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Chapter Fourteen
Shanda opened the refrigerator door for the millionth time. There was no question that they had enough food and drinks, but checking gave her something to do besides pace.
“I’m just taking a guess, but I think the drinks will stay colder if you keep the door shut,” Kenneth teased.
She shot him a warning look over her shoulder, but then reached in to check that they were chilled. Turning around she said, “They are perfect.”
“So is everything else. I have no idea why you’re so jittery. It’s a small gathering of friends.”
“At my house. Krissy and Billy have an amazing home and mine is…”
“Shanda, for someone who doesn’t care about money and prestige, why let it rattle you now?” he asked. She shrugged and he added, “I can guarantee you that everyone will have a great time, but only if you relax.”
He was right. They were just four couples getting together to play games and drink wine. What could go wrong? With DeeDee coming, who knows? Shanda had a very long talk with DeeDee after the little game she’d played with Kenneth’s parents. She assured her that it would never happen again. Any other time, Shanda would believe her. Not so much tonight.
“And you’re sure you’re ready for whatever these ladies decided they’re going to say?” Shanda asked.
Kenneth nodded. “They are harmless.”
Shanda chuckled. “Billy doesn’t think so. He said he’s never had so many household chores to do since you and I met. I can only imagine what Krissy and DeeDee will come up with.”
“Hopefully nothing, but are you interested in making a side bet with me?” he asked.
“You’re going to start this now?” she asked. He smiled and she said, “I’m in. Besides, I have a feeling there will be a load of dishes that needs washing after tonight.”
“And I won’t be doing them,” he said.
“We haven’t even decided what we’re betting on,” she corrected. “And you can’t claim victory yet. I am very competitive.”
“I highly doubt that. But let’s see. I bet you can’t go the entire night without kissing me,” he said.
“That’s dumb.”
“Why?” he asked.
“Because I already know you’ll kiss me first,” she declared.
Raising a brow he said, “Really? That confident, are you?”
Shanda stepped so close that her breasts were only an inch from his chest. Looking up into his eyes, she very slowly opened her mouth, traced her top lip with her tongue and moaned.
“Fuck! You’re right,” he said.
Before he could claim her lips she stepped back and said, “Maybe I should’ve taken that bet. An easy win for me.”
Kenneth reached out and pulled her into his arms and said in a husky tone, “I might have done the dishes, but kissing you is a win.” He claimed her lips and she felt the hunger in him. The passion that flowed between them was undeniable, and at times, uncontrollable as well.
The knocking on the door came just in time. A few minutes later and game night might have changed to include just the two of them. But if it was her sister, Shanda knew DeeDee wouldn’t stay on the other side of the door very long. And Kenneth will remind me why we should lock the front door.
As he released her, she said, “Why don’t you get it? I want to—”
“Don’t say check the fridge again,” he teased.
“And if I did?” she asked. She really couldn’t believe she was going to do it, too. How was it that after just a matter of weeks, they seemed to read each other’s mind?
“I was going to change my bet,” he said as he left to answer the door.
When he returned, she was glad to see everyone arrived at the same time. Made it easy for introductions.
