“It really sweet of you to get this, but really. I can’t wear it.”
“Why not?”
“It’s not me.” She wrinkled her nose. “I’m sorry. There’s no way I can wear this.”
Rix didn’t turn around. His gaze moved down her body as if he possessed her. Like he could undress her with his very gaze.
She glanced down at her body, only seeing imperfections, but he suddenly closed the distance between them and took her hands. At first, she fought him, not wanting to expose herself to him, or to anyone. Slowly, she opened her arms and there she was, in all of her naked glory for him to look at.
“I don’t like this.”
“What is there not to like?” he asked. “You look sexy as fuck.”
“I feel stupid.”
“Is this about the other women out there?”
“It’s … maybe I should just go home.”
“Nah, that’s not happening. I’m not letting you go home. You’re coming downstairs with me, right now.” He gripped her hand more firmly in his. She didn’t fight as he started to pull her downstairs. They passed so many couples making out and even having sex.
She tried not to gawk at them all. Rix didn’t seem to mind and so far, she was the only person who actually cared about what she was seeing. Entering Rix’s party was like entering an alternate universe where sex was the norm.
They entered his yard and she screamed as she lifted her up over his shoulder, carrying her away from the door.
“No, please, Rix, no!” She screamed as he threw her into the water for a second time. He joined her as he splashed beside her.
Drawing air into her lungs, she glared at him. “What the hell?”
“I don’t know you very well, Anna-Beth, but I think you’re allergic to having fun or at the very least, don’t know how to have it. I’m going to change that.” He took her hand, pulling her close.
“Some fun can be overrated.”
“Oh, no, the best kind of fun is shit that can get you arrested.”
She snorted. “Are you for real?”
“Absolutely.”
She shook her head. “No, I could never be arrested. I don’t think I could stand it. I hate it when a cop follows behind me. I always freak out.”
“That’s because you don’t understand that they’re just people like you and me. Everyone makes mistakes, baby. That’s what makes us human.”
“I don’t want to think about the mistakes they make. Kind of like doctors as well. They’re people we rely on a whole lot.”
“Oh, believe me, they make a whole lot of mistakes. You need to learn to live a little and accept it, and not allow it to bother you.” He stroked her hair back from her ear. “Did you leave work at work?”
“I did but I’m going to go in tomorrow to catch up.”
“No, you’re not.”
“Rix, you’re not my dad. You can’t keep ordering me around.”
“I know I’m not your dad and it’s a good thing as well.”
“Why?”
“All of the things I want to do to you, they’re not very nice.” Before she could comment, he slammed his lips against hers.
At first, she tensed up.
This was a kiss.
His lips were on hers.
It was … nice.
No, more than nice.
Rix traced his tongue across her bottom lip, seeking entry. She didn’t deny him, opening her lips to give him the access he required. He captured her hips and groaned, deepening the kiss.
It had been a long time since she’d been kissed like that.
Coming up for air, she opened her eyes and stared at him. “Wow. You live a whole lot.”
“We have one life, Anna-Beth. Do you want to get out and be filled with regrets about a life that is full of what-ifs?”
She wanted to touch her lips. They felt swollen from his kiss. She stopped herself, instead, watching him, wondering, waiting, curious.
“Hello, Rix,” a woman with long, brown hair, large tits, and ink covering her body said, coming in close.
Her body was beautiful, covered in ink, so daring and amazing. Envy filled Anna-Beth, a cold emotion she always tried to avoid, but it was at moments like these when longing always filled her. This ugly emotion often sickened her.
She made to pull away but Rix grabbed her arm, once again, keeping her close. Even as the woman looked at his hold on her, she didn’t leave.
“I’m more than happy to party with you, Rix. I know what you want. How you like it.” She stepped closer. “I can give your cock a ride you’ve only ever dreamed of.”
As far as come-ons went, it was a big one.
Anna-Beth expected to be pushed aside so he could have his pick of any woman.
“I’ve got a woman right here,” he said. “I don’t need you.”
He turned his back and marched her across the pool. His hands were back on her waist, helping her to move across the pool until her back was up against the wall.