Page 12 of Playful Kris

You got jokes.

Kaleb

I’m just saying, there’s just no way she’d agree to come with you without some form of payment in return.

Me

Are you suggesting that she’s prostituting herself out?

Kaleb

Shit. No. And don’t tell her that. I don’t want my ass kicked on my wedding day. Lol.

Me

But you aren’t wrong. I have to do something for her in return.

Kaleb

And that would be?

Me

Strip.

I purposely don’t open the incoming texts or answer the calls that start coming from my brother after that. I like to leave them guessing; keeps things interesting.

Besides, it’s not like I told a lie. I do, indeed, have to strip for my end of the bargain.

Which reminds me…

Me

Your seat at the wedding next to me has been secured.

It takes a few seconds, but the text bubble appears. The longer it takes for a message to come through, the more I begin to worry that she’s going to change her mind.

Kameron

Where is the wedding even happening at?

Me

Oh, did I leave that part out? We’re going to Gatlinburg. They have tiny cabin rentals at the location where they’re getting married.

Kameron

I am not sharing a cabin with you. Get me the booking link and I’ll reserve my own.

Me

No can do. There were only a limited number available, you’re stuck with me for the weekend, sweetheart.

Kameron

Call me sweetheart one more time.

Me

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