All Chapters of Built Like Karma: The Plus Size Girl's Guide to Comeuppance : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

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Chapter 61 Breakfast and Tiffany’s

Jaylen’s POVSaturday MorningI woke up frustrated as hell. My head was pounding from the thoughts of yesterday, and my body wasn’t making things easier. I glanced down at my rock-hard, throbbing cock. Jesus Christ. All I could think about was Aria with her soft supple lips, her sweet cherry taste, that curvaceous round ass I had my hands all over, the way she melted into me when I kissed her. I dreamed about that girl all night and what I can do to her. I want her so fucking bad it’s ridiculous.I sighed and looked at the clock. 7:15 a.m. Great. Another long day. I threw the covers off and headed to the bathroom. The house was quiet with Talia gone, and Kira’s off on weekends unless I call her in. The maid only comes three days a week, and the gardener four. It’s just me in this big, beautiful, pleasantly silent house.I turned the shower on ice cold and stepped in, hoping to kill the problem downstairs. Fifteen minutes later, it was still there, harder than steel. I had to handle i

Chapter 62 The Parties a Starting

Aria’s POVSaturday Morning – 8:48 a.m.“AT, put this over there,” my sister says, shoving four serving trays into my hands. Her tone is already bossy, like I’m on payroll instead of free labor. I shoot her a look, but I grab the trays anyway and carry them across the yard to the long ass banquet table sitting under the giant white industrial style tent.The morning air is still cool, but I can already feel the sun working its way in, bouncing off the glossy floor panels the rental guys put down at the break of dawn. The whole setup looks like something straight out of a wedding magazine, and this definitely was not a wedding. There were ten round tables with crisp white linens, neat wooden folding chairs, and those high-boy cocktail tables with black and gold bows tied around the middle, sprinkled along the edges like Paige had pulled a Pinterest board to life.“Paige, this is nice,” I say, setting the trays down on the dessert table. “I like how you did the smoking section, too. T

Chapter 63 Party Surprises

Jalen’s POVAs I pull up to my brother’s house, which, apparently, is our grandparents’ old place on my mom’s side, so I had to sit there for a second just staring and realizing how much Idon’t know about Patrick.The house looks nothing like it used to when my grands owned it. What used to be an aging brick two-story with creaky steps and a rusty gate now looks like something off HGTV. The renovations are beautiful, sleek, modern, but still home.And my brother didn’t even tell me he was the new owner.I sigh, leaning back against the headrest. That’s partly on me. I haven’t been as plugged in as I should’ve been. Somewhere between work, travel, and life, I let distance creep in between me and my brothers.As I pull into the makeshift parking area, I can see cars lined all the way down the block. Patrick’s lot sits on nearly half an acre, a rarity this close to the city. I grab the three gift bags from my back seat: one for Dad, one for Aria, and one for her father. Might as well mak

Chapter 64 Big Gifts

Aria’s POV It was a little before 3:00 when I walked back into the house with the gift Jalen had given me, yes, another gift. This one came in that signature Tiffany blue bag, small and glossy, probably expensive.Not more than the Gucci bag he gave me before, but still it was generous. Thoughtful. Maybe too thoughtful.As I carried it toward the guest room I was staying in tonight, I couldn’t help but think that maybe I needed to stop accepting his gifts. The way he looks at me sometimes, the way his compliments linger… it’s starting to feel like he’s expecting something I’m not prepared to give. Especially not for jewelry or designer bags. Those are things I can easily buy myself like I always have.Inside my room, I opened the small box. A delicate bracelet and matching necklace glimmered under the light in both gold and silver with two small cuff ends that touched like they were trying to meet but never quite could. Fitting, I thought.I smiled softly, then tucked the set safely

Chapter 65 So Are We Pretending

Jalen’s POVAs we walked out, I held her hand tight, my pulse thrumming like a live wire beneath my skin. The soft lights from the tent reflected off her hair, and for a moment, it felt like time slowed just for us. When we reached the lavish spread of food, I reluctantly let my beauty’s hand go so she could fix her plate. I followed close behind, pretending to be focused on the food, but really, I was watching her.She laughed easily with people, her smile genuine and unguarded. It struck me just how different she was now, she more confident, more radiant, like she finally stepped into her own light. Back in college, she was quieter, always observing, always carrying some invisible weight. Now, she was magnetic. People gravitated to her. Hell, I was one of them.My gaze shifted to our families. My father was talking animatedly, his hands flying through the air like he was explaining a playbook, and Michael, Aria’s father, was nodding along, eating rib tips between sentences. Everyone

Chapter 66 Lines Crossed

Aria’s POVAfter dancing with Jalen for what felt like hours and song after song, his glorious body pressed against mine, and I completely forgot that I had an actual date tomorrow with Leonard Kingston. But honestly, who could think about anyone else when Jalen was holding them like that?He wasn’t the same man I knew back in college. His frame was leaner now, harder. He smelled incredible that was something dark, smooth, and clean, and when he started to sing to me, I almost forgot where I was. He’d never done that before, and the sound of his voice was low, warm, and surprisingly soulful, and it did something to me.Then, just as Against All Odds faded into another slow song, I felt a light tap on my shoulder, and of course, it was my mother.“Hey, Jay,” I said softly, stepping back from him. “I gotta handle something. I’ll talk to you later.”“Okay, Aria,” he said, eyes lingering. “I’ll be over there.” He nodded toward Patrick and Parker.As he walked away, I caught myself watchin

Chapter 67 Why Do You Have Condoms

Jalen’s POV I looked at Aria after telling her I was going to take her. I wanted that reaction. Hell, I needed that reaction, the one that told me she wanted this just as bad as I did. Her breathing sped up, chest rising and falling like she was fighting her own heartbeat. I leaned in, pressed my lips softly to hers, and whispered, “Calm down, baby, okay?” Her lips trembled under mine. I kissed her again, slow and teasing this time, and eased her back to the bench beside me. When I looked down at her, she met my eyes and smirked, shaking her head slightly. That little smirk drove me wild. I smiled, too, trying to play it cool while the guys were still loading up the truck. But neither of us looked away. We just sat there, locked in this wordless exchange, like the air between us was saying everything we couldn’t. I unclasped our hands, slid my palm to her lower back, and rubbed slow circles. Her skin felt warm through her thin shirt, a little too warm, and that’s when I realize

Chapter 68 Go to Sleep

Aria’s POV I stand there completely naked, the golden condom wrapper glinting in my hand like a damn spotlight on my shame. I want this man, God, I want him, but it’s more than that. I want Jalen to be mine, fully, completely, with no wife, no excuses, no blurred lines. But the way we started off, it was messy as hell. Twisted and completely all wrong, and still I can’t pull away.He’s looking at me, his face tight, eyes storming like he’s trying to make sense of something that doesn’t add up. “So, Aria, tell me this, because I’m a little bit confused, are we not more than friends?” His voice cracks slightly, his expression softer now, almost wounded. And never mind the fact that he’s standing there completely naked too, looking like every damn fantasy I’ve ever had come to life.I lick my lips, put a hand on my hip, and try to play it cool. “Yes, we’re friends… with a sexual history. And about to revisit that history. That’s it. No strings attached.”The look he gives me is a look

Chapter 69 Mom Clarity

Jalen’s POVAs I leave my brother’s house, I feel everything hitting me at once. My chest is tight, my thoughts heavy. I’m lost, confused, angry at myself for how far I’ve let things go. The situation with Talia is a damn mess, and the one with Aria? It’s everything I want but can’t seem to have.I sit in my car, hands on the wheel, and just breathe. I know what I need to do. I pull up my phone book on my car app and call the one person who always sets me straight.She picks up on the second ring. “Hello, my baby.”“Hi, Mom.”“What’s wrong?” she asks immediately because she can always tell.“I just… I need to see you. Can I come by?”“Of course, son. Our door is always open for you.”Fifteen minutes later, I’m parking in front of my parents’ house. The place looks the same, all calm and steady, everything I’m not right now. I walk in, and Mom’s already waiting, arms crossed, with that look on her face that says, you better start talking.She hugs me, and then takes one sniff, and smi

Chapter 70 First Dates

Aria’s POVAs a sleek black sedan pulls up in front of Amara’s house, I walk out just as Mr. Leonard steps out himself, not the driver. He moves around the car and opens the door for me, looking hella fine.Like, fine, fine.That beautiful curly hair, that chiseled jawline, and that neat six o’clock shadow, this man looks like he smells good, tastes good, and does everything good.He grins and says, “Hey, pretty lady.”“Hi, Mr. Kingston. How are you?” I ask.“I’m great now that I see you,” he says, flashing that easy smile that should be illegal.I chuckle as he ushers me into the car, sliding in right after me before the driver pulls off.“So, how was your day?” he asks.“It was great. Had a nice party for my father yesterday, and a lot of people came.”“Oh wow,” he says, leaning back. “Well, if we were dating earlier, maybe I could’ve come. Would’ve been nice to meet your family.”I shoot him a look. “Now, look, it's too soon, too soon. This is a first date. Don’t scare me off alrea

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