Handcuffed During The Holidays

CH. 13 You might like me

CH. 13 You might like me

(Anthony POV)

Hugging her felt amazing. It was like being comforted by the only person you wanted to be comforted by, which is true. She was the only person I wanted to be hugged by right now.

I could see myself hugging Aimee for a very long time, hell. It felt terrific having her in my arms.

It was the best feeling ever if I felt like this hugging her. I couldn't imagine how it would be any other way.

I didn't want to let her go, but of course, I had to. Her stomach growled, reminding us that she was hungry.

I groaned and unwrapped my arms around her.

"Alright, let's go feed you," I said, looking at her. She wasn't looking at me and had her head lowered.

Did I hug her for too long? Was she feeling uncomfortable with my hug?

"Okay." She said softly. I looked at her one more time; before opening the car door and getting out, I made my way towards her side.

Opening the door for her, she stuck out her hand, and I swear to the universe. I felt my heart flutter.

She was getting used to this. I smiled.

It was official; I was falling more for this woman.

I took her hand and entwined our fingers together, helping her get out of the car.

I closed the door and locked my car door with my alarm key.

We walked towards the restaurant hand in hand. We were 9 hours in, and it would be late at night when we reached the cabin.

As we made our way into the restaurant, I asked for a table for us.

Bringing her closer to me, us still holding each other hand. The server brought us to our table. As we sat down, my phone ringed, letting me know that I was getting a phone call.

I looked at my phone screen and saw my mother calling me.

"Oh gosh," I said to myself; I answered the phone, getting ready for the questions that were going to be thrown my way as soon as I said hi.

"Hi, Mom," I said on the phone; Aimee widened her eyes.

"Hi there Ant, how's the drive going? You two doing okay? It is you two, correct?" She asked me, which caused me to roll my eyes.

"The drive is fine, yes it's the two of us, and we're doing okay," I said. I heard my mom giggle on the phone.

"Can I speak to her? You know what, I'll wait till she gets here. Tell her I said hi! Are you guys almost here? It's late, so I just wanted to make sure you both are safe; there are crazy people out there, you know." My mom said, and I let out an awkward laugh.

Of course, I wasn't going to say, 'Yeah, and your son is one of them.'

"We'll be safe Mom, we'll see you soon," I said

"Okay, honey, well, I can't wait to meet her. I'll see you soon. love you." My mother said.

"Love you too, Mom," I said, hanging up.

I looked at Aimee, who was already staring at me.

"Uh, My Mom said Hi," I said to her; she smirked, looking at me.

"I know, I heard." She said.

I felt my face get heated.

She laughed.