His Guilty Pleasure

Chapter Twenty Three

I wake up to the smell of warm breakfast. I inhale but my eyes don't want to open. My whole body seems to be against me.
Come on, body. I take care of you.
My weak little legs carry me to the bathroom, a shower will improve this pain. I look at my naked body in the shower; there's hickies and bruises everywhere. A tear slides down my cheek as I touch the purple and black marks. They hurt and ache.
"What's wrong, baby?"
I look at Joe, wiping my tears. I don't want him to see me cry but I want his comfort.
"They hurt." I whine. He makes a face, pulling me into his arms. His touch is light and I'm thankful. How do you get rid of these ugly things.
"I'll wash you with some warm water, get you dressed, and we'll go somewhere before your mom and David gets back. Deal?"
I nod while he assists me into the shower. The water stings but the soapy massage is nice.
"We-we had sex.." I say. 
"Yeah. I was too rough, I'll try to be gentle."
"It felt good. Can you kiss me?"
"Of course."
We kiss softly, my wet hair sticking to my face. His phone rings from another room and he pulls away, "I'll be back.."
I don't say anything, soaking my own body and washing my hair. I want to call Lizzy and tell her about tonight but she's probably occupied with Luke. I miss him and her already. I need to find my phone, I bet Mom has called me a hundred times. Dad probably needs a call. I've forgotten him, like mom. I step out the shower and pull a navy blue, silk, robe around my wet body.  My phone is on the dresser and sure enough, mom blew me up. I have some text messages and other calls but I need to speak to Dad. The phone rings three times and finally I hear speaking.
"Yes, sweetie?"
"Hey dad, hows it going?"
"Well I'm busy right now. I love you, I have to call you back."
He hangs up before I can even reply, is he mad? What's his problem?
"You really miss him?"
I turn to look at Joe, he's adjusting his tie. Why is he wearing that? Are we going somewhere formal?
"Where are we going?"
"Uh- you actually have to stay here. David called and asked me to be there when he arrives in fifteen minutes. I glare at Joe, clearly angry.
"Go. I'll sleep, stupid."
"Stupid? It's stupid to stay here and get caught when they get back."
"Shut up. Why'd you get involved."
I instantly regret the words as he barges out. I follow him and watch him sip his coffee.
"Go to sleep." He growls.
"Joe, I'm sorry...I just want to spend time with you before it's stolen away."
"I told you what this was.."
"I agreed.."
"Then stop with those comments or I'll punish you."
He smirks at me and I blush. I let him kiss my neck, I want more.
"I've got to go. I'll call you, okay?"
"Okay."
We kiss again and I make sure my naked body rubs against him. He groans a little, squeezing my bum.
"God.." He groans. I smirk as he walks out. Now, I have to call Lizzy. My phone vibrates in my hand and its her. Wow, she read my mind.
"Y'all did it!" She squeals. How does she know, she isn't here.
"How do you know? We di-"
"Luke says his brotherly senses were tingling."
I bust out laughing at how stupid they are.
"We did..but Joe probably called him or text him..something."
"Who cares?! The deed is done! Thank the angels and ark and blah."
"Who the hell is blah?"
"Uh. I don't know but was it good?"
"It hurt."
"Ooo! It's big? Joe is one fi-"
"Is Luke still there?"
I'd probably get jealous if she finished that sentence. Lizzy always catches a guys attention before I do. I'm not all that like she is, it's pitiful.
"No. He should be there, he left some time ago."
"Sad?"
"A little but I'm happy for him. Did you know your dad is seeing someone?"
Dad is seeing someone? Why? Is that why he hung up on me, maybe she doesn't know about me.
"I tried talking to him..He hung up."
"She looks like your mom but nineteen. Or more."
"I'll call you back. Tell mama Lizz I said hey."
I hang up before she wants to play robot spy on my dad.

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"We went on this little walk on a sunny path it's called Susô Fields. My God, Daniella it was so beautiful. I loved it. You would've loved it. I'll take you or maybe you and Johnathan should go, your father would like that."
I listen to mom drone on and on. It's boring and I've heard enough for two hours. Me and Joe sneak messages back and forth. I want to cuddle with him and tell him how much I miss him.
"Are you listening?" Mom asks, still cooking.
"Not really. You've repeated yourself and whatnot. I didn't go so what do you expect? I'm your family too, remember? Its not just Davie and Joan."
I don't mean to be mean but she's being selfish. Why tell me about a trip you excluded me from. A marriage, you're excluding me from.
"I'm sorry, sweetie. Davie thought it wo-"
"Did you agree?"
"Yes but only beca-"
"Exactly, mother."
I stand up and head to my room. I'm starting everything over in a new place and for what? I dont have family here, mom isn't mom.
There's a soft tap at my door and then it squeaks open.
"Can we talk, hun?"
"Mom, finish cooking."
"It'll take a second."
She sits on this bed that isn't my old one. I guess they thought I wouldn't notice.
"I just want to be happy with someone. Davie is that guy. I love him and one day, when you love someone; you'll see what it's like."
I don't know if I love Joe, it could be too early but I do think I have feelings for him. I do want to be with him for a long time.
"Yeah, alright. Check on dad, even if you stopped loving him; he didn't stop loving you."
I pull my boots on and head out. I don't know where I'm going but anywhere away from here would be nice. Home would be nice.
"Be home on time."
I scoff, now we're playing our roles again.