Forever in the Past and Forever in the Future novel Chapter 22

“Well, you're going to get to go to France. That's so exciting!" I say as cheerfully as I can once we're alone.

 

Kas smiles at me but it doesn't reach her eyes, "Yeah, I'm sure I will be more excited as the date gets closer. Right now, it makes me nervous and sad, I guess.”

 

“Kas, I know it is kind of weird timing but what do you think about moving into my apartment instead of staying in the suite? I mean, if you want to stay in the suite that's fine too. I just thought, you know, maybe you would be more comfortable...here?”

 

I rub the back of my neck as she looks at me, contemplating my request.

 

“Sooo we would sleep in the same bed? You wouldn't sleep on the sofa anymore like you do in my suite?" she asks tentatively.

 

"She's gonna say no! You fucked up, dummy! " Saint howls.

 

“Shut up, Saint!”

 

“Whatever makes you comfortable, Baby. If you want me to sleep in the bed, I promise I won't try anything. I want everything to be at your pace. If you want me to sleep on the sofa, I can do that too.”

 

"Won't try anything?! What's the point?!" Saint continues to shout. 2

 

Kas looks around my apartment for a bit, then back at me.

 

“T trust you to sleep in the bed with me and not try anything," she says calmly, "I just want you to promise one thing.”

 

“Anything, Baby," I reassured her.

 

“Never make me wake up alone. If you have to leave, wake me up and tell me. No more notes or searching for you. It scares me and makes me feel so empty when I wake up alone.”

 

I pick her up into a bear hug and kiss her cheek. She giggles as my chin scruff tickles her face.

 

“T promise. You will never wake up alone. I will have someone bring your belongings

 

from the suite tomorrow, okay?”

 

“Yeah, that sounds good but I need to at least go get pajamas.”

 

“About that, I have been holding back on you a little bit. I have something to show you but don't be mad at me. It was Lenora and Ashley, "Thold my hands in the air. 2

 

“Umm, okay?" she says with a confused look. I lead her into the bedroom and stand at the door to the closet. Why am I so nervous to show her this?

 

“Cause she's gonna be pissed off when she realizes how much money you spent on her," Saint says sarcastically. «

 

“Shut it, Saint," I growl back at him.

 

“So after the incident at the mall, Lenora and Ashley brought what you needed to your suite, but they brought everything else here. After that, I think they felt guilty about what happened, so they went out and got you some more, so..." I open the door to the closet room and she walks in with her mouth agape.

 

It hadn't started as a closet, it was a large storage room. I don't need that much storage space so I had it converted to a closet after my parents moved out. The entire back wall is filled with clothes, shoes, purses, hats, and accessories for Kas. The new upholstered bench sits in the middle of the room. I sit

 

down as she walks around touching all the clothes in disbelief.

 

“Everything on this wall is mine?" she asks quietly.

 

“Well, the long dresses are over there, but yes, " T point to another wall that has a longer space for dresses and gowns.

 

"Oh, pajamas and underwear and stuff are in those drawers," I pointed at a built-in dresser. "And that door leads to the bathroom," I point to a door on the opposite wall.

 

“Bronx, this is too much. I don't need all of this. I don't even know what to say," her voice is shaky as she holds her hands against her cheeks.

 

“Please don't say no," I plead as I reach for her hand. She obliges and stands in front of me, "Please let me give all this to you with no strings attached. I want to do this for you, Kas. Money is not important to me. You are. I want to give you everything within my power.”

 

She looks at me for a moment considering my words.