Desire That Kills

[2]

"Just don't make a big deal about it"I warn giving the lady my ticket to check

'You haven't been home for six years Bailey' 

"You know I love you"

'I love you too Bailey'

"I gotta go, I'll call you when I land"I smile taking the ticket from the lady walking into the tunnel that leads to the plane

'Bye dear'

I walk to my section after being let in. Getting settled, I look out the window and mentally prepare myself

*************

After landing, I called mother to let her know I would be taking a cab. I needed time before being with them for a long ass time.

Arriving to the gate, I put in the code mother gave me. She really did level up, I look at the fancy gateway. As the driver drives close to the house, I take in the beauty of the cottage mansion. The house looked like the mayors in Hart Of Dixie, my favorite show. Coming to a stop, I open the car  door

"Bailey!"My mom cheers walking out of the house, as I step out

"Mother"I softly smile

"I've missed you"She kisses my cheek once close enough to hug me

Hugging her back, I pull away, quickly grabbing my things from trunk. I thank the man as mom helps me with my bags.

"How are you?"She asks as we walk towards the house

"I'm ok"

"Darl is excited to meet you"She smiles brightly as we enter

"Joy"I fake smile

"Bailey Ann Quay, please have a open heart. I love this man"She begs as we set my bags in the entryway

"I'm trying"I smile genuinely

She claps with happiness as a maid comes by to take my bags to the guest room. We head towards the backyard.  As we step outside, the backyard looks like a fairytale magical garden with a huge lake to the right. Focusing my attention, I notice there are two guys in suits. Darl, the older looking one, turns around first. He hugs mom and whispers something to her. As he does my eyes look over at the man next to him, his son. Looks to be a little older than me, but not by much. Sunglasses on, I can't see his eyes or to see if he is looking at me. Suit on, I can't take his looks in. He is one of those rich guys...I suppose. 

"Bailey, nice to finally meet you"Darl smiles big with his arms open

Looking over at him, I notice he is wanting a hug 

"Same here"I stick my hand out to shake it

Feeling the mood change, he drops his arms, shaking my hand

"Uh, this here is my son Jeremy" He clears his throat motioning his son

He just nods making Darl speak up "Hello"He replies with no emotion

"H-hi"I reply back but, not without stuttering

His voice sent chills down my spine, it sounds like a real mans voice. Shaking his sound off, I look back at mom

"I'm awfully tired, long flight home. Could we reconnect later?"I ask her

She nods "Of course, I understand. Remember, Darl, when we came back from Panama, the flight was so long. I looked bad, I had forgotten my Synactif cream"

That's a $2,000 cream

"The family trip?"Darl remembers looking at me before her

"I had work"I explain hating his tone