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Her comment jolted Jake, making him snort out a laugh. “Damn, that was so, so romantic…and they say guys are not…”Again, fuck, of course, she sees it like that. Of course, her view is detached. Jake added, keeping with the light banter, “How ‘bout we go with passionate fucking, romantic rabbits.”
She let out a hushed half-laugh, stepping back. “Okay, sure, super-romantic rabbits because they are known for it. Damn, the things they do with those carrots.”
She always tosses a joke out there. That’s her way. Isn’t it yours, too, Jake? Two quick steps, and he was in her orbit, standing close. “Come here.” His arms went out as she leaned forward into him, his body closing in on hers. Her body responded to the plank of his rigid muscular form and the hardness of arousal between his legs that pushed against her lower abdomen, just above her mons.
A soft moan escaped her mouth. “Okay, um, Winnie and Jenae are waiting,” she managed to say into his chest. When she told him she’d been an escort, she wanted to make sure he knew no other man had made her feel this way, made her give herself freely with abandonment.
He sighed a loud, audible sigh. “What you do to me…god, should be illegal.” There was a tint of humor to his otherwise heavy words.
Craning back from his chest, she caught the opportunity for levity. “Me? You! Whatyoudo to me.” Her eyes scanned up to his face. “Thank God, I just got new batteries for my lipstick.”
There was a deep burst of laughter from him. “Damn you, bawdy girl.” He shook his head, still laughing. “Guess that’s what I’ll picture when my hand is wrapped around my cock tonight.”
“I know what I’ll picture.” Her tone was playfully lustful. “You better go,” she urged, knowing if he didn’t walk out soon, she would be begging for him to fuck her again. Her Jake self-control was nonexistent.
“Yes, okay, okay. I have the UT party tomorrow. So can we make plans for Monday? I have more interviews tomorrow, but then I’m done for a while,” he added, walking toward the door and grabbing the knob. “So humor me, what are you going to picture?” he asked, oozing cockiness, trying to conceal the edge, thinking about Monday and what that would mean…his brain rocking fromyou love hertoshe’s been lying this whole time, the life she’s led does not line up with the girl you are looking at, but when he was with her he couldn’t deny the tug to envelop her, protect her.
Twisting her mouth, she said, “Rabbits, rabbits, and all those different-sized carrots,” she spit out, laughing.
Chapter Fifteen
Grabbing a cup of coffee, Rakell turned on the TV to watch Dwayne and Jake’s interview withGood Day Austin. Dwayne was his usual jovial, jokey self, but Jake seemed almost troubled as if under the polite, smiling façade, something was brewing. She couldn’t help but think about the yo-yo of feelings swirling between them as if they were both battling to get on the same page. Jake’s energy last night made her think of the weatherman’s joke about Texas weather: “Texas will drive any weatherman to drink: Today mild cloud cover and a perfect day for a picnic, but tomorrow, don’t leave your house because the city will be covered in ice.”
Rakell:The interviews were good. Smile a little more. You just won the Super Bowl…Send
Jake:Really? Really? Fucking smile?...Jake…delete
Jake:Thanks. Just tired of being interviewed…Send
Rakell:Since when does Jake Skyler shy away from a camera…Send
Jake:Since he found out the girl he’s head over heels for is a lying…delete
Jake:I know, I fucking know who you are, and I can’t stand it. We need to talk now!…delete
Snorting, he jumped up; he needed to confront her. His ping-ponging thoughts were twisting his brain and heart. He couldn’t take it any longer. She had to know he knew, and he needed answers.
Jake:Can you come over later for a drink?...Send
Jake:Winnie and Jenae are here for a couple more days and would love to see you again…Send
Rakell:Don’t you have the UT party?...Send
Jake:Yes, but later. How about 5 here? I need to see you...delete
Jake:Yes, but not till 8. They really want to see you again…Send
Jesus Jake why are you using your sister? Just say you want to see her. Just say you want to move up the talk.
Rakell:Okay, I’d love to see them too. AND you! Meeting Lana at 8 for drinks, so that works…Send
Even his texts sounded halting to her.
A nervous twinge prickled within her gut as she thought about Jake’s words and the flitting energy she’d absorbed from him since the night at her apartment.What is going on with him?She ordered an Uber knowing she was meeting Lana later.
Lana kept suggesting places for dinner, but each time she ran them by Levi, he didn’t think Rakell could be there unnoticed just yet.
Lana:Levi called. He reserved a table at Uchi…specifically asked for an out-of-the-way table…Send
