Love on the Red Planet (COMPLETED)

Chapter 15

"What?!"

"We needed to be careful with who we had caring for Cade. His mental state was fragile. He needed someone positive and strong enough to handle his crap."

"So, you followed me for months?"

"Yes."

"Damn it, George!"

"I'm sorry, Emily."

"I mean, I guess it makes sense but it's still creepy as hell!"

I knew what he meant by Cade's mental state. I was still concerned but he did appear to be getting better. The President would want to know as much as he could about me. It was still creepy that George had followed me.

Wait!

"What did you mean by you had no need for any personal relationships?"

"Emily, you're different. You care for others before yourself. You're a bright light and I've watched people try to put out your flame and yet, you smile and help them. There are few people that I have known to be truly selfless. You take my breath away."

Oh my god!

"Why are you pushing me away, then?"

"You know why."

"Cade."

"Let's get you back to the apartment."

"That's it?"

"Yes. It won't happen again."

"But..."

"Emily, no."

He shook his head and opened the door.

"That's not fair! Why don't I have a say?"

George stopped.

"Because you're Cade's "girl"." I could all but hear the quotation marks.

"He said that, not me."

"It seemed you were fine with the arrangement yesterday."

He sounded...bitter?

"George, tell me the truth."

"I can't, Emily. All I want is for you is happiness and that is not something that I can give you."

"I want you to be happy too, George."

"It's time to go back."

He had shut down. His voice was cold and formal again.

When we got back to the apartment and Cade's door was still closed. George looked nervous.

"Let me see if he's resting."

"Emily, let me." George stepped in front of me and walked towards Cade's door. He was probably resting after his physical therapy. It was a lot of work.

"Mr. Chase?"

I heard shuffling in the room and a few moments later, Kay walked out.

She should have left an hour before!

What were they doing? She looked disheveled and her mascara was running.

Son of a...!

Cade walked out with a smile on his face.

"I guess you have a few girls." I commented and walked into my room.

"Emily, I was working out!" Cade called as he walked up the hallway. I shut the door in his face.