Free Keeping Her (The Lexington Series Book 2) by Belle Winters Page B

first time
washing in a couple of days. When I came out she had on her black dress and she
looked amazing. Now don’t judge me, I think she looks good in everything or
nothing but she looked conservative. This wasn’t a look she does often so I
indulged myself a little and took my time scanning her while she was putting on
knee highs. I put on my pants and shoes and threw my belt through the loops. I
sighed as I tossed the black button up on my shoulders. I couldn’t believe I
was going to my father’s funeral. I felt my emotions getting the best of me and
I sat down and put my head in my hands trying to get myself back under control.
I sat like that for a while until I felt a hand on my shoulder.
    I looked up and Lucy was kneeling on
the floor in front of me. “I’m here for you Landon. I’ll help you.” She stood
up and held out her hand for me. I took her hand and stood. Gently she smoothed
out my t-shirt and tucked it into my pants. Then she buttoned up my shirt
slowly starting from the bottom. When she was done she smoothed the shirt and
tucked it in then buttoned my pants. I didn’t move a muscle the entire time, I
don’t remember the last time anyone took care of me in this way. When I either
couldn’t or refused to myself. She walked to the dresser and came back and put
my dad’s favorite cufflinks on me. She fixed my belt and grabbed my tie. My
dad’s favorite color was this ocean blue color so we decided that all of us
would wear something this color today. Lucy had one of those belts girls wear
on their waist, I had a tie, Max a bow tie, Nick a suit handkerchief, Erica
shoes, and Mel a blazer. Sam picked up the pieces to ensure they were all the
same exact shade. The girls also had different necklaces, earrings, bags and
girly shit that color. Lucy put on my tie and straightened it. When she was
done she told me to sit and I watched her as she pinned back one side of her
hair and put in some clip with a blue butterfly on it. She left it out wild and
curly the way I love it. She added her necklace and stuff and finished the look
with some black heels. The dress fit her like a second skin and I eyed her
probably for the first time without lust just appreciation. When she was
finished she put a sweater in her bag and handed me my wallet, keys and things
to put in my pocket. She grabbed my suit jacket and threw it over her arm then
picked up her bag and put it on her shoulder. She held out her hand for me and
I took it as she led me downstairs. Erica and Max were already there waiting,
and Nick and Mel came down shortly after us. We all headed out to the waiting
limo together.
    The entire ride was eerily silent,
however comfortable. It seemed like no one was in the mood to speak or do much
else but sit there. Even Max had this deadly calm about him and he’s usually
brimming with energy. When the car stopped in front of the church no one moved
to get out. We all looked around at each other waiting for someone to take the
first step. The driver opened the door and it wasn’t until he stuck his hand
inside in offering to help Erica did anyone start moving. I eyed the church
skeptically. With every step that I took closer to the front doors, the turmoil
inside of me grew. It’s like Lucy knew what was going through my head because
she wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled herself closer. I immediately
felt myself begin to calm and I wrapped an arm around her shoulder. We made our
way inside and the place was packed. There were a lot of faces I recognized and
others I didn’t. Dad’s best clients were there and those that were no longer
clients but he had become friends with were in attendance. I saw a few
colleagues and then finally I spotted James. He must’ve seen us come in and
stood so we knew where to go. There were a million eyes on us but it all faded
away as the casket in the front of the room came into view. Max spotted it and
ran towards it.
    “Dad?” I heard Max say and Lucy took
off to