Free Loves Deception by Nicole Moore

coffee.”
    Kevin heard company and perked up. Somewhat excited to be breaking up her little date, he couldn’t help but smirk. He sat down at the table. “She has to go along with my plan. I’ll only tell her what she needs to know. My Dad won’t get away with this. I’ll make her fall in love with me again and then we will get married. Even if I have to exaggerate the truth little bit.” Kevin thought of a millions ways to approach Gianna without alarming her. He wanted to keep it light and simple until he could get he into the car. “Getting her to into the car is half the battle won.”
    Kevin looked around the room. He knew it well. They’d spent numerous dinners there and plenty of argument happened there too. Kevin knew how to get out of the dog house though, he always had. Gianna had a bleeding heart, and it was her weakness. “She’ll help me, I just have to make sure good ole’ Dad played his part. Kevin took a seat at the head of the table. He smiled pleased that the beginning stages of his plan was finally coming together.
    Gianna searched the entire house but Bryan had gone. She quickly showered and dressed. She made a mental note to call Bryan as soon as she got rid of Kevin. She couldn’t help it but a sinking feeling was telling her that Bryan saw Kevin. “No, if Bryan had seen Kevin he would have tried to kick his ass, not leave.” Gianna rushed to the kitchen, straightening up as she moved through the house. She mustered up some coffee and a couple of muffins.
    Kevin stood as she entered the room. He noticed that Gianna thought this was a social call. He had to be quick. “Gianna we really don’t have a lot of time. I got the call from my mom this morning. Angela and Martin will be here this afternoon. Donald and Renee will be here this evening. We should be there before they arrive. Uncle Ralph, Diane and the kids will be here tomorrow. Angela and Donald will stay at the house and I thought we should too.” Kevin kept talking. He knew that if he left an opening Gianna would catch her breath and he would have to beg. It was much better to overload her with information to build the momentum and then get her body moving. Kevin started walking toward her and ushering her out toward the hallway. “We really need to get you some clothes packed and gather up all the things you’ll need for a few weeks.”
    Gianna was flustered she found herself moving and trying to listen at the same time. She had questions and she needed them answered. Gianna dug her heels in and stopped all motion. She whirled around and put up her hands. “Wait a minute. What are you talking about? I spoke to you two weeks ago. You told me that I had time to decide what I wanted to do. I am not leaving my house to live for however long at your parents’ house. I am not in this that deep. Now start explaining. What you are talking about?”
    Kevin expected this but he’d hoped he could at least have gotten her in the car first. “Gianna you know my father’s condition. He has stage four cancer and he isn’t doing well. I don’t have time for this. Grab somethings and I will go into greater detail on the way.” Kevin moved her along. He pulled the suitcases from the hall closet and lugged them into the bedroom.
    Gianna was wrapped up in Kevin’s movement. She watched him remove things from her closet and pack them away. She watched as her designer dresses and slacks went into the suitcases instead of a garment bag. She cringed. “Move Kevin, you’re wrinkling my clothes. I can’t even believe I am going to help you. You have to be the biggest ass hole I’ve ever dated. If it wasn’t for your mother I wouldn’t have even taken your calls.” Gianna was irritated now. She wasn’t sure how Kevin wanted her help, outside of moral support, but she was sure he had an ulterior motive. She would find out soon enough.
    They finished loading the luggage into the car “Kevin I forgot something and I need to set the alarm.