His Secret Obsession
Chapter 85

(Emery)

After that awkward encounter with the stewardess and seeing Asher so emotional about his dad, I was ready for some damn fun! I wanted to make this the best trip Asher has ever been on..even though I'm not involved in the planning process whatsoever. I decided to make it the most memorable by being as happy and optimistic as possible. I want my baby to be in a good mood and I know just how to do it...by being as cute and adorable as possible.

We were at the lunch table now and I scooted closer to Asher as I looked up and batted my eyelashes innocently at him, causing him to let out a sigh and grip my face with his large hands before placing a sloppy kiss against my lips.

"Why the hell are you so f*****g adorable." He groaned, making it seem like that was a bad thing or something. I just smiled widely at him, my arms snaking around his waist as I cuddled into his bare chest.

We changed into our swimsuits after being told lunch was ready and I couldn't help but run my hands up and down Asher's abs, admiring his muscles right as the staff came to place our food. I quickly pulled my hand away and cleared my throat awkwardly, making Asher smirk down at me as he raised his eyebrow, making me shoot a quick glare his way. Listen, I'm not against pda..but I feel like we have already traumatized this staff enough and it hasn't even been a full six hours yet..

Once the dishes were placed in front of us, my eyes gleamed with excitement as I tried to not bounce up and down like a damn child. I was freaking starving!!

We quickly dug in and I can honestly say I have never tasted food this good in my life..we were served a couple of options that were family style. There was chicken breast with some type of mushroom and onion reduction sauce. Then they placed a summer salad with berries and walnuts that was sprinkled with crumbles of white cheese on top and tossed in a balsamic dressing. My favorite though was the roasted potatoes with garlic and rosemary. It was freaking incredible and I ate more than enough...Asher on the other hand finished off the damn plates..like this could of fed a family of four easily..and he ate it like it was nothing. Where the hell does it all go?!

Asher and I talked and laughed the whole meal, I even saw some more dolphins at one point and rose up on my knees to point them out. Asher wrapped his arms around me, pressing my back against his chest as we watched the dolphins jump in and out of the clear blue water not too far off from where we set anchor. Apparently I really love dolphins..I never knew.

"You truly make me so damn happy baby." He whispered, making my stomach flip as I dropped my head back and looked up at him with a smile.

"You make me happy too, so so happy baby." I added, making him groan as he swooped down and kissed me deeply. I could see he was trying to restrain himself because I was still slightly sore. Yeah, we won't talk about that though..it was life-changing...that's all I am going to say on the topic.

Once we sat back down, we were brought some fresh watermelon sorbet and I took a spoonful and offered it to Asher. His silver gaze locked onto mine as he reached forward taking the bite from my spoon and causing a shiver to tremble through me. How can one look render me speechless...and I get this for the rest of my life. I am pretty damn lucky, that much I know. I couldn't help but look down at my ring, wanting to pinch myself to make sure all of this truly wasn't just a dream. "Want to go for a ride baby?" Asher asked seductively, interrupting my thoughts right as the servers began clearing our plates.

"Baby! You can't just say that kind of stuff!" I gasped into his ear, making him burst out laughing as my cheeks reddened from the attention he was drawing.

"Babe..seriously!" I elbowed him in the side, making him flinch and laugh even harder. I crossed my arms and began to pout..why the hell was he laughing so hard?

"Baby.....I meant..go for a ride on the jet ski." He gasped, wiping away a stray tear as my mouth dropped open.

Oh god, what the hell is wrong with me?!

I quickly went to scoot off of the bench we were sitting on and felt Asher's arms dart out and wrap around my waist, yanking me back towards him, his mouth coming next to my ear.

"You really are such a naughty girl now kitten.." He whispered, his teeth nibbling on my earlobe as I tried to wriggle out of his grasp.

"Whatever! You made me like this! I was practically a nun before I met you." I whined, feeling him shaking with laughter beneath me.

"I mean..we can go for that kind of ride if you are ready baby." He teased with a wink, making me swat at his hands and trying to break out of his hold.

"Okay, okay, I will stop teasing you..but just know any time any place..that's the last I will say about it." He said while lifting his hands in surrender. I quickly stood up, fixing my white swimsuit cover as I cleared my throat and tried to compose myself. "Come here baby, let me hold you." Asher pouted while standing and opening his arms wide.

I walked over towards his towering figure, being engulfed by his long arms as I couldn't help but sigh..yeah, it was almost impossible to stay upset with Asher..if you could even call it that.

"Okay, let's go for real now. Have you ever been on a jetski before?" Asher asked, pulling me into his side as he began walking me down the stairs towards the bottom deck.

"Yeah, my uncle went through a boat phase..bought a fishing boat and then a jetski." I explained, seeing him smiling to himself as we gathered at the side of the boat where one if the deckhands whose name was Pete stood. I'm just glad they are wearing name tags because I am horrible at remembering names..

"You guys ready to have some fun?" He boomed while clapping his hands together. Pete looked to be Asher's age and had a mustache. His skin was tan and his hair a reddish blonde. He was lanky but definitely seemed like he worked out.

"Yep." Asher responded cooly, and I just nodded my head, trying to contain my excitement. I had nervous b**terflies fluttering through my stomach as Asher gripped my waist tightly.

"Okay, here's what you do." Pete began, hopping on the jetski and giving us a demonstration on how to start it and the kill switch. He handed us both some life jackets and I quickly slipped off my swimsuit cover. Before I could even reach for the life jacket Asher held it out for me, helping me slip it on and buckled it slowly..taking his sweet ass time as I couldn't help but cock my hip and look at him accusingly. He was spending a lot of attention in the bust area..and I'm pretty sure his fingers grazed the swells of my b***** like three time.

"Gotta make sure it's on tight." He beamed, making me roll my eyes and smile.

"I never realized water safety was so important to you." I quipped, making him nod his head and try to put on a serious face, which he failed at miserably.

"Let's go, baby, let me take you on the ride of your life..for the second time today." He mumbled the last part, making me almost miss it and I swiftly hit him on the arm playfully. He was definitely in a better mood, that's for damn sure.

He gingerly stretched his leg out, climbing on the jetski like it was nothing, and reached his hand towards me to help pull me on behind him while Pete held the front of the jetski to steady it.

So let me explain something here..one of Asher's steps is like three long strides of mine..so while he practically baby stepped onto the jetski, I had to do the damn splits as the back started to move and my legs began to spread wider and wider. Making me panic and push off the boat and dive into Asher, almost knocking him into the water as I clung to him for dear life, making not only Asher laugh but Pete too.

After that embarrassing display, I sat behind Asher and settled in, wrapping my arms around him and gripping onto one of the straps on his life vest.

"Ready baby?" He asked over his shoulder before starting the jetski. I swiftly nodded my head and felt Pete push us off as we began coasting into the ocean. I looked over Asher's shoulder and watched as he turned the ignition key and the smile on his face made my own grow wider and wider.

"Hang on!" He instructed, making me grip him tighter as he pulled back the throttle and zoomed off.

I couldn't help but laugh excitedly as Asher drove us across the water. The jetski hitting the waves and bouncing us up and down. Asher let out a loud booming laugh as he turned us and sprayed water up into the ski and drove through it as it came crashing back down all around us. I pressed my cheek against his back, looking out across the beautiful blue water as the sun made it sparkle. It was breathtaking..all of this was so incredible and I could even see a coral reef as we got closer to a small island off the way. "I love you Asher." I shouted against the wind, making him turn his head slightly as his silver eyes met mine for the briefest moment..but that one moment said it all..It showed me exactly how he felt and I couldn't help but burst with pure happiness. He drove us around a little more, pointing at another ship across the way and a school of fish that were close to the surface.

"Can I drive us back?" I asked, feeling confident with my driving skills that I could do this.

"Uhhh..sure baby, hold on." He responded, his voice full of hastitation as I couldn't help but smirk to myself. I hope he is ready for what I have in store for him..

Asher killed the engine before turning slightly towards me.

"Are you sure? I don't mind driving us back." He offered, his eyes full of worry as I shook my head no.

"I really want to try." I said before standing and gripping his shoulder so I could sidle up next to him and swing my leg over his. Once I was in the front, he scooted back and instantly wrapped his long arms around my waist tightly. Was Asher McNeal scared? Come on..I'm a great driver!!

"Just..just twist the key and then take it slow okay baby? It takes some time to get used to the speed." He explained and I just nodded my head. Okay..what I didn't tell Asher is that my uncle let me drive the jetski he had...a lot..and I was only fourteen at the time. I turned the key over and listened to the engine purr as adrenaline rushed through me. I turned my head slightly, glancing back at a apprehensive Asher as I just gave him the most mischievous grin.

"Fuck..what did I just get myself into." He mumbled, and before he could even finish his sentence I took off full speed, making him grip me tighter as I jetted across the water.

"Holy shit Emery!!" Asher practically screamed, making me laugh as I turned us and weaved our way across the water.

I darted through a swelling wave, making us jump through the air as Asher yelled, or cried..I wasn't sure but it was right in my ear and I could barely see straight I was laughing so damn hard. I had never seen him like this in my life and it was freaking hilarious. I finally slowed us down, knowing I did enough damage as Asher's grip finally loosened and he sat back a little as we started to near the boat.

"That was the scariest shit I had ever been through in my damn life Emery Lewis..what the hell!" He exclaimed, making me kill the engine and turn around to face him as I studied his expression carefully..he did look a little paler than usual.

"I told you my uncle had a jetski." I said innocently, making him narrow his eyes at me.

"Yeah but you didn't say you raced it professionally or some shit, f**k babe." He added, his lip twitching into a smile as I scooted forward, wrapping my arms around his waist and looking up at him. "Are you mad?" Maybe I did go a little too far..

"No, I'm turned on..you have no idea how hot that was seeing you driving like that. it was scary..but sexy too..surprisingly." He grumbled the last part, making me laugh as I reached up, kissing his lips roughly.

"Well, one thing I learned, other than that you scream like a girl..is that I'm not sore anymore." I smiled brightly, making Asher's face light up before deepening the kiss and pulling back once more.

"Wait I don't really scream like a girl...do I?" He frowned, searching my expression as I shook my head no.

"No, you don't baby, I was just teasing." I lied..he totally did..and it was freaking hilarious.