Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 5

My libido who had not made an appearance in months decided this was the perfect time to come out of hiding, to remind me that I was not related by blood to any of my new stepbrothers. “ Nope not listening,” I thought as my libido started settling in like she was going to stay a while.

“So how long does it take to get to the house?” I asked, hoping Jacob wouldn’t notice how hard I was blushing.

He glanced at me as he drove away from the hospital. Are you feeling ok there Em, you’re looking a little red”

“ Yep, yep, all fine, nothing to see here” I stammered and Jacob snorted

“And what’s up with calling me Em?” I asked him

“ Well, Em is short for Emmy, and since you’re short, I thought it was a good nickname” He was grinning again waiting to see how I would react.

“I’m not short,” I pouted, sticking my tongue out at him again.

“Be careful where you stick that tongue it could get you into trouble Em” He chuckled, as he turned on his blinker and merged onto the highway.

my mouth shut and whipped my head around focusing hard on the passing scenery. Jacob reached

of it” he gently squeezed my fingers again before letting go of my

a lot” I smoothed my hands

Call me Jake. Dad insists on using our full names because it sounds more high class, but we don’t

long as I can remember” I looked up as we approached a gated community. Jake slowed down so the sensor could read the sticker on his windshield. The gate opened, and as we drove through a security guard waved

small shops and a market. A school backed up to a large open field. There was also a country club, complete with a spa. Jake made a few more turned untill we were on a street with enormous houses all set back from the road, with fences and gates of their own. Jacob drove to the end of the street, and pulled

As I tried to unbuckle myself the front door opened, and a mirror

Jake’” I whispered, “you didn’t tell me you two were identical, I’m never going to be able to tell you apart”

innuendo and heat, that my face turned bright red again, and when he scooped me into

didn’t you tell me her injuries were this bad?”

this is Emmy. Em, this is Josh.” Josh’s face went from a glaring frown to a gentle smile in

reached out to squeeze

to meet you, Josh.” I smiled and lay my head back on Jake’s shoulder. The day had

so she can rest.” Jake began walking