Chapter 19
Asher had no way of being a mystery now, because his grandparents always talked about him. "Oh, so you're Asher.... well I have to admit you sure have grown up handsome. I mean don't get me wrong the last time I was here the pictures where cute and of course your grandparents swore the pictures didn't do you justice. I guess now I have to agree since you're here and so am I, and your built like a mac-truck" I laughed making Asher blush. Mr. Beckerman watched us going back and forth joking as we made it up to the house that sat almost in the center of town. "We knew the 2 of you would hit it off, your grandmother is going to be so happy" Mr. Beckerman says with a happy tone to his voice. The moment Mrs. Beckerman knew I was there she had the baked goods out along with the newest things to the island on the map. Mrs. Beckerman hugged me tight followed by a sweet kiss on the cheek. "Wow you are like 3 feet taller than the last time we saw you..." "Don't be ridicules honey we saw her here 2 summers ago and she was almost 6ft. And she is now taller than me so I'm thinking 6'2-'3?" Mr. Beckerman laughed. Asher was somewhere around 5'10 but didn't seem to mind that I was taller and bigger muscular wise. "Yes, sir I'm 6'2 and maybe even taller since I got here... ha-ha don't feel bad I'm taller than both my parents now. I have father beat by 2' and mother by 6' but my father’s father is 6'7 and my mother’s father 6'2 so it's anyone's guess how tall I'll be when all said and done" I say even though I hoped I was done growing.
Mr. Beckerman stepped away from us to answer the house phone and I already knew who it was. "Yes, sir she made it safe and sound, walked towards the dock and Asher was already walking her up. No problem I'll pass on the message, sure the more the merrier" he says in response to whatever my father had said. 45 mins or so later my mother and my friends were heading up the property thanks to Mr. Beckerman for ratting me out. "I came here to get away from all that drama and now they are here. So instead of embarrassing my mother I really should go out and meet them and head to town. I have a lot of things to get done and I need the space. I mean don't get me wrong ma'am your house is big enough to house the island but lately..... ummm confined places are hard for me..." "Enough with that ma’am crap young lady... ha you know I hate it and I loved when you used to call me grandmama" Mrs. Beckerman said as she tucked her arm under, mine as we walked to the door.
Asher had disappeared somewhere to handle some business that Mr. Beckerman asked of him. "Well grandmama I hope you understand and can forgive me for bailing. Maybe mother will stay and hang out while my friends and I go shopping, or if you'd like join us for the day" I say even though I knew most days she stayed on the property taking care of the animals and watching her soap operas. "Oh, yes darling angel that actually sounds fantastic, plus I'd love to show you girls... and well, well young men around to the new shops. Only way to do it is in style though" she said with a laugh as she jerked her head to the other side of me. I looked to my left and could not believe what I was seeing as it pulled up with Asher at the wheel. "Hah-ha omg you actually took my advice and idea and made it better than I thought..." I say as Asher was pulling up in a hot sparkle pink and black stretched out tour bus type thing that had a convertible top. "Oh, angel face this is only half of the ideas you've come up with that we've put to good use around here. I am super excited to show you so let us gather your mother and friends and head out" Mrs. Beckerman says as we headed down the steps of the old-style Victorian house.
Catherine looked so worried that she didn't care who was watching as she ran to me and jumped into my arms hugging and kissing me. Mrs. Beckerman laughed and hugged my mother before I could even introduce anyone. "I-I ok well then... how about I introduce you to everyone.." I gasped and held her tight so she would stop. Catherine finally let me go and unwrapped her legs from my waist. "Ok sorry, but you scared me and your mother.... your father knew where you were going, and Sebastian is furious and was ready to quit" Catherine says with heat and anger rising up in her tone. I ignored her tone and interrupted everyone talking "grandmama these are my friends Jose and Nicholas who are an item, this is my best friend Catherine. Guys this is Mrs. Beckerman but I call her grandmama because she's so laid back and awesome. Plus, she makes you feel like you are part of the family pretty much right away" I say as I introduce them to my 3rd family. Mrs. Beckerman laughed and winked at me and Catherine telling me she was cool with it all. "Well nice to meet you all and especially you Cate and I hope you treat my angel here with respect and love because she means a lot to me and grandpapa. As for Jose and Nick no need to point out that they are a couple when you can just tell they are. Now come let me introduce you all to my grandson and show you our island since this one here wants to get out and shop" Mrs. Beckerman says as she went around and hugged everyone.
Asher eyed me and Catherine and his smile changed from happy go lucky to disappointed with the snap of a finger. Mrs. Beckerman smiled at Asher and squeezed his cheek. "Hey.... I'm sorry son, looks like she's with someone and plays for the other team like your aunt" Mrs. Beckerman whispered while we all stood at a distance. I hated that I now seemed to have supersonic hearing and had people assuming I was a lesbian. I helped everyone get seated in the new vehicle and stepped back for a moment. Asher was getting ready to jump in the driver’s seat to drive us to town and all the hot new spots. "Hey, Asher one second if you could please, grandmama you too please" I said softly before moving back and away from my mother and friends. They both followed me and with concerned looks, but I wanted them to know how I felt. "Ok sorry to pull you both away but I need to get something off my chest. I'm very sensitive to feelings not just my own but everyone's and I can usually pick up on things. I want you both to know I don't like labels so to let you know I'm not a lesbian or straight or whatever else is out there. I am just taking one step at a time this summer to figure out who I am and labeling me is one thing I hate. Cate is my very best friend and yes she likes me, and we have a connection but that doesn't mean I wouldn't consider dinner or lunch with you Asher" I say with a smile.
Asher immediately cheered up and was ready to go but didn't want to lead him on and hoped he understand what I was saying. "Ok so are we good, because grandmama I know you are protective of your family. I don't want to lead anyone on especially when I can't promise anyone anything. We are all young and should remember that especially me and you and my friends over there. Anyways before my mother comes over here, we should get back over there and head out" I say. 5 mins later Mrs. Beckerman showed mother and I the newest hotspots with Catherine, Jose, and Nicholas falling in love with the whole island. I could not get enough of the touring bus and business that Asher helped set up and was now running since he was done with high school. "Business is just in our blood I guess, but I'm the only one out of my siblings that love it. I'm the baby so I guess they all just suspected since my father is in business that one of his children should be. Ha-ha and I guess of course why not me?" Asher says as he told us all, the story about how his grandparents pitched him and his dad the idea.
Catherine was aware of Asher and I flirting but knew I needed space and time even though she didn't. Jose and Nicholas would give me the eye every so often with me giving it right back to them. I did not dis-include them from our conversation they just chose not to try which only made me more frustrated. I loved how Asher spoke about his family and what he wanted from life and the business. "I think it would be cool if you added like a taxi water shuttle to the islands going to each of them and setting up some type of contract. Maybe even extending to the big ships that come through since some only have like 1-2 little boats and some people hate waiting to go to one island when there are like what 6 of us in the area" I was so in thought telling Asher and Mrs. Beckerman some cool ideas that made me forget about all my troubles. Mrs. Beckerman and Asher loved the ideas but more Asher who I think saw the big picture and how far he could take it. "Wow.... you sure have good train of thought, ideas and just wow you sure are the whole package. With all these ideas you should become a contractor or architect something along those lines...." "Now that's not a bad idea grandson... this little lady has talent all over the place and she is even the one who drew the designs of a few shops. She designed that boat that's docked out there with her name on it!" Mrs. Beckerman could not help but brag about me to her grandson. Catherine had finally had enough and shown it in her actions. "So when should we schedule a bachelorette party for the wedding for the two of you? Another thing my name is Catherine not Cate or Cat but Catherine, now if you'll excuse me, I came here to be with you and the boys... but..." "Catherine!" Nick said sharply as he squeezed her arm knowing if she continued, she would only regret it.
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