Chapter 207: Chapter Forty-Five

Priscilla

It was a week before we were able to take Dani home. Jaymeson and I had spent countless hours in that suite with her.

Dani was a lot more easy-going around the guys, but I could tell it still unnerved her.

There were also the nightmares.

At least once a night she woke up yelling for our dad. Every time, I held her and cried with her.

One night, I must have slept through her scream because when I woke up Jaymeson was sitting next to her on the bed, leaning against the pillow stroking her hair as she slept.

I imagined the piercing in my heart was what it felt like to watch someone you love loving the most important person in your life in return.

It was beautiful, and I knew in that moment that my dad would have loved Jaymeson. Because Jaymeson loved my dad's little girls more than life itself.

He showed it in his actions.

Jaymeson had helped get Dani to the car while I'd gone to the accounting department to discuss the payments for the hospital bills.

“Paid in full.” The nurse had flashed me a knowing smile.

“But—”

“Paid in full,” she repeated. “Now, was there anything else I can help you with?”

Confused, I'd made it ten steps before it struck me.

Jaymeson.

It had taken the entire plane ride back, lots of kissing and coaxing, but he finally “fessed up and said he not only paid for the hospital stay but may have possibly bought Dani a new car in the process, for when she was ready to drive again.

I accused him of spoiling her.

His answer was, “I want to spend my life spoiling you. Both of you.”

Pretty sure Demetri and Alec were getting tired of watching us because they'd all moved to different parts of the private jet.

Yeah, private jet.

I was still in shock.

“So.” Jaymeson cleared his throat. “I, uh, thought we should, um…” He turned bright red. “Bring your stuff over to my place.”

“My stuff?” I asked.

“Yeah.” Why was he turning red?

“I know we need to go through all your parents' belongings. I know it would be too hard to stay there right now, so I kind of thought you and Dani should stay with me.” He gulped.

“Why are you sweating?” I touched his forehead.

“Holy shit, I feel like I'm fifteen,” Jaymeson muttered. “I don't want to ever, ever, ever, sleep without you. Ever again…” He coughed. “Ever.”

“Say ever one more time, man.” Demetri walked between us and laughed. “I don't think she heard you.”

Jaymeson flipped him off.

Somehow, Demetri could read minds, because his middle finger was already hoisted in the air toward Jaymeson even though he hadn't turned around.

They were helping us unload our bags and Dani, while they packed up for the next leg of their tour.

“Okay.” I licked my lips. “But with Dani there, we can't… you know.” I put my hands in front of me, and twisted them in the air.

“Mime?”

Demetri walked back between us. “Wow, your guys' communication skills need work.” He patted Jaymeson on the back. “Oh, and if you didn't catch that, she means you can't have sex. Sucks to be you.”

“Don't you have somewhere to be?” Jaymeson snapped.

“No.” Demetri beamed. “I'm quite happy. Do continue.”

Within seconds Alyssa had Demetri by the ear and was dragging him away from our conversation.

Jaymeson turned his full attention back to me. “I've controlled myself for how long? Pretty sure I can wait, love.”

“Famous last words!” Demetri shouted from the other side of the plane.