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It was hard to believe that just a week ago I was very seen and very in the light. By two alpha men who wanted to do anything and everything to me. who made plans to see me again. But didn’t go through with it.
“I don’t know… I’m tired—”
“From what, you’re jobless!” He laughed and the way he said it made me laugh too. He could always make me laugh.
“I know… but Denton.”
“But nothing. Come on, I need to get laid and I’m not going to the gay bars so I need a wing woman to make me look good. Don’t even argue with me on this.”
“I—okay. Just for you.” I smiled softly.
He grinned and hugged me. “Fuck yeah. Let’s go make you hot babes.”
He pulled me into my own closet and started rummaging my things. He left nothing unturned and found the hottest thing for me.
I stared at the outfit laying on my bed and wondered what Maverick and Jude would do if they saw me in it. They would freak, for sure, and want me in seconds. How could they make me feel so wanted, and unwanted at the same time?
Only men like them could give you everything and make it seem like nothing.
15
Henley
The bright red dress was a beacon for trouble. Sex… trouble. That I couldn’t even get into because I signed that damned contract. I knew it wasn’t really enforceable in any court, but I still signed it and as a lawyer I respected anything notarized and dated.
But it was so difficult to grasp that they owned me, and I couldn’t even have fun when they were ignoring me.
I matched the sleek, tight red dress by straightening my own red hair, that I usually wear wavy or in a bun. It made my face look completely different, but still with that innocent charm—cute, Jude would call it. I rolled my eyes and packed on makeup and lipstick like I never have before, even putting on mascara. I had transformed and topped it with black heels that made my calves scream.
“Oh my God, babes! You look perfect—I seriously don’t even recognize you.” Denton met me in the living room, already dressed in his club usual of jeans and a blue blazer. He slicked his hair back most of the time, but he left it in disarray instead. My best friend was hot, and he knew it.
“Oh stop… you picked it out.” I slung my chain purse over my shoulder and evaded his whistles.
“Yeah, but its’ your body wearing it babes. Damn. Why are you still single, you must not be showering when you leave the house.” Denton followed behind me and slapped my ass softly as we left the apartment.
“I hate you.” I laughed.
He snickered behind me and we headed out to his car. He drove a pretty fancy sedan, courtesy of all his hard work. Once we got to the club he raved about the whole way, there was a long line out the door behind the velvet rope and rug.
“Wow.” I said as we pulled into the back for parking. It was doubtful we would find anything for at least a block.
“This place is fairly new but it’s part of a string of clubs in some other major cities. It’s pretty successful, and well known too.” Denton explained to me.
“Hmm. I still don’t get why anyone would wait in line just to stand inside.” I scoffed.
“You lawyers, always pointing out random shit.” Denton flicked my nose and I crossed my arms in mock defiance.
“I’m not. It’s just wild to me.” I laughed.
For the first time in a while I actually felt care free. I guess that’s what friends do, and Denton was the best of them. He just always had a way of taking my worries away. Back in college when I would be stressed for finals he would show up and save the day with food and encouragement. Maybe a crazy story or two. And law school… ugh. I never would have slept if he hadn’t help
ed proofread everything. He has always been there for me, and when he needed me, I was there too. We just always had this easy friendship and living together didn’t mess it up, as some people would say. Even his parents loved me.
He was probably the closest thing to a relationship I would ever get.
“Okay babes.” He managed to find a tight spot and we made our way to the long ass line of the club, except he just skipped up right to the front and went to the bouncer.
“Hey, thought you wouldn’t make it.” The burly guy said. Denton laughed and they shook hands before we got let in.
