When Mrs. Infamous Loved The Masochist... (BOOK 2)

Chapter 40

Remington's POV - After the movie

As I walked back to our mom's house with Carina holding my hand, I let my brothers go inside first to steal a moment or two with my sweet angel. I noticed in the corner of my eye that Finn, who was still sitting in Carina's car, was looking at her longingly as if he wants nothing more. I noticed that same look in his eyes in the rear view mirror of Carina's car as we shared an intimate moment during the movie and it set something off in me. Wanting to show him that his pining was pointless, I turned to Carina and just looked at her, she was confused at first why I was silent until I kissed her so passionately against the front door. I wanted to show her how much I still loved her, but I also wanted to make sure Finn understood it was me she wanted. I didn't understand what was going on with me. I've never been the possessive type, but just seeing another boy try to be close to my precious girlfriend brought out this behavior in me, even though I knew Carina was not the unfaithful kind. I pulled away from our kiss to remind her that she was still special to me and I didn't want her to forget that. She smiled and bid me goodnight before she walked back to her car. I looked Finn in the eyes to make sure he understood, even if he didn't like it.

The next day

Since it was Saturday, that meant next week was Christmas and this year, I wanted to spend it with everyone at my mom's house. I'm sure she'd be ecstatic with the idea since we've had to spend a few years apart to keep our family safe. But now that we can live safely with the rock n' roll ban lifted, I intend to make up for the time my mother had to spend all by herself. I wanted to get gifts for everyone I care about, but I wanted the get something extra special for ma chérie. In just one year we've been together, she's done more for me than anyone's ever done before in my life. Carina is just so perfect in my eyes, but she doubts herself sometimes which makes me sad. Her life back in her old home must have made her feel miserable that she can't even believe how good of a person she is. Still, she'll never hesitate to be there for someone or let someone know that they aren't alone when facing what seems like an impossible obstacle. That's what she did for me which made me fall in love with her.

Sometime before noon, my mother entered my room and told me, "Hey, Remington. Your girlfriend is here to see you." Carina's here? The way my heart soared to learn this brought so much happiness to me. "Where is she now?", I asked in eagerness, she giggled and answered, "In the dining room, I treated her to some brunch while she's waiting for you." I thanked her before she left the room and changed out of the clothes I slept in last night before changing into some fresh ones. God, I was like a teenager with a crush visiting them, she's the only one who could make me feel this way. My whole day was better now that she came here to see me. I went downstairs to find her sitting at our table and eating some toast on a plate with a cup of hot cocoa for her to drink. Goddamn it, why did she look so fucking adorable just sitting there in my mother's house and eating? I had to hold myself back because this is my mom's house and I didn't want to be disrespectful.

As I approached closer to my beautiful angel, she looked up at me and a gorgeous smile appeared on her face just seeing me. I smiled back as I tucked some hair behind her ear and greeted her, "I hope it's not too early to tell you this, but you look so beautiful, ma chérie." My words were enough to make her blush so adorably as she tried to hide it, "Damn it, Rem, do you have to fluster me like this in your mother's house?" I chuckled at her comment before I went into the kitchen to fix myself a bowl of Captain Crunch cereal in milk and then took a seat across her as we ate our in silence for a few minutes. As she focused on her toast and cocoa, I couldn't help but stare at her as she looked so breathtakingly divine just existing, I felt so unworthy to be in her presence. She caught me staring and turned away to hide her blush again and exclaimed in a hushed tone, "Seriously, Remington! Stop doing that while I'm here! Can't you wait until we're out of your mother's home?" I laughed as I commented while admiring her, "It'll be hard to when you won't stop looking so cute..." She silently screamed as she covered her face with her hands, making me laugh more.

When we finally left my mother's house, Carina said she wanted to take a walk around the town and talk for a little. I didn't mind at all if it meant I could spend some time with her. It was getting colder every day and that meant it could start snowing any day now. As we walked through the neighborhood, Carina began to speak, "I had a great time last night with all our friends, and the movie was nothing but amazing. But something's been bothering me and I don't want to feel like a horrible person." I held her hand to help her feel more comfortable to tell me, "What's wrong, Carina?" She looked sad as she explained, "As I was driving Finn back to his dorm...", heating his name brought anger to my heart, but I cast it aside to listen to Carina, "We had a little disagreement that made me feel a little sad and I'm not sure I can stay friends with him. He said some things that I don't want to get into because it's not worth repeating, but it's hard for me to forget the things he said that make me never want to talk with him again."

Looking at her expression, I could tell she was really worried about losing her friend. Even though I knew I shouldn't dislike him that much, whatever he told her to make her this upset made me start to hate him. I stopped us in the middle of the sidewalk to tell her, "My sweetness, your friend could be the one person you've known your entire life and see you through everything. But if he makes you feel bad about yourself like this, do you think he's worth keeping as a friend?" She looked into my eyes as I told her this, and she thought about it. After taking a deep breath, she gave me her response, "I'll let it slide this one time because I already set him straight. But I won't tolerate if he acts that way again. As much as he remembers me as a kid, he doesn't really know me and I'm not sure if he'd like who I am now." I placed my hands on her cheeks and held her face as I told her, "If he doesn't, he's a fool. Remember you're worth much more than someone indifference toward you. Only someone who truly loves you will accept you for your flaws and past mistakes." She commented, "Like you?" I grinned, "Like me." I pressed my lips onto hers and she kissed me back, my heart yearning for her as we continued with our day together.