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.

shut and whipped my head around focusing hard on the passing scenery. Jacob reached out for my good

will be fine. We will make sure of it" he gently squeezed my fingers again before letting go of

you, Jacob, that means a lot" I

Jake. 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 toward the rich upper-class part of

can remember" I looked up as we approached a gated community. Jake slowed down so the sensor could read the sticker on

my mouth dropped open as 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

he pulled up by the front door and turned off the SUV. As I tried to unbuckle myself the front door opened, and a mirror image of Jake was standing on the

you two were identical, I'm never going to be able to tell you apart" Jake just laughed, jumped

in his neck. Joshua 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

a glaring frown to a gentle smile in the blink of an

reached out

you, Josh." I smiled and lay my head back on Jake's shoulder. The day had completely exhausted me,

walking up the stairs, with Josh

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