I wake up a few hours later, and the first thing I notice is that Kade isn’t in the room. I’m disappointed, but shake it off. I can hear raised voices out in the kitchen. Ashley and Kade, guess the bitch is still here.
“She’s just going to hurt you, Kade. Why couldn’t you have slept with me? You always did before she came into the picture. Do you really want to be with someone so insecure you have to cut out your friends? The real people who care about you?” Ashley says snidely.
“Ashley, knock it off. You don’t need to worry about me, okay, I’m a f**king man and I can take care of myself!” Kade counters in a steady tone. "She also never told me I couldn't sleep with you, that was my decision. Given the choice, Ashley, I'd choose to sleep with her. I love you like a sister, you know that. You also know I'd do anything to get close to Nikki,” Kade says patiently. His words stir something inside me.
“What would Damon say? Think he would like Nikki?” Ashley spits out.
Who is Damon?
“Don’t bring Damon into this, Ashley. But yes, I know he would. Hell, he would probably want her too,” Kade says.
“Right, I don’t see what’s so special about her. Big deal, she puts out. If that’s all you’re looking for, you could just come to me!”
“What the hell, Ashley?” Kade says in a shocked tone.
“Joking, Kade, joking.” She was so not joking.
I stop eavesdropping and jump into the shower. Kade is a great guy and all, but when it comes to Ashley, he’s f**king stupid.
Blinded.
******
I reluctantly get out of the shower, and get ready for work. I dress in a grey high-waisted skirt, a black blouse, and a red pair of pumps. I check myself out in the full length mirror, pulling my hair up into a bun. I’m about to leave when there is a knock at my door. I open it, and am surprised to come face to face with Ashley.
"What do you want?” I demand.
"Leave Kade alone. If you don’t, I'll make your life a living hell, and I'll make sure that in the end Kade hates you. He'll never choose you over me." With that she flaunts away and I hear the front door slam.
God, I hate her, I wish I could slam her face into the wall. I play me doing just that in my head, and it makes me feel slightly better.
******
Kade, James, and I decide to have a games night. All three of us are around the pool table, in various states of undress. Kade had the bright idea to make it strip pool, and each time you lose a game you need to take off two items of clothing. I’m down to my bra and panties, and I’m not missing the glances both men are giving me. Totally checking me out. Kade shoots James a glare every so often when he catches him staring at me, which makes me laugh each time. I end up winning my game against Kade although I'm pretty sure he let me win so I wouldn’t have to strip down to my birthday suit in front of James. James shakes his head, which makes me think he knew Kade threw the game, too. I stifle a giggle. I watch as Kade removes two items of clothing, his shorts and his shoes. He's down to just a pair of boxer shorts, and he looks delicious. I really hope Kade loses the next game because I wouldn’t mind a sneak peak at that huge dick, and his ass is to die for, too. James and Kade play off, and I watch the game intently. James has a pair of basketball shorts on and nothing else. I have to say- his body is pretty damn fine. Kade growls and I pretend I’m looking at something else. Busted! They're both on the black ball and I’m rubbing my hands together gleefully. I’m totally seeing a fine naked man in about thirty seconds. When James sinks the black ball, I laugh.
“Woot! Let’s see that ass, Kade!” I yell.
James laughs and scoffs, “I really don’t want to see my brother’s ass, later.”
He takes off just as Kade is dropping his boxer shorts. I stare, a lot longer than I should.
“See something you like, beautiful?” he says in an amused tone.
“Hell yeah! The most perfect ass in history!” I exclaim.
He laughs. “I’m sure that’s not all.”
“Of course not. You also have the biggest dick I’ve ever seen.” I say cheekily. “Hits the right spot every damn time.” I grin and then walk out. I hear Kade groan.
Game night was fun!
Chapter Sixteen
Layla and I are meeting up for lunch. She's starting to realize that what I told her about Kade and me was extremely vague, and I think it’s time I finally told her everything. I’m dreading it because I know her. She’ll try and push us together even more and I don’t know if I’m ready yet.
I pull up to a small café that we decided to meet at. I’m dressed casually in a pair of worn jeans and a tank top. My hair is piled on top of my head in a messy bun.
I don’t see Layla outside, but I do see her car, so I know she's inside waiting for me. I walk in and spot her instantly, sitting in a booth in the back, her eyes glued to her Kindle. The woman is a book nerd.
“Hey.” I smile at her, taking the opposite seat.
“Hey, you! I already ordered for us. I got you your favorite burger and fries,” she says with a grin.
“Awesome, thanks!” I also notice she got me a smoothie. I take a sip and moan. My favorite- strawberry banana. “You even got my favorite drink.” I beam.
She smiles up at me. “Of course I did.”
Our food comes minutes later, and she gets straight to the point. “So, I know there is more to this whole Kade thing. Spill it now, or I’m taking the smoothie.”