Must Wait

by Ginger Sharp

  “Livi, enough. Let it be. Stop or I am going to pull

  over and fuck you on the hood of my car.”

  She laughs. “You wouldn’t do that, Ryan. I will

  scratch the paint.”

  He reaches out and rubs her leg. “It is okay if it you

  scratching the paint. Then I have a constant reminder

  how I took you on this car.”

  I lean forward. “Can you both please give it a rest? You both either scream at each other fighting or are being sexual. There is no middle ground for you both. I can see why Katie is so screwed up. Just be normal for once.” I

  sit back, staring out the window.

  Olivia turns on the radio. She switches the station.

  Ryan slaps her hand down and they begin bickering with

  each other again. I am so annoyed with them and I

  cannot wait to get away from them. I need to see Katie.

  We three sit together waiting for graduation. Olivia sits between us. Ryan keeps touching her and whispering in her ear. She keeps giggling and squirming. They are driving me nuts.

  I lean forward, scowling at them. “Are you both here for you daughter or here to screw each other?”

  Ryan smiles. “Both. Do you know how badly I wanted to fuck this woman on this campus? Plans had to change for us. We had to withdraw coming here because she was pregnant with Katie. Funny how things turned out for us. Now we are here to see Katie graduate. Livi, I am so turned on.”

  I scowl down at Olivia. “Olivia, move over into my chair. I can’t take this from you both anymore.”

  She slides over and I sit between them.

  Ryan leans to my ear. “You are a killjoy, Pedro.”

  I watch wide eyed for Katie. Ryan elbows me pointing out to the side of the stage. I see Katie dressed in a black and red gown. I smile as I see her.

  Olivia tugs at the back of my hair whispering to my ear, “We are switching seats now. I want to be next to my husband.”

  I move forward and she slides around me. I look over at them as he wraps his arm around her shoulder kissing the top of her head. I smile over at them briefly as I go back to watching Katie. I see her scanning the crowd as she spots her parents. She waves at them and notices me sitting with them. Her face lights up as our eyes lock. She waves to me and I wave back. I stare watching her move across the stage, shaking hands with many people.

  The graduation is over and people are moving about to get to their families. Katie is making her way through the crowd to get to us. She runs right into Ryan’s arms hugging him. He lifts her up as he squeezes her. Her mother reaches out to embrace her. She walks over to me throwing her arms around my neck. She leans in, kissing me. I pull her into me, wrapping my arms around her.

  When she breaks the kiss, she stares up at me. “I can’t believe that you are here. Wait, does this mean we are back together, Pedro?”

  I smile down at her. “I do not know. You tell me, Katie? What do you want?”

  She kisses me again and pulls back to look into my eyes. “You, Pedro. I always wanted you.” She turns to look at her parents. Confused, she turns back to me. “Where did they go?”

  I laugh. “Oh Katie, they are horrible. You have no clue what I had to endure these last two days. They don’t stop. They ran off to screw each other again.”

  Katie starts to laugh. “Yup! That is them.”

  CHAPTER 13

  One month goes by and I am on a flight again to see Katie in Las Vegas at the pre-tour party. Nick picks me up from the airport, taking me back to my hotel. Katie is off shopping with Rosalie, so Nick and I hang out at the bar. We start drinking as Ryan come over grunting about Olivia not covering up her body again.

  Nick laughs at him. “Already, Uncle Ryan? We are not even on the tour bus yet. You better get this out of your system tonight while you have a hotel room.”

  He shoots his eyes to him growling as he speaks, “She has been so busy with this tour that I have not been getting anything from her.”

  Nick nods. “You can wingman for me tonight?” Ryan glares at him. “Fuck no. I want what’s mine.”

  He turns to me. “Pedro, where is Katie?”

  I shrug my shoulders. “I have yet to see her.” Nick glances at me. “She went to get some fancy

  dress for this evening.”

  Ryan looks over at him. “She already got one. Her mother went shopping yesterday.”

  Nick shrugs. “I guess she changed her mind. You know women.”

  Ryan nods and stalks off to find Olivia.

  Nick and I head to the party. I still have not seen Katie. Nick and I are drinking pretty heavily. There are girls all around us flirting with Nick and me. I have to stop drinking, so I walk away from them. Olivia and Chris arrive at the party. Olivia waves over at me. I wave back to her. A few minutes later, Ryan arrives with Henry. Another twenty minutes later, Katie finally walks in with Rosalie. Katie looks stunning. She is wearing a short silver dress. My eyes dance about her body as I take her in. She walks over to me then leans up to kiss me.

  She pulls back and looks up at me questionably. “Wow, Pedro, have you been drinking?”

  “Yes, you left me in your cousin’s care for five hours. I left him over there. The girls were too much.”

  She touches my cheek as she smiles up at me. “Let me make my rounds then we can leave. Nick wanted us to go clubbing with him, but if you are lit up then he is really gone.”

  “Okay, Katie, I will wait for you there in that chair.” She laughs as she walks away. I watch her move about the room greeting and shaking hands with people. She finds her father and kisses him goodnight. She walks to Nick and drags him behind her.

  Her hips sway as she walks towards me. I am melting at the sight of her. I follow her out of the party. Nick is pulling her out to the casino floor instead of to the elevators. They go outside and I follow. I want to go back to my room with her. I want to spend time with her before I have to go back tomorrow evening.

  I run to keep up with Nick. I hear him making fun of her. He is telling her that she is going to be old and alone if she doesn’t give it up too soon.

  I shake my head at him. “Leave her alone, Nick.” He laughs. “Pedro, you were so freaked out when that girl was touching you. What is wrong with you both? Just get it over with, Pedro. Would you just fuck Katie already?”

  Katie’s eyes shoot down to the ground. “Nick, I have tried. Pedro made me promise to wait until I got married.”

  Nick laughs. “Then get married already. Damn it, Katie, what are you waiting for? You are in Las Vegas, Katie. A wedding chapel on every corner. Pick one.” I glare over at him. “Nick, you are drunk. Let’s go back to the hotel.”

  Katie looks over at me. “Pedro, what are we waiting for? We need to move this forward. This will make you leave Costa Rica with Ramón and live with me. I can support us all. Just like we planned.”

  I shake my head. “What about your parents? They do not want this for us. Not yet.”

  Nick steps forward. “Take them out of the equation. Aunt Olivia is never going to give you her blessing. She thinks Katie is just having fun with you. Once she is done, she will kick you to the curb. That is the way Aunt Olivia sees it and I do not know what got into Uncle Ryan. Why he encourages you both to be together? Ah, because honorable noble Pedro sticks to his word. He doesn’t have to worry about you then and he can focus on his precious Livi.”

  Katie steps toward me. “Let’s do it, Pedro. Marry me tonight.”

  I shake my head. “No Katie.”

  She glares up at me. “What is holding you back, Pedro?”

  “Katie, we just got back together a month ago. Let’s give it more time.

  “We always known we were going to get married. Please, Pedro.”

  She walks away from me with Nick. They cross the street heading into a chapel.

  This is insane. They are insane. Her parents would not be very happy with us. Then I thought of what Nick said, ab
out how they will never want us together. I shake my head staring over at the chapel. I run my fingers through my hair frustrated and confused. Do I follow my heart or continue to wait for her parent’s blessing which I may never obtain since they are both crazy to begin with. I love Katie and I know that she loves me. This is for us, our happiness. I cross the street and enter the chapel. Katie smiles over at me. As she fills out the paperwork, a man hands her back her credit card.

  Nick looks over at me. “I knew you could do it, man.” He stands up so I can sit next to Katie.

  Katie pushes over the paperwork to me. “I filled it all out for you. I just need your signature and it is done.”

  I look over the paperwork. “Katie, I do not live in New Jersey.”

  She smiles. “Soon enough, plus it is easier this way. I do not want you backing out on me now.”

  I kiss her temple. “I won’t. This is for us, Katie. Our life together.”

  The man comes back with a tray of drinks and looks over at Nick. “Oh, is this the man you are marrying?”

  Katie looks up to the man. “No, he is drunk and he is my cousin.”

  The man takes the paperwork from Katie. “Good then, the cousin can sign as the witness.”

  Nick signs the paper.

  The man takes the papers back. “Hum, esquire. I take it that you are an attorney and you all live in New Jersey?”

  Katie nods. “Yes, I am. We have been waiting a long time for this. Can we please get it over with?”

  The man signs the paper and hands it back to Katie. “Done, you are both husband and wife.” He walks off.

  Nick claps his hands. “That was speedy service. Now let’s go get drunk to celebrate.”

  I shake my head. “No, Nick. Katie and I are not getting drunk tonight. Plus, you are already drunk.”

  Katie looks over at me. “Just one drink. Come on, Pedro?”

  “No, Katie, I know you. One drink turns into five. You are my wife now for the last three minutes and I am not going to have you all nasty drunk with me tonight. I know how you get and that is not what tonight is all about.”

  Nick snaps a few photos of us with his phone. “How cute he is, Katie? He is all romantically pathetic.”

  Katie snaps her head at Nick. “Please do not let anyone see those photos. I am going to have to talk to Rosalie and Grandpa about helping me break the news to my parents. So Nick, keep your mouth shut.”

  Nick nods. “Yes, Mrs. Araya.”

  Katie opens her eyes really wide. “Oh my, that is going to have to wait too. Pedro, I am going to have to keep my maiden name for work purposes. At least until I am established, then I can hyphenate or something. The Nora name is very well known amongst the law offices.”

  Nick laughs at her. “I remember when Grandma went off on Aunt Olivia when we were four years old. Olivia kept the McGraw name because of who her father was. Uncle Ryan did not seem to mind. Then Grandma pulled some strings so Aunt Olivia could not pick up Katie from daycare since your names did not match. Grandma used to tell me that story over and over again. So funny.”

  I look up at Nick. “You grandmother was fucking nuts.”

  “I know. I am still in therapy because of everything that happened. Let’s go get one drink. I promise.”

  Katie stands up, taking my hand. “Pedro, I am nervous. I need to calm my nerves. One drink is not going to send me on a wild rage. Come on.”

  We go into the hotel bar and Nick orders us a round of drinks. He toasts to us. Katie drinks up rapidly looking toward the bartender for another drink.

  I grab Katie’s arm. “No, baby, no more drinks. You said only one.”

  She looks up at me. “I am scared, Pedro.”

  I look down at her confused. “I know. We will get through this with your parents. In time, they will accept us.”

  She shakes her head blushing. “No, that is not what I meant. I am afraid to be alone with you tonight.”

  I stare down at her and brush my thumb over her lips. “We will be okay. I promise.”

  “I am not sure that I am ready for this next step.”

  I place my arm around her, resting it on her hip as I speak into her ear. “Katie, you begged me to marry you not even thirty minutes ago. I consented because I love you. I know it is going to be hard for you, but I am going to make love to my beautiful wife tonight. This is what we have been waiting for, to be married. So tonight, while we are alone here, we will be one.” I search her eyes and see that my words are not easing her. I nuzzle my nose to her ear, whispering, “Tomorrow, I have to go back home to work out the details with my brother and the farm. You have to go back to work. We only have tonight together until the next time I see you. Katie, I will be…”

  Nick leans into me, touching my shoulder. “Warning, here comes Uncle Ryan. Play it cool, you two.”

  I release Katie as Ryan pushes his way to the bar.

  It is apparent that he is drunk. He orders himself a drink. He leans in closer to Katie. “Your mother is nasty to me, Katie.”

  Katie transfixes her stare on her empty glass. “What did you do now, Daddy?”

  “She won’t let me touch her. I hate this time of year. She wraps herself up with tour details then she gets depressed about Briar.”

  Katie nods, staring at her glass. “Yes, every year since he passed at the end of June. Yes, Mommy gets all depressed and you are drunk for two weeks straight. You each have your coping method. By the fourth city, she will have her confidence restored and you will be back getting laid when you command it. Vicious cycle, Daddy.”

  Ryan pulls his head forward looking her in the face, “What is wrong with you? You look like your dog just died.”

  She lies, “I guess Briar too. I miss him.”

  “Katie, get another drink.”

  I step in. “No, she has had too much already.” I look down at her. “You should just go off to bed, Katie.”

  Katie nods and walks off. I watch her make her way across the floor. I stay with Ryan to throw him off as to what really happened tonight. I turn back to the bar and finish my drink.

  Ryan looks over at my empty glass. “I think you should make sure that she gets to her room if she has been drinking too much.”

  I nod turning to leave. I pick up my step to catch up to her.

  She smiles over at me. “That was nerve-racking. We are just going to have to avoid them for a little while. Pedro, which floor are you on?”

  “The eighth floor.”

  “We will go to your room. I am on the same floor as my parents. The farther away we are the better.” I nod as we get in to the elevator.

  I open the door to my room letting her enter before me. She stands by the television looking around the room. She places her fingers in her mouth nervously biting at them. I smile over at my new wife while I allow my eyes to slowly scan her body. She is dressed in that silver, body-hugging dress that emphasizes her every curve with matching silver strapped five inch heels. I have never seen her dressed like this. I am completely aroused looking at her legs in those heels. I normally see her in flip flops, never like this. Her hair is tousled in a loose-up do, completely exposing the soft skin of her neck. I unbutton my dress shirt rapidly as she watches me. I place it on the dresser. I open a drawer and take out a t-shirt and pull it on over my head.

  She tilts her head at me in confusion, “What are you doing, Pedro?”

  “I was uncomfortable in that shirt. I am better now.”

  She looks up at my face from across the room. “I liked you in that other shirt. It was sexy.”

  “Katie, remember that I am a simple man. The kind who prefers t-shirts, shorts and work boots.”

  She laughs. “That is because that is all you’ve ever known. That will change when you move in with me.”

  My eyes take in her appearance again. “I love you, Katie. You do know that, right?”

  She nods timidly as she looks away from me. I walk across the room and take her chin within my hand.


  I pull her head up so she is looking at me. “Katie, do you love me?”

  Her eyes twinkle as she looks up at me. “Yes, Pedro, I do love you.”

  I kiss her lips numerous times, but tonight is different. She is being shy. I place my hand at the nape of her neck and push our kiss deeper. I dance my tongue over hers. Katie runs her finger through my hair as she breaks the kiss as she looks into my eyes. She is all breathless. She leans back up to me, kissing me belligerently. I pull her tighter into me as I slide my hand up the back of her dress, locating the zipper. I slowly pull the zipper down exposing her bare back. I allow my hand to caress her back, feeling that she does not have a bra on under this dress.

  I break my kiss from her and look into her eyes. “No bra, Katie? Do you know how hot you are, Katie?”

  She feverishly nods as she pushes me back to the bed. I sit down on the end of the bed watching her in awe as she removes her dress, exposing her naked breasts. She lets her dress fall to the ground as she steps out of it, moving closer to me in her black lace panties and high heels. I reach out taking her breast into my hands, kneading them. She rolls her eyes as she moans.

  She pulls off my shirt. I tilt my head up to her, kissing her deeply with my tongue sliding over hers. I try to pull her down to me, but she pushes back. She breaks the kiss and gazes back at me. She leans forward and kisses my neck, making her way down my chest. She drops to her knees, fussing with my pants. I help her by pulling them and my boxers off at the same time. She kisses my stomach continuing lower when her small hands locate my cock. I stare down, taking in her beauty as she works me with her hands. Her tongue slides all about me then she takes me into her warm mouth lapping me.

  “Ah, Katie, what are you doing to me? That is not what tonight is about, baby. Please, stop,” I growl as I look down at her.

  She stops and seductively looks up at me. “Wrong, Pedro? This is a part of love making.”

  I touch her face. “You are getting me too close, Katie.”

  She moves her hands again. “We have all night together, Pedro, to do this.”

  I smile down to her as she goes back doing what she does best to me. I pull her hair loose from the hair clip, watching it fall to her beasts. I gently pull back her hair, while running her blonde locks between my fingers.