Chapter Forty-Two - Changes are needed.

Brandon

I have been home from Scotland for a few days, and I already want to go back. I have been thinking a lot since I left, and I am seriously considering giving up everything to move to Scotland permanently. I can't do this anymore. I can't be here while Skyla is in Scotland, it's too much. I have the means and money to leave everything behind and go to be with her.

I used to love staying here and my job, but recently, it hasn't felt right. Home hasn't felt like, well, home. I wondered for a moment why, but I soon realised it was because Skyla wasn't around. My life just doesn't feel right without her by my side. I have a lot to think about and things to sort out before I can go, but the longer we are apart, the more I need it. The hardest part will be finding the right person to take my place at work. I will still be part of it, but remotely, and I will come back and forth when I can.

I am not sure when we will see each other. I will go over for her book launch party, but between now and then, I have no clue. I sigh loudly and pull my ass out of bed. I came here after work to lie down for a moment, and that was an hour ago. I couldn't be bothered moving, but I need to get dinner before my call with Skyla. We will be video chatting soon.

I stroll to the kitchen and start to search for something to eat, releasing I don't want anything. I am not hungry. I groan in frustration and grab an apple; it will do for now. I pour a small scotch before returning to the living room to wait for Skyla. She didn't give me an exact time, only that she would call between six and seven my time since she was going out with some other authors from the company. I just hope she doesn't forget. If she does, I will try not to get pissed because at least she is out of the house and having fun. She has barely left the house since I left. I hated knowing she was alone and sad.

I rest back on the sofa, taking a large gulp from my glass. I don't usually drink every night, but recently, I seem to be. It's not loads, just a glass or two. It keeps me sane. I should probably stop. I set my glass down and lifted my iPad from the table, making sure everything was set up for Skyla to call. It is, but I wanted to double-check.

I sigh, close my eyes and run my finger through my hair. I relax myself with a few deep breaths. I am soon pulled from my thoughts with the sound of a video call coming through. I sit up quickly and answer the call on my iPad. I instantly smile when her beautiful face shows on my screen.

"Hello, my love." I grin.

She giggles, "Hi, hi, handsome."

I look at her with a raised brow, "Miss Skyla, are you a little drunk?" I laugh.

She nods and laughs again, "Maybe…I had two cocktails."

"Two, really?"

"Well, three. You know me, I get drunk easily because I am not a big drinker." She says.

"No, you aren't. How did you get home? Tell me you didn't walk home alone at night?" I ask softly.

She shook her head, "I got a taxi home. Promise. How are you, my love?"

"I am okay, missing you," I whisper.

Skyla pouts at me, "I miss you too, Brandon. So much."

"How was your night?"

I changed the subject because I didn't want to upset her by continuing the conversation of us missing each other.

"Can you hold on a minute, babe? I am going to grab some water, change and get into bed." She asks.

"I sure can." I smile.

Skyla stands, taking her iPad with her and keeps her face on the screen until she gets water and heads to her bedroom. She sets me down in her bed, at the top of her bed, by the view I am getting.

"My night was good. How was your day?"

She removes her top as she asks, and I soon become too distracted to answer. I groan and lick my lips as I run my eyes over her half-naked body and breasts in her cute little pink bra.

Her hand falls on her hips, "Eyes up, Sir." She demands.

I take another second but do as she tells me and meet her eyes.

"Hmm, sorry, but what did you expect when you started stripping in front of me?" I groan.

Skyla crosses her arms over her chest, "Would you rather I turn you away so you can't see, or can you behave?"

"I will behave, promise." I chuckle and hold my hand over my heart.

"Good boy," she teases, "Only for a little while. We can have some sexy time soon." She adds with a smirk.

"Mmm, promise?"

Skyla bites on her lower lip, "Yes."

I nod and cover my eyes to allow her to change into her pjs. I can behave for a little while. I hear movement.

"You can uncover your eyes now." she laughs.

I do as I am told, and she is now in bed, resting against the headboard. I admire her for a moment and can't help but smile brightly at her.

"So, are you going to tell me how your day was?"

"Busy and boring, to be honest. Nothing exciting to tell." I shrug.

It is the truth. It was a long day, and I didn't want to bore her with it.

"Oh, sounds exciting." She replies sarcastically.

"Yes, I live such an exciting life." I chuckle.

I got her to tell me about her night. She seemed to have a lot of fun.

"I have a free day tomorrow, thank God." She says with a yawn.

"Me too. We should go on a date." I suggest.

"How can we go on a date?" she questions confused.

"We can spend the day in bed, with snacks and watch the same movies, pretend like we are together. Maybe even take a walk together?"

I wish we could do it in person, but for now, it isn't an option.

"Yes, let's do that! It will be fun and kind of feel like a real date."

Skyla seems excited by the idea. I nod and smile brightly.

"It is a date." I wink.

She flashes a dorky smile at me, "Yay! Now, how about some naughty time?" she adds with a sexy smirk.

"Yes. Always."

I will never say no to some naughty time with her. I am sure it will keep us busy for the next hour or so.