XANDRY
These were the shitty fifth days of my life since I got back to work. I kept on scribbling something on the white sheet but nothing came right. The trash bin was already half full of crumpled papers.
My mind always went to the sweetest lips I’ve ever tasted every time I had something in mind. I gave my number despite her protest, but I guessed she intended not to call me since I promised not to call her first. I was still hoping and impatiently waiting for two days to see her again at her sister’s wedding.
I always wondered what she was doing every day. I even imagined her riding Queen. Did Ben give her a hard time? I talked to Finley over the phone but I chickened out every time I wanted to ask him about Blaine. And since when I can’t pull my shit together?
I tapped the pen on the new empty sheet. Hopelessly, I put the pen down and leaned my back on my chair, clasped my hands behind my head, and squeezed my tired eyes shut.
“Hello, twinnie!” Saph’s voice jolted me to sit straight. Her dashing smile brightened my mood right away.
“’sup, Lady Gaga?” I teased, grinning at her sudden glare. It annoyed her when I called her by that name, and she was aware I was mocking her. Saph loved every Lady Gaga’s song and memorized every lyric in all albums. It pissed me off because I couldn’t fully understand why she loved her music when there was some music worth listening for.
“You didn’t go to dinner, brother.” She took a seat on my desk after throwing her bag on the empty chair.
“Hmm.”
“That’s all?”
“I called mom that I was tired, and I stayed at my room all night if you doubted I broke our deal.”
She grinned sheepishly. “Another week won’t kill you. So, tell me what was that frown all about?”
“Frown?” I looked up at her with brows drawn together.
“Yep, when I came in, and don’t lie to me, Xandry, I’m your twin remember? I can sense when something is troubling you.” She met my gaze with a concerned look.
“I’m good, Saph.” I grabbed her hand and squeezed it.
“That’s not gonna work. Pyke and Cam mentioned a blonde during your trip and you didn’t tell me something about it.”
I rolled my eyes and snorted. “Of course, they did.”
“So, are you gonna share it with me? And you promised not to keep secrets from me again, brother.”
I inwardly groaned when she used the word promise between us. “I was thinking to open a new restaurant in that town. Dad might agree with the plan since they have only two restaurants with over two hundred thousand pop. What do you think about my idea?” Changing the subject might help her stop asking about this issue. I glanced at Saph who just gave me a blank looked.
“Come on, sis. Help me with this idea. I want Dad’s approval.”
“You want to open another five-star restaurant with only two hundred thousand heads, are you insane?” she asked, looking at me as if I was out of my goddamn mind.
“It doesn’t have to be a five star, Saph, and I don’t need to use our restaurant’s name.”
“And what name will you give?” Her brow arched. “Bumblebee? Bubble Guppy? Blue moon? Bloody hell? Blue balls? Beautiful Blaine?” Her lips curved into a smile—a widened mischief smile, and that made my eyes narrow at her.
“What else did you know about her?”
“That you can’t keep your eyes off of her and she happened to be Kyland’s future sister-in-law?”
“What else, Saphoera?” My face tightened. I didn’t like the idea that she had to find it out from someone else. I was planning on telling her if I had already a chance to win over Blaine.
“That’s all. We just talked about her when Mom informed that you couldn’t come for dinner.”
I stared at her intently, but I knew Saph was not a type to lie at me. “It was nothing, Saph. She didn’t like me but I still found her interesting.” I lied. Because the more she pushed me away the more I wanted to pull her closer to me.
I knew she felt our connection. That infuriated me. I’ve never been confused in my entire life on why she had to fight against it. We were both single and consenting adult so what was wrong to have some fun? And it might lead to something more--something special. I knew it would feel amazing once we shared something together.
“Tell me about her.” Saph walked to the chair and sat so that she could face me.
I shrugged and shook my head. I didn’t know how I was going to tell her because she might laugh her ass out of my stupidity. “Well, she’s beautiful.”
Saph groaned with annoyance, “Of course, she is, otherwise you won’t give a second look. I want to know what do you like in her, brother, and I know you have something to tell me better than that.”
“Um, she’s nice.”
“Ugh! You’re awful.” Her face reddened, lips curled in irritation.
“Fine, she has the gorgeous teal blue eyes, beautiful face with tiny dimples just beside her pink full lips, shorter than you in two inches, has a gorgeous ass and tits. Um, she flirted back there but never been snarky and bitchy. Interestingly, I felt the tension between us, but she tried to fight it. I was a little pushy, but she never gave in into my charms. I gave her my number, but she never called me or even a hello, and that’s depressing!” I threw my hands in the air and sighed exasperatingly.
“Ouch.”
I shot her a glare. “That’s it? After my long speech, all you have to say is a single word Ouch?”
“So, are you going to be serious about this?”
I leaned back and rubbed my face. “I don’t know, Saph. I had a few rejections but didn’t hurt me the way she did. She’s just... I don’t know, sweet? Stubborn?”
“Sweet? Maybe you’re barking up the wrong tree, Xandry. You’ve never slept with a sweet and innocent girl before.” The problem is she’s not that innocent.
“I don’t know. It’s hard to explain but I like her and she’s the only tree I want to bark. I don’t know why I expected her to call me. She’s far and I’m sure she already forget about me.” The disappointment coated in my voice was thick. Saph noticed it too.
“Maybe I can help you, brother, but I want to make sure if you really like her and she’s not only your one-night stand girl.”
“I know why she’s guarded, sis.” I sat back straight and stroked my brow. “A jerk hurt her, and she thought I was just like him.”
“Oh, that’s terrible, no wonder she’s guarded, and she thought you will just do the same. But you said she likes you too.”
“Yeah, not verbally but I could see it in her eyes, her gestures, and her… kiss.”
My sister bolted upright. “Wait! You two already kissed.”
Why did she sound surprised by her brother? Didn’t she know my charisma over women?
“Yeah.” I licked my lips and smiled at her. I could still remember the feeling of her sweet supple lips on me, her moan, shudder, whimper, and her touch were just like yesterday. My stomach fluttered at the thought of seeing her again in two days.
“Holy! And?” She sat down and giggled, eyes glowing in eagerness.
“Are you sure you want to know the details?” I cocked my brow.
“I’m not asking you to elaborate on the details. I want to know what happened after that.”
“Nothing. She ran back to her room then when I talked to her in the morning she said that was the problem because she liked it but that’s it.”
“It’s because you’re hundreds of miles away, Xandry.” She curled her lips into a sad smile.
“That’s why I’m asking your help with the restaurant, Saph, please? I might get a chance to talk to her again in two days but that’s all, then what’s next?” I groaned in frustration.
“Silly, sometimes you’re stupid. Get a vacation, idiot.”
“That’s harsh. Silly, stupid, and an idiot? Did you forget we shared an amniotic sac? It means—”
“Stop it and focus on how to plan Project Blaine.”
“Okay, I’m all ears.”
“Okay, first be patient.” Her words made me scratch my head.
“I don’t have that.”
“Then have it, brother.”
I rolled my eyes. “Okay, what’s next?”
“Be nice to her.”
“I can do that. I mean I was nice to her. Okay, maybe a little pushy but I didn’t do anything inappropriate.”
“Be honest.”
“I was brutally honest, in fact, I told her that I lost in a bet and I’m a man-whore.” I cringed at the last word. I totally admitted that my rep preceded me.
“That’s good. Then you need to take at least a month vacation and stay there.”
My eyes widened. “What?”
“Yes, prove it that you’re not an ass anymore, Xandry.”
“There is another important thing you have to know, Saph.”
“What is it? Did you knock-up someone?”
“No, I didn’t, silly. Blaine has a boy. And she’s a package deal.”
BLAINECamila hired a team to make the bride-to-be looked stunning. It led by Antoine who was humming in the enormous bridal suite to Bianca’s favorite song. The entire room smelled roses—her favorite flower plus there were roses everywhere in different colors and sizes— I could see Cam pampered her so much.She raised the Champagne flute in her reflection through the mirror with the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen from her, then gushed, “I’m getting married, sissy!”Normally, when talking about marriage it made my stomach twist and shoot a searing pain in my heart, but today it was my sister’s day and I couldn’t be any happier for her than anyone in this world.Unlike me, it was like bringing disgrace to my family for having a kid out of wedlock, but my family was supportive, accepted Ben, and loved him unconditionally.I took the Champagne flute from her hand, smiling back. “You’re getting married, future Mrs
XANDRYMy sister walked to Cam and Blaine with a huge smile on her face. I prayed inwardly and hoped she was not going to spill embarrassing stories about me.Focusing back to the woman in front of me, Megan giggled when I mentioned about Finley, though she stole glances more to Riley than him.“I’m not sleeping with a country guy,” she protested.“And why is that?”“It would be hard for us even for a booty call, duh.” She rolled her eyes, sipping her drinks.I smiled broadly. “But you like him.”Her brow raised in disbelief. “You’re serious about it? Since when you’re doing a matchmaking thingy?”“I am not. Look, Meg, give him a chance. He’s a good guy.”“And he looks like have a huge dick.”I barked into laughter, shaking my head in amusement. Seriously, this woman never filtered her mouth. “There is only one way to find out.” I stood up. “See you later, Meg.”“Go, get your gir
BLAINE Oh God, this was a total disaster!My head was pounding and my throat was dry. I opened my eyes and wandered around. I’m definitely not in my room. This was way bigger than mine, but I saw my suitcase beside the door. I was about to drag my feet out of the bed when I noticed I was wearing the same dress. How the hell did I get in here? I was pretty sure I was dancing with my cousin and drinking at the bar, then I just fell in love with that drink and I couldn’t just stop drinking until I felt the effect of the alcohol on my system and it was too late to stop. I lied back down and stiffened when I smelled the pillow.Damn! How can I forget this smell?The same smell when I knocked on his door and the same smell when I danced with him last night. Sitting straight on the bed, I felt suddenly dizzy. I massaged my temple when I noticed a shadow hovering over me. I slowly
XANDRYWhat the fuck was I thinking back there? And she just shrugged, asking me back the same question with sarcasm. I like her, that was for sure, otherwise, I’m not doing all this shit that I’ve never done before. And whatever this tension between us I knew this was just sexual frustrations and nothing couldn’t do with jacking off or a woman to scratch my itch when my deal with Saph was over. But every time I thought of another woman made my stomach twist and my cock didn’t show interest.Blaine was devastatingly sexy, but why am I not jumping on her yet? Ridiculous, wasn’t it? She was like a forbidden fruit on my reach but protected with an unbreakable shield. And her focus was on raising her child and not some sick relationship with someone like me. So, I’m a goner.The fact that I’m not breaking a deal with Saph made me believe that I had actually self-control over temptations
BLAINEOh, my God!I couldn’t believe Xandry brought us here in the Marina. I’ve seen sailboats and ships but not a real yacht—A luxurious, world-class freaking yacht.Damn rich people!“Hey guys, I’m here!” Saph called out, waving her hand on us.I thought all the rich city girls were bitchy, gladly, Saph was not one of those people. She was funny, smart, outspoken, and babbly. I could totally see the female version of Xandry on her.“Blaine!”Oh hell, no! can I go home now?No matter how I wanted to experience this yacht, the insecurities hovered over me like thick, dark smoke. She was not just gorgeous like her brother, but she was the definition of perfect, wearing hefty price tags of dress and just her bag, oh, Lord, I’ve been drooling over it for a month now since I first saw at the official global site.“Saph.” We instantly hugged, kissing each others’ cheek
XANDRYThe Harrises and I settled at the bar lounge. Talking about business was not the best topic I wanted to indulge when I was on the yacht, but that was what the oldies were enjoying at this moment while I was currently mind-fucking Blaine.The Harris’ twins were already at the spa room with the best masseuses with the relaxing androgynous scents of sophisticated oil mixed of sandalwood, violet, and vanilla, or probably the sensual aroma of the sweet almond oil.Saph and Blaine were lounging at the deck—their faint laughter was tempting me enough to join them, but that was their girls’ time.One of the reasons why I brought them here was to spend time with Blaine and not sitting in front of these oldies while listening to the topics out of my interest, but I was not to be disrespectful, was I?My girls walked inside with still a smile on their faces. Blaine’s eyes gl
BLAINEThere was no denying that my attraction toward Xandry was on top of the universe, and I could see in his eyes that he felt the same. He was under my skin since I met him, and yet, I kept pushing him away for being scared of hurting myself again. Now, I was sure I couldn’t or rather wouldn’t push him anymore.I felt lighter that despite me having a kid, he still wanted more than sex with me—he wanted a relationship. There was nothing wrong with giving myself another chance to be happy, right? Besides, that was a long time ago, and I couldn’t hold grudges against someone who had nothing to do with my miserable past relationship.It’s unfair.“Sweetheart, what’s in that pretty head of yours?” He stopped kissing my neck, leaning his hands against the back of the door of one of the suites, and caged me in his powerful arms. His eyes bore into mine, still swimming wit
XANDRYAfter hearing Dad’s faint deep voice telling me to come in, I walked inside. He was sitting behind his glass top desk. His office was modern and boring surrounded by glass walls. There was no decoration other than his chair, the desk, two chairs in front, a small coffee table, and a single file drawer. No family photos, paintings on the wall, nor rags.Alexander Phoenix Williams had a principle that family would come first, and he made sure to leave the office on time and spend time with us. He had a high ceiling symmetry dark-stained wood office and library at home he shared with Mom. My mother, Samantha collected all the books published by her publishing house plus the books she had when she was young. She was also a fantasy-adventure author under the pseudonym of Hanna Andry.Dad’s fingers were linked together on top of his desk without uttering a word.“Hey, Dad,” I