Breathless

Chapter 25: A little patience

I woke up in Adam’s room. I knew right when I saw the black netting. Instead of it being pushed back, it was all around me. Adam must have carried me from my house.  How the hell did I not wake up? I pushed back and netting and locked eyes with Adam. He was sitting on a chair that was opposite to where I was sitting. I jumped back in surprise and watched through the netting as he stood up.

“Why did you bring me here?” I asked.

“I want to know exactly what happened between you two last night.” The sweet Adam was gone and the voice that spoke to me was authoritative and harsh. 

“Nothing happened.” I said followed him with my eyes. “I told you it all last night.” He ripped aside the nettling and climbed into the bed.

“I don’t believe you.”

“Then don’t.” I replied. “I want to go home. This is ridiculous. Adam, you’re such a baby! Get over yourself!”

With that, I crawled to the side of the bed and lifted up to curtain to leave. Adam seriously had an issue with possession. He was just like my brother and I really didn’t need that!

“No!” he roared, grabbed my arm and threw me back on the bed. “You can leave when we solve this.”

I crossed my arms over my chest and pouted. “I’ve always been willing to do so. You’re just being a little brat. I told you exactly what happened and yet you still don’t trust me. Why? What is wrong with you?”

His expression softened a little and his lips turned down. “I don’t know.” He sat down on the chair and let his head fall into his hands.  I sighed, slipped away from the bed and walked over to him.  Slowly, I sank down so I was sitting in front of him.

“Adam, I love you so much.  I’ve honestly never felt so strongly about a person in my life before. Yesterday was nothing! He paid 150 grand for me. The least I could do was go on an ‘outing’ with him. It’s not him I love. Please believe me.”

He slid down to the floor and looked me in the eyes. His eyes searched for the truth and maybe he found what he was looking for because the next thing I knew, he was kissing me and I was kissing back.

“I trust you.” He murmured and kissed her again. Someone cleared their throat behind us but Adam refused to stop kissing me. He trailed down my neck and I laughed lightly.

“What do you need?” I asked Ash as he blushed lightly.  

“Um, Ashley wants you, Adam. You know how she is. She won’t do anything unless you’re there.” He whined a little in annoyance.  I stepped back in shock and

“Hmm, who is this Ashley?” I asked not believing that he was being such a hypocrite.  He gave me a little boy smile.

“Oh, no one. Just a really sweet, adorable girl I happen to know.” He winked at me as I crossed my arms. He chuckled, took my hand and motioned for me to follow. At first, I refused to. I mean, why would I want to? But then my curiosity got the better of me and I let him take my hand. He led me down some hallways and some stairs until we finally stood in front of huge French double doors. He gave me a small smile.

“Are you ready to meet Ashley?” he asked and I nodded. He pushed the doors open and a heard a high pitched squeal followed by a very high pitched voice screaming Adam’s name.

“Ashley, my darling girl, how are you today?” he asked as a little girl jumped into his arms. I felt the tension flow from my body as I realized that Ashley was just a child. She had beautiful blonde hair, grey eyes and looked to be about 7 years old.

“I’m hot, Adam. Why is it always so hot?” he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her up.

“It’ll pass, I promise.” He kissed her on the forehead. It warmed my heart to see the love between them. At the moment, I dawned on me. Who was she? As if reading my mind, Adam smiled at me. “She is my cousin.”

He walked over to me and smiled. “Ashley, meet Autumn, my girlfriend. Autumn, meet Ashley.”

I extended my arms towards her to carry her. She looked at me with those soulful grey eyes for a few seconds and then jumped into my arms.  Adam smiled at me.

“She likes you. It’s rare that she gets along with people she doesn’t know. You’re special.” He said and I smiled at her.

“Okay, time for a nap.” A woman said as she came towards me. Ashley whined and curled up against me.

“Nancy, let me take of it.” Adam said. The woman nodded and left the room. Adam walked over to me and Ashley went back into this arms. He carried her to the bed and started humming softly. I suddenly remembered the time at Jim’s when he sang. Maybe one day he’ll sing again for. After a minute or two, I heard the soft, controlled breathes of a sleeper and I knew she had fallen asleep.  He got up and smiled at me with his beautiful lips.

“let’s go?” he said and I nodded. He grabbed my hand and pulled me away. Once we were outside, I leaned up to my tiptoes and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

“What was that for?” he asked and blushed slightly.

“You were so cute in there.” I said and kissed him again. He picked me up and kissed my lips.

“You’re cute all the time.”  He said and pulled me in for a hug. He set me down again and held me at arm’s length. His eyes searched my face longingly. It seems at if he were trying to form the right words. His eyes held so much pain, so much disappointment and I wondered if he’d ever tell me about his past. Almost as though he was reading my mind, he spoke again.

 “I’m sorry for everything. I know I’m very difficult to handle but you have to understand that things aren’t okay with me. I’ve gained a lot of trust issues. I’m trying my best to let you in and all I ask for is a little patience.”

I smiled warmly at him as I stepped forward and wrapped my arms around his waist and placed my hands in his back pocket as if they belonged there.  He smiled and leaned his forehead against mine as his eyes slid closed.

“I’ll be here for you no matter what, Adam and that is a promise.”

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***AUTHOR'S NOTE***

Long time, eh? 

I'm sorry for the wait guys. School sucks but now that I'm graduating, I shall be posting more....I hope. c: Aayways, I hope you guys love this chapter!

Love, as always
Tammy

P.S. I changed what Adam looks like. His picture is on the side. I say he is much cuter and he is only 19! c: