Chapter 51
Nicholas and Jose cried a little more but where happy crying now and looking excited about the possibility. Already knowing I would not disappoint them when it came to them being as happy as humanly possible. My head was still spinning from what I had just heard starting with Sharene. Ending with my two best gay friends telling me their news and plans for the future. I knew they both had so much to offer and that the choices they were making was only to better their future. I now needed to be supportive whether I agreed with them joining the military. “It’s going to be okay sis this is a good thing and it’s the right one for them… just be there for them because it might be hard for you but it’s going to be even harder on moms and pops once they find out. Jose deserves better considering his upbringing and in and out of foster care and then shelters” Ethan was making me fell calmer and it helped my racing heart and mind that was getting the better of me.
Everyone was blowing noses and wiping their tears away as they were witnessing a very private moment between my friends and I that usually no one really saw. I was now in a state of mind that had my walls up tight not sure if I could handle anything else happening in the next few days, to months even on my own end. Joellene made a joke which I was not really listening to everyone’s laughter is what made me laugh too. We were feeling better with in mins and being fed and Sebastian carrying me to the dining table so we could all eat together. I had Catherine on one side of me and Sharene on the other side with the boys in front of us on the other side. Joellen and a couple house maids helped completely fill the table with the food and even plated food not even asking what we wanted. I knew when it came to Joellene cooking there was no way of saying no to something when she made you at least try everything at least once.
Lunch lasted for what seemed like hours as we laughed and talked about everything under the sun. We were really getting to know one another on a whole different level and really enjoying one another’s company. I loved having Catherine and Sharene next to me but for two very different reasons. I had my free hand in Sharene’s lap when she pulled it and placed it where she wanted it. Catherine took notice of it and gritted her teeth but didn’t say anything and played the game of “oh well ok if you do, that I’ll do the same” and placed her hand in Asher’s lap and rubbed his thigh getting him a little excited from what I could see. I rolled my eyes and ignored the whole thing not wanting to start something that wasn’t that big of a deal to me. I wanted her to see that even though I knew she wanted to see me jealous like she was. Haley was very aware of the situation between me and Catherine and didn’t hide it “So what is this thing with you and Cate and with Cate and Asher, if you don’t mind me asking unless it’s something you don’t want to share?” she asked with a brow raised.
I wasn’t hiding anything and was honest “Well I don’t label things, but Cate and I are best friends and yes we’ve recently tested the waters… as for Asher and Cate that is their business. I’m just an old soul who loves to be free and have friends, real friends not just people who come and go. Which aren’t many who know me on a level as these 3 here and of course Jo and Chris who are like my 2nd grandparents” I shrugged as everyone was intrigued and wanting to know the same thing. Joellene looked at Asher and Cate and already knew there was something but wasn’t sure how serious considering it just happened with in the last 24 hours. “Just remember whatever happens over the summer is an experience and you don’t have to just expect to have something last. That’s what Asher knows and has been taught throughout childhood. He has plenty of time to find a wife and settle down, his grandfather Christian and I just want him to be solid and grow up a little more first! People come and go and sometimes you make really great connections that lead to amazing friendships. Then there are sometimes it’s just a summer thing and that’s it. You’re all too young to be thinking about anything serious, but not to say that you two men are not doing the right thing especially if you know what you want. You both seem like a great couple and from the time we met I’ve seen a lot of things that I’ve seen in any good relationship even with mine and Christian’s. We were young when we met and it was love at first sight for us, but times are different now. Of course, I don’t know how same sex relationships exactly work but I’m sure it’s just as any other relationship. Except other difficult hurdles you both might have to overcome like a heterosexual relationship” Joellene said.
Joellene plated us up with tea with little scones that were made from scratch. I wasn’t even trying to hide that I wasn’t in the mood since the moment she sat it in front of me I pushed it away politely. “I really can’t…. now that I’m down for like 10 days I won’t be getting much exercise and I don’t need to gain any more weight. I feel like I’ve gained 15lbs since last night which is a whole other thing that is coming in oh about 3 days” I said looking at the ladies who got my drift. Joellene packed up my tea in a cup and my scone in a napkin since we were about to leave, and I really needed a nap A.S.A.P. We all thanked Christian and Joellene as they saw us off and Asher tagged along for another day before having to be back to work in the next 48 hours. “I’ll make sure that he is back in time, even if it’s me bringing him back…. Never know when I might need an escape for a few hours or something” I promised with a laugh when Sebastian squeezed me as he picked me up and placed me in the driver’s seat of the boat again.
I really didn’t feel like driving back and scooted over and let Sebastian take the wheel to get us back. “Hey, you, ok? You never want to give up control…” Sebastian whispered close to my ear. I yawned and relaxed in the seat “I’m fine just exhausted that’s all and need a nap after eating all that food and chocolate too.” We were all pretty quiet the ride back to the island with me passing out within the first 10 minutes and being woken when I felt someone pick me up and assumed it was Sebastian. “Can you just drop me off at the guest house and into bed please…” I said with a yawn cutting off what else I wanted to say. Thank goodness I hadn’t said more since it was my father who answered, “I sure will princess, but just wanted to check on you myself since Sebastian had phoned me and told me you were looking sick, even though Jake said you all had a long day and that you were alright.” He snuggled close to my face with his and kissed my cheek. He carried me from the dock all the way to the guest house even though he had brought the cart down but left it for the others to use.
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