Let Me Love You by Jessica Jayne

Author:Jessica Jayne [Jayne, Jessica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-12-17T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Having lived the last four years in Gainesville with a considerable drive to get to the coast, Ren gained a new appreciation for where he had been raised. He could jump in his Jeep and drive less than two minutes before the salty air tickled his nostrils, part of the privilege of living in a neighborhood simply a few turns from the Gulf of Mexico.

He’d spent the better part of Monday at the beach. He hung out around the lifeguard station with a few old high school buddies. They’d chatted about old memories, laughing until their bellies hurt.

Now, his skin prickled from the sun. He should have slathered on that second coat of sunscreen. The sun always seemed stronger at the beach reflecting off the water, but every time he remembered, he got sidetracked by another conversation. He’d pay for that now.

He’d showered and dressed, trying not to let his anxiety get the best of him. He’d checked the front windows more times than he cared to count to see if Stacey’s BMW had pulled into the driveway yet. Then he considered calling her to see what time he could expect her home, but he didn’t want to give her a reason to stay another night in Sarasota.

Would she think he’d become obsessive if he called or texted her again? He couldn’t risk it even if he did feel obsessive, out of his element, and out of control.

If he didn’t see her soon, he’d lose his mind. He’d given her a lot to think about. But what was going through her pretty head? The not knowing what she thought drove him crazy. Well, that and the not being able to see, touch, or kiss her.

“Ren,” his mother called from the kitchen, bringing him back from his wandering thoughts.

His father had kept his word and not mentioned their conversation to Mom, but his stomach churned with acid at the thought of telling her. She’d be upset, maybe even angry, blaming Stacey somehow. She’d stop listening to his explanation and press forward with telling him what to do in her overbearing maternal sort of way. In her eyes, he’d never be old enough to live his own life without her interference.

He loved her. But there had been many moments throughout his life where he’d felt suffocated. He understood some of her reasoning. After years of trying to get pregnant and multiple miscarriages, he was her miracle child. She’d do anything for him, except give him the freedom he craved to live his life. This conversation about Stacey could be the catalyst to opening a door in the relationship with his mom. Or her reaction could sever what remained.

“What’s up, Mom?” He leaned against the kitchen doorway and crossed his arms over his chest. “Do you need help?”

“Nope. This is almost back to normal.” She released the bowl she held with her injured arm and gingerly moved back and forth. “Hasn’t interfered too much with my cooking.”

His mother stood at the counter, tossing pasta with her good arm and a large spoon.

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