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.

scenery. Jacob

will be fine. We will make sure of it” he gently

that means a lot” I smoothed my hands down

high class, but we don’t

for as long as I can remember” I looked up as we approached a gated community. Jake slowed down

we drove down a street. It seemed like there was a whole town behind the gates. We passed several 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

by the front door and turned off the SUV. As I tried to unbuckle myself the front door opened, and a

to be able to tell you apart” Jake just laughed, jumped out of the SUV, and came around to lift

heat, that my face turned bright red again, and

met us at the steps leading up to the house. “Is she ok? Was the drive too much? Why didn’t you tell me her injuries were this bad?” He shot off all three questions in one breath while glaring at

is Josh.” Josh’s face went from a glaring frown to a gentle smile in the blink of an eye, as he walked up to

there Em.” Josh slowly reached out to squeeze

Nice to meet you, Josh.” I smiled and lay my head back on Jake’s shoulder. The day had completely exhausted me, and it was only a

inside so she can rest.” Jake began walking up the stairs, with Josh hurrying