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Ben:I’m glad to hear that because I do miss you and I don’t want to hide it from you. Now that I’ve finally gotten you into my arms, I can’t wait to get you back there. I knew you’d fit perfectly, both against my body and in my life, but knowing it isn’t quite the same thing as experiencing it. And now that I’ve experienced it, I can’t help but crave it.
Melody:You really know what to say to a girl.
Ben:It’s nothing but the truth, sweetheart. You’ve gotten under my skin and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
Melody:Does it help if I say that I miss you, too?
Ben:It does. I would deal if you didn’t, but it’s nice to know I’m not alone in the “missing you” department.
Melody:I’m glad this is a short road trip.
Ben:Me, too. I’ll be back in Chi-town before you know it.
Melody:Really? Chi-town? Aren’t you a little too local to be referring to Chicago as Chi-town?
Ben:Did it make you smile?
Melody:It did, actually.
Ben:Well, then. Mission accomplished.
Melody:You’re silly.
Ben:If it brings a smile to that beautiful face of yours, I can deal with that.
Melody:*blushing emoji<3
Ben:I need to turn in if I’m going to be in good shape for tomorrow’s game, but I’ll see you when I get home tomorrow. Are we still on for dinner?
Melody:We are. I went to the market this afternoon and picked up everything we’ll need so that I won’t have to rush after work tomorrow.
Ben:Thank you for doing that. You know you don’t have to cook for me if you’re busy, though, right? We can always eat out or order something in.
Melody:I know, but I like to. Restaurants are great, but there’s something about a nice, home-cooked meal that I love. I enjoy making it, but also like knowing what’s in my food.
Ben:If you’re sure.
Melody:I’m sure. :-)
Ben:Thank you.
Melody:You’re welcome. :-)
Ben:I’m sure we’ll talk before then, but I’ll send you a text when our plane lands so you have a better sense of when to expect me.
Melody:Perfect. I’ll look forward to seeing you then.
Ben:Me, too, sweetheart. Me, too.
Ben:Sweet dreams, Melody.
Melody:Sweet dreams, Ben.
Chapter 47
Ben
AnticipationsurgedthroughBen’sbody as the plane touched down in Chicago. With the briefest of polite farewells to his teammates, he made it over to the waiting town cars in record time. Once he was buckled in, he did as he’d promised and fired off a quick text to let Melody know he was on his way.
