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The heat from his thumb on my mouth spreads through my body and right to my center. Before I can help myself, the tip of my tongue licks the pad of his thumb. It happens so fast, but it’s as if we are suspended in time. I watch his eyes, suddenly nervous and yet not at all, and a low growl emerges from the back of his throat. He pulls away quickly, not wanting to call attention to us. All I can think of is that I want to suck on that thumb, just as a preview of what else I can do to him!
“Sorry, don’t want to waste any,” I say with a whisper, avoiding eye contact.
Cole leans in close to my ear. “I want those beautiful lips and that tongue on my cock. Just looking at you makes me hard.”
This makes me gasp. I want to say something clever and sexy, but I’m so shocked that I start choking, really choking. Cole pats me on the back and hands me my water. I take a few gulps before giving him the look of death.
“Are you okay, Mia?” my mother asks.
My face a solid crimson, I say, “Yes, sorry, went down the wrong pipe.” Cole smiles next to me. I sputter for air.
“Once everyone turns their attention away from us, I say, ”thank you for almost killing me. Next time give a girl some warning if you are going to say something like that at the dinner table.”
“Where’s the fun in that?”
“You are very sure of yourself.” I narrow my eyes at him.
“That I am,” he smiles back.
“Well, I’m not down to be another conquest for you. Like I said, I’m seeing someone.”
“No, you aren’t” Excuuusseee me?!
“Uh, yes I am. His name is Jack. You can ask my parents. They met him the other day.” Cole rolls his eyes.
“Tell John it’s over,” he says with a dismissive wave.
Shaking my head, I respond dryly, “His name is Jack. And wait, what?” Cole rubs his hand down the side of his face and for a moment loses that put together, aloof persona.
Turning toward me, he says, “Ahh, tell Jim I said he is no longer required.”Is this guykidding? He has some pair!
“You have some serious nerve!” My voice rises slightly, sounding less convincing than I intended.
“How so? Nerve as in I know exactly what and who I want, and give zero fucks about what Jake thinks? If he were paying attention to you like he should be, you wouldn’t be trying to convince yourself so much, I would be able to tell you’re taken.”
“Shhhh, people will hear.”
“If I’m guilty of people hearing that I desire the exclusive company of the most beautiful woman in the room, then so be it. Are you telling me you don’t desiremycompany?”
I sit staring at my plate. I know the answer, but once I say it I can’t undo it.
“Your silence is my answer.” He leans in, “Tell Jerry to watch his back, because he certainly isn’t going to steal my girl.” With that he stands and begins to thank my mother for dinner. I watch as he makes the rounds, saying goodbye, shaking hands. The way he embraces my mother and Richard gets my attention. It’s so familiar—familial, even.
“How long have you known each other?” I say without thought. “I don’t have any memory of Cole’s relationship with the family, I don’t recall his name ever being mentioned. Is his friendship just business?” I don’t realize that I have dropped an atom bomb until the silence wakes me from my own thoughts. Clearly, the mere mention of a relationship between my family and Cole has garnered a pretty sizable silence. I look around at their eyes darting to each other, until I realize everyone’s eyes are fixed on Cole. As if he realizes at the same time, he smiles casually and says, “feels like forever, maybe we should run away together and make it official,” ending with a wink. My mom laughs nervously and Richard follows. I want to push further, but I am caught in his gaze and the embarrassment of most of the guests. Cole leans in, taking the opportunity of distraction to say, “Come home with me.” “Yes,” is all I hear myself whisper, before I can even process the thought. “I mean, No! No way, buddy. Nice try, but I don’t think Jake would like that idea.” I respond as smugly as I can.
“It’s Jack,” Cole smiles. “Your boyfriend’s name is Jack.”
Aw fuck!
With that, Cole leans in and kisses my cheek. “See you soon, baby,” and he strolls out. I don’t even have the dignity to skip checking out his ass! Ugh, I’m in trouble.
The next morning, as I lie in bed, my thoughts drift to last night. His words, his face, his everything made one hell of an impact on me. I keep thinking about how he made me feel so desired and giddy. For the life of me I cannot remember the last time I felt that light-headed with womanly power! I think I officially have a crush on someone I am not currently dating. It figures that I would go from not dating anyone to a love triangle…
The buzz of my phone brings me back to reality. I slide the bar without looking at who it is. “Hello?”
“Hi, beautiful.”
“Jake? Ha! I mean Jack!”
