Dana"Why do you force me to do uncomfortable things?" I glanced over at Jackie as we stood in a large yoga room, people everywhere, all of them half my size. I hated few things in life, but yoga pants were one of them. They seemed to show every flaw, which was fine unless I was forced to bend over in front of half of Dallas."It's good for you. Stop bitching and breathe in the essence.""Essence?" I shook my head. "You know I wanted to stay home today and do nothing.""You wanted to cry all day. Every time I call or come by, you're lost in another pity party. You and Kendal could be back together tonight if you went over there and demanded he tell you how he feels about you." She pulled her hair into a high ponytail and lifted her perfect eyebrows at me, challenging me to dispute her claim.No. She was right. Then what was I waiting on? I wanted him with everything inside of me."I don't know." I shrugged and lifted my arms toward the sky as the yoga instructor walked to the front of
DanaShe glanced my way as she got into the car and buckled up. "That's great news, right?""Yeah. I just need to decide if I have it within me to get over him sleeping with Ana." I ran my fingers through my damp hair. "I need to see her, but she's impossible to find.""Call her.""She won't answer." I reached up and adverted the hot air away from me."Text her.""She'll ignore it. She hates being around the family or talking to any of us. She was my father's favorite, and when he died, she sorta did too." I tugged on my seatbelt."Track her ass." Jackie snorted and pulled out of the parking lot, looking like a model for yoga wear. How I lived in a world where almost everyone around me looked better than me was a mystery. A sucky-ass mystery at best."I asked my mom to track her. She's the only one with that functionality." I glanced out the window. "I want to just let it all go. Obviously my sister isn't interested in him or she never would have left him.""And he's not interested in
KendalI half-expected to feel overwhelmed or awkward in front of her, but neither emotion showed up. I was in control of myself, fully assured of what I wanted, and it wasn't her."Beautiful house." She glanced around, her dark hair brushing over her back. "I'm sorry about the big showdown at my mother’s. I didn't know you were dating my sister.""Of all the people in the world, right?" I chuckled and moved past her into the kitchen. "You want something to drink? I have coke or water.""No. I'm not staying long. I just wanted to apologize and see what I could do to help you and my sister get back together." She pressed her hip against the counter nearest her and crossed her arms over her chest. "And I need to apologize for not standing beside you all those years ago. It was stupid, and my loss.""It's the past." I turned and got a coke from the fridge, popping the top and turning back to face her. It was almost odd how calm I felt around her. Six years before my heart would have been
Kendal"Dana." I smiled like a kid in a candy store as I pulled the door open. The angry look on her beautiful face caused my high to dim a little."How dare you!" She walked in and pushed me in the chest with both hands, causing me to take a step back.I planted my feet and lifted and eyebrow. "Be careful, woman. I'm not the type of man who's good with being pushed around.""Where is she?" Tears filled her eyes as she pushed me again.I grabbed her wrists and tugged her toward me. "Who are we talking about and why are you so upset?" She smelled like heaven, the tropical scent of her shampoo rushing down to fill my lungs. I growled and took two big steps toward her until she was pressed against the door. "You smell so fucking good." I leaned down and pressed my lips to the side of her hair. "Stop for a minute and talk to me.""My sister!" She pushed a little, but not nearly as hard as she had before."Ana left two minutes after she got here." I moved back just a little, but kept my lo
Dana"Did we really just do that?" I sat in the Lexus, my skin on fire, my heart racing a million miles per hour. The plan was to come over and bitch him out, kill my sister and move to a different part of the country. A few minutes in Kendal's presence and I was screaming his name and trying to figure out what color I wanted my bridesmaids' dresses.He ran his hand over his cock and adjusted himself. "Yes, and my body is screaming for me to finish it.""You're going to win me back with sex, aren't you?" I laughed and noted that he was watching me."I'll use anything I have to." He reached over and took my hand, lifting it to his lips and kissing each knuckle, one at a time.The deep pulse inside of me came to life again, leaving me sensitive, wet, needy. Damn him.Had Ana really gone over to try and save things between me and Kendal? If so, my mother must have sent her. I'd have to find her sometime the next day and see what she was up to. It was rare for my sister to do anything tha
Dana"You get enough?" Kendal stood up from the table and reached for my plate. We'd spent the time cooking dinner and eating, talking through everything.He had a lot on his proverbial plate at UT, and I had some big decisions to make, but one thing was for sure. We were going to work toward being together again. I couldn't blame him for dating my sister. It was the past and not having him in the future left me without another option."I did. It was delicious." I got up and followed him into the kitchen, bringing our wine glasses. "So, are you going to talk to the University President about Daisy, Mark and Heather? Seems like a lot to get involved in."He set the dishes in the sink and turned to face me. "I think so. If I lose my job, then so be it." He reached out and brushed his hands down the side of my face, pulling me closer and leaning down to make love to my mouth.By the time he moved back, my knees were weak, my stomach tight. "I love your kisses.""Then you should have more
KendalEvery naughty moment of my night with Dana rolled through my mind as I walked up the campus Monday morning. She'd fallen asleep in my arms Saturday night, my bed covered in sex and bubble bath. Her last question caused my heart to ache, though I was ready to make a decision."What about your rules, Kendal? I can't stay away for eight months, and I hate sneaking around. Maybe I should transfer." Her eyes were filled with worry that she was working hard to keep off her face. "No. Then you'd be in Waco. I don't want you living somewhere else. I'd never see you." I brushed her dark hair back as I worked to memorize the way her lips turned down when she was worried. "Then what? There's really no solution here.""I'll quit UT. Damon offered me a job. We'll just go from there.""You love teaching." She snuggled in closer, the softness of her breasts on my side making it hard to think. I'd made love to her until my body hurt and I still wanted more. It wasn't the sex. It was the act
KendalHe lifted his hands and gave me a warning look. "Hey. Watch what you say. Whether you fuck her or not, she's making the claim. If you want this thing to go away, you gotta work with me to make that happen, and don't you fuck this up. No dating anyone or seeing anyone that even has association with UT. You got me?""You know what," I walked back over to stand in front of his desk and crossed my arms over my chest, "Fuck UT. I quit. I'm done with all of this madness.""Kendal." He stood and slipped his hands into his pockets. "She's pressing charges. You working here only helps you right now. You quit and it's going to look like a confession of sorts. Don't be an idiot. I'll help you where I can, but you gotta keep your nose clean."I glanced down, feeling completely defeated. Keeping my nose clean meant that I needed to steer clear of Dana. I didn't think I could do that. But as per usual... what choice did I really have?"Is the school getting involved?""Yes. I'm going to try