DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 15~ I looked in my rear view mirror to make sure Devin's Jeep pulled out of the museum parking garage behind me. We had decided to go to my house, and I was suddenly nervous about having him in my space. Kim had worked the dinner shift tonight, so she wouldn't be there when we arrived, but she would be coming in later. I wasn't sure how to let her know not to disturb us. I wondered if I should tie a 'we are screwing our brains out' scarf to the doorknob, but decided that was a little crass. She would just have to draw her own conclusions when she saw Devin's vehicle parked in our driveway. I was hornier than I ever remember being. In fact, I briefly considered pulling over and having my way with Devin in his Jeep on the side of the road. I pictured myself climbing through the door-less driver's side and mounting him in one smooth move. I could have him inside me, easing this aching desire within seconds. I tapped the brakes, but at the
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 16~ "Well, I'm glad he was there to save you, or I wouldn't be able to do this." I leaned over to give Devin a sweet, slow kiss. I was trying to think of a way to say that I had almost fucked Devon in a public bathroom, but my mind couldn't focus on anything but Devin when his tongue began swirling around mine. Devin pulled back and asked, "Do I get to see your bedroom?" I ran for the stairs and giggled as he playfully grabbed my rear end, following close behind me. We slammed my bedroom door shut and grabbed each other, groping to remove clothes as we fell into my bed. I didn't give Devon another thought. I spent the entire night rolling around naked with Devin's glorious body in a tangled mess of sheets. I woke up alone and immediately missed the feeling of Devin's warm, bare skin against me. I turned to find a lavender Post-It note on the pillow beside me. It had a giant heart drawn on it and was signed simply, "D," He had obviousl
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 17~ I had just delivered Kim's coffee and returned to the kitchen to scrounge up some breakfast when Devin called. "I know it's short notice," he started, seeming almost nervous, "but would you have any interest in joining me at my family's weekly brunch?" He paused a second then added, "You really don't have to if you don't want to. I wouldn't go if my presence wasn't required." "I'd love to," I responded. "When?" "Pick you up in an hour?" "Sure." I tried not to let the panic ring through in my voice as we said our goodbyes. As soon as I touched the End Call button, I screeched up the stairs, "Kim! What does one wear to a fancy Sunday brunch?" "Hell if I know," she grouched. Clearly her caffeine hadn't kicked in yet. I took the stairs two at a time, so we could have this discussion in person. I peeked around the corner of her doorway. "Help. His whole family will be there, and I have no idea what to wear." "He must have the serious
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 18~ Even though I had figured out that Devin's family was wealthy, I was not prepared for the estate that we pulled into. The stone mansion was massive and gorgeous, with clean lines and a classic look. The house paled in comparison to the grounds, though. The perfectly manicured yard had the feel of an English garden with an abundance of comfortable sitting areas, bright flowers, and quirky fountains. I laughed in surprise as we walked down the brick path to the backyard and a charming, winking baby elephant statue sprayed a mist of water on us. Devin shook his head, "My mother enjoys searching for the most whimsical oddities." "We should introduce her to my grandma, Kris" I answered. "She's the most whimsical person I've ever met. They would probably get along famously." It seemed like Devin was about to disagree with that when he opened the gate to the backyard, which caused me to completely forget about our conversation. It was
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 19~ The brunch was going well after our hysterics calmed down from Lisa's scandalous and outlandish comment. She and Devon were seated at the far end of the table from Devin and I, so I pointedly ignored them. I am a girls' girl, but this chick had seriously crossed the line. The conversation became boisterous as the twins got into a competition of one-upmanship. For each story that Devin told, Devon told one that was a little bigger and better. They both looked so handsome as they tried to top each other with their tall tales. We all laughed as the tone of the game switched and they started telling stories on each other. We heard about the time in high school when Devon yanked down Devin’s shorts and shoved him in the girls’ locker room. "yeah jokes on you,” Devin taunted him, “because seeing me naked is just like seeing you naked. "I shifted in my chair, trying not to think about that. “It must not be exactly the same, or I wouldn’
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 20~ It was still early afternoon when we left the party. I had a few hours before the girls’ night with Kim, so I wanted to spend that time with Devin. I have been dying to see the pole barn where he builds his boats, so I asked him to take me there. He seemed surprised, but delighted by the request. We drove there in silence, holding hands. Devin would occasionally look over and smile at me, and I would grin back at him, perfectly content. The building was even bigger than it had looked from Devin’s camper. I don’t know what I had been expecting to see, but it wasn’t what I found when we entered the huge structure. The enormous wooden boat in the center of the room was breathtaking. I stared at it in awe that Devin was able to build something so impressive. I had imagined that he made canoe-like boats, not anything as grand as this behemoth. The building was pristine, with a freshly swept floor and each tool in its spot. It was clear
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 21~ "How could I have said something so stupid?” I asked, plunking my head down on the table for the umpteenth time. “Telling someone that you love them isn’t stupid.” Kim defended me, as she always did. "It sure feels that way. What if I scared him off? What if he doesn’t want to see me again?” I moaned as I checked my phone again, sighing at its blank face staring back at me. “If those three little words scared him off, then he doesn’t deserve you, anyway.” Kim grabbed my hand and continued. “Stop worrying. He’ll call. You just took him by surprise. That’s all.” Biggie stopped by the table with our tacos, and I suddenly wondered why he always waited on us, rather than having one of the waitresses serve our table. Maybe there was something to this Kim and Biggie idea that Devin had suggested. I decided that thinking about the possibility of the two of them hooking up would help keep my mind off Devin for a while, so I dipped my toe
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 22~ It was Thursday, so I went to check up on my grandma Kris to know how she is keeping up. I still haven’t heard from Devin since letting the dreaded three-word salute fly on Sunday. I checked my cell phone again. Nothing. I had started to text him more times than I could count. I had pulled him up in my contacts to call him numerous times, as well. Each time I chickened out, wondering why he hadn’t contacted me. I pulled my phone out again, and then I put it back in my pocket with a sigh. “Oh for God’s sake,” Kris shook her head, “just text him.” I had been around Kris so much that I barely noticed anymore how she butchered idioms. She looked like she was completely exasperated with me. “Give me the phone,” she glowered, holding out her hand. I tried ignoring her, but she shook her hand, indicating she meant business. I tentatively moved it towards her. She snatched it up and quickly typed a message. “There, let the chocolate chips
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 177~As the weeks went by, It was Hailey and Biggie's wedding. The room glowed with what seemed like a million glittering twinkle lights. The floating candles at each table illuminated the gorgeous fresh-cut flower centerpieces. The room smelled like a tantalizing mixture of just baked cinnamon rolls and a delightful floral scent that somehow didn't conflict with each other.Hailey made a simply gorgeous bride. Her long, dark hair and enormous green eyes made the silky pink dress she had chosen for the occasion pop. I had never seen anyone look as exuberant as she did, with the exception of Biggie. He was positively beaming from ear to ear as if he couldn't believe his good fortune.The entire affair looked like a dream come true. More than ever, I couldn't wait to promise to live the rest of my days with Devin on a pristine beach somewhere. The only potential problem with my plan was footwear. I do love shoes, and a wedding in the sand is
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 176~The days and weeks started going by in a flurry. Bernice was able to talk Hailey into having a 'real' reception, but Hailey held firm on the small wedding. Devin and I had decided to let Hailey and Biggie have the entire spotlight during this special time in their lives. We would start planning our destination wedding once the festivities and aftermath from Hailey's big day wore down.I was so happy, happier than I could have ever imagined possible. Devin and I had finally settled on the plans for our dream home with enormous closets, after lots of bickering and rowdy making-up over which way doors should swing, where walls should be, and the size of the windows. Devin almost always let me have my way, but he seemed to enjoy the cycle of arguing about little things, then having big-time make-up sex. I had to admit, it was rather fun.He had started construction on the frame of our home, and for the first time, I could visualize myself
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 175~The Booker's had a family meeting, and I was invited. Even though the topic wasn't a happy one, it felt marvelous to belong to something so much bigger than myself. I had been a loner for a long time, other than having my pets and Kylie around.This family was complicated and they bickered and they loved each other unconditionally. It felt beyond amazing to be a part of that.Bernice and Christian stood up in front of their children and their children's partners and announced that they would be getting a divorce. We were all stunned.I had assumed that they would be able to work things out. It's probably an inaccurate stereotype, but I had assumed that women from Bernice's generation were of the 'stand by your man' mentality.Even though he had cheated and that was despicable and wrong, I had assumed that they would find a way to work through it and save their marriage. The baby that Zoey was carrying certainly complicated matters, bu
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 174~As if a light bulb suddenly went off in her head, she snapped her fingers. "Hey, you guys can have the big fancy wedding and completely take the pressure off of me and Biggie.""Oh no," Devin countered. "That is not in the cards. Is it, Sweetheart?" he asked me sweetly, giving me a peck on the cheek."Nope, I think Hailey needs the big wedding. We might be better off eloping." I voiced the idea that had been floating around my head.Devin lit up at the idea. "Yeah, or a destination wedding. We can go to Dubai or someplace so far away that only the people who truly love us are willing to travel there for the wedding.""Mmm," I nodded my agreement with his suggestion and added one of my own. "Or Peru to stay in one of those bungalow huts out over the ocean.""Ohh, I want to do that too," Hailey jumped in."Hey, this is our wedding plan. You're stuck dealing with Mom and being the perfect daughter-bride for her," Devin told her firmly."
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 173~Devin joined the hippopotamus game on the floor, and it wasn't long before the nanny returned from the adjoining bedroom. She was beyond grateful for my help and seemed concerned about losing her job. I would have been too, if I were in her shoes. Bernice would not take it kindly with anyone finding out that one of her employees had disappeared during a shift especially not her grandchildren's nanny.I reassured the woman that her secret was safe with me and that I had actually ended up enjoying my time with the children.When she looked warily at Devin, he confirmed that he wouldn't tattle to his mother either. "It's our little secret." He punctuated his sweet statement by looking up at her with a wink and one of his killer grins.The woman actually tittered in response to his attention. I would have rolled my eyes, but I couldn't blame her...the man is charm personified.I carefully passed the sleeping baby off to the appreciative w
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 172~Once I was done eating, I excused myself from the table, unable to stand the awkward, almost resentful silence any longer. Kylie gave me a miserable look as I passed by as if she wanted me to save her too, but I didn't see a way to make that happen. Going to the bathroom in pairs wouldn't exactly be appropriate. I'm sure she wished that she had thought of the excuse and bailed before I did.Leaving her to fend for herself, I made my escape. Rather than go to the bathroom that was just down the hall, I opted to head to one upstairs in order to drag out my absence as long as possible. It wasn't that I hated Zoey, like the three Booker siblings all seemed to. Even though they made a feeble attempt to hide their disdain to comply with their mother's request for kindness, their contempt sizzled with heat just under the surfaceIn fact, I almost felt sorry for her. Christian had apparently shoved her aside and was attempting to woo his wife
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 171~I had wanted to tell Kylie about our engagement before anyone else found out, but Devon had said she was sleeping when I called. He had offered to wake her, but I knew sleep was a precious commodity for a new mom, so I declined.Having turned the ring around backwards and placed it on my right hand, I hoped no one would notice before I had a chance to tell her. We were at Sunday brunch and Devin was itching to share the news with his family, but I had made him promise to wait for a general announcement until we had told Kylie and Devon.The two of them had arrived late and then had to deal with the logistics of transferring their baby and all of her accoutrements to the nanny that Bernice had hired with the sole purpose of being in charge of the children during mealtimes. Once Aire was whisked away to join Nathalie and Jade, we were seated at the grand mahogany table in the formal dining room.I had been hoping we would be outside thi
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 170~When he moved over to the side of the bed, I thought he was getting up to distance himself from me. I almost had a panic attack. I wanted to scream at him not to leave yet, that we could enjoy each other's company for a while longer. Even though I knew it would be safer to end things now, I wanted to clutch onto any more time I could squeeze out of my relationship with Devin before he slipped out of my grasp.I had known that he would eventually leave me over my sexual limitations, but I hadn't anticipated that it would be this soon. I wasn't ready!It took me a bit to realize that he wasn't getting up. He seemed to be retrieving something from under the bed. When he returned to my side, he handed me a book. This was so far from what I had been expecting that I just fluttered my eyelashes in confusion.Devin pointed out the title, and once I was calm enough to actually comprehend what it said, I burst into giggles. The book was titled
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 169~He bent his elbow, to rest his head on this fist and gazed down at me. "You're being awfully quiet. Did I scare the hell out of you with that last bit?" He smiled, letting me know he wasn't angry."Me? No, I just...ummm...it just didn't make sense," I stammered."Let me see if I can clarify what I meant," he started, still smiling down at me. Even with his black hair rumpled from our marathon night and morning of lovemaking, he was so gorgeous it was almost breathtaking. He leaned back on the pillow to look up at the ceiling. When he spoke, something inside my belly told me that this was one of the most important conversations of my life, one that I would want to remember and relive over and over to cherish forever."I'm not sure exactly when it happened," he started. His voice had a faraway quality, almost like he was talking to someone else, yet it felt like he was speaking directly to my soul. "It probably wasn't a specific moment,