His Secret Obsession
Chapter 91

(Asher)

Well, things have definitely gone back to f*****g chaos since coming back home. I glanced over at Emery as she tied up her hair and smoothed down her red dress. She looked f*****g beautiful..this was one of the dresses she didn't get to wear in Key West that I bought her. She looked like a goddess..it was pretty modest with long sleeves and a high neckline with the length just hitting her knees..her body was what made her look f*****g delectable though. She called me yesterday, saying she wanted to take me out to dinner as a surprise. I couldn't help but be filled with excitement..we haven't had one-on-one time really since getting back from our trip...mostly thanks to Jack.

But when Emery called me yesterday I could tell something was wrong with her right away when I answered the phone. Then she dropped the damn bomb about Bryce before asking me on our date. I was pissed..I knew Bryce and how he and Ethan would party together. Was he that much of an idiot to follow Emery around for the douchebag? Carson and I would be having a few words with him..in fact, the whole f*****g basketball team would be. The word is going around that the future Mrs. McNeal is off-limits..I'm talking watched at all times and under everyone on the team's protection.

I was even contemplating hiring someone to drive Em around and take her to all of her classes in the mornings when I have practice and can't be there..is it excessive? Maybe..but I'm not playing around with this shit.

Ethan has proved his point that he doesn't plan on letting this go. So Jack gave me one of his old school buddy's number who actually used to be a Marine and works privately now for things just like this. He already spoke with him and talked about the situation so Jack just wants me to call to set it all up. How Jack has all these damn connections..I have no f*****g clue..but I'm going to call the guy tonight and figure it all out after my Kitten's surprise date.

Emery doesn't know about any of this yet..the whole team support thing and potential bodyguard..but she doesn't really need to know right now because I don't want her to feel uncomfortable..it's not really hiding anything from her right? It's just a few people watching out for her and making sure nothing suspicious is going on. Plus, I'm pretty sure she already knows my teammates will be protective of her..she is important to me so she is important to them. But the bodyguard thing might be the hardest one to get her to agree with..

Not because she is afraid about her independence being potentially stripped for the time being..but because she will feel bad for the guy having to follow her around..I just know it. That will be my girl's first complaint..saying she doesn't want to bother anyone and she can handle it herself. I already have all my argument topics well-versed and even contemplated making a PowerPoint. I'm really passionate about this okay!!

We can worry about that later..tonight is about her and I..I am ready to have a calm and relaxing meal with my baby and dote on her all evening before ripping that damn dress off of her and f*****g her all night long. Is that too much to ask?

Well, since she has planned everything I'm not quite sure how it will go..but the last part I am definitely keeping in the plans no matter what. In fact..maybe we have time for just a little..

"Ready to go baby? We don't want to be late!" She interrupted my thoughts cheerfully making me curse to myself as I nodded my head and stepped towards her.

"Give me a kiss first Baby. I missed you today..practice was brutal." I pouted, trying to use the sympathy card. Practice was actually awesome..it's something I never get tired of, but I needed my Emery snuggles and was feeling clingy because I missed her.

"Oh come here, are you sore?" She asked worriedly, making me feel a tad guilty but my head started nodding anyways..I know..I have a problem.

Emery began massaging my arms and shoulders, the feeling making me shut my eyes and roll my head back as she rubbed her hands all over me, making my cock grow stiff immediately.

"I know what you need." She began, her voice in its usual seductive tone, making a smirk pull at my lips as I was ready to pounce.

"A nice big steak..let's go." She said before taking my hand and tugging, causing me to blink my eyes open and frown.

Dammit..I was so close too..Even the house was empty tonight because Jack, Allen, and Carson went to some motorcycle race or something across town. They wouldn't be back until later..probably right when we got back with my luck. We have had to sneak around since coming home and I can't fucking wait for our new place. I need Em at least three times a fucking day to function properly..it might be an addiction at this point.

Emery looked back at me with a beautiful smile and I couldn't help but return it as I stopped in my tracks and pulled her to my chest, not even giving her a moment to breathe before crashing my mouth against hers. I sucked in her full bottom lip, licking and biting it hungrily as she let out a whimper, making me groan as her kiss filled my entire body with tingles and sparks.

"Okay, now I'm ready." I panted, pulling away from her as my warm breath fanned against her lips. She looked dazed and confused, making me chuckle before tugging her along now and taking her to the driveway.

After composing herself, she cleared her throat and quickly yanked my keys out of my hand before running to the passenger side door and opened it. The action was so freaking amusing that I had to stifle a laugh while I watched her waiting for me eagerly. "I'm driving tonight." She smiled brightly and I froze in my tracks as flashes of fear filled my mind..the memory of holding onto her for dear life on the back of a jet ski hit me hard..oh god..I will never be the same after that. "Are..are you sure baby? You can just give me directions." I swallowed nervously and she shook her head no before motioning for me to get into the jeep.

I slid in, turning towards her to protest one last time before she swiftly slammed the door in my face and ran to the other side of the car. She had to practically yank herself into the jeep because it was so high up and I tried so damn hard not to laugh. "Don't even." She glared, scooting into the driver's side and having to shimmy the seat all the way forward. The sound of the motorized seat rising for like a minute straight made me lose it..she had to practically set it to the highest setting..she is so short and adorable.

I couldn't help but reach over and pull her seat belt down for her and make sure to give her a quick kiss before buckling her in.

"So baby, where are we going? I know how much you hate keeping secrets." I smirked, knowing she would give in if I asked more than once. She was the worst at keeping secrets..she already told me what she was going to get me for Christmas..seriously and that's like four months away.

"Nope, not this time." She quipped before reaching up and adjusting the mirror and making sure not to meet my gaze. I guess this must be a pretty important surprise for her then..dang, usually she gives in right away.

She put the jeep in drive and my hands naturally shot out to the grab handle I installed..thinking I would probably need them one day for off-roading or something..well, it turns out this was that day. Emery let out a snort of a laugh and pulled out of the driveway.

"Please, no screaming..I don't want to crash the car." She teased, making me shoot her a glare as she began fiddling with the radio and I gripped her hand and placed it back on the steering wheel.

"Let me baby..we don't want you getting distracted." I mumbled, trying my hardest not to make her feel bad. But damn this woman drove with a lead foot..maybe she is getting into the wrong career field, seriously.

I flipped on the radio and couldn't help but laugh when "Teenage Dirtbag" by Wheatus came on. Emery sang every damn word..okay, I did too..but I couldn't stop watching her groove and dance to the music..which she probably shouldn't have been making so many hand gestures while driving..but I will let it pass from cuteness overload.

I rolled up the sleeves of my red button-up shirt that matched Emery's dress perfectly and reached over to squeeze her thigh lovingly, I just needed to touch her. I might have bought a few things for us that went together perfectly. I just have this weird desire to match everything Emery wears. It makes us seem even more connected, I can't help it.

I watched as Emery drove us further downtown and pulled into this really fancy steakhouse. It was the nicest one in town and pretty damn expensive. She better be using that debit card I gave her to pay for it.

"Okay, we are here." She smiled at me as her eyes twinkled like she was about to burst with excitement, it was infectious. Emery slid out of the jeep and reached into the back seat, pulling out a random bouquet of flowers I had no idea was even back there. What the hell, is she a fucking magician?

"I bought them this morning and slipped them in your jeep when you were showering after practice." She explained, handing them over to me as I looked down at them with confusion. No one had ever given me flowers before..it felt..nice. Like..wow, why had I never gotten flowers before?! I can appreciate a nice rose..

"They aren't for you..but you will see, baby. I promise you will be so excited." She added before tugging me along and now I was really confused. If they weren't for me, then who were they for?

We walked towards the front doors and a gentleman wearing a nice suit opened the door for us and welcomed us in.

Emery walked up to the front hostess who was standing behind a small podium.

"Good Evening, Welcome to The Famous. Do you have reservations?" The fancy lady asked, making Emery nod as she spoke quietly.

"Yes, under McNeal." I don't know why, but seeing Emery dressed like this, and in a fancy place like this...it was almost like witnessing a new side of her. She was taking control tonight and I really liked it..I loved seeing Emery in charge.

"Ah yes, your party is already seated, please follow me this way." The woman confirmed and then stepped from behind the podium and began leading us through the restaurant.

Party.. were there people waiting for us? Did Emery invite Carson and Jackie for a double date or something? Maybe the motorcycle thing was a front..I can't even think of who she would have invited.

The restaurant was dimly lit and had been furnished with dark wood and deep red leather. We passed by the bar and towards the seating area as I walked next to Emery, gripping her hand tightly as I heard a sharp breath leave her. Why was she so nervous right now? After turning down a corner and going towards a private room, I began to feel anxious as well..what was going on?

We were finally brought to a back room and as soon as we walked towards the doors I froze in my tracks. My eyes landed on someone I hadn't seen in years sitting at the table..someone I didn't want to see or even talk to as a matter of fact.

"Surprise!" Emery exclaimed, her eyes moving away from me to where my Mom, Dad, and his current wife Jen all sat, making my stomach turn.

"Hello, son." My dad's deep voice echoed through the room and I stared at my mom who was averting her gaze and glanced back toward Emery...unable to speak.

Emery did a double take like she hadn't realized my dad was even there..like she didn't just fucking spring this on me. I locked eyes with her and saw shock and then fear fill her expression. Emery went to reach for my hand and I pulled it away to run my fingers through my hair, not even knowing what to say..not knowing what to do.

Why the hell was he here? Why the hell were we even here? I felt fucking betrayed..I felt completely heartbroken. She knows how I feel about him so how could she do this to me?