Free Holt's Holding part two (The Holt's Series) by a dagmara Page B

Were we a couple now?
    I shook my head to my thought.
    “What are you questioning now?” He looked to my
quizzically.
    “What are we…let me qualify…you’re moving in, we’re having
a child…but what I don’t know is…what do you want from me Charlie? Not that I
need a label but what do I say when someone asks?” I wasn’t sure what answer
would do but I needed one. Looking to him, he sat back in his chair and cocked
his head with a crooked smile. What I wouldn’t do to know what was running thru
his head right now?
    “It’s pretty obvious Lilly that we are not casually
fucking, you are pregnant and with our child. Are you asking how I feel about
you? Then I would say I thought I had made myself clear. If I have not then let
me state it for the record, I care very deeply for you. I think we have skipped
over the entire ‘dating’ process wouldn’t you say? But to answer your question
I want you in my life, I want a future with you and our daughter.” Pausing he
sighed then moved up to me “What do you want Lillian?”
    What did I want? I wasn’t sure I had an answer.
    “I want to trust you. I want to let go of all this fear…I
want to know that this isn’t some game for you.” Looking down at my now empty
plate I wasn’t sure what more to say.
    “This is not a game for me. This is as real as it gets.” He
offered.
     

Chapter 4

 
 
    Watching him do dishes was rather interesting. I would have
never thought him to be so domesticated.
    My mood had instantly shifted from the conversation during
dinner.   I found myself teasing him.
    It was nice having this moment of just casual play. No
scheming –no motives, just he and I as normal as two people could be.
    Henry my computerized security chimed in breaking the
playful banter he and I had engaged in.
    “Elizabeth…vehicle approaching, Hotel name registered: The
Hyatt, One male driver.”
    “Henry no alert needed lower spikes.”
    “Spikes?” Charlie looked to me, eyes wide and shaking his
head.
    “Yes…when I’m home the drive way is kinda armed from
unwanted guests,” I laughed
    “A bit over the top?” he raised his eyebrows and cocked his
head.
    “Maybe” I smirked
    I laughed as he rolled his eyes at me in amusement.
    I could hear the van doors open and shut, followed by a
ring on the doorbell. Charlie walked up and answered it, as it was his things
being delivered.
    “Thank you” Charlie nodded to the delivery guy and tipped
him adding instructions to take the bags to the bedroom. I noticed he had two
garment bags and three large suitcases. I moved to the sofa as Charlie led him
to my room.
    I wrapped myself in a blanket and turned the TV on. I
hadn’t watched TV in such a long time I realized that the ‘on demand’ feature
was perfect now. Catching up on last season of ‘True blood’ seemed like a good
idea since I had no idea how long he would be. The delivery boy walked past and
thru the front door closing it. I could assume that Charlie was unpacking if
anything. He struck me as the type that liked to get things taken care
immediately versus later.
    Jumping up I realized popcorn would be perfect…shit did I
have any?
    Running to the kitchen pantry; yup movie time popcorn. I
put in the microwave just as I heard Sam and Brady come in thru the front door.
From what I could tell, she was riding him hard about something.
    “You drive like an old lady” I heard her belt out.
    “Do not…it’s icy” Brady was definitely on the defensive.
    “You drive a Hummer for god sakes!” she rolled her eyes
walking my way
    “And how are you two doing? Dinner? I’m truly afraid to
ask?” I laughed
    “How are you love” she came over and kissed me on the
cheek.
    “I’m good”
    “Glad to hear it…so can I ask what happened?” she sat down
on the sofa.
    “Yeah please do tell…I was afraid I was going to have to
bail you out of jail,” Brady laughed as he found a seat on the opposing sofa
pulling his tie loose and