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“No. Follow me. We’ll finish the dessert and the conversation at my place,” I say.
Minutes later, we slide through the gates and park the cars in front of my house.
He’s waiting for me while I climb out.
I push the main door open and walk inside before turning the lights on.
A glow spreads over the backyard.
“Go ahead,” I say, gesturing to the patio. “I’ll bring the plates out. Do you want anything to drink?” I ask.
“No alcohol. Anything else is good,” he says, strolling to the table.
Moments later, I set plates, glasses, and a couple of water bottles on the table.
“The place looks nice,” he says, glancing around.
“It is. I no longer spend much time at home. So there isn’t enough time for me to make a mess. That’s probably one of the reasons.”
His lips part as if wanting to relay something.
“They no longer work for me,” I say, anticipating his question.
He lifts an eyebrow.
“The men.”
“What happened to them?” he asks.
“School. One got married, and the other moved out of state.”
“You didn’t replace them.”
“There was no point in doing that.”
He moves his focus to the slice of cake.
“So, back to Crystal,” I say and pause while indulging in a spoon of strawberry mousse. “She must have a great husband.”
A faint smile tugs at his lips.
“He’s smart, confident. Loyal. He loves her deeply, and she loves him too. She’s aware she struck luck with him. Not many men would agree to this type of arrangement.”
“Would you?”
He takes a sip of water, evading my eyes.
“I don’t know.”
“The truth, Jaden.”
“This is the truth. I used to believe I could. It was a fantasy of mine, and it still is. It’s hot if there’s trust and boundaries in place and those involved in it like each other. But now, I’m not so sure.”
“Why?”
“I learned how easily you could lose someone you love. I’m not sure I could take that risk.”
“Would you share me?”
