Never Let Me Go

Good Times

I've never felt so awkward before in my life. Sitting in front of Colin's mom (both of them) and his thirsty ass sister-in-law not even an hour after Colin and I were just.....getting to know each other. Well, technically, he was getting to know me better. I still can't believe I let him do that to me. I mean, it's not that I didn't want him to. Actually, I didn't, but I kind of did. Fuck. I don't know what I wanted. I do know that I'm starting to wonder if there's any part on that man's body that isn't gifted.

"I'm so sorry I haven't been friendlier Arianna," I hurry up and push aside all my naughty thoughts as I focus on Mrs. Kaepernick. "I've been meaning to come over to see how you're doing, but every time I ask Colin if you're free, you always seem to be preoccupied."

"I'm sorry Mrs. Kaepernick-"

"Oh please," she laughs. "Call me Teresa honey."

"Okay," I smile softly; she's too kind. "Teresa. As I was saying, my schedule is so busy; I'm constantly on the go. There are days when the only time I see Colin is when I leave in the morning and get home at night. So please, you don't have to apologize."

"She's right," Lindsay chimes, sipping on her Diet Coke. "Just the other day, when I was talking to Colin, he said it's like she's not even there." She says rather innocently, but I know exactly what her underlying meaning is.

"Well," Heidi decides to join in. She's been rather quiet so far. "That may be, but last time I spoke to him, he spoke very highly of you Arianna."

Seriously?

"Really?" I question softly. He spoke highly of me. The same bitch he was, just hours ago, ready to call quits with?

"Oh, I do hope my son is treating you right sweetheart." Teresa says earnestly, reaching to place her hands on top of mine. She is such a kind woman.

"Yes ma'am," I smile reassuringly. "You and Mr. Kaepernick really did a wonderful job raising him. He's the perfect gentleman."

She sighs with relief and places a hand over her chest, "Thank you honey. We're so proud of him. Nevertheless, son or no son, you just let me know if he gives you any problems. He'll never be too old for his mother to come and straighten him out."

I giggle, "You're welcome, and that's very kind of you, but I highly doubt it'll ever come to that."

"True. Especially since Colin has always been good with relationships. Rarely, if things ever went sour, it was usually on the girls end."

Heidi raises her eyebrow at Lindsay, "You sure do seem to know a lot about my son. Did you two ever date?"

I smile inwardly. I have a feeling Heidi doesn't really care for Lindsay either.

"Oh no," Barbie smiles and laughs awkwardly. "He's like a brother to me."

Heidi, like me, looks unconvinced but doesn't elaborate on the subject. The rest of the luncheon goes over rather smoothly, aside from Lindsay's snide remarks. I really can't stand her. It's like she feels as if there's this competition between us over who Colin, who, is not interested in her. She's his sister-in-law for fucks sake!

Just as I'm about to open my car door, I hear someone call out my name, and turn around to see Heidi walking towards me.

"Arianna," she says with a warm smile. "Do you have a moment?"

"Of course," I lift my sunglasses from off my eyes.

"I just wanted to tell you that even though I'm not really family-"

"With all due respect Heidi, even though Teresa and her husband raised Colin, you gave birth to him; that makes you family to me." I inform her gently.