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Jett inhaled and then exhaled. “Why didn’t you tell me?”
Flynn placed the bat back onto the desk.
“I didn’t want to admit that I took advantage of the situation, just to feel her that close to me. But just now, while she stood here and told me off, and explained what Tess had planned, so many things ran through my head. They still are now.”
“Like what?” Jett asked him.
He locked gazes with Jett.
“Like how badly I want to feel her again. How delicious her lips would taste, how fucking sexy and resistant she would be if we drew out her submissive side.”
“I know exactly what you’re saying. Hell, I’ve been unable to have sex with anyone for months because my feelings for Adelina have grown stronger. I get just as pissed as you do when other guys flirt with her. But what do we have to offer her? We’ve never given in to trusting anyone but each other. I know we trust the guys to an extent. But I’m talking about the deep connection. That bond that is so powerful nothing can kill it. It just seems unreachable.”
Suddenly the buzzer sounded.
Jett pressed the button.
“Yes.”
“Boss, we’ve got a potential situation down here,” Murph stated, and they could hear all the loud music and laughter.
“What is it, Murph?” Jett asked.
“Tess showed up with her entourage. They’re looking for Adelina.”
“Fuck.” Jett released the button and Jett opened the door.
“We have to make sure that Adelina doesn’t get hurt. You need to get rid of Tess.”
“Adelina get hurt? You saw the video and her right hook. I’d say that Tess is in for it.”
“She already hurt her hand and needs it in a sling which she isn’t wearing.”
“Right. Let’s go break this up before it gets out of hand.”
* * * *
“Listen Tess, I’m not sorry that I broke your nose. You had it coming.”
“What?” Tess yelled out, with her four girlfriends in a stance, ready to fight Adelina. Adelina was wearing a designer dress, her high heels, and looked too sophisticated to even give the time of day to these women, but she was still the manager of the club. Besides, she had Murph and the bouncers next to her.
“I think you should just leave before you make a scene.”
“Oh, we’re going to make a scene, when we wipe up this floor with your face and skanky hair,” one of the women stated.
Adelina laughed.
“I think it’s time to go.”
“What’s going on over here?”
Adelina turned to see Flynn and Jett join the conversation. The women all went gaga over them and then Tess grabbed onto Flynn, her large, bandage-covered nose and two black eyes were horrible looking. Flynn crunched his nose together and Jett chuckled then glanced at Adelina. But Adelina was annoyed.
“I’m so glad you’re here, Flynn. I called and left messages, but I think she deleted them, and that bartender, too.”
Adelina was disgusted with Tess’s act, and the way she clung to Flynn. She felt her temper rising again, and as she reminded herself about their disinterest in her, she felt the hand on her shoulder.
“Adelina?”
She recognized the voice immediately. She turned and looked up to see Raymond. She knew she must have appeared as shocked as she felt, as Raymond leaned down and kissed her cheek.
“You look stunning. How is the hand?” he asked her, as he held her gaze.
She was so surprised to see him there. Initially she felt embarrassed and as she turned to look at Flynn who had Tess practically climbing up him and two of her friends holding Jett’s arms on either side of him, she dismissed the whole scene. Turning back toward Raymond who seemed to be in a staring contest with Flynn, she took his arm and led him away from the scene. Now this would be the distraction she needed.
“So, it’s such a nice surprise, you being here. Where are your friends?” she asked, looking around, and releasing his arm now that they were a distance from the soap opera situation.
Raymond smiled at her and then winked. She felt her belly flutter with interest.
“I kind of lied about coming here with friends.” He reached out and bushed his thumb gently against her chin as he held her gaze. “I couldn’t get you out of my mind after we met today.”
Adelina felt her cheeks warm, and as a group of people passed by, Raymond pulled her closer to him and near the bar. She was lost in the crazy sensations and hopes that were filtering through her head. This was what she wanted. A man who paid her complete attention and whispered sexy things like this to her.
His hand remained on her hip, as his arm leaned on the bar. He pulled her closer to him, since the music was loud. He smelled so good, too. By the looks of his dress shirt and designer jeans, the man had money. His accent was the kicker though.
“You look stunning, all dressed up. I spotted you from across the room.”
She raised one eyebrow up at him. She may be completely turned on by the accent, but she wasn’t born yesterday.
“Perhaps it was the bandage?” She raised it up. He reached gently for her bandaged hand and placed it against his chest, as he held her gaze.
“Definitely not the bandage. I told you, Adelina, that I couldn’t stop thinking about you.”
“You did mention that.”
He gave a sly smile. “You don’t believe me?”
“I’m a born and raised New Yorker. What’s your deal, Raymond?” she challenged him. His grip on her waist tightened as he jerked her slightly against him. She gasped, as he pressed his nose and lips against her ear.
“You turn me on. You’re the most gorgeous woman I’ve seen in a long time. I want to get to know you. I promise you won’t be disappointed.”
She locked gazes with him. Inhaled his cologne, and felt the attraction. The moment she thought that in her head, she imagined Jett and Flynn. She wanted them still so badly. They did things to her body without even touching her. But they made themselves clear. Especially tonight. They saw her as nothing more than their club manager. It was time to take a chance on something new.
“Say you’ll have dinner with me Sunday night? It’s your night off.”
“I don’t know you.”
“That’s the point, and I’m trying to change that fact.” He gave her hip a squeeze. She felt his palm slightly over the top of her ass, but the fingers hadn’t quite moved a hair lower. She was surprised that she wanted him to.
“Okay. But how about I meet you?”
He raised one eyebrow up. “Can I send my car for you?”
“A car?”
He gave a small smile. “Of course. It’s not a problem, and you can tell the driver when you want to leave if you’re not enjoying my company.”
She smirked. “Then you’ll know where I live. I think that’s moving too fast. Why don’t I meet you? It’s not a problem.”
“Okay, have it your way. This time. But on the next date, my driver and I will pick you up.”
“Oh, you’re that confident that there’ll be a second date?”
“I sure hope there will be.”
“Adelina, are you on tonight? Sally needs you in the back,” Murph stated, interrupting the moment. She knew she looked flushed. Hell, she could feel the perspiration under her cleavage and down her spine.
She pulled back and looked toward Murph. “Tell her I’m coming.”
Raymond tapped her waist.
“You’re busy. I’m sorry to bother you at work. Here’s my number. Call and I’ll confirm the place and time on Sunday.”
“Okay. Thank you. I’ll call you.”
“You’d better.” He placed his finger under her chin and gave her a wink. He looked really sexy. “Good night.” He leaned down and kissed her cheek.
She watched him walk away, and saw the women eyeing him. But he didn’t pay attention to them. Raymond turned and looked at her, winked, and then walked through the crowd until she could no longer see him.
She turned around.
“Who the hell is that?” Murph asked, sending her back into the present. She cleared her throat and pushed a stray strand of hair from her cheek.
“That is my first step in a new direction.”
* * * *
“Who the hell was that guy?” Flynn asked Jett once they got rid of Tess and her friends.
“I don’t know. Did he look familiar to you?” Jett asked as they made their way to the back room. The guys were going to start showing up soon for poker night.
“No. He looked awfully friendly with Adelina. He practically had his hand on her ass,” Flynn stated, and he heard the anger in his voice. He felt it in his chest. He was jealous. He had an opportunity to come clean with Adelina or at minimum, tell her that he was attracted to her, but he didn’t want to destroy their friendship.
