Once Upon A Dare

Chapter 21

Emma's POV

"I'll try to check my schedule"I shouted waving at Josh as he drove off,he's trying to convince me of hooking up with one of his friend.I've got plenty of time to think about it but not explaining my presence to Aunt Ingrid.I release another deep breath then knock.

"Emma!what a surprise"Aunt Ingrid welcomed me into a hug."Peter!,look who's here!"Aunt Ingrid shouted and I can hear footsteps running toward me,when Peter saw me his face lightens up"Emmy!"he said jumping towards me giving me a warm hug.

"How's my favorite kid doing?"he shot me a toothy grin with traces of chocolate in between his teeth.I started to tickle him and he wiggled his body trying to break free.

"That's enough you two,Peter you go back there and finish your food"

"Can't I stay here and pway with Emmy momma?"Aunt Ingrid shakes her head, Peter pouts stomping his feet away.

"Have you eaten?"she inquired.

"Yeah I grabbed a sandwich on my way here"

"Good"giving me a puzzled look.Oh boy here we go."I thought you're attending the summit with your boss?"I replied with an award winning smile.

"Yeah actually I just drop by here to see Peter"she nodded but she doesn't seem convince.Peter came back running.

"Peter what did momma tell you,no running"

"Sowy,momma?is Emmy coming with us?"now that I noticed Aunt Ingrid is dressed up.

"You're heading somewhere?"I asked silently praying that the answer is no.

"Yeah we are going to visit his grandparents,Albert(Peter's dad) is on his way here to pick us up"

"Oh,I'm screwed"then I heard a car honked.

"Speaking of the devil,Pete grab you bag,your dad is here"then faces me"Em here's the spare key you look pretty worn out,did you stay late again last night?"I pursed my lips I can feel my face starting to heat up,"you can rest here if you want there's also food in the fridge if you'll get..."she quirks her eyebrows"What is the meaning of that?"she blurted out pointing her fingers on my neck.I lean back to the couch frightened"wha-whawhat?"

"Peter you go ahead in the car,tell dad I'll be out in a minute"she said sternly but Peter didn't move he's staring at me tilting his head playing with his lips making cute puzzled face.

"Emmy you have hives on your neck? You sick?"he asked innocently."Hives?"it took me a second to realize what he means"I gasps embarassed my face is red as a beet.

"Pete,go to your dad now"

"Is Emmy not really going wit us?she's sick momma,hives?"

"Emmy's not sick,go to your dad now Pete"Aunt guided Peter out poor boy he keeps on turning his head at me.

"So, rough night huh?or should I say wild night,your neck got it pretty good"Aunt Ingrid commented as she walks towards me I can feel her narrowing her eyes at me.I looked down biting my lips I almost regretted coming here."I'll leave you for the meantime but you have to spill the detail when I get back but I hope he wear......"I know what she's gonna say so I covered my ears and hum any song that comes to mind,she chuckled and made her way out but stops in the doorway"one more thing,concealer would do the trick,you don't want your boss to see your hickeys decorated neck"I heard the door shut and automatically my breath resumes.if she only knew who gave me this.

My phone vibrated in my pocket oh come on,cut me some slack! I said frustrated.I pull out my phone and my heart jumps when I saw Rebecca's name flashed on the screen.I faceplamed myself.