His Secret Obsession
Chapter 95

(Asher)

Well, today is the day..we are doing the final walk-through for our apartment...and I couldn't be any f*****g happier. Emery hasn't seen the place yet so I wanted to witness her reaction when she finally does before they hand us over the keys.

This is a newer building and the person who lived here before actually owned the apartment and ended up moving overseas. So the place is pretty much brand new with all the latest appliances..they even offered to give us the furniture they couldn't take with them. I might have a tiny surprise for Emery..I kind of did a little thing...okay, maybe a big thing. I bought the place. I know!! It was a rash decision but it was such a good investment and I thought if we end up having to move to a different state when I get drafted, we will always have this apartment to come back to when we visit. Plus it has three rooms and a lot of space for us to grow..it definitely won't be our forever home..I know Emery wants a house with property, so this will just be one of the many places we own. As I said before..I have big plans for us..our future is bright and the fact that my mom's side of the family is wealthy has definitely made that much easier. I was given a trust fund by my late grandfather when I turned twenty-one. I decided to invest some of it and then put the rest into savings and have accumulated a lot more since then. I never wanted to flaunt my wealth or use that as a crutch. I wanted to go to college and get a full ride with my hard work and natural skills only..so I did everything I could to become the best in the school and was offered the full scholarship.

Emery doesn't necessarily know I might be sitting on close to a million dollars...but I will tell her eventually. I just know she doesn't care either way, so it hasn't come up yet. Listen, the girl hasn't even used the debit card I gave her once...which is pissing me off. I just don't want to freak her out and make her overthink things. So I'm not going to push her on it...but I just know Emery is going to love this place. Plus it has a private garage and security guards monitoring who come in and out of the building at all times. I did manage to get ahold of Jack's Marine friend, Scott. He is going to start on Monday when it's the first day of school..I haven't quite told Emery that yet either. We have had a lot going on lately, plus I didn't want to jump the gun since the court date for Ethan is tomorrow and we don't know what will be happening. I wanted to get all of our bases covered if things went south..so if he stays in jail then we won't even need Scott.

But we aren't worrying about that right now...we made a deal. Today is all about us and finally having a place that is ours again. I missed living in my Kitten's old apartment..even though it was small..I could be all up in Em's business at all times and I loved it. I pulled the jeep into the front of the large building and watched as Emery looked up at it with awe. It was about ten minutes from the college and more downtown but it was the safest option. I even called the Property manager and told them about our situation and they guaranteed twenty-four-hour surveillance and protection of the building.

I pulled up to the building before hopping out of the car and handed my keys to the valet who was standing by the front door. I glided over to the passenger side, opening Emery's door and helped her out as I took her hand in my own and kissed it sweetly. "Are you ready to see the new place?" I asked excitedly, watching as she nodded her head and looked up at me with a twinkle in her eyes. F**k she was so beautiful..I couldn't help but place a quick peck on her lips as I nodded to the front doorman as he opened the large glass door for us.

"Asher..this place is way too expensive..are you sure about this?" Emery mumbled nervously and I just nodded my head before walking towards the front desk.

"This is just the beginning baby." I declared, lifting her hand to my mouth as I kissed the back of it delicately...I was going to spoil this girl rotten. I watched eagerly as her cheeks turned a soft shade of pink and I couldn't help but look at her ring before rubbing my thumb over it and playing with it.

It's a weird habit I have formed..I just love touching and rubbing her ring for some reason..she doesn't seem to mind.

"Hello, Mr. McNeal, Welcome back. We are so excited for you and your fiancee to be moving in. Larisa is actually upstairs now making sure everything is all good. So if you would like to take the elevator over there and punch in this code it will take you up to your floor." The woman behind the desk informed us with the biggest grin. I grabbed the piece of paper with the code on it and pulled Emery along with me.

"We have our own special code? Does everyone get that?" She asked curiously..looking around the lobby like she had never seen anything like it. Okay, I admit..it is all pretty extravagant in a modern and sleek kind of way.

"Well, penthouses usually have their own codes." I explained casually..not trying to act like it was a big deal.

"Asher James McNeal..you did not.." She said firmly, making me feel briefly annoyed with my mother for revealing my middle name like that during dinner..at least when Em says it I get butterflies rather than chills..

"Come on, we don't want to be rude and keep Larisa waiting." I pulled her once more, making her pout as we stepped up to the elevator just as another person was getting off. It was an older woman walking some type of small rat..or maybe it was a dog..hard to tell from up here.

Emery looked at the dog as it scurried past us and I used the welcome distraction to pull her into the elevator and pin her to the wall as I typed in our code and pushed the top floor button.

"Asher! What if someone sees us." She whispered, peeking behind me just as the doors shut.

"Then we will just have to take our private elevator from now on instead." That got her..I watched as her jaw dropped open and I swiftly swooped down, crashing my mouth against Emery's as my tongue delved past her lips and inside the sweet depths of her warmth.

I couldn't control myself as my hands slid down her sides..the mere thought of having her all to myself drove me mad as her taste consumed me. I didn't even hear the elevator doors open as the sound of someone clearing their throat awkwardly pulled me out of this intoxication that is Emery Lewis.

"Sorry to interrupt, I see you two are more than ready to get those keys and christen the place." Larissa, the older woman who sold me the place said with a wink, making Emery hide her face in the crook of my arm as I let out a soft chuckle.

I couldn't help the smirk that filled me as I stepped off the elevator, dragging Emery with me.

"We can't wait." I announced loudly, making Emery elnow me in the side, causing me to laugh.

"Let's get to it then you two love birds." Larisa exclaimed, waving her hand toward our new front door and excitement began to bubble up inside of me..this was it. We were really moving back in together by ourselves..this felt different for some reason. Like the fact that we were engaged now made it all that much more special.

"Since the future Mrs. McNeal hasn't seen the place yet, I will let you do the honors." Larisa declared while stretching out her well-manicured hand and offering Emery the black keycard that was in it. Damn..hearing Larisa refer to my girl as Mrs. McNeal got my heart racing..I loved it..this lady was a good salesperson. If I hadn't already bought the place I definitely would have after that..

Emery glanced up at me and I nodded my head eagerly, watching as she took a tentative step forward and reached for the key.

"Do it with me baby, I want to do it together." She stated nervously and I couldn't help but grin as I stepped over to the door with her. My hand slid over hers gently as our eyes locked onto one another..yeah, this was cheesy as hell..but I am realizing with Em..I am a pretty damn cheesy guy to begin with and I don't give a shit.

We both swiped the key card across the door lock at the same time. My large hand holding her small one as the sound of the door clicking filled the silence around us. I watched as Emery reached for the handle, turning it down as she pushed the door open..the sound of her gasp filled my soul as she looked at our new place with complete awe and excitement.

I stepped forward, wrapping my arms around her waist as I bent my head down and placed my mouth near her ear, whispering those sweet words I have been waiting to say since we moved into her dad's..I wanted this so damn bad and finally it's here. "This is all our baby..we own this..welcome to our new home." I breathed, feeling a warmth pulse through me that settled straight down to my soul..Ours..this was all ours and I can't wait to have my Em all to myself..damn, my life is pretty f*****g good..nothing can stop us now.