Second Lies (The Second Life Series) Read Online Free PDF

could have imagined.  He was so careful and considerate of Angela now that he opened up to me about last year that I was slightly envious.  I only hoped Wes and I looked as good together.
    Once the festivities were over, we swung back to the hotel to pick up my things.  Angela decided to stay in Nick’s apartment while he drove me to the airport.  As he inched his way through heavy traffic, I stared out the window, completely happy with my short trip to Boston.  We had confronted some huge obstacles in our lives, but the good thing was we were now facing them together.
    “You should come back when I go on Thanksgiving break,” Nick switched lanes and took the exit towards the airport. “We’ll have more fun.  I’ll make plans to do stuff.”
    He pulled into a parking space and shook his head without saying anything to me.  In his eyes, I was still his baby sister that followed him around everywhere he went.  He still felt like he needed to watch after me, and hell maybe he did.  Ever since he left, I did things in my life that I never thought I’d ever do.
    “We can talk more thoroughly about everything the next time you come to Boston.  I just think we need a break, clear our heads, deal with life first,” he said.  I nodded in response. “Be careful when you get back there.  Call me if you need anything, and don’t forget what I said to you about Dennis.  You can’t trust him…and, just so you know, I was serious about Virginia.  I think it might be better if you got away and lived with Dad.  I don’t want you doing coke ever again.  You hear me?” I nodded my head solemnly.  He shook it off as if he remembered that I had a flight to catch, and, as he said, we should probably continue this conversation another time anyway. “I love you.”
    “I love you, Nicky,” I gave him a hug and grabbed my bags.  Once I got my things together, I made my way into the airport and prepared myself for a flight home.
     
    When I got back to Philly, a steady, freezing rain fell.  Wes texted me to meet him at the drop off in front of the airport, so as I mentally prepared myself to head outside and make a run for his car, my beautiful boyfriend was already waiting for me inside by the doors with an umbrella in one hand and a dozen roses in the other.
    Seeing him made me freeze in my tracks.  He was smiling so wide.  His eyes were lit up like a little kid on Christmas.  Something came over me.  I dropped my bags and ran for him.  I jumped into his arms, laughing and almost crying, so overcome by emotion.  It was one thing to miss him from afar, but when he was standing in front of me, I couldn’t help but realize how strong that feeling actually was.
    Wes nuzzled my cheek and then set me back down to the floor.  He kissed me long and hard.  It was heaven running my hands through his rain soaked hair.  It was amazing being reminded of his luxurious smell.  I couldn’t let him stop hugging me.  I latched onto his body, refusing to let go for several long minutes.
    He laughed into my ear, “Let’s get your stuff.  You left it in the middle of the hallway.” Finally, I let go of him.  He handed me the roses and gathered my things
    Once we got out to his car and loaded everything up, we both sat inside and embraced each other one more time.  His kiss was long and wanting, like I’d been gone a year not a day and a half.  He ran his hands over my skin, like he couldn’t believe I had actually returned to him.  It was the closest I’d ever been to heaven until someone banged on the window, bringing me back to reality.
    An airport worker shouted into our car, “Keep it moving guys!  We’ve got other people wanting to park here!”  Even through the heavy rain, his voice echoed loud and clear.  We both erupted into laughter as Wes pulled out of his space and drove off to my apartment.
    “I’m exhausted,” I said while pushing open the door to my place.  Everything was just as I left