His Secret Obsession
Chapter 62

(Emery)

I woke up to an empty bed for the first time in weeks and it sucked! How can I be so used to Asher being in my bed already? You'd think sleeping alone for nineteen years would prepare me for a moment like this..but nope..now I'm all needy and acting like a damn spoiled brat as I pout to myself from the lack of cuddles and morning kisses. Yeah, he kissed me goodbye and all that stuff..but I made the mistake of going back to bed, so waking up without him pretty much nixed all of that good stuff out. "Ugh..what is wrong with me.." I groaned to myself as I peeked at my phone, seeing it was now 9 a.m., and realized I had a few missed messages.

3 text messages

7:45am From Asher: Hey baby..missing you already..love you and hope you are sleeping in like a good girl. Don't go anywhere without me, please...

His message made my heart flutter as I couldn't help but smile stupidly down at my phone.

9:06am To Asher: Just woke up, hope practice is going good and miss you too. Don't worry I don't plan on going anywhere..just waiting by the door like a sad little puppy..

I added a cute little puppy gif and hit send. His message still making me all giddy and fluttery. Why am I smiling like a damn fool right now? Get it together Emery..he is your boyfriend now, you don't need to act like this..

I quickly exited the chat and went to check my other messages.

11:49pm From Uncle Jack: Hey kiddo, wanna go see that new Spiderman movie tomorrow? Just you and me?

I read my uncle's text and shook my head..the "just you and me" part standing out. I know he is annoyed with how much I have been bringing Asher around and never doing anything alone together..I guess it would be fun to do something just him and I..it has been a while.

I lifted my phone up, hitting my uncle's number, and decided to just call him.

"Hello?" Uncle Jack answered sleepily, making me smile to myself.

"Hey Uncle Jack, what time did you wanna go?" I asked, getting out of bed as I went to put on some clothes...I'm still not used to sleeping naked but apparently that's how I sleep now thanks to Asher. I'm more of a big shirt and shorts type of sleeper..but nope..not with this guy around.

"Wanna do the noon one? Then we can hit the arcade after." He mumbled, obviously still half asleep.

"Okay, that sounds good, I can get the tickets and you buy the popcorn." I said quickly hearing him scoff.

"What! The popcorn is like seventy bucks just for a small now.." He muttered, making me laugh as I slipped on one of Asher's white t-shirts.

"We can share, don't worry." I teased, making my uncle grumble on about the inflated prices of movie snacks and how we should just smuggle our own in.

"and Em, please...don't bring the ol' ball and chain..I just want you and me." He added, making me let out a sigh..I know for a fact that Asher is going to be bummed out, but he will understand..I hope at least.

"Okay I will leave him at home." I laughed when suddenly I heard the phone beeping, signaling that another call was coming through.

"Oh hey, I have another call, I will buy the tickets and send you the info okay?" I explained before saying our goodbyes and switching to the other call, thinking it must be Asher.

"Hello?" I answered sweetly, not even bothering to look at the caller ID.

Holding the phone to my ear, I waited a few moments just listening and waiting for Asher to speak.

"Hello? Baby?" I said again before pulling the phone back and realizing it wasn't even Asher's number to begin with, making me feel embarrassed.

I continued to listen, the line quite as the sound of breathing suddenly echoed in the background making my heart stop.

"Hello? Is someone there?" I asked quietly, feeling slightly on edge as the breathing got louder and began turning into muffled moans, making my eyes widen as I quickly pulled the phone from my ear and ended the call. What the hell was that? It sounded like..oh god I hope it wasn't what it sounded like.

I sat there looking down at the phone as I realized I still had one more text I hadn't checked..something about the alert made my stomach fill with knots as I fumbled with the app, trying to check who it was from. 7:50am Unknown Number: Can't wait to see you again soon. Please wear your hair up more often, it drives me insane.

Then I noticed a picture that I needed to click to download..my finger hovered over the screen as my heart raced erratically. I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and quickly tapped the picture, waiting for it to load as anxiety filled me.

My eyes widened with shock once the image popped up..it was a picture of me.. I seemed to be holding hands with Asher but he was cropped out of it. It was when we had gone to the grocery store two days ago. My hair was up and I was laughing at something as my head was tilted up towards Asher.

What the hell..who sent me this?! Why do they have this picture of me?

I don't know how long I looked down at my phone for..the picture making me feel sick to my stomach as I checked the number while biting my lip anxiously.

The number was blocked somehow..it didn't come up and I decided to try and send a text to it asking who the hell it was but it said the text wouldn't go through, that it was no longer in service.

Who would send me something like this? Then it hit me..could it be Ethan? He was the only person I could even come up with that would say something like that...oh god, what am I going to do?

I set my phone down and began to pace back and forth..

I have to tell Asher but I don't want to ruin his practice. I will just wait until he gets home. Suddenly my eyes darted to the front door, the fear that it was unlocked flashing through me as I walked over to it slowly..why was I so freaked out now? It was just a picture..he wouldn't go that far right? There is no way he would come here..and that phone call..

I looked at the door, letting out a sigh of relief as soon as I saw the locks were turned. Okay, no need to freak out Emery..maybe it's just some type of prank or something. He can't really be following me right? He might just be trying to get back at Asher..I'm sure he is pissed about what happened.

That has to be it..it can't possibly be anything other than that..I told myself over and over when suddenly a loud knock on the door startled me. Making me let out a shriek as I swear I almost jumped straight out of my skin.

I walked closer to the door, looking through the peephole as my body instantly relaxed, the sight of Asher standing on the other side making relief flood through me.

I whipped the door open, seeing his smiling face as he lunged forward, scooping me up in a tight embrace.

"Fuck I missed you so damn much baby." He breathed, his mouth placing sloppy wet kisses against my cheeks and neck.

I wrapped my legs around his waist, my hands looping around his neck as I felt safer than ever being in his arms. He bent down, pressing his soft lips against mine as he kissed me passionately..that desperation becoming more prevalent than ever as his hands began to roam my back greedily.

"Why didn't you use your key?" I panted, gasping for air as he pulled away for a brief moment.

"I think I misplaced it, I'm sure they will turn up later." He informed me and I nodded my head, looking at him anxiously as the events from earlier began to bubble back up.

"What is it? What's wrong Emery?" He asked worriedly, his eyes searching mine as I looked away and cleared my throat. I don't know why I was so nervous to tell him..maybe because I didn't want to make a big deal over nothing? I'm sure it was just a scare tactic..it had to be.

"It..well...." I began, feeling Asher's hands gripping my back even harder.

"Emery.." he said my name in a serious tone, causing me to let out a shuddering breath.

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I got a weird text..and maybe a phone call." I wasn't sure it was from the same person..but I can only assume.

"What text?" He barked, his expression turning dark and full of concern as I swallowed hard before glancing at my phone that was now on the couch behind us.

Asher walked over, taking me with him as he stalked over to the couch and picked up my phone.

He typed in my pin, which I gave to him last week, and I buried my face in the crook of his neck..not wanting to see the text and picture again.

I felt Asher tense beneath me, his breathing growing heavy as his grip on me tightened even more.

"That fucking asshole." He muttered under his breath and I knew he was trying his hardest not to flip out..which I greatly appreciated. Asher never blew up or yelled in front of me when something made him mad like this..he was always cool, calm, and collected for the most part..but I could feel that rage..I could sense it bubbling just beneath the surface.

"We are getting you a new phone." He decided right then and there, causing me to pull back as I searched his gaze.

"Can't..can't we just change my number or something?" I asked, not wanting to make a big deal about all of this.

"No baby, I don't want you to ever look at this phone again. Not with that on there..I will buy you a new one, one that hasn't been ruined by this sick shit." He spoke cooly, but I knew he was pissed beyond belief.

"Don't worry okay? I won't let this happen again. I will never let anything happen to you..I will always protect you." He affirmed, his body melding against my own as he began to kiss and caress every ounce of fear away.

All that remained was the feeling of Asher worshipping my body and the sweet promises of how he will always protect me..and yet, a tiny piece of fear burrowed itself deep inside of me, holding on to the notion that this was just the beginning..Please let that gut feeling be wrong..