Read Take Me Away for Free Online

off.”
    “Whatever,” she rolls her eyes at me and walks away.
    Damn, that was too close. They broke up today and here she is at the house with all of us. This girl must have a death wish.
    Getting some shots together, I call over some of the guys and we toast to a new school year and upcoming season.
    Waking up the next morning, I head downstairs and find Zara with the girls. "Morning ladies," I tell them.
    Zara looks at me with disgust. Walking over to get a cup of coffee, I reach for a cup and feel her judging eyes.
    "Mind if I ask what I did to you?"
    "Nothing," she sweetly smiles, challenging me to get it out of her. Game on. I follow her to the couch and hear her scoff. "Why are you following me?"
    "I can't sit on my own couch? You know this is where I live?" She rolls her eyes and it makes me laugh.
    “Bite me.”
    “You wish,” I smirk.
    "Please," she rolls her eyes, "You wish I wanted you to do that."
    “How would you know what I want?” I lean in closer so no one can hear, “You’re too pure, sweetheart.”
    “And your dick’s going to fall off,” she responds back. Ahhh, that’s why she’s mad and annoyed. Typically girls who have no interest in the opposite sex wouldn’t care, so why does she?
    “Are you jealous?” Her body stiffens. Wrong move. Maybe I’ll keep her a little closer than I should. She’s fun to annoy and I’m feeling pretty good at putting that scowl on her face.
    “You wish I was. Not even close, Treston.”
    I run my fingers down her arm and she’s trying hard not to let me see how my simple touch is affecting her. “Whatever you have to tell yourself. But you'll want me soon."
    “Not happening.”
    "We'll see," I wink, sipping on my coffee. The girls are behind us and I can feel the staring. I guess it's interesting seeing me actually talk to another girl instead of having her suck me. Well, this one is a keeper.
    My phone rings and I pick it up to answer. "Hi, Mom."
    "Oh wow, my son picks up his phone," she sarcastically says.
    "I love you too. What's up?"
    "Come over today. It's nice out. Your father and I are home and we bought steaks and I made a lot of food. So bring the guys, Katy and Jamie." Zara too . "I'll see you at 1p.m., sharp."
    "Yes, Mom," I smile, hanging up the phone after we say bye. I get up and turn to the girls. "Regina Parker would like to have everyone come over, so get ready and let's go," I announce. "Move it ladies. You know how my mom is."
    When everyone meets back at the house we take three cars to my parent's house. The drive is quick and soon we're walking up the driveway and to my backyard. I love living in North Carolina and feeling the sun. I have no idea how people can deal with snow and all that shit. The sun’s out, there’s a very light breeze in the air and my pool looks pretty damn inviting.
    The guys help my dad with the grill and bringing the food out from the kitchen. My mom’s showing the girls pictures and embarrassing the shit out of me.
    In the corner of my eye I see Katy and Jamie on the lounge chairs. Looking around I don’t see Zara. I head inside and into the kitchen where I hear laughing. Stepping in I see my mom and Zara putting the desserts together.
    “It’s so nice to meet you, Zara,” my mom gushes. “How are you liking Duke so far?”
    “It’s nice to meet you too Mrs. Parker.”
    “No, no. Please call me Regina. When I hear Mrs. Parker I cringe.”
    Zara laughs and it makes me smile. “Well I love Duke so far. It’s a great campus. I’m lucky to be part of the team.”
    “That’s great, honey. And how do you know Treston?”
    I’m not going to lie, but it gets me a little excited to hear what she tells my mom.
    “We actually met last night. He’s nice and kinda silly.”
    Nice? Kinda silly? Was this girl wasted last night?
    “Oh,” my mom claps her hands. “I’m so happy to hear that.”
    Slowly stepping away from the hallway and back outside I think about Zara’s words. Why the hell would