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When it hit me what he meant, I blushed like crazy. “Not everyone sees me as you do, Chase.” I retort.

Chase just looked at me like I was insane. The dinner was delicious, and I loved watching Chase eat. He saw me watching him and purposely licked his lips. I stifled a groan. I was shocked when I saw a familiar face. My cousin’s boyfriend, Colton. I stand up when Colton comes over to greet me, wrapping me in a warm hug. I can feel Chase bristle at another man having his hands on me.

“Where’s Sasha?” I looked around for my cousin.

“She’s not here, we uhh, kind of on a break right now,” he says a little sheepishly.

“Oh.” I reply. I had no idea; I thought those two were solid. I made a mental note to give her a call to see how she was holding up.

“Chase, this is Colton. Colton, this is Chase.” They shake hands.

“I’m her man.” Chase states smugly.

They seem to be staring each other down, though I have no idea why. This man was considered family to me. I slowly elbow Chase, who looks down at me and frowns.

“Nice to see you Colton, Chase and I are going to dance.”

Colton gives me a smile. “You too Layla. You look stunning.” Chase pulls me to the dance floor before I can say thank you.

“Chase..”

“He was staring at you! Your breasts, your hips...” He hisses in my ear, so no one could hear.

I sigh. “I seriously doubt that. He’s with my cousin.”

“Not anymore apparently.”

I roll my eyes at him. “Semantics. We have considered each other family for two years.”

“Well ‘family’ is currently staring at your ass.” He growls, his voice getting aggressive.

“Well then I guess we are even, because I’ve had to put up with stares from various women all night. The worst stares are the smug, knowing ones. Because their eyes are telling me they have already had you!” Now I’m getting angry.

Chase is silent. I can see him glancing around.

“Who’s fucking giving you looks? I’ll fire their asses.”

I sigh. I see one woman who’s been staring at me all night. I gesture to her inconspicuously. Chase looks at her then grimaces. He looks at me sheepishly. “Okay maybe her, but it was a long time ago. Like a couple of years.”

I practically growl. “Doesn’t your company have a no fraternizing policy?”

Chase grins, “We do. But it’s more frowned upon than anything.” His grin drops and his face turns worried. “I don’t want you to be uncomfortable Layla. Do you want to leave?”

“No,” I reply quickly, “but you can also deal with Colton checking out my ass for the entire night.” I sway my hips seductively.

Chase glances behind me and growls. “Bastards eyes are fucking glued to your ass.”

“Karma,” I snicker.

His lips twitch, then he spins me so I’m facing the other way.

******

The next day I decide to do some cleaning. I crank my iPod dock to full volume, and start with the kitchen. After the kitchen is sparkling, I remember Sasha so I give her a quick text.

L: Saw Colton last night. Forget to tell me something?

S: Oh yeah I dumped his ass.

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