Page 128 of Tease Me

While Lolly sat at our usual table, I went inside to check out the cake selection. My mouth salivated as I glanced from one delicious-looking treat to the next. In the end, it was the chocolate Jaffa cake that spoke to me the loudest.

I returned to the table and satso I couldsee both Lolita and the beach.

“How’s Needledick been?”

“Weird, as usual.It’s likehestill doesn’t believe what happened but has no choice. I don’t care anymore; I’m over him.”

“Good. He doesn’t deserve your attention anyway.”

“True.”

Matt arrived, and we placed our orders. The second he left, Lolita tapped her fingernail on the table. “So, tell me all about Corben. He’s fucking hot.”

I giggled. “I know.”As we waited for our meals, I detailedthe unusual date I’d hadwith Corben.I started with what I wore and moved on to hischoice of meal.

“A hotdog stand?”

“I know, weird, huh? It was yummy, though.”

She scrunched up her nose. “Of course you’d enjoy it.”

“I had fun. We sat in the middle of the mall, and as we ate our hotdogs, we watched the people go by. I didn’t mind, and you know what? It suited Corben. I couldn’t imagine him doing fine dining.”

A frown drilled across her forehead, andthen she squinted at me. “I think you like Corben. A lot.”

Matt arrived with our food, and as he placed our dishes on the table, I thought about her comment. There certainly was a lot to like about Mr. Universe. But was he the man for me? I didn’t know.

“So, do you think he’s the one?”

I stabbed my cake with the fork. “He’sthe one for now.”

She burst out laughing. “Ha, you’re a riot.”

“Thank you.” The Jaffa cake was everything I’d hoped for—moist and delicious, with hints of fresh orange complementing the rich dark chocolate. Every forkful was a party in my mouth.

“So, who else are youreallykeen on? What about Billy?”

I sighed as I thought about my hunky cowboy. “He’sreally lovely. They all are. Every one of the men has been amazing in theirownway.”

“Okay, which ones are at the top of your list?”

“What? Out of all of them?”

“Yeah. Which are your favorites?”

“Okay, well, one of the guys at the top of the list is Henry.”

She cocked her head. “The old guy?”

“He’s not old.”

“Whoa, calm down. It’s my way of remembering thesedudes. Okay, so he’s not old. Why do you like him so much?”

“Well . . . he’s incredible. His body is amazing. He’s smart, funny,suave, and oh my god, does he know how to please me.”

“What’d he do this time?”

I cringed at the thought of telling her and instantly regretted it.

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