Page 45 of Paco
Chapter Thirteen
Misty jumped onthe bed, giggling like a silly schoolgirl. She leaned against the headboard and wrapped her arms around her bent knees, rocking slightly.He kissed me.Bubbles of happiness rose inside her and she closed her eyes, the kiss playing through her mind on repeat. Never mind that he apologized for kissing her and then rushed out; it didn’t take away from the passion and desire that had sizzled between them.If only I hadn’t pulled away. Next time I won’t.And she was more than positive that there’d be a next time.
She looked at the bags on the bed and giggled again.Paco wants me to stay.For the first time in a very long time, she felt wanted. She got up and emptied them, then began to hang up her clothes. Folding her bras and panties, she decided to put them in one of the drawers instead of leaving them in the plastic bag where they’d been since she’d escaped from Bobby.
Bending down, she opened the bottom dresser drawer and moved some of the contents around to make room for her underthings. A large padded envelope came into view. Before pulling it out, she glanced around the room. She knew she shouldn’t look inside, but one small peek wouldn’t hurt anyone. Opening the envelope, she saw letters and photographs.
Maybe these are Paco’s baby pictures. I bet he was cute as hell.
She padded over to the bed, sat on it cross-legged, and dumped out the contents next to her. Picking up a photo, she smiled when she saw a young Paco in a crew cut and Army combat uniform next to a tank. With her fingernail, she stroked the side of his face. He looked so different with short hair. Another photo showed him with his arms wrapped around a cute brunette. She turned the picture over and read the words “Cassie and me.” Most of the pictures were of either Cassie alone or the two of them together.
Misty stared at one of the envelopes addressed to Paco with an Army post office address.Do I dare read his letter?It seemed like an awful invasion of his privacy, but she couldn’t resist. He was such a hard person to read, and he always had his tough exterior on overdrive. She knew Paco the biker, but she wanted to see what lay behind all the leather, muscle, and tattoos.
The letter slid out of the envelope when she turned it upside down. Glancing at the door, she took a deep breath, then looked down and read the letter.
Hey, sexy,
I was so happy when I came home from work and found your letter waiting for me. My mom put it on my dresser, and I tore into it right away. Like you always do, you made me laugh, cry, and ache for you with your words of love and lust. (I loved all the dirty parts. ;))
I wish you were here. I miss you so fucking much. The days are dull without you, but I have work to pass the day. But the nights are awful. I miss your touch, the feel of your skin on mine, your awesome kisses (you ARE the best kisser ever), and the way you make love to me. Just thinking about you makes me wet. I wish you’d come home soon. I miss you too much!
I’m sending a picture of me in a new bikini I bought for the trip the family’s going on next month. I wish you could be with me to walk on the beach, make love in the sand, and hold each other when the sun sets. California won’t be as much fun without you.
Take care of yourself. Write me when you can. I hope you got the box of goodies I sent you. You didn’t mention it in your letter, so maybe it hasn’t gotten there yet.
Sending you a big kiss. I love you so much.
Cassie xxooxx♥
Misty put the letter back in the envelope.He was in love with her. That’s a surprise. I never would’ve guessed it.
She took out another letter. Again, it was addressed to him at the Army post office.
Hey, honey,
I’ve been thinking about you all the time. It makes me happy that you’re doing the same. I know you told me not to worry, but sometimes I do when I hear news reports or talk to the other women in the group I go to. I just want you home. Now.
I was thinking about the first time we met three years ago at Rick’s party. I’ve never told you this but I loved you from the moment I saw you. I told Cheryl and Lisa that you were the man I was going to spend the rest of my life with. So it makes me sooooo happy that you want to spend the rest of your life with me. I know you want to ask me properly when you get back, but just knowing you love me as much as I do you makes me warm and happy, but also sad. I’m sad because I want you here so I can show you how happy I am.
You know something? I sleep with one of your T-shirts every night. I doused your cologne on it right before you left last year and it still has your scent. I pretend it’s you holding me. Just thinking about you now has me all horny. Dammit. I wish we could tear each other’s clothes off and fuck hard and fast.
When are you coming home? I miss you terribly.
Love, love, LOVE YOU,
Cassie♥xoxoxx
As the sun sank to the horizon, painting the sky in warm hues of copper, coral, and amethyst, Misty raised her arms above her and stretched. She moved her head from side to side, working out some of the kinks from sitting too long reading the letters and looking at the pictures. There were so many birthday cards, notes, funny sayings written on pink paper, and love letters from Cassie to Paco that she was surprised they weren’t married with a bunch of kids.
Maybe they got divorced. Maybe that’s why he’s allergic to involvement.
She picked up another letter, opened it, and read it.
Hey, Paco,
I’m not going to pretend that I’m not upset that your tour of duty in Afghanistan got extended four months. It seems that when I get all excited and hopeful to see you, something comes up to make it not happen.
It’s been so long. It’s hard to be this far apart for this long. I know you explained that you’ve been in combat and it’s hard to call or connect with me as much as I’d like for you to, but it’s not fun having you away. When you first joined, I thought it would be okay but it’s difficult. I don’t know.
