My mouth drops open. I can’t help a small giggle.
Then another voice, one I don’t recognize. A deep voice.
“I said to get out. You know the rules. We come home, we f**k, and you leave. You should have left last night.”
“Fuck you, everyone was right. You weren’t even that good in bed!”
“Good, that means you won’t come back for more. Get.” I hear the front door slam shut. Wow, I wonder if all one night stands end like that. Awkward much. A few minutes later, I hear the door shut again. I finish getting ready and make my way to the kitchen to grab some juice before I leave. Kade and James are both standing there chatting. I walk out with a huge question on my face.
Kade smirks, “Just our landlord trying to get rid of his latest conquest.”
James laughs, “Yeah that man gets all the nut cases. Lucky you missed it.”
“So when do I get to meet him?” I ask as I pour my juice.
James and Kade glance at each other. “Probably won’t. It’s rare he’s here. But when he is here, he’s usually not alone. So you might hear more of that.”
Oh great. I’m living in a man whores house.
“Hey, the drama could be entertaining,” I say with a smirk.
“I’ll see you guys later!”
“Later Laylay.” Both guys chime behind me.
I cringe. At least they haven’t thought of saying ‘Layla I wanna lay ya’ yet.
When I arrive home a couple hours later, I am an employed woman. One less thing for me to worry about, and I’m glad. Kade and James are sitting at the table when I walk in.
“Laylay! You’re home. Come play cards with us!” James says.
I grin. “Give me a sec.” I go into my room and put down my hand bag, change out of my high waisted skirt and blouse and put on my leopard print onesie. I walk out and the boys burst out laughing. I roll my eyes and sit down ready to play cards.
“What the f**k is that, Layla?” Kade asks with a smirk.
“My onesie? Just the comfiest thing ever! Now what card game we playing?” I ask eagerly.
“Is that outfit meant to put us off our game? I think it may be working,” James muses.
“How about we make this game more interesting?” I ask them.
They both look at me, curious.
“Strip poker?” James asks, looking eager.
“Um... no. I was more thinking along the lines of if I beat you; you never call me Laylay again.” I am brilliant, I muse.
“And if you lose?” Kade replies.
“What do you guys want?” I groan.
They both glance at each other, before grinning evilly.
“You need to learn how to cook our favorite meals,” Kade says slowly.
I try to hold in my laugh.
“And then you cook wearing something extremely skimpy. Like lingerie, or a bikini,” adds James with a grin.
“You guys are perverts!” I scoff, outraged.
They both laugh.
“Okay, deal.” We shake on it.
A few games of blackjack later and I’ll never hear the word Laylay again.
Chapter Four
I walk half asleep into the kitchen the next morning, having a craving for a soda. I open the fridge and pull one out, opening the can and taking a huge swig. I can hear someone clearing their throat. I close the fridge and look over at Kade, whose eyes are currently wide.
“What?” I mumble grumpily.
He looks down and nods at my body. I glance down. Oh shit. I’m wearing nothing but a cami and my superman underwear. I put down my soda and sigh. “I’m sure it’s nothing you haven’t seen before,” I say, my face going slightly red.
Kade chuckles, “Not so sure about that princess.” I gasp. He laughs. “You said no Laylay, not princess.”
“Guess you can’t win them all.” I groan. Oh well, princess is much better than Laylay.
“You have a f**king hot body. I don’t mind enjoying this view every morning,” Kade says, his gaze roaming to places it shouldn’t.
“My eyes are up here you perve!” I hiss.
“So since we’ve decided we can walk around the house in our pajamas in the morning, expect to see me naked tomorrow.” He laughs again and walks off. I shake my head and go back into my room, taking my soda with me.
That evening, I walk out of my room and into the lounge area, wanting to watch a movie. Kade and James are sitting there, both with a girl each. I slowly take a step back, trying to leave without being noticed. I think I’m safe when I hear a rumbled, “Princess get over here.” I sigh. Kade. I stick my head inside the room.
“Yes?” I ask innocently.
“Get your butt in here,” he says with humor in his voice.
I groan and walk into the room taking a seat on the lone recliner. I realize the girls they are with are twins, both blonde bombshells. They are both staring at me like they want to kill me. I look from one to the other, then back at Kade, raising a sardonic brow. His lip twitches. I look over at James who is glancing over at me, amusement dancing in his eyes. I ignore them and start watching the movie, which happens to be The Avengers. About twenty minutes later I glance over and Barbie one is kissing Kade’s neck, and Barbie two is playing with James’s lip ring with her tongue. Okay then.
I stand up.
“Well. I’m just going to..” I gesture to outside the door, “Because this is just. Awkward.” I walk out, hearing the boys’ chuckle behind me. Those two!