Chapter 23
"Okay, Kristina still hasn’t called me!" Fiona said pacing the floor.
Kevin wrapped his arms around her and kissed the top of her head. "She’s fine. I’m sure she’s just trying to straighten things out with ‘D’."
She sighed, relaxing in his arms. "I know, I know….BUT, I need to hear that from her."
"How about we drive over there and invite them to dinner tonight?" Kevin said smiling.
Fiona smiled triumphantly. "Howie won’t mind that we showed up unannounced?"
"I doubt it. Besides, I feel like taking the top off of the jeep and taking a long leisurely drive."
"It is a beautiful day and I love the way the wind blows through my hair when the top is down."
"Anything for my girl" Kevin said with a smile.
"Your girl?"
He turned her around and cupped her face. "Yeah, MY girl" he said as he bent to kiss her tenderly. "You do want to be my girl, don’t you?"
"Are you sure? I mean, isn’t it bad publicity for you to have a girlfriend?"
"I’m tired of being alone, Fi. You are such a doll and I feel like I’ve known you forever. Who cares what people think."
With a more than serious face, Fiona said, "I care. I don’t want to hurt your career."
Kevin leaned in closer, his lips just inches from hers. "Honey, you can’t do anything to hurt my career. It’s going to be fine."
With a smile she said, "Okay then. If you say so."
"Does that mean you will be my girl?" Kevin laughed.
"Yes, Kevin Richardson, I will be your girlfriend" she said hugging him tightly.
"Good. Now, go get whatever you need for tonight and we’ll go visit ‘D’ and Kristina."
"I think I’ll pack some of Kristina’s stuff and take it to her. You know, everyday necessities."
"Good idea. I’ll clean up the kitchen and take the top off of the jeep while you pack up some of her stuff."
"K. Give me a few and I’ll be ready to go" she said smiling.
"Take your time, baby."
Fiona went upstairs and packed some of Kristina’s favorite clothes and music CD’s while Kevin cleaned the kitchen. She was dying to find out how things were going with Howie but just as eager to share her news of how she and Kevin were now a couple. She found herself smiling uncontrollably at the thought of being Kevin’s girlfriend. He had been so sweet and attentive to her and being in his arms made her feel like a princess. She knew that it wasn’t going to be easy with him being on the road and having millions of women throwing themselves at him, but she also knew that as long as they were honest, together they could handle anything. However, what she hadn’t faced was her deep desire for Nick and how that would affect her relationship with Kevin. Would she end up hurting Kevin or would she be strong enough to resist the fatal ‘Carter charm’? Only time would tell.