Chapter Twenty

Four Days Later

We went to the game last night in San Antonio, and oh my God, it was so much fun. The University of Texas won which made the night even better.

I forgot how fun tailgating can be. We spent hours hanging out with everyone in the parking lot, while Kayden and his friends grilled tons of food and drank beer all day. We set up tents by our truck with the grills and chairs all under them. I had so much fun tossing the football around with all the guys. They made me feel welcome, and not annoyed at all that Kayden had brought his girlfriend.

Only one other guy had brought his girlfriend she was shy at first, but after a few beers she was a chatter box. I think I learned her entire life story in the few hours we spent in the parking lot. Kayden was so sweet and brought an entire cooler full of Mike’s Hard Lemonade and Pink Lemonade for me. I’ve tried almost every beer known to man, and I just do not like the taste of any of them…at all!

We had seats up front just behind the University of Texas players. Kayden was high-fiving players left, right, and center. He knows everyone who plays for the college, including the coaching staff.

After the football game we all headed down to the bars in San Antonio. Every bar was packed, and people were cheering in the streets because the Longhorns had won. The excitement was contagious, and I couldn’t help but get sucked into all the celebrating. Seeing Kayden have so much fun was enjoyable all on its own.

Finally, at two in the morning, we walked back to our hotel. We’d parked our truck back at the hotel after the game and walked down to the bars to party with everyone.

Our night in San Antonio will forever be one of the most fun nights that Kayden and I ever had together. My iPhone is full of about two hundred pictures. I cannot wait to go through them and see what pictures we took. I was so drunk; I don’t even remember half the night. I usually don’t ever get flat out smashed, but last night I did. I’m definitely feeling it today, but it was so worth it.

As soon as we got back to Houston, and to my beach house, we went directly to my bedroom and passed out. We have dinner tonight with Jacob and Zak, so I need a few more hours of sleep to recuperate from last night.

I awaken a few hours later to the cell phone alarm I set. Shutting it off, I glance at the clock, and notice it’s now four o’ clock. I have to shower and get dinner started. Letting Kayden sleep, I slip out of bed and take a quick shower before heading into the kitchen to get dinner ready.

I’m making shrimp scampi and a tossed salad. Jacob is bringing a bottle of wine from his family’s winery to have with dinner.

As I’m draining the noodles, I feel Kayden slide his arms around me before pulling me against his hard, muscled chest. Kissing my neck and giving it a little nibble, “I am sorry baby, but I gotta go to the office.”

Setting the noodles back into the pan, I turn and look at Kayden. I can see his disappointment; he knows how much I’m looking forward to dinner tonight.

“It’s okay. I will save you some dinner. Why do you have to go back into Houston?” Leaning against the counter, I cross my arms and rest them against my chest.

Putting a hand on each side of me, Kayden has me pinned against the kitchen counter caging me in with his body. The aroma of his cologne is intoxicating; I take in a deep breath, savoring Kayden’s bewitching scent. Between that and the feeling of his taut muscles pressing against my body, I melt against the counter momentarily forgetting he just told me he has to leave.

“Emergency at the office, I just got a call from Aaron, my Head of Security, something about the security going haywire at Beaumont Industries. Dixon is God knows where, so I have to go see to the problem.” Letting out a loud sigh, Kayden rests his head against mine.

“Well, you better get going then.” I say as I slap his chest playfully. “Seriously, Kayden, its fine, go deal with the issue. Hopefully you can get it resolved quickly, and hurry back.” Entwining my fingers together behind Kayden’s neck, I pull him down for one more kiss. “I love you, and I will see you in a little bit, the guys will understand.”

Kissing me one more time, Kayden tells me he loves me too, and heads out the door. I can hear the rumble of his Raptor as he takes off down the road.

The last few days it’s rained every single day. So instead of eating dinner out on the deck, I set up our plates and glasses in the dining room. I just finished setting the salad on the table when I hear Jacob and Zak at the front door.

Fixing my pony tail, I answer the door. “Hey guys! Perfect timing…I just finished making dinner.”

“It smells delicious, Savannah.” We all head into the kitchen. Jacob was getting right to opening the wine and pouring me a glass. “I feel like a beer, do you have any in the fridge?” Zak asked walking over to the refrigerator.

“Yeah, check in the bottom of the fridge.”

Grabbing a beer for him and another for Jacob, we all sit down at the table, and start making our plates.

“Where’s Kayden? I thought he was having dinner with us tonight?” Jacob asks as he scoops some shrimp scampi onto his plate.

“There was an emergency at work, he feels awful, but is going to try and get back as quickly as he can.”

“Well, that sucks. I guess that’s a downfall of running your own corporation. You never truly have a day off.” Zak gives me a sympathetic smile, popping a shrimp into his mouth.

Jacob and Zak are tearing into their dinner; I’m not the best cook so I’m happy they’re enjoying it. The wind is howling outside and the rain pounding off the side of the house. It’s a crappy way for them to spend their last night in Galveston, but they enjoyed gorgeous weather almost every day since they got here.

“I’m going to send Kayden a text, and see if he’s almost done dealing with the situation at work.” Taking a sip of my third glass of wine, my head is starting to get really fuzzy.

Grabbing my phone, I try to text Kayden, but it’s hard to see the letters on my iPhone’s keypad. After I send the text, I sit and stare lovingly for a few moments at the photo of Kayden and me. We took it down at the pond the night before we left Memphis.

Jacob hands me another glass of wine; smiling at me, with his megawatt smile. Dressed in his slacks, button up dress shirt and loafers, his blue eyes sparkling, “Another glass, Savannah? So what do you think of my family’s wine?” He asks with his thick British accent.

The sound of it brings a small smile to my face. I’m really going to miss having them around.

Taking another sip, I smile back up at him. “I like it; it has a rich taste that tingles on your tongue. It’s very good, but man it hits you hard. This is some strong wine. I feel as if I’m floating!” Bursting into a giggling fit, Jacob and Zak start laughing along with me, helping me over to the couch.

I tip back my glass, drinking every last drop. The wine is superb, but it hits you hard and fast. I lay my head back on the couch, the entire room is spinning.

I feel as if I’m stuck in a thick fog. I can hear Zak and Jacob talking but it’s muffled, and I can’t focus long enough to understand what they’re saying.

I hear Genuine’s Pony playing…Kayden’s calling…but my body feels paralyzed, I can’t move…I can’t fight the feeling of sleep pulling me under. My eyelids feel so heavy. Last thing I remember is blabbering for someone to answer my phone, and then everything going dark.