Page 52 of Forever with the Farmer's Daughter
Icover my face withmy hands. “Ugh! I shouldn’t have told you.”
It took all of ten minutes for Aubrey to determine Cameron and I had slept together. I’m still not sure how she figured it out, but I’m sure it has something to do with her being pregnant. The fact that Aubrey was currently craving both spicy foods and peanut butter, dictated our lunch of Thai peanut chicken and the peanut butter pie I brought for dessert. After lunch we make our way into the living room to talk before having dessert.
She kicks her feet up on the coffee table and takes a sip of her lemonade. “You absolutely should have, and now I want details.”
I scoff as I sit on the opposite end of the couch. “Nope, not going to happen.”
She whines making a face and it only makes me laugh. “Samantha. You’ve got to give me something.”
I sigh, exasperated by her needling. “Fine. He was a complete gentleman. He offered to take me home after dinner and I counteroffered to stay over.”
Aubrey gasps. “You hussy!”
I throw a pillow at her making her cackle. “You’re the one who wanted details.”
“Yes, but you’re leaving them out,” she laughs and throws the pillow back in my direction. “I want to know how the sex was.”
I hug the pillow to my chest and practically swoon. “It was amazing. I mean, I know it’s been a while, but…”
Aubrey squeals and claps her hands. “Eeepp, I’m so happy for you!”
“Of course, the next morning I was mortified thinking Craig may have heard us.”
Aubrey waves a dismissive hand. “You don’t have to worry about Craig. He’d never embarrass you if he did.”
I smile softly remembering how he tried to alleviate my fears. “Cameron said the same thing.”
She laughs and shakes her head. “When Kenny and Craig drove up to Cincy to move me here, it’d been six weeks since I’d last seen Kenny. Craig was going to stay in the guest room, but Kenny tried to get him to sleep on the couch so we wouldn’t have to be quiet.”
A giggle escapes me as my eyes widen. “What did you say?”
Aubrey’s smile is wide as remembers. “After I slammed my elbow into Kenny’s stomach, I insisted Craig sleep in the guest room. Luckily, it wasn’t the first time I’d met Craig so I knew he and Kenny teased each other whenever they could.”
I couldn’t help but laugh. I’d known the Hutchinson’s all my life, so I knew the cousins were more like brothers. “They’ve always been that way. I think I envied them a little growing up because they were so close.”
Aubrey cocks her head to the side as she looks at me. “You weren’t close to your sisters?”
I fidget with my fingers, avoiding her gaze as I shake my head. “They were both older than me. Beth was already in college by the time I went to high school and Christine was a senior. We’re much closer now though.”
Aubrey reaches over and squeezes my hand. “Well, that explains why we get along so well.”
I smile and squeeze her hand. “I guess it does.” The screen door opens and both of us turn our attention to the kitchen waiting to see who has arrived. I feel butterflies take flight in my belly and I know before seeing him it’s Cameron.
His eyes lock on mine as a grin tips his lips, I feel a blush creep onto my cheeks as I smile back at him. Aubrey’s voice is full of amusement as she speaks. “Hi, Cam. Did you need something?”
He drags his gaze from me and glances over at Aubrey. “Uh, yeah. Kenny wanted me to let you to know we were back. We’re going to saddle up and ride out to check on the cows.”
“Thanks for letting me know.” Aubrey’s eyes dance between us, then she grins and tips her head toward me while speaking to Cameron. “Give your girl a kiss and get on out of here big guy.”
Cameron chuckles as he approaches me. He leans down placing one hand on the arm of the couch and the other on my hip. “Hey. Will you be here when I get back?”
I bring my hand to his cheek, as my eyes take in his handsome face. “If you want me to be, I will.”
“Yeah, I do,” he says before his lips meet mine for a lingering kiss. He pulls away, leaving me near breathless and wanting more. “See you in a bit.” He leans back in for another quick peck before rising to his full height and heading for the door. “See ya, Aubrey.”
“Bye, Cam.” Aubrey waits until the screen door closes before speaking to me. The second it does, she maneuvers herself around to face me. “Sweet mercy that was the hottest thing I’ve witnessed since the last time you two were in a room together. How are you two keeping your hands off each other?”
My face flames bright red. “In case you didn’t notice, we don’t. He’s either holding my hand or has his arm around me whenever we’re together.”
