Total pages in book: 83
Estimated words: 75891 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 379(@200wpm)___ 304(@250wpm)___ 253(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 75891 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 379(@200wpm)___ 304(@250wpm)___ 253(@300wpm)
I never pegged him for the two-timing type, but you never know. I ignored her looks of hostility and, where a normal person would step back and away from him for propriety’s sake, I got closer. She was pissed. She all but slammed the folder in her hand down on the table as she tried to grab his attention with some mundane shit that even a blind bat could see through.
“Baby, I’m hungry!” I nibbled on his ear and ran my finger down his chest while smiling at her. Bitch recognizes bitch, and I’m sure she knew exactly what I was doing, just like I peeped her game from the gate. His surprise lasted for all of two seconds before the dog in him reared its head again.
I got my answer about their relationship when he, as if she wasn’t even there, kissed the hell out of me in answer to my teasing. I missed a step, though, I’d forgotten how potent his kisses are, and what they do to me. “Behave!” he whispered in my ear before turning his attention back to her. What is it that you want, Lynn?”
“These contracts need your immediate attention.”
“They can wait, my wife is hungry. Let’s go.” Damn, I only meant to tease old girl, but his words seemed to leave her gutted. Still, I was tempted to stick my tongue out at her as he led me from the room, but that would probably send her over the edge. Besides, now that I saw her interest in him, there was no way I was going to let her stay by his side for much longer.
Just because I haven’t decided whether I want him doesn’t mean I’ll let anyone else have him. It turns out I really was hungry because my tummy started making grumbling noises as soon as we left the building, and he acted like it was a grave insult to him that his woman was hungry.
I listened to his lecture with one ear while toying with the idea of listening to Dale’s message, but figured the old man next to me had had enough excitement for the day, so I’d better leave it until I was alone. Normally, I’d grab some fast food on a day like this, but he pulled into a five-star restaurant that was known for its snob factor.
“Don’t you need a reservation to eat here? And how did you know that I like the food here?”
“First, I own thirty percent of this place, and second, I bought into it for that very reason.” My mouth almost hit the floor. I’m accustomed to my family spoiling me, but I had no qualms about him doing the same.
“When did you…?” I almost choked on my words because my throat was full of something I can’t explain.
“A while ago, it’s not important.” Not important? Who buys shares in an upscale restaurant just because someone they slept with likes the place? Just how much does he know about me anyway?
JULUIS
Oh, good, she hasn’t realized the choke hold she has on me yet. I’m sure of it since knowing her, she’d use it to her advantage, and so far she hasn’t done anything too outrageous. When she didn’t answer the phone earlier, something inside me snapped, and the first sign of the craziness I’d seen in my brother years ago showed itself.
I used to think he was exaggerating when he tried to explain this phenomenon to me, but now I see he might have been downplaying it, or I might have it worse than he did. Either way, this feeling of being out of control was not something I could easily brush aside.
It’s not that I want to act like a caveman with her, I just can’t seem to help it. Poor girl, I almost feel sorry for her knowing what’s to come. I need to have a serious talk with her father and those old men back at her place before long, out of respect for them, because I know if I go on like this, they are the only ones who might get in my way.
But the way this thing feels, I’m pretty sure I could mow them down if they stood in my way. As for her not realizing what was going on with me, I’d like to keep it that way for as long as I can. The other side of this pseudo curse is the fact that the woman damn near owns you once the shit is activated. She’s crazy enough now; once she learns about that, I’d probably have no peace for the rest of my life. Once the kids come, it’ll be all over.
“Fuck me!” My outburst startled her, and she glared at me.
“Are you off your meds or something? What’s wrong with you?” No fear whatsoever. I just slammed my hand into the steering wheel for no reason while going ninety in a fifty-five, and all it did was make her jump in her seat for a second.