Forever, стр. 30

He nods. “You’ll need shoes for all of this.”

I go to decline the offer, but he shoots me that glare once again. He kisses my nose. “You’ll need work boots for the construction site too.”

I can only smile. I don’t know if it’s love, but I know he cares. At least I think he does. What do I know? I’m still in shock over all the things he’s just purchased for me.

It’s enough to keep me wordless as we head to the next store.

Brick

“You got my message?” King asks, his voice full of stress.

“Yeah, I got it. I can have that all handled within the next few hours. I’ve got you, brother,” I reply.

“How’s Eva? Is she giving you any trouble?”

My gut twists with guilt. I should tell him now, but from the sound in his voice, I bite back the words and swallow them. Whatever is going on with King it’s weighing heavily on him.

This is my best friend. I don’t what to add to his plate. Not now.

So, I go the safe route, knowing I won’t lie to him. “Just finished picking her up some work boots for the sites,” I reply.

“Thanks again. I know this is asking a lot.”

“It’s nothing. Hey, she’s actually in the truck waiting on me. I’m starving so she probably is too.”

“Yeah, all right. Call me if anything goes wrong with that thing we were talking about.”

“Got it.”

I hang up and climb into the truck. Eva has her nose in her phone. When I close my door, she looks up as if surprised to find me. Her eyes light up.

“Everything okay?”

“Yeah, King was checking in,” I say.

Her smile falls a bit. “Did you tell him?” I lean in to kiss her lips.

“Nope. Not the time.”

Without another word, I start the truck and pull out of the parking space. I have a million things on my mind, but I’ll get to all of that when we get home. I have a few calls to make.

“I’m hungry, what do you want to eat?” I turn to Eva and say.

I catch the light in her eyes before facing the road again and know exactly what she’s gonna say. At the same time, we call out, “Chinese.”

“That place is so good. If you want something else, we can get what you want,” she says sheepishly.

“If you want Chinese, Chinese it is. I wouldn’t mind some of their garlic chicken.”

“I promise to cook tomorrow,” she says as I pull to a stop at a light.

I turn to look at her. Reaching over, I grasp the back of her neck and begin to knead it. She looks into my eyes.

“Darlin’, you don’t have to promise me anything. It’s late, I wasn’t looking for you to cook anything. I’m good with takeout and a few beers. I’d much rather have you in my bed than at the stove. The sooner I feed you, the sooner I can feast on you,” I say and wink at her before turning and stepping on the gas.

I smile to myself, catching her heaving breasts out the corner of my eyes. Two weeks and I’m still affecting her as much as she affects me. I already dread having to share her with others.

My chest fills with satisfaction as I think of all the bags in the back of my truck. Eva truly doesn’t know how sexy she is. I’m still semihard from watching her try on clothes.

I’ve never taken such pleasure in purchasing things for a woman. However, with Eva, I would have cleaned out the store to see the awe in her eyes and smile on her face. I want to spoil this woman with everything her heart desires.

“Will you watch that documentary I was telling you about with me?”

I glance over and smile. “Yeah, sounds good. We can do that.”

“What was it about again?”

“The history and Evolution of American Architecture. I’m so excited to watch it. I heard it’s awesome.”

“Speaking of which. I found those books you were asking about. I brought them out of storage,” I say, referencing some old textbooks and other books I’ve accumulated over the years.

Eva is more than an avid reader. She devours books and information. I think at times she forgets I’m even around as she gets lost in the pages she reads.

Her voice shows her excitement. “Oh, maybe we should wait on the documentary. I’m so glad you were able to find them,” she says.

“Told you I would. We can do either.”

I should’ve known she’d opt out of the movie for the books. I shake my head. I’ll never fault her for her brilliance. It’s sexy as fuck to me.

As I think on it a little more, I come up with an idea. “How about this? When we get back, I’ll order our food, you can start reading and once the food arrives, we’ll eat. Then we can watch the documentary and then relax in a bath,” we say the last part at the same time, bringing a broad smile to my face.

“You’ve got it, darlin’,” I say.

“Sounds good to me,” she sings.

I smile at the road ahead of me. Not for the first time, I muse over how good Eva is for me. I’ve spent the day with her shopping and I’ve never been more content.

When I think of my future, I see her in it. Her bright smile and those gorgeous eyes. I reach over to place my hand on her thigh.

I think I’m trying to hold her in place, so I don’t lose her. My chest tightens at the thought of being without this woman and I know I need to move things along where King is concerned. The more time that passes, the bigger problem this will be.

I’m falling in love with her.