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Boys of RDA Chapter 35: This is Serious, Pen
"And don't accept drinks from anyone you don't know.""Yes, Ben. I promise no drinks. I won't smoke and I'll use protection."Ben's terrified gasp surges through the phone. "Aspen! Don't tell me about those kind of plans with Finn. He came off as a nice upstanding young man. I would hate to have to kill him."I laugh. He might be a mere five years older than me, but Ben definitely has the big brother and father protector part all rolled into one. "Yes, Ben.""This is serious, Pen. There are a lot of dangerous people out there. I want to make sure you're safe. Do you and Finn need a ride?"What a horrific thought — Finn and I arriving at a charity event in a San Francisco Police cruiser. The thought alone makes me shudder. "No. That's okay, I'm sure Jake is going to drive us." I tuck an errant piece of hair behind my ear not used to the smoothness of tonight's straightened style."Well make sure to wear a seatbelt." He must hear my overdramatic sigh-moan combo at his last co
Boys of RDA Chapter 36: No Red Carpet?
Our black limo stops outside the cobalt blue office building Finn picked up the baseball tickets from last weekend."The party is at your office building?""Yeah, the renovations are done. Trey figured it was time to show it off and save us some money on our first annual RDA – Kids in Technology event." Finn shrugs over his answer.The door facing the street opens and he steps out before reaching a hand back in for me. Jake's pleasant face greets me as I stand on the curb. "Have a wonderful evening, Ms. Adams." My nerves decide to make an appearance and I only tilt my head back in reply. Jake closes the door behind me and I brace for what I'll see when I turn to face the building.Finn slips his arm through mine and we turn together. I expect to see a red carpet and people taking pictures. Isn't that what happens at big charity events? I've only ever watched these things on television. The front sidewalk is empty and I release the breath and overly happy expression I was forcin
Boys of RDA Chapter 37: Meet the Parents
The conversation between them gives me time to survey the area. This room is fairly generic. It doesn't match the restored grandeur of the lobby. White walls meet a tough beige carpet produced for heavy use. The main outstanding feature is the tall windows, which line the walls and look out to the street on all four sides. To my right the view looks to the bay and I bet the people who end up living in this building will have a spectacular view regardless of which way their apartment faces."Any chance we can get to the top floor tonight and see your new space?" The question from Finn's father brings me from my perusal of the room. It's a question I want to hear the answer to as well. I hadn't considered I might be able to see Finn's new place, but now I want to desperately.Finn glances in my direction. It's quick, but I definitely don't miss it. "Sorry, not tonight. The workmen still have it locked up. It should be done soon though. My deadline is coming." His words sound grim rat
Boys of RDA Chapter 38: Why is She Here?
Finn directs me to my seat at our table next to Mari, but I don't greet anyone. Still too stunned for polite conversation. Finn has no problem launching into questions for Trey."Why the hell is Britney here?" His voice carries across the table. "And why couldn't you keep Aspen here for five minutes like I asked?" I've never seen Finn this angry. His clenched hand shakes on the table as he scowls at Trey. If I could sink in my seat any further I would. I might not like Trey much, but neither of us deserve to be scolded like children.Trey doesn't meet Finn's eyes when he answers. "She came with Dr. Matthers as a date. I had no idea." Trey places his napkin on his lap but lifts his head to finish. "I didn't realize Aspen needed a babysitter at her boyfriend's event. As for Britney, you know I would never have invited her, Finn. In your anger, over a self-created situation, don't forget you know me." He locks eyes with Finn and the two stare one another down for a few seconds.Ever
Boys of RDA Chapter 39: Who Else would be in your Bed?
The musky sweet smell I've come to recognize as Finn catches my attention and I nuzzle my head deeper into my pillow to get a better sniff. A hand runs along my exposed hip and pulls me closer so we're draped around one another."Finn?" I came home alone last night, but I'd recognize his smell anywhere."Who else would be in your bed this early in the morning?" He turns me to my back and looms overhead, his piercing green eyes searching for an answer. "Or ever?"Still groggy I push his head away with a hand and try to roll over to get back to my original position. I'm not even going to ask how he ended up in my apartment or what time he came over last night. Finn stops my movement and rolls me back again."No time, sleepy head. Things to do today and all that.""How are you so peppy this morning? When did you get here?" I give up on my attempt to roll over but pull the covers higher to save some of the heat all this back and forth has let out."We fixed the server cooling p
Boys of RDA Chapter 40: The Papers
LOCAL ELLUSIVE BILLIONAIRE STEPS OUTThe Bay area is no stranger to high-profile rich philanthropic men and even a few women, but the newest kids on the block are here to play. The Boys of Raven Digital Arts held their first annual charity gala last night. Fifty select guests were invited to the $5,000 plate dinner at the company's new state of the art building in the Cow Hollow neighborhood. The event supported the RDA – Kids in Technology Scholarship Fund which provides tuition help to five worthy applicants in the field of Computer Science.Company owner, Finnegan McRyan, better known to some by his user name, RavenLord72 attended last night's festivities with a striking brunette on his shoulder (see picture on left). No word on who his date for the evening was, but she's hooked herself a good one.RavenLord72 and his company blasted into the bay area technical industry late last year when he sold Dragons Reborn to a prominent software company for a cool 2.6 billion dollars —
Boys of RDA Chapter 41: Not What it Reads Like
"In the paper, Finn. Everyone I know is texting me the link this morning. My own brother knew before I did. How long did you think you could keep it from me?" Despite my best effort to muster my fury, my words sound as broken as my heart feels."Listen, it's not what it sounds like. I'll explain everything. I'm coming home. I'll be there in less than thirty minutes. Wait for me. I'll tell you everything.""It's too late for you to tell me anything. I know what I need to know. I read it all in the paper!" Oh, there's the anger I wanted."I swear I was going to tell you, Aspen. I tried to tell you this morning, but I couldn't. I don't know what the paper said. I'm never in the paper. I purposely keep a low profile. It must have been because you were there as my date. I wouldn't have garnered any interest otherwise." Finn stumbles over his words.His attempt at false flattery pisses me off more. I can't find my earlier hurt any longer. My anger has consumed it. How stupid does Fin
Boys of RDA Chapter 42: He's Not All He Promised
I've talked Finn up for weeks. Now I have to tell my two closest friends how I've been played by a not-secret-to-anyone-but-us billionaire. I'm so stupid. The ride here was mostly quiet — no more than directions passed to our driver. It gave me too much time to reflect on my relationship over the last few weeks.There were so many times when Finn gave me a hint about his real life, either on purpose or unintentionally. I'll never know. So many chances for me to question him, but I never did. Baseball suites? The expensive necklace? Why didn't I at least ask him about his new apartment? I never received an answer to my questions about what he did at RDA. Now I can see how every answer was vague. Best friend or not — what regular employee would have access to a company car and driver as much as Finn did? I assumed at every corner. I was a stupid schoolgirl, too taken and acting like I had my first crush to notice the discrepancies around me. I fell right into the fake little world Finn
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