His Secret Obsession
Chapter 69

(Emery)

There are many Asher's I have come to know and love..my sweet teasing Asher, the Asher who is serious but has that s*x appeal to him that leaves me speechless..then there is this Asher.. The Asher who looks like he is about to devour me whole as I stand there watching his brooding stare pierce right through me. I should have felt him here..I probably did feel him but chalked it up to awkward nerves from talking with Jacob.

"Oh, Asher, nice to see ya dude, I don't know if you remember me, I am Jacob Davison." Jacob began, nodding his head towards Asher who pushed off the wall and turned his deadly gaze to Jacob. It was hard not to notice how scared shitless Jacob became as soon as Asher's eyes landed on him..don't worry Jacob, me too..I am too..

"Ya, I know who you are." Asher said cooly..making everything that much more awkward as I swallowed hard before glancing between Jacob and Asher. I was frozen..unsure of what to do or say. "Well, thanks again Em for the cake. I'm sure I will see you around." Jacob blurted, thankfully putting an end to this agonizing situation..or so I thought.

"Nah, I'm sure you won't." Asher added, making my eyes dart to his as I glared at him profusely. What was his deal? Seriously?!

"Bye Jacob, have a good rest of your day." I interjected, watching as Asher literally walked up behind the counter and wrapped his arms around my waist possessively..as if he were making a statement. Jacob just nodded and got the hell out of there..good choice Jacob, good choice..I wish I could make that choice as well. In fact..I might just do that.

"Well..I better.." I began, my words being stopped immediately as Asher bent down, placing his mouth against my ear.

"You better what? Better bend over this counter right now for smiling at that guy like that?" He growled, making my stomach flip as I stiffened beneath him.

"I don't want to be this fucking guy kitten..but I don't like the way that asshole was looking at you." His hands gripped my hips before turning me around to face him.

I looked up into his burning gaze, a small smile forming on my lips as I couldn't help it. I had a plan to diffuse this situation..and it just hit me.

"What are you smiling about Emery Marie Lewis." He grumbled in confusion, his brows adorably knitting together as grumpy Asher was now here.

"You..I like seeing you jealous." I admitted, full-on cheesing now as I reached up on my tiptoes before poking my finger against his chiseled cheek.

"It's so adorable." I added in a cutesy baby voice, making his jaw drop as he blinked down at me.

"I..I wasn't jealous..I just don't like that guy..the way he was looking at you." He stuttered out, trying to compose himself as I couldn't help but smirk up at him.

"Hey, you stop it..I'm trying to be serious..I can't with you looking at me like that." He grumbled, averting his gaze from me as I tried my next tactic..

I quickly nuzzled into his chest, my arms squeezing his waist tightly as I let out a content sigh.

"Did you come to visit me baby? Did you come to take me to lunch?" I added quickly, changing the subject as I felt him loosen his grip.

Asher's hands began to rub up and down my back with soothing strokes, making my heart soar as I couldn't stop that happy warmth from rising up deep inside of me.

"Yes Kitten, I know you forget to eat if I don't remind you." His voice was gentle and full of love. I knew that anger was now melting away as soon as I pulled back and saw those sparkling silver eyes. "What would I do without you?" I smiled brightly, reaching up on my toes, and patiently waited for my kiss.

He bent down, giving me exactly what I wanted before pulling back and narrowing his eyes at me.

"Probably be on a date with Jacob Davison right now." He muttered, emphasizing Jacob's name as I couldn't help but laugh.

"Not true..I would end up as an old cat lady..never to replace love because the one for me never came." I sighed, making Asher frown as he lifted his hands up before cupping my cheeks.

"Don't talk like that..it makes me sad." He mumbled, making me laugh again as I pressed my cheek against his chest.

"It's true though! You are it for me Asher McNeal..there is no one else I want." I declared, feeling a deep breath finally escape him as the rest of whatever tension he was holding onto finally released.

"You promise?" He whispered, his mouth pressing against my ear as he kissed me sweetly.

"With all of my heart." I promised..and I meant it..Asher was the only person in this world who owned every part of me....heart..soul..body..all of it.

"How did I get so damn lucky?" He quickly pulled me back, his mouth pressing against mine as he kissed me with such longing and desperation.

The kiss immediately took my breath away, causing me to gasp for air as Asher used the opportunity to slip his tongue out, gliding against my lips hungrily. The sweet intoxication that came with Asher McNeal had my head spinning as he delved into my mouth, our tongues dancing together, making me get lost in the moment.

Which apparently must have lasted too long when the sound of someone clearing their throats made my eyes snap open, causing us to pull back from one another.

"Better go take that lunch break Em..you guys are scaring all the customers away." Mrs. Kingston laughed, making my cheeks burn red as I buried my face into Asher's chest.

"Will do Mrs. K. Thanks for letting me take her." Asher added with a clear smirk in his tone..that punk..I can't help but become totally engrossed with Asher whenever he is around. It's a problem I am working on...and failing miserably at.

"Come on baby, let me take you somewhere nice." He whispered against the top of my head before placing a sweet kiss against it. I quickly slipped off my apron and set it on the hook behind the counter.

"Let me just grab my purse, okay?" I told Asher before turning to run into the back. Before I could even go, Asher gripped my hand and yanked me back to him, causing me to bump into his hard chest.

"One more kiss first..I told you I was having withdrawals." He mumbled against my mouth, making me smile widely as he placed four rapid kisses on my lips causing me to laugh.

"Now get your stuff, I'm starving." He announced before letting me go...of course as soon as I turned around he landed a slap to my butt, causing me to yelp.

I hastily walked into the back and was met with a grinning Mrs. Kingston as I could feel my cheeks burning from being caught..

"Just one request my dear.." She began, making our eyes meet as I looked at her curiously.

"Let me do the wedding cake." She winked, making me gasp as I quickly shooed her away..trying to not be too flustered as she walked towards her office with the sound of laughter trailing behind her.

"Go ahead and take an hour Em, this is the slow time of day." Mrs. Kingston added between laughs, making me narrow my eyes at her as I tried my hardest to calm myself down. What was wrong with these people?! I might just have a stroke from the stress they put me through around here..seriously!

I walked back to the front, my stomach filled with butterflies as I walked past Asher while grabbing his hand and tugging him behind me without even stopping.

"Why is your face so red baby? What did Mrs. K say..tell me." He teased knowing I was obviously embarrassed enough.

"Let's go..you have caused enough trouble today." I grumbled, trying my damn hardest to pull this giant through the door.

"Only if you tell me." He quipped while dragging his feet and making me halt in place..I swear I couldn't even move him an inch! What the hell does this guy eat?!

"Fine..she said..well..she umm." I began, glancing behind Asher and seeing Mrs.K peeking out of her office.

"She said she wants to make our wedding cake." I blurted before turning on my heel and practically running out the door. I knew he was chasing me from the sound of his large ass feet slapping against the floor.

As soon as I hit the fresh air his arms captured me and lifted me into the air before spinning me around. Oh god..why did I even say anything?

"Hmm, what should we order baby..chocolate or vanilla?" He whispered against my ear making my heart practically explode as I swear I began coughing on the air I was struggling to inhale.

"Let's..let's go eat." I managed to say as I could feel the huge grin on Asher's mouth that was pressing on the side of my neck.

"Change of plans..I think we should go get you that ring instead." He teased again, making my eyes practically pop out of my head. Ring?! Hearing Asher even just tease about this made me go to a place I never knew existed..I would call it eternal bliss..maybe cloud nine...heaven? Something along those lines...

"Breathe baby, I'm just teasing..no ring..yet..but if I had it my way, we would already be married." He dropped that bomb before setting me down and taking my hand.

"We would?" I asked quietly, letting him pull me along as he walked us to his car.

"Yeah, but this is good for now..I'm more than happy..but just know, that's where I see this going..you and me for the rest of our lives. I can't lie though..it will be sooner than later..just warning you." He added, giving me side eye as I nodded my head and looked down shyly..Asher saw this ending in marriage..like..real marriage. I couldn't stop my heart from racing as I bit my lip nervously..trying to say anything. "You are it for me too..just..just so you know." Oh god, how awkward can I be?

"Good baby..that's what I wanted to hear..now let's get you fed before I take you in the back of my car.." He said quickly, making me do a double take as he pulled me towards the car..a mischievous grin playing on his lips as I didn't know how the hell I got to this point in my life..is this a dream? Because Asher McNeal just said he wanted to marry me..I must of seriously died and went to heaven..