Chapter Thirty-Seven - It has only been a week

Skyla

Brandon has been away for a week, and I am already struggling and missing him, but I have been keeping it together when we talk because I don’t want him to see me upset. He will feel guilty if he knows how crappy I am feeling. We have been mainly texting the last week and only managed to video call twice due to the time difference and our schedules. It sucks! Brandon plans on coming over in a few weeks if he can, and I don’t know how I will manage that long without being able to kiss and touch him.

I sigh at the thought. Today is the first day I have been alone with nothing to do, so I am overthinking. I need to occupy myself. Brandon and I have a video call date in a few hours, so I just need to find something until then. I am eager to see his handsome face.

It is times like these I wish Kelsey was here in Scotland. I truly believe if it wasn’t for my books and my agent being here, I would probably move there. Yes, I would miss Scotland, but at least I would have Kelsey and Brandon. I wouldn’t feel so lonely. I won’t see Kelsey for another two months when she comes over for my book launch party. I am so grateful she is coming over and Brandon, too, because I will need the support since I suck so badly at social events. I probably won’t even know half of the people there.

I glance around my place and try to think on what to do. Hmm, maybe I can deep clean my kitchen. Yes, it sounds boring as hell, but it will distract me. Just as I am about to pull my ass from the sofa, a text comes through from Brandon. I really hope it isn’t him cancelling on me because of work.

I am hesitant to read, but I finally open the text to read the entire message.

Hello, my love. I just wanted to make sure you are still free for our video call later. I am going to finish work early so we can talk in private and not in my office. I miss you so damn much and I can’t wait to see your beautiful face xx

I smile as I read it.

Hello, handsome. Yes, I am still free to talk. I miss you too, Brandon, and I am eager to see your face. I am a little lost today because I have nothing to do but think xx

Aww, sweetheart, I am sorry you are feeling lost. I wish I were there with you. How about I call in an hour rather than in a few hours? I can leave the office and work from home after we talk xx

I would like that very much, please, as long as it isn’t interfering with your work xx

I know he is busy, and I don’t want him falling behind because of me. I am sure he had enough to catch up with after staying here longer than he planned to.

Angel, you aren’t interfering with my work. You are more important. I will call you in an hour. I love you xx

I am still getting used to him saying those words to me. It still makes me smile and gives me butterflies every time.

Talk to you soon, handsome. I love you too xx

I jump from the sofa because I need to get ready. I am in sweats, no make-up and my hair is messy. I would rather him not see me like this. I need a quick shower, too. I am excited to talk with him. Hopefully, we can have our chat for a couple of hours. It isn’t the same as being in the same room, but it is better than texting. I guess we need to get used to it if we want the long-distance thing to work.

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I am waiting for Brandon to call. I have a little make-up, mascara and lipstick. My hair is down and drying naturally. I have one of his tees on and a pair of girl boxers. I didn’t go overboard, but I look better than I did earlier. It was not like Brandon would have minded if I was a mess; he would probably still tell me I was beautiful.

I have made myself comfortable on my sofa. I will talk to him on my iPad because the screen is bigger than my phone, and I can see his handsome face better. A couple of minutes later, I get a notification of the call coming through and quickly answer it.

I smile brightly the moment his face appears on my screen. He seems to be lying on his bed, with only joggers on, no tee. I dance my eyes over his bare chest and moan softly. Damn, I miss touching him.

“Hello, my beautiful angel,” he coos, his smile matching mine.

“Hello, handsome. God, I miss you like crazy.” I sigh.

“I miss you too, so damn much, Skyla. It has only been a week, but it feels like months,” he replies and runs his fingers through his hair.

“I know. I have been struggling this last week without you, Brandon. I tried to keep it from you because I didn’t want to upset you.” I say honestly.

“I knew, beautiful. I just didn’t want to bring it up until you were ready. I am the same. I’m struggling without having you with me.”

I hear a sadness in his tone and see it in his eyes.
“I hate this! But, hopefully, we can manage to get through the next few months until we come up with a plan to make it work.” I say softly.

“Yes, we need to. I can’t lose you, especially not because of the long distance. We will find a way. I promise.” He smiles.

“Yes, we will.” I agree confidently.

Brandon and I catch up with each other’s week.

“Sorry, I am probably boring you with all this business talk. Do you have a final copy of your book yet? Remember, I want one of the first copies.” He chuckles.

“No, but I should get the first ten copies by the end of the week. Yes, I know, you don’t need to remind me every other day.” I snicker.

He does have a mention in the dedication and acknowledgement. He has no idea what it says, and he won’t until he receives his copy.

“Just making sure you don’t forget.” He laughs.

“God, it is good to hear your laugh, Brandon.” I smile.

“You have been the only one to make me laugh this week, angel. I wish I were there to hug and kiss you. My nights without you are lonely.” Brandon whispers.

“Yes, I miss you next to me, too, Brandon. I miss your touch on my skin and your lips on mine.”

I have been craving it badly. I had gotten used to him being next to me every day.

“I know it isn’t the same, but I am all yours for at least the next couple of hours.” He replies.

“I can think of a few ways to fill the time,” I smirk and bite on my lower lip.

Brandon smirks back, “Oh, so can I.”

“Mmm, glad we are on the same page.”

There is no rush to get started. I think I want to talk and tease a little and see where it goes. I am sure it will flow naturally with us, like everything else.