SEX Unlimited: Volume 3 (Unlimited #3) by Kathryn Perez Read Free Book Online

something. Maybe I should just get out of the house. My reflection in my bedroom mirror tells me to stay in because I look like crap, but I need to get out of for a little bit. I pull out a pair of yoga pants and a t-shirt, brush my hair up into a messy bun, and put on a little lip gloss. I decide to go to my favorite local café and have something light to eat and unwind some. My purse is hanging on a chair at the kitchen table and I drop my phone inside it before slinging it over my shoulder. Once I lock up and start my car, I already feel better being out of the house. I have the urge to check my phone again but I don’t. I want to call him but I won’t. He said he’d call and he will. I’m not going to start being this needy girl. That’s not who I am.
    Making my way downtown to the square I soon see why I miss coming down here. It’s full of life and laughter. I roll down my window as I drive through the center street where it seems busiest. The cafes and little street side bistros are lit up with fun, colorful lights and you can hear the sound of live musicians floating through the air. James and I use to come down here often on the weekends. I miss doing couple stuff. The thought of Brisban and I possibly coming here together makes me smile. He would love this atmosphere.
    I park and make my way over to Jake’s, my favorite of all the cafes here. The bell chimes when I open the door and, as always, Jake greets me. I wonder if he ever takes a moment off from work because he always seems to be here.
    “Good evening Ms. Candace, please have a seat and I’ll have your regular right out to you.”
    I smile and nod. “Sounds perfect, Jake. Thank you.”
    I like sitting by a window so I can people watch, so I choose a small two-top by the big window. Jake brings me a Cherry Coke with three fat cherries on top.
    “Just the way you like it.”
    “Thank you, Jake. How’s Anne? I haven’t been in here in a while. How’s she doing?”
    His shoulders slump and I instantly feel bad for asking. “She has her good days but they just aren’t as many anymore.”
    “Awe, I’m sorry to hear that. I’ll be sure and have you guys in my thoughts.”
    He pats me on the shoulder. “Thank you, dear. Your food will be out soon.”
    I’ve been coming here since I was a teenager. Jake’s a part of my life that I can remember far back to when I was just a kid begging my mom for cherries in my Coke. I rest my chin in my hand and gaze out the window. Couples are walking hand in hand, smiling and flirting I can’t wait to have moments like that with Brisban. We’ve spent so much of our time together behind closed doors. It’ll be nice to do normal couple stuff together. Right before Jake brings out my Italian Grilled Cheese, I get a text. It’s him. The corners of my mouth turn up and I smile from ear to ear.
     
    Brisban: Hey beautiful. How was the rest of your day?
    Me: Uneventful. Yours?
    Brisban: What are you doing now?
    Me: Eating…well, I’m about to eat. I’m downtown.
    Brisban: Oh, well don’t let me interrupt.
    Me: It’s just me. I needed to get out of the house for a bit.
    Brisban: Come over.
    Me: Now?
    Brisban: Yes, now. Get it to go. I’ve thought about you all day. Come over, please.
     
    How do I argue with that?
     
    Me: Okay.
    Brisban: Great, see you soon.
     
    “Jake, I’m sorry but can I get this to go. Something’s come up.”
    He comes around from behind the counter. “Sure, you want your drink to go, too?”
    “Yeah, if you don’t mind.”
    He takes my plate and drink and disappears into the back.
    I leave a twenty dollar bill on the table for Jake and he comes out with my to-go bags.
    “Thanks, Jake.”
    “Don’t wait so long before you come back in to see me.” I wave and tell him I’ll definitely stop by more often.
    The smell of the food fills my car and my stomach rumbles. I reach over and try to untie the sack and figure I’ll just eat it on my way to Brisban’s house. After a