Chapter 56 - 56

"I haven't had a vehicle since I moved back here, Sir," I said with a shrug.

"Why didn't you say anything to Master Reed or I?" he asked exasperated.

I shrugged. "Why would I? I know the number of every taxi service. I know all the bus routes and I only live ten minutes away from work."

He shook his head at me. "Let Reed know, please before I have to tell him myself."

"Alright, but I don't see what the big deal is," I said slightly irritated.

I didn't argue even though I wanted to really badly and ended up agreeing swiftly when he took a menacing step towards me.

I left quickly after that anxious to get home and away from bossy Dom's. If I were to be honest with myself, it was so I could call Reed. Suddenly the limo ride seemed to take forever so instead of anxiously shifting in my seat every few seconds I decided to use the time wisely and sort through everything in my head trying to find some meaning in the jumbled emotions.

Earlier in the week, I was so pissed at Reed. Not looking forward to seeing him much less talking to him, however, now I couldn't wait to get home to talk to him. The anger that had clouded my judgment was gone and buried underneath a layer of loneliness and sadness. I knew I should decide to give him a chance to explain at the least, though I wasn't sure why in the first place.

My heart chose that moment to pipe up, "Because you're in love with him.”

"Don't be ridiculous," I chided it out loud. "It's only been a few weeks, there's no way I could be that far gone, dummy.”

I searched my mind for the last time I had loved someone. For the last time, I had told someone I was in love with him. There was not a single person that I could remember that I had felt anywhere near the intense emotions that I did for Reed. I sighed sure I was going crazy, thinking that I was feeling anything close to love for him. I reminded myself that love did not happen that fast. Then again, I thought to myself with a giggle, I had known him for about three years now if you include the first time that I'd met him.

The driver pulled up in front of my house and with a peek out the window I could see the whole neighborhood was looking. I felt myself blush with all the attention I was getting and got out so fast I almost tripped walking up to my house. The moment I made it inside my phone rang and I looked down only to roll my eyes when I saw it was Reed.

"Hello, Sir," I said exasperated trying to find a spot to put my stuff down.

"I told you to call me as soon as you got home," Reed growled into the other end.

"Reed, really? I just walked in through the door. I haven't changed my clothes, taken a shower, or gotten dinner ready yet," I chided into the phone.

"Mia!" he snapped sharply into the phone.

I could not help but laugh, he was using his Dom voice on me.

"I'm sorry. Yes, Sir, you did ask me to call you as soon as I got home. I misunderstood I thought you meant for me to call you when I got home and got settled in. Not right as soon as I walked in the door," I said trying to stifle my giggles.

I could hear him chuckle on the other end completely ruining the moment.

"You are not doing a very good job of sounding sorry. No, I'm sorry. I should have given you enough time to see to yourself. I just couldn't wait to hear your voice again. I can't believe how much I've missed you,"

My heart melted again. "I've missed you, too. This time away has really given me some time to think which is for the best."

"Have you really missed me?" he asked, his voice holding a sweetly hopeful note.

"Yes, I have really.”

"Good. Now call me back when you're settled in and we'll discuss your thoughts, seeing as I have a few of my own.”

I shook my head at how abrupt my Master was and continued to shake my head at him as I got settled in. I couldn't blame him though, I was just as anxious to speak to him. Yet, I forced myself not to rush as I got cleaned up, my jammies on, and dutifully ordered my dinner. Only then did I pick up the phone and call him back.

"Hello Mia, are you ready for bed now?"He asked, the sexual connotation in his voice was unmistakable.

I laughed. "Actually, I'm ready for supper. It should be delivered soon.”

"You really don't cook, do you?" he said chuckling. "How much time do you have?”

"About half an hour, they said."

"So, I have half an hour with you all to myself," he purred.

I giggled. "Oh dear, whatever should we do?"

Reed just chuckled. "I have a few ideas.”

I laughed outright, loving having the teasing Reed back. Despite enjoying the teasing conversation, I was ready to get some answers to my burning question. I was not willing to move forward without addressing the rest of my concerns.

"How about we use that time for you to tell me what's really going on with your wife?" I asked slowly.

I listened to his breathing for any signs of distress, although all he did was sigh in resignation.

"This isn't really a conversation I wanted to have over the phone," he said softly.

"I know, but it's really for the best. It'd go a long way in helping me with my decision," I implored him.

He was silent for so long that I thought maybe I had said something wrong and he'd hung up.

"The story's going to take longer than half an hour, Mia. Are you sure you want to get it started?"Reed warned making me jump at the sound of his voice,

"Yes, Sir. I'll give you however long it'll take," I promised.

I grabbed a cup of coffee and settled in on my couch.