Page 22 of Puppy Love
My father continued to spew curses at Leo, punching him at the same time as Leo blocked them. Leo was able to get some punches at my dad, my body shaking with anxiety as I watched the two men I loved fighting.
Dad stepped back, his face red, knuckles bloody. “I don’t want to ever see your fucking face again!” he yelled at Leo, who was on the floor, holding his jaw.
“Dad,” I said, going toward them.
My father scoffed, glaring at me, and walked past me. He walked out of the house, slamming the door behind him.
“Dad, wait!” I cried out, sobbing.
It was too late. I heard the tires of my dad’s car screeching as I watched his car speed away through the window.
I rushed to Leo, cupping his face.
“Are you okay?” I asked.
“I’ll be fine,” he said, wiping my tears with his thumbs. “Maybe your dad’s right?—”
“No,” I deadpanned. “We love each other, and I don’t think we should stop seeing one another.”
Leo let out a loud breath.
“We just need to find a way to make my dad understand our relationship,” I said.
Leo nodded. “He’ll come around. We just need to give him some space.”
I nodded, agreeing with him. I hope my dad will understand and accept this relationship soon.
10
LEO
It’s been two months since Michael found out about my relationship with Cecilia. He hasn’t contacted us, and won’t return our texts or calls. I know it’s hurting Cecilia that Michael is acting like this, but she’s trying to stay strong, hoping her dad will come around soon and accept our relationship. We both miss Michael.
It’s Cecilia’s birthday, and I’m throwing her a surprise party at one of the local restaurants in town. I invited her dad, but he hasn’t RSVP’d, so I wasn’t not sure if he was coming or not. I really hope he’ll be there or else Cecilia will be even more devastated than she admits she is right now. I needed to fix this.
I called Michael again, my call going to voicemail.
“Hey, Mike. Just wanted to remind you that tonight’s Cecilia’s surprise birthday party at Ember Cottage Restaurant. Hope you can make it. I know Cecilia would be so happy if you did…so would I. It would mean so much to both of us.” I hung up the call, then sent him a text, saying something similar in case he didn’t want to listen to my voice mail.
I heard the front door close, knowing that Cecilia was just coming home from work. The sweet scent of my girlfriend gotstronger as she approached me in my office. I placed my phone down, not wanting her to see any details about her surprise party. I tilted my head up, watching her sway her hips as she closed the distance. I pushed my chair back, patting my lap with a smirk across my face.
“Happy birthday, baby,” I greeted her.
“Thanks, baby. You already wished me a happy birthday this morning in the best way possible,” she said, draping her arms around my neck as she sat on my lap. “I love it when you wake me up that way.”
“I know, but I wanted to say it again. Today’syourday,” I told her, wrapping my arms around her waist, my hand resting on her plump ass.
She flashed her beautiful smile, then pressed a gentle kiss to my lips.
“Thanks, baby. I love you,” she professed.
I smiled against her lips. “I love you too, baby…so, so much.”
I placed another kiss to her lips then pulled away, our eyes locking.
“I made reservations at Ember Cottage tonight at seven-thirty,” I told her.
“Oh, fancy. I can’t wait to dress up for you.” Cecilia was playing with the ends of my hair.
