My Step Brother's Obsession - Carly #2

Back To Reality

Carly

Soon everything was back to normal, just a normal week-to-week at uni and the camp. It was so much better now I had Star here with me. We shared everything together. She wanted to know every little detail of what happened over Christmas break, so I told her all the details that she requested. She was swooning over how perfect our throuple was and there was no way Caspian would ever agree to something like that. Even though she was head over heels in love with him, she knew he would never feel the same urge as her to try something new, especially with another in their bed. Things had gone extremely well with her parents; they adored Caspian even if he was ten years older than her. He was the perfect gentleman, the perfect bring-home boyfriend. Christmas day, We had the biggest surprise of her life when he got down on one knee and proposed. She cried so hard she just managed to get the yes out. He gathered her in her arms and spun her around and kissed her softly before setting her down. Her parents congratulated them both and welcomed him into their home with open arms.

They had spent New Year's Day with them, bringing the new year in. Unfortunately for them, the snow was almost six inches deep by new year, and it was forecast to get worse over the following weeks, which meant they were stuck there until it had completely cleared.

They had returned home hours before we had, and we had caught up with them in Caspian's home, which he now shared with Star. He had asked her to move in with him the moment the snow had spaces, and she had agreed. Knowing that come March they would both be at camp staying in his cabin until winter break.

Everything was going so well. We all settled into a routine when we got back to camp. I was staying with both Jonathan and Kyler in their apartment because it was closer to the center. Mom and Dad weren't too pleased about my decision not to head home after the snow had gone. But I didn't want to be somewhere that held too many memories of Kaden and the confession he had made, one I had blown off. We hadn't spoken once since that day. Even though it hurt like a bitch, it was for the best, he needed to move on and find someone to love him more than sisterly brotherly love. He needed to find that connection that I had found with Jonathan and Kyler.

Two years had passed since I had decided not to return home. Mom and Dad knew of my relationship with both boys and were not particularly happy about it but held no judgment with my decision. We had all often spoken about having children and marriage but none of us were ready for that right now. Maybe in the future, when I was settled into my job here at the camp, they were both ready to take that step and take time out to be fathers. For now, I was happy with our relationship and where it was heading.

Star and Caspian had set the date for their wedding this summer. I had no idea everything was going to change so dramatically because of HIM.

I had no idea he was coming back, let alone for good. We hadn't spoken in such a long time. I knew he was still touring because Cas had said too much, so what I didn't expect was what would come next when HE returned. ETHAN HOLLINGWAY.

Ethan

It had been four years since I had spoken to Carly for four long agonizing years.

Alijah was still on base and waiting to be deported. I had been allowed leave, but I had told the General I was leaving the army for good.

When he asked what I planned on doing once I was signed off from the army, I told him of my plans. He agreed with me that it was a wise session, and he would help me every step of the way in achieving what I was planning. Even if he was a good friend of my father's, he treated me more like a son than mine ever had. I had made my way up the ladder over the years to prove to my sperm donor of a father I was no failure and I could again earn my badge of a Sergeant and I had.

Take that you SOB.

The General said I had to do one more tour before I left for good, so I agreed. Caspian had sent me an invitation to his wedding to a girl who looked barely old enough to marry, but according to him, she was one of Carly's friends from uni, and she was way above legal age. The date was set for the following Saturday, but I had to be there for the bachelor party which was taking place that Saturday. The General had agreed for me to take two weeks off and a helicopter would be assigned for me to return after the wedding and reception. Before, I headed to my room to pack my shit up to leave a call from the man and groom himself. "Hey, Cas."

"Are you still coming to the wedding, Cus?"

"Wouldn't miss it for the world."

"Don't forget we're going out for drinks on Saturday."

"I know I'm just going to pack, and I'm heading home."

"You beat be on your best behavior, Ethan. I know you, Jonathan and Kyler don't see eye to eye."

"I'll be on my best behavior, I promise."

"Good. Your old corporal will be there as well, so at least you've got someone to share your shit with."

"Conrad will be there? I thought you hated the guy?"

"I did, I still do, but I tolerate him, cus. He and Star are close."

"Mmm mmm."

"Not like that, Ethan. They worked together. He stuck up for her and he listened to her vent about how people treat her because she's different."

"How different?"

"You'll find out when you see her, cus."

"Okay. I'll have to love and leave you, Cas, if you want to see me at your bachelor party."

"Sure. Stay safe."

"You too."

I hung up and went to my room and grabbed my rucksack, pushing all my shit into it, zipping it up. I flung it over my shoulder. Alijah smiled at me, envious that I had got to go home and see Carly whilst he was there waiting for yet another deportation.

"Are you leaving now, Ethan?"

"I am. Got a long drive ahead."

"Say hi to Carly for me, will you?"

"Sure thing."

"Are you coming back?"

"For a while, yes. So I'll see you when I return."

He nods, and we say our goodbyes and I head outside to my jeep and get in. I turned the key in the ignition, put it into gear and sped off the base, heading home for the first time in almost ten years. Hoping I get to see Carly again. I hope she remembers who I am because I sure as hell haven't forgotten her, she's unforgettable, and I plan on sharing my plans with her once I come back in six months or a year's time once I've done my final and last tour.

It had taken three hours to get home and I, for one, was exhausted. Once, I dumped my bags in the living area of my apartment. I dropped onto the sofa and sank into its comfort. My head was reeling with everything that could possibly go wrong during the bachelor party and the wedding. Jonathan, Kyler and I had never seen eye to eye over the years. We all went into the array thinking it would be a piece of cake, and we were so wrong. It was torture. They went through the first six months hating each other with a passion to become best friends and infuckngsepersble. I never fit in until I met Conrad and Damon. They gave me purpose in life and helped me with my revenge. We were an inseparable trio. No one dared to come near us, not even Jonathan and Kyler. I haven't seen Damon or contacted him since we all got split up through the incident work Carly. I know he still holds a grudge, but he can't do much from where he is. He left the army a few years ago, but he's no angel, and now I'm in prison for narcotics. Fucking fool. Conrad chose to go back to camp and not rejoin us four years ago. Now I know why.

Carly is still at the same. I bet those two goons are still swooning over her and doing jack shit about it. Unlike me, I have big brass balls, and I'll have no problem telling her what I want. Now Aiden is finally out of the picture, and I'll be back for good in six months. I plan on asking her to leave the camp for good and work beside me, so I can finally get the girl I've fantasized about for years. I sighed, leaning my head back. I hope everything goes to plan. If not, I'll make sure it does. I close my eyes, I'm too damn exhausted to think of the future as sleep takes me over.