Sin City Baby

“Well, I haven’t been invited,” I said.

“That can be arranged,” Kevin said.

I stood up as my eyes connected with his.

“We’ve already had dinner, but there’s coffee, wine, and cake back at my place,” Kevin said.

“Did someone say ‘wine’?” Morgan asked, coming to stand at my side.

“Kevin this is my best friend Morgan,” I said, formally introducing the two.

“I’ve heard a lot about you,” Morgan said, shaking his hand and giving him a once-over.

“I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not,” Kevin said.

“The jury’s still out.”

Kevin released Morgan’s hand with a smile that set my heart slamming in my chest.

“I deserved that,” he said.

“So?” Daniel asked.

“Will you come play?” Sydney asked.

“Yeah, we have a waterslide,” Daniel said, trying to sweeten the pot.

“Twins that finish each other’s thoughts. Can you get any darn cuter?” Morgan asked.

I looked down at the two kids holding Kevin’s hands as my mind swirled around. This wasn't a good idea. I wasn’t going to deny the obvious hold Kevin still had on me; how my body rose to attention when he was around and how his eyes still drew me in. I tried to pretend I didn’t remember how good his soft lips and strong hands had felt on my body. I closed my eyes and drew in a deep breath as everyone stared at me. But it was Morgan who jumped in.

“I’m down for wine and cake. We’ll be there,” she said.

“Yeah!” both kids squealed in unison.

“We’re the vacation house on the other side of the island,” he said.

“I remember,” Morgan said. “The one with the waterslide.”

“You can come down it too,” Daniel said.

The look on his adorable face was too much to say no to.

“Thank you for the invitation,” I said with a smile.

“But you have to wear floaties,” Sydney said.

“Then I’ll make sure to bring them,” I said, giggling.

“Would you guys like to come over around eight?” Kevin asked.

“But that’s bedtime,” Daniel said, pouting.

“We wanna play, too,” Sydney said, her bottom lip sticking out to match her brother’s.

“I’ll let you guys stay up late. How does that sound?” Kevin asked.

“Yeah!” his kids said.