Forever You by Lynn, Sandi (autobiographies to read .txt) 📗

coming back to my office, I heard my phone

ringing. By the time I got back to my desk, it stopped. I picked it up and looked at it. My heart stopped

when it said that I had a missed call from Ellery. She left a voicemail. I pressed the listen button and

closed my eyes when I heard the voice that I had been missing.

“Hi, Connor, it’s Elle. I just called to see how you’re doing and how things are going. I guess

you’re busy, so I’ll talk to you soon; bye.” She was reaching out to me. I dialed her number and

waited impatiently for her to answer.

“Hello?” she answered.

“Hey, Elle, I just got your message,” I said in a low voice.

“Hi, Connor, I was just wondering how you were doing.”

“I’m ok, and how are you?”

“I’m ok; I was just finishing up a new painting.”

“I’m sure it’s beautiful,” I said as I smiled into the phone.

“I could take a picture and send it to you if you want.”

“That would be great, thanks. I’d like to see it.”

“So, what have you been up to?” she asked.

“Not much, really; I’ve been working a lot. What have you been up to?” I asked her, trying to sound

normal.

“Nothing really, I’ve been doing a lot of painting.”

“How are you feeling?” I asked.

“I’m ok, I guess,” she said.

I looked at my watch. This conversation was hurting, and I hated talking to her over the phone

knowing that things aren’t right between us.

“I’m sorry, Elle, but I have to get going; Cassidy and Camden are in the city, and I’m taking them to

dinner. They should be here any minute.”

“Oh ok. Please tell Cassidy that I said hi, and give Camden a big hug for me.”

“I sure will, Elle. Thanks for calling,” I said.

“Sure, no problem; I’ll talk to you soon. Bye, Connor.”

I hung up just as Denny walked into my office and sat down across from me. “I heard that

conversation,” he smirked.

“Were you eaves dropping the whole time?” I asked.

“As a matter of fact, I was. So, tell me why you cut her off the way you did.”

“I don’t want to talk about it, Denny,” I growled at him.

“You never want to talk about it, Connor, but you need to face reality. You either love her enough

to fight for her or you don’t, and if you don’t, then tell her and walk away. Go back to your old life,

and be the miserable prick you were.”

“Damn it, Denny! Why can’t you just leave me alone?! I yelled as I slammed my fists on the desk.

“Because you’re family, and family always interferes in personal matters,” he said as he stood up

and pointed his finger at me. “You, my friend, will not destroy the best thing that has ever happened to

you. I’m telling you exactly what I told Ellery the other day. Why do you think she called you? I set

her straight as well, and now I’m setting you straight. Get your head out of your ass, stop feeling sorry

for yourself, and get your plane over to California. I will not sit back and let you both ruin each other

and what you have because the other is too stubborn to make the first move!”

I looked at him in shock. I couldn’t believe Denny, of all people, spoke to me like that. I stood up,

walked over to him, and gave him a hug. “Thank you,” I whispered.

He patted me on the shoulder, “You’re welcome.”

***

I had a nice dinner with Cassidy and Camden. She asked where Ellery was, and I told her what had

happened. She gave me some sisterly advice and she promised me that she wouldn’t tell mom. I

stared at Camden, thinking about that night that practically started all this. Ellery wants children

someday, but I can’t give them to her. I confided in Cassidy about it, and she told me to have my

vasectomy reversed. She went on to say that her boss had it done, and now he has two beautiful, little

girls. After dinner, I took Cassidy and Camden to the ice cream parlor. They were both thrilled for the

treat. We took our ice cream and sat down at the small table. Being here made me miss Ellery even

more.

“I’m going to ask Ellery to marry me,” I said to Cassidy.

“Connor, that’s wonderful! I’m so happy for you,” she said excitedly.

“Don’t get too excited; she hasn’t said yes yet, and who knows if she even will.”

“Don’t be a fool, Connor. Of course she’s going to say yes. Women can’t resist the charm of

Connor Black,” she smiled.

“Very funny,” I said. “I’m going tomorrow to pick out a ring and then I’m going to California.”

Camden started getting fussy, and it was getting late. “I’m going to head on home,” Cassidy said as

she hugged me tight. “Thank you for dinner, and good luck. I love you, brother.”

“I love you too, sister,” I smiled as we walked out the door and onto the streets of New York. We

drove back to the penthouse, and she got in her car and headed home.

***

The next day, I went into the office for a few