Out of Order Love

Chapter Two: No Love-at-First-Sight BS

AN: (W/Y/L)- Where You Live/ (Y/N/N)- Your Nickname

The sun is setting by the time I hug and say goodbye to Michelle and Allen. "Thank you for having us," I muse as I let go of Michelle. "It was wonderful to see you two again."

"Sweetie, it was our pleasure!" Michelle laughs.

Allen places a hand on my shoulder and gives it a squeeze. "You tell your Dad that I will be giving him a call within the next few weeks to discuss moving money around and buying new stocks." Allen began, he gives me a stern look before laughing. "Also tell him it was wonderful seeing you again."

I wrap my arms around his torso. "I will make sure to let him know." I let go before giving one last final wave, "Have a great night!" The two wave again from their front porch and watch as Emily and I walk back to our rental car and drive off. She and I sit in silence for a while before she sighs. "What is it, Em?"

"I can come with you tonight. I mean, if you want." She pauses to mess with the thermostat before continuing, "I don't want you to think you have to go through this mess alone-"

"I want you to be there." I chime in, grabbing her hand and squeezing it. I've known this girl since elementary school. She's the type of friend that if we stop talking because life gets in the way, when we see each other again it's like nothing happened. She's been there with me through the good, and the bad. "I think it'll help me not panic as much. Having someone to bounce ideas off of who knows how I am will make this go a little easier, ya know?"

"I'm glad." She laughs, "Also 'cause I wanna meet Tom and Haz." She shoots me a side glance before she continues, "Sorry, but they are hot.".

I chuckle and shake my head. "Shit, speaking of Tom," I pull my phone from out of my back pocket, "I need to let him know we are on the way." I pull up my recently added contacts and snort.

"What?" Emily says, shooting me a side smirk.

"His name in my phone is Current Husband." I laugh, Emily cackles harder beside me. I send a quick text saying 'leaving my family friend's, want us to come over now or later tonight? We are about 20 minutes out.' I lay my head against the headrest looking out the passenger side window. My phone pings.

Current Husband

You can come now, that's fine.

I'll have Haz bring you a pass so you can park in the parking garage in the back.

The Wife

Alright, I'll text when we are closer.

"He wants us to head straight there."

"Alrighty, well, fix our GPS then let's prepare ourselves for those cuties."

"Emily, this is serious." I complain as I grab her phone to fix Google Maps.

"I mean, they are seriously hot."

"Emily!"

Harrison met us in the parking garage and puts a pass on our front mirror before the three of us head up to the room. Emily squeezes my hand in reassurance, as Harrison unlocks the door before holding it for us.

Tom stands from his position on the couch, smiling when we enter. "Did you, uh, have a nice time?"

"We did, thank you. How's your head?" I counter.