Page 104 of Pretty Little Fears

“Iam very impressed,Emmett.”Shesays, a smile forming on her lips. “Michaelput his all into that place.IwishIhad the willpower to keep it going after he passed.Iput too much responsibility onBlair’sshoulders andIjust hope she doesn’t resent me for that.”Hereyes wander off as if she’s pondering memories from long ago.Whenher gaze wanders back to me, she continues.

“Whenher father first leased the restaurant,Ithought he was insane.Butrenovating and marketing the place was actually a ton of fun.WhenBlaircame along, it was even more sentimental because of how much time we spent there as a family.Afterhe died,Icouldn’t step foot in there for months.Blairwas so strong, waltzing in there every single day, getting shit done.”Shechuckles and shakes her head.

“Sheis like him in so many ways, she’s the perfect person to run it.Ifit’s what she truly wants,Isay go for it.Isupport you wholeheartedly.”Elizabethfinishes, taking another sip of her coffee.

Iset down my cup of coffee and head out of the door, wanting to settle this matter beforeBlairrealizesI’mgone.Hoppingin the front seat of theSUV,Ipeel out ofElizabeth’sdriveway and dash straight over toBub’sGrubs.Theparking lot is empty soIpick a spot right in front and head inside the doors.Thefamiliar smell of coffee permeates the air.There’sone customer sitting at the counter, reading the newspaper and drinking a cup.IthoughtBlairandIwere the first people to step inside in ages, guessIwas wrong.

Walkingover to the officeIsawMr.Danielsexit the other day,Iknock on the door softly and wait for his response.

“Comein.”Hecalmly responds and looks up with a smile. “HowcanI-”Hefreezes, his smile dropping.He’safraidI’mgoing to hurt him because of whatIsaid the other day.Ifthis is going to go the wayIplan,Ineed to reel in my monster.

“Relax,Mr.Daniels.Don’tgive me a reason to kill you andIwon’t.”Ichuckle.Itake a seat in the chair across from his desk, not wanting to waste another second.Mycomment makes him stiffen more.Good.

“Iwant to buy the restaurant.Ican have the funds sent to you by the end of the day.WheredoIhave to sign?”Ispit out.

Stillunsure of how to respond, he blinks at me, his mouth hanging open, stunned and fearful.Eventually, he regains his composure and stumbles out his words.

“Well, um, the building is priced at two hundred thousand and inspection update requirements will add on about another ten thousand.Anythingelse dealing with renovation is completely up to you,Mr…?”Hepauses.

“Blackwood.EmmettBlackwood.Itall sounds fine, let’s get the paperwork started.Ihave to get going soon.”Istate, checking the time hopingBlairisn’t tits deep in a nightmare right now.Myleg bounces impatiently asMr.Danielstakes out the contract and informs me of where he needs my signature.

Thewhole process was fairly quick.HavingMr.Danielsfear for his life helped speed it up,I’msure.ButIam so fucking pumped to tellBlairthe news.

Iget back to the house and practically run inside.Blairisn’t downstairs with her mother, soItake the steps, two at a time, to get to my little obsession.

Insideher room, she lays in her bed, still fast asleep.Dueto her consistent nightmares, her sleep pattern has been massively fucked up.Iassumed my lack of body would wake her up in an instant, butI’mhappy she’s getting the rest she needs.Andhealing.

Notneeding me by her side to sleep soundly.Mylips tip up as a smile stretches on my face.

Mybrave girl is healing.

Notwanting to wake her,Iundress and slip into bed with her, again.Iwrap my arm around her and pull her closely.Iwon’t go back to sleep, due to the excitement thrumming through my veins, but laying here with her is still soothing.

Mr.Danielssaid it would take a few days to process all of the paperwork and finalize all of the details, but it’s pretty much ours.Therewere no other buyers looking to purchase it andIoffered double the asking price.Itbelongs to us, now.Itbelongs to her.BlairStirlingis the new owner ofBub’sGrubs.

Ichuckle at the thought of her possible reaction.Surely, she’ll be shocked, but she knows better than to doubt my abilities to get whatIwant.Mycock hardens a bit asIpicture her lips parting, falling into that perfect “O.”Shemoves against me, making my length press against her ass, causing it to grow.

Shegroans, “NotnowEmmett, sleeping.”

Ican’t help but let a laugh slip through.Idid nothing but think about her beautiful face.Mybody’s reaction was natural andIwill never go againstMotherNature.Plus, she's the one that moved against me.Iwas just laying there.Blairrolls over to glare at me with half-opened eyelids. “Goback to sleep.”Sheorders.

Shakingmy head,Idecide to wake her upwiththe news. “Ican’t sleep.I’mtoo excited to tell you about the new restaurant you own.”Isay looking down at her, the cheesiest smile spreading on my lips.

Blair’seyes shoot open and she whips her body upright, facing me. “Whatdid you just say?Sayit again and say it with more details this time.”Shedemands.Herwide eyes searching my face for answers.

Thisfeisty side of her is new, butIdon’t hate it.It’squite funny. “Thismorning, you became the official owner ofBub’sGrubs.Iwent down and made an offer on the restaurant.SpoketoMr.Danielsa bit, great guy.Heinformed me that the paperwork is being processed as we speak and will be finalized within the next few days.Ispoke to your mom beforeIwent and she fully supported my decision.”Isay, exaggerating my breathing. “Anyother questions?”Iask sarcastically.

JustlikeIpredicted, her mouth creates that perfect “O,” causing my cock to become fully erect. “Noway,Emmett.Noyou fucking did not.Theywere asking for two hundred thousand dollars!Wherewould yo-”

“Yes, andIpaid them four,Blair.You, your desires, your dreams, anything in the context ofyouis fucking priceless.Whatmore canIdo to make it crystal clear to you that there isn’t a single thing on thisEarththatIwouldn’t do for you?Isit not obvious that without you my soul would be empty?Mylittle obsession,Iwould lay my shattered heart on the ground for you to stomp on if it meant just getting to feel you touch me.Iwill battle all of your pretty little fears in that mind of yours, even if they are also my own.”

“But…Butthat’s - that’s so much money… why would you do that for me?Idon’t underst-”Icut her off again asIspill my heart to her, laying it into the palm of her hands.Trustingher to make it pump rather than let it stop.

“Nowords could express the utter need for you that runs through my veins.Iwould be like a shadow without light.Iwould cease to fucking exist without you.Isn’tit obvious thatIlove you,Blair?”

Sheblinks at me a few times, letting the words register.

Hereyes widen in disbelief and she scoffs.Notthe reactionIwas looking for, but it’s better than silence?Sittingup, she swings her legs over the side of the bed and stands up.Shemotions at me with her pointer finger. “Comehere.”

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