Shattered Girl (Emmy)

stay a while.

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 "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 head around focusing hard on the passing scenery. Jacob reached out for my good hand linking his fingers with mine, giving them a

make sure of it" he gently squeezed my fingers again before letting go of my hand. I smiled gently

you, Jacob, that means a lot" I

Dad insists on using our full names because it sounds more high class, but we don't care, and use nicknames." Jake slowed down taking the exit

as 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

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

I tried to unbuckle myself the front door opened,

be able to tell you apart" Jake

arms, I buried my head in his neck. Joshua met us at

Em, this is Josh." Josh's face went from a glaring frown to a

slowly reached out to squeeze my

on Jake's shoulder. The day had completely exhausted me,

Jake began walking up the stairs, with Josh hurrying ahead to open the door for

me into the house. It was enormous. My old house could have easily fit into just the