.  She had a father who'd kill me.

The door was opened and Bryan,  Beth's older brother answered.

"Security dude," Bryan said sleepily. "Aaron, right?"

"Right, " I said. "Is Beth here?"

"No man," Bryan said. "My parents are out of town for some fashion show.  And Beth is off with her friends on her birthday. "

"Oh," I said. "I brought Beth a present."

"I'll give it to her," Bryan said.

"Thanks man," I said. "See you around."