Chapter 87

"Penny? Can you hear me, baby? What's wrong? What's going on?" he pushed on. "N-nothing. I just miss you a l-lot," I stammered out, taking deep breaths afterward to try and calm my raging emotions. He chuckled deeply at my response, the sound sending a pang to my lower stomach as I felt the familiar heat of desire flood between my legs. Good God, I'm a mess. "I know, Flower. I wish I could come home early, but I have so much I have to get done today, baby. I swear I'll be home on time for dinner time tonight, okay?" he promised before releasing a small sigh. I could hear how exhausted he was even over the phone call. The sound caused my tears to vanish as quickly as they came as I suddenly had a new goal for the day. "It's okay, I understand you're a busy man. I'll see you when you get home. I love you!" I chirped back. "I love you more, Flower," he called back, not questioning my sudden change in mood as he'd become used