XANDRY
What 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
XANDRYRiley was so damn ecstatic when I sent a quick text before my flight to pick me up at the airport. I just wanted to surprise Blaine and now this dude was hugging me and kissing my cheek.“Stop it, I don’t want these folks to think I will fifteen you.” I wiped my cheek playfully and wrinkled my nose.He laughed loudly and got back to his truck after I loaded up my suitcase and two paper bags in the back seat. “So, Blaine doesn’t know you’re coming, huh? And how long will you stay?”My stomach sank that I had only a weekend with her. “Two days.”“And you’ll travel back and forth like this?” He pulled out of the airport parking lot.“I have a job there, so yeah.”“Blaine avoided relationship since you know, but I’m not blind not to see what’s between you two...” he trailed off, and this was what I was not good at— a confrontation between man to man over a
BLAINEAfter taking Ben from my parents’ home, we went home immediately to prepare our dinner. Mom was so happy to see Xandry and we had to spend lunch with them—she had to impress him with her new stew recipe.I made a simple creamy white lasagna—Ben’s favorite since he’d been asking me for over a week now, but my mind was somewhere else. I guessed I was starting to be a terrible mother for Ben, yet he never complained although he didn’t miss to ask about Xandry occasionally.The fact Ben liked Xandry so a lot, terrified me, and the last thing I wanted was to hurt my son and to keep him under false pretenses.This was my first time to have a man in my life since his father, and I couldn’t help but question myself of how was I going to explain to my son if Xandry was done with me?“Sweetheart, I think I heard the oven dinged.” Xandry already prepared the table as he insisted on helping, he placed the wine given by
XANDRYSomething was wrong with Blaine. Everything around here was pleasant—from the music to the booze. Even the people were warm—tipping their heads to acknowledge my presence. Her friends were enthusiastic and witty, but Blaine seemed distant and restrained.Riley joined us later, and damn if this wasn’t a fun night—a good way of forgetting Dad’s anger for a while. Thankfully, he didn’t shower me with calls and messages like he used to do. I guessed he finally accepted my decisions. Or he was planning something.“You okay, sweetheart?” I asked her for the umpteenth times because she was still tense. And all I could think of a reason was the people would gossip about seeing her with a man for the first time.I didn’t know how to crack her open. Blamed it on my-fucking-self for being so ignorant about dealing with relationship troubles.But we are not in trouble, are we?“I’m good, just a little tip
BLAINE“Did he call you yet?” Olive followed me with her horse, Rory as I rode Queen silently.I needed this moment, but my best friend never allowed me to be alone.The last time I had a heart problem was five years ago, and she and Charlie were always by my side up to this moment. They both had been heartbroken, and I was there for them as well.That’s what friends do, right?Now, the table had turned again. On me.“He will call,” I answered nonchalantly. I didn’t want to talk so much about Xandry. The food I prepared was spoiled, even inside the fridge. I’ve waited for him for two frigging weeks, and no image of Xandry appeared on my door. I received three messages on his first day since he got back to New York, then he called that night that he was pretty tired with his last famous seven words.I need you to understand me, Blaine.“It’s only been two weeks, right? I’m sure he