DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 163~Sunday rolled around, which meant family brunch at the Booker mansion. Since I was now officially with one of the Booker twins, I was expected to regularly attend these not-so-blessed events. I had blown through the gamut of excuses for not going and was now coming up dry as a bone in the Sahara. I couldn't even use work as a valid reason because Devon knew it was one of my usual days off and would gallantly offer to arrange for help if we found ourselves unexpectedly short-staffed.I felt backed into a corner and didn't see any viable option other than to go. Devin's family made me nervous. Their ostentatious wealth and the incredibly privileged lives they led put them at a completely different level than I had ever even encountered. The idea of sitting at their opulent table trying to make small talk as their staff served us a lavish meal made me feel like I was going to erupt into nervous hives.Remembering the disastrous time I ha
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 164~It was a gorgeous, sunshiny day. We gathered around the enormous outdoor table near the infinity pool to wait for the family patriarch to join us, so we could sit down and begin eating.My boss, Biggie, was there with Hailey, Devin's sister. His casual outfit consisted of long board shorts, a well-worn tee shirt, and flip-flops. His look did not fit in at all with the preppy polo shirts and loafers the Booker twins wore.Devon, his business partner, was the only one who made a snide comment about Biggie's choice of outerwear. "I see you really dressed up for the occasion."Biggie amiably bumped Devon's shoulder with his own in typical, wordless man-speak, which made them both chuckle as Devon lightly shoved him back. Kylie rolled her eyes at their roughhousing, but didn't comment on it.The three children Hailey's daughter, Biggie's son, and Kylie and Devon's baby, were efficiently swept away by the nanny. Apparently children aren't p
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 165~I felt sorry for Biggie. They were talking about him and his relationship with Hailey as if he weren't there listening to every word. He had to feel massively awkward and uncomfortable. He had every right to be pissed off about how they were treating him, but his face was unreadable. He sat there quietly enduring their harsh comments, likely because he didn't want to further upset Hailey."No!" Hailey was furious enough for both of them. "It's my life. I get to decide whom I want to spend it with, and I choose Biggie." Her proclamation was met with silence from her parents. "If you don't like it, we can leave." She stood quickly, almost knocking her chair over backwards in the process. "Come on, Biggie," she said in a huff.He stood before reminding them calmly. "It doesn't have to be this way."I couldn't believe they were going to just let her leave like that, but I didn't feel like it was my place to insert myself in the middle of
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 166~As much as I had loved Bernice's classy exit, it left the rest of us to deal with Christian and his baby mama. They were both blazing mad and looked ridiculous with their sopping clothes and disheveled hair. Normally, Christian Booker was the epitome of classic, regal style. Being unceremoniously dumped into a pool did not agree with him."Get off my property." Christian's words were uttered calmly and quietly, which made them seem that much more menacing.Proving that she was not at all intimidated by him, Zoey walked casually to the enormous table, selected a raspberry cheese danish from a sterling silver tray, and daintily took a nibble from it. "This isn't over," she informed him in an equally calm but menacing voice before turning and walking back to her car with her head held high. She was obviously trying to maintain as much dignity as one could after crashing into a brunch and falling into the pool. It might have been somewha
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 167~"I almost fell out of my chair when her car came crashing through the fence!" Kylie was drinking water because she was still breastfeeding. The lack of alcohol didn't slow down her exuberance in the slightest. Too much had taken place today to discuss it calmly."I know!" I agreed, sipping from my margarita glass. Just because she couldn't drink, didn't mean I had to go alcohol-free too. "How about when Bernice shoved Christian into the pool?" I brought this up, and we both hooted with laughter."If anyone deserves it..." She left the sentence unfinished, but I nodded in wholehearted agreement."Wow, that probably has to go down in the history books as one of the wildest brunches ever." I shook my head, still not quite believing all that had happened. If I hadn't witnessed it all with my own eyes, the retelling of it would have undoubtedly sounded too far-fetched to possibly be true."No kidding." Kylie smiled as she shook her head. S
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 168~"I need your help," Devin informed me.We were lying side by side in his bed, naked. He had me engulfed in his strong arms, and I felt safe and divine. The rain pattered on the roof of his Airstream, making it feel like we were wrapped in our own little cocoon of happiness.My first instinct was to blurt out, "Anything" in response to his vague request, but I managed to tone it down to a noncommittal, "Yeah?""Mmmm," he murmured near my ear, taking the opportunity to nibble on it. The short, black whiskers from his perfect jaw line tickled my cheek as they gently grazed my skin. I giggled in response to his attention. His lips traveled a tender path along my neck, making a delicious tingle race down my spine. I knew that if I didn't stop him quickly, I would be incoherent with the need for him...again.His previous statement had intrigued me, and I wanted to know more. Summoning all the strength I could muster, I pulled back from his
DIRTY AFFAIR WITH HIS IDENTICAL TWIN Chapter 168~"I need your help," Devin informed me.We were lying side by side in his bed, naked. He had me engulfed in his strong arms, and I felt safe and divine. The rain pattered on the roof of his Airstream, making it feel like we were wrapped in our own little cocoon of happiness.My first instinct was to blurt out, "Anything" in response to his vague request, but I managed to tone it down to a noncommittal, "Yeah?""Mmmm," he murmured near my ear, taking the opportunity to nibble on it. The short, black whiskers from his perfect jaw line tickled my cheek as they gently grazed my skin. I giggled in response to his attention. His lips traveled a tender path along my neck, making a delicious tingle race down my spine. I knew that if I didn't stop him quickly, I would be incoherent with the need for him...again.His previous statement had intrigued me, and I wanted to know more. Summoning all the strength I could muster, I pulled back from his
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,
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,