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Chapter 37

Author: Tarina
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Rico

I pull away from her building and speed off into traffic, heading to the only place that I can think of to unwind: Club Red.

I find my usual parking spot outside the club and head in, feeling the music in my feet before I ever reach the front door. I have no plans and no idea what I'm going to do while I'm here, but at least while I'm here, I can clear my mind and maybe find a way to deal with all of these new changes, this anger and frustration.

I can't believe Sandra betrayed me. Never in a million years would I have thought that she'd be capable of something like that. I walk past the first bar and am immediately offered a drink. I take it, downing the good bourbon in a heartbeat.

Several women approach, fawning all over me, but I shake my head, showing that I'm not interested, and they fade off into the room. I keep wandering through rooms, taking drinks, letting the music sink deep into my bones.

I finally come across Blake, who gives me an around the shoulders hug and a cla
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    RicoI'm really not in the mood to go to her house or help her with anything, but it has nothing to do with her or conversation or how things went.As it is now, I'm still thinking about the turns my life has taken with disbelief. Pulling up in front of her apartment, I can see her standing at the door, waiting for me. As much as I don't want to admit the truth, it feels like she's welcoming me home.But this isn't my home. She betrayed me. Still, it's hard not to see a lot of it as water under the bridge now. No harm, no foul. I get out of the car and close the door behind me, walking up toward her while keeping my gaze locked on hers.She watches me approach, her eyes warm, but her mouth is turned slightly down at the corners. There are bags under her eyes, as if she hasn't been sleeping well, and her well-fitted jeans and tank top are a far cry from her usual business attire. To be honest, I like the way she looks no matter what she's wearing, not that my opinion matters. I have to

  • Club Red: Sin And Seduction    Chapter 39

    Sandra “I don't know what he will do, Mom. And I don’t know that he should. What if I betray him again in a moment of weakness?” Forget about worrying about whether or not he can trust me. I don't know if I can trust myself.“People do strange things when they're stressed out and grieving, and trust me, what you've felt finding out your father was in the hospital was absolutely grief.” Mom lets me go and steps back, but not before cradling my cheek in her hand and giving me a warm, gentle smile. “He's a grown man. He will either come to terms with things or he won't. He'll either forgive you or he won't. You don't have control over any of that and I don't think stressing about it's going to help.”“You need to wash your hands again. You still smell like fish.” I say the words with a bit of humor, trying to dodge the seriousness of the moment, and she brings both her hands to her face inhaling deeply.“Oh my gosh, I do. I don't like that at all.” With that, she walks back over to the

  • Club Red: Sin And Seduction    Chapter 38

    Sandra“Oh, honey, not every mother's a good mother.” My mom pulls me into a hug, then gets back to preparing the salmon for dinner while I sprinkle a touch of salt and pepper on asparagus that’s been laid out on a cookie sheet for baking.I don't need her to tell me that I messed up. I already know that I screwed things up, possibly beyond repair with Rico, and I don't know that I can ever forgive myself.“I know that, but I didn't know that his mother wasn't a good mom.” I bite down hard on my lip until the salty taste of blood fills my mouth. I can’t bring myself to share the stories that Rico had shared with me. Not that I have any intention of discussing anything personal about him with anyone ever again. I know I can trust my mom, but some things I just can’t say out loud.“But you did know that he didn't want you to discuss his personal life with anyone else.” Mom gives me a sideways glance, and I want to get snarky with her and tell her that I'm currently discussing him with h

  • Club Red: Sin And Seduction    Chapter 37

    RicoI pull away from her building and speed off into traffic, heading to the only place that I can think of to unwind: Club Red.I find my usual parking spot outside the club and head in, feeling the music in my feet before I ever reach the front door. I have no plans and no idea what I'm going to do while I'm here, but at least while I'm here, I can clear my mind and maybe find a way to deal with all of these new changes, this anger and frustration.I can't believe Sandra betrayed me. Never in a million years would I have thought that she'd be capable of something like that. I walk past the first bar and am immediately offered a drink. I take it, downing the good bourbon in a heartbeat.Several women approach, fawning all over me, but I shake my head, showing that I'm not interested, and they fade off into the room. I keep wandering through rooms, taking drinks, letting the music sink deep into my bones.I finally come across Blake, who gives me an around the shoulders hug and a cla

  • Club Red: Sin And Seduction    Chapter 36

    RicoShe stopped pacing and turns to face me, letting out an angry groan. “Have problems with their parents. All parents have problems with their kids. It's just part of growing up. At some point as an adult, you need to put the past behind you and accept that family is important.” Tears sparkle in her eyes, and I sense there's something more behind her words. But I'm not about to pry. Not when she's throwing these kinds of accusations at me or telling me that I don't have the right to cut my very toxic, abusive mother out of my life.“Oh really?” I stand up, feeling fury flowing freely through my veins, even though I keep my voice low and controlled. “And how should I go about forgiving the woman that tried to kill me? The woman that left me in a dog kennel in the middle of a flood to drown?”Her eyes widen as I speak, but I have more to say. “What's the protocol for forgiving someone who locked you in closets, forgot to feed you for days on end, who mocked you in front of their fri

  • Club Red: Sin And Seduction    Chapter 35

    RicoHaving Sandra here with me in my home for the past couple of days has been eye-opening.I don't usually like having people in my personal space, especially not for any kind of extended period of time or more than a few hours to be honest. But having Sandra around feels right. She's a good addition to my home, to my life, to my state of mind.But if I'm being completely honest with myself, I enjoy taking care of her.All of this is very new and somewhat confusing. While I was fully prepared to help her get settled with her upsetting news and new normal, I hadn’t planned on my feelings for her deepening. I hadn’t expected to find myself in even deeper with her.Even though I told Sandra point blank that I have no desire to be in a serious relationship, I'm finding that I admire her. For some reason even I can’t understand, I want to give her the world. I know I told her I had no interest in commitment, and I’m still not convinced I do. But I want to be there for her. I want to hol

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