DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 117~The next day when I visited Grandma Kris, she seemed almost nervous to show me the “Going Out of Business Sale” poster that she had made. I had been expecting this, so my reaction was carefully measured. “I’ll help you hang it up.” I smiled at her as I made the offer, working to keep any sign of sadness out of my eyes.“You’re sure?” she asked, still unconvinced.Once we had the sign posted to her satisfaction, I busied myself with cleaning knick-knacks to keep my hands busy. It was fun listening to Grandma Kris greet and entertain the smattering of customers that trickled in and out. I was really going to miss getting to hear Grandma Kris’s quirky, off beat comments and unsuspecting strangers’ reactions to her. I hoped that she was right, and that we would still get to see each other regularly before she pass.My thoughts were interrupted when my phone buzzed in my pocket, notifying me that I had a new text. Relief swept through me w
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 118~He did not disappoint me. That night, he showed up at my door and presented me with the biggest, most perfect looking peach I had ever seen. I grabbed it from him greedily and ran to the kitchen to wash it off. After a cursory rinse with cool water, I took a huge bite of the tender flesh, closing my eyes and moaning in ecstasy as the sweet juice dripped down my chin.I had never tasted anything so delicious in my whole life, and I savored every bite. He watched me eating it, obviously enjoying the show. “That was so hot,” he commented when I was finally finished with the peach. “I’ll probably never be able to look at a peach again without getting serious wood.”He eased forward and gently kissed and licked the peach juice that was dripping down my face. “Mmmh, it is sweet.”Kim sauntered into the kitchen with Devin right behind her. “Get a room,” she said the snarky comment with a smile, so we would know she was just teasing. I had be
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 119~When Devon arrived at my house after work that night, my face was still a red, puffy mess from crying. “Tough day, huh?” he asked with concern.I felt like screaming at him that of course it was a tough day and that it was completely his fault, but some logical side of me knew that ranting like that wouldn’t accomplish anything. I ended up just nodding in answer to his question.“Well, I have a surprise that might help you feel better.” He gave me that teaser, then waited for my response.I tried to hold out, pretending like I didn’t care what surprise he had in store for me, but it was more than I could handle. “What’s the surprise?” I asked quietly.He pretended like he didn’t hear me and made me ask again. When I did, he said, “Are you sure you want to know now? I thought we could wait until after dinner.”This man was infuriating. “Tell me now.” I demanded, starting to get slightly perturbed.“Okay, okay.” He chuckled at my impati
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 110~Kim was already up and in the kitchen. She seemed to know where I was going, and I found that a little odd. Had they discussed sending me away for a little while? When she finger waved at me and told me to ‘have fun,’ I knew that something was up. I couldn’t imagine why they wanted to get rid of me, but I decided not to worry about it, and instead try to make the best of it. I knew they both had my best interest at heart.I didn’t enjoy having Devon dump me off at the resort like he would a kid at summer camp, but I had to admit, the place was amazing. My room was more luxurious than anywhere I had ever stayed before. It made me wonder how much this little get away was costing.When I waddled down for my first post natal yoga class, I met a new partner in crime. Her name was Annie, and she was very friendly. We stayed at the back of the classroom and huffed and puffed our way through a few yoga poses before finally lying down on our m
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 121~Her words floored me. I looked at this amazing woman and tried to fathom what her husband could be thinking. Annie was beautiful, smart, funny, and an absolute joy to be around. I shoved my ice cream away, no longer hungry in the slightest.I wasn’t sure what to say to her. I wanted to make her feel better, but I couldn’t come up with anything that might help. Finally, I reached over to hold her hand and said, “If that’s the case, then he is crazy. An absolute ass hole,” I added for emphasis.She smiled at me, despite the giant tears that were shining in her eyes. “It’s my own fault for letting it happen. I know about it, and I don’t say anything to stop it because I don’t want to take the chance of losing him.” She shook her head. “I know that makes me sound pathetically weak.”I squeezed her hand, and she continued. “That’s really what it comes down to. I mean, I love the affluent lifestyle that we enjoy, but I grew up dirt poor. I
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 122~Devon and I rode quietly most of the way back to my house from the spa camp. He held my hand or touched my leg whenever he wasn’t shifting the Porsche’s gears. His touch electrified my skin, as it always did, and I gazed at his elegant hand.I couldn’t seem to get Annie’s situation out of my mind, and I prayed that I wasn’t cursing myself to the same fate. Devon seemed to sense my dark thoughts, and he turned towards me at a stoplight, “Did you not enjoy the retreat?”"Of course I did” I nodded. “It was great.” I didn’t want him to think I was unappreciative of the kind gesture."I missed you terribly.” He rubbed his thumb over my hand and flashed his dazzling, crooked grin at me. If anything could pull me out of a funk, it would have to be that amazing smile.I couldn’t help but smile back at him. “I missed you, too baby.”"Baby, huh? I missed you more.” His competitive streak was starting to emerge."I missed you the most,” I count
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 123~"Welcome home!” Kim yelled as we walked up the sidewalk.When I got close enough to get a good look at her, I gasped. “What the heck happened to you?” She looked like she had been to a paint ball field with no protective gear. She and her clothes were splattered from head to toe with peach and creamy beige paint smears, dribbles, and drops."She is not to be trusted around paint.” Devin ruffled Kim’s hair playfully, and she stuck her tongue out at him in return. Devin was perfectly clean, except for a large smear on his shirt that had obviously been done on purpose. My guess was that he had teased Kim about being a mess one too many times, and she had exacted her revenge on his shirt."I can’t wait for you to see what we did.” Kim was bouncing with excitement as she led the way inside the house and up the stairs. She took us to the nursery door, which was closed. “Okay, close your eyes,” she told me, her voice practically bursting wit
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 124~Devin made a quick exit, soon after Kim. He hugged me and said, “Later, Dude” to his twin before jogging down the stairs and letting himself out."So, this is why you shipped me away?” I tossed the question at Devon. He nodded somewhat sheepishly, so I continued, saying, “I guess if you had to keep a secret from me, this was a good one.”"It’s really okay?” Devon seemed a little uncertain if I liked the room."It’s so far beyond anything I could have imagined,” I answered him honestly. “I love it. Aire will feel so safe and loved here.”He pulled me in for a sweet soft kiss, obviously relieved that I was pleased with their efforts. “I was worried that maybe we wouldn’t get it exactly how you would want it. We can still change anything you don’t like,” he offered.I looked around. “I love it all.” The answer was the truth. The nursery was fantastic."I’m so glad.” His answer was filled with obvious relief as he wrapped me in his arms f
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,