Page 28 of What She Wants

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It’s a beautiful day like the universe approved of Dallas’ choice in homes. His housewarming party looks to be a huge success. He’s a generous host and I can tell he loves to entertain. We're gathered around the back yard near the pool and Imala has just finished raving about how well Berke hugs and kisses people and asks him to prove it.

He smelled like wind and seduction when he hugged me, and while Imala was right, I was sad to find that even a big broody Hale with a British accent wasn’t enough to make me feel how Delgado does when he’s merely in my presence. The hug was still potent enough to make me giggle.

Oran, however, was still annoyed from Berke making Karessa sigh from his attention and decided that I too was off limits.

“Esme has a fiancé now, asshole,” he complains as he stares at his cousin.

“So? I’d still fuck her,” Berke shoots back.

It’s almost a shame that Berke and I linked up at a time where we both were too preoccupied to ever try anything. Actually, it could be a blessing; we’d do stupid shit together for sure. I planned to let the Hales argue over nothing but the very voice I was trying to avoid decided to add his two cents.

“Make it good. Keep her wet and I’ll finish it up,” Delgado says. His linen shirt is partially open and his shades make him look damn good. Part of me is mad that he was just out in the world showing women part of his chest. The memory of the last time we fucked hits me so fast it gives me a headache. Damn, it was amazing. “Warning, fuck my fiancée and I’ll fuck yours when you get one.”

“You’d be married by then.” Berke points out.

Delgado just shrugs and swishes his drink around the glass . “A fuck for a fuck my friend. You’d both owe me.”

I’d be damned if he think he can fuck someone else. A surprising surge of jealousy runs over me. He better not even play like that.

I suck my teeth hard. “If you think…”

Delgado puts his finger over my lips like an asshole. “Shhh...It’s simple,Chispa. If you cheat, I cheat. You’ll try to fight me, I’ll spank your ass, then we’ll be happy again.”

Damn, that sounds like a good time but one thing is certain. I’m not a cheater. No, two things; I’m not a cheater and he better not be one either.

“Since you’re going to be family, maybe I should…” Karessa starts but he cuts her off too.

“No. It was just me and you before them. Don’t let them come between us.” He flashes a megawatt smile at Sienna. “Hello, my dear. Did you make a decision or will we talk more at your appointment?”

“I swear this dude sees all the pussy on the island.”

I can’t help but giggle at Oran’s statement. It’s Marín’s job; speaking of him, he is off chatting with Dallas and I’m shook because I never saw him move.

I must admit, I was annoyed when Marín showed up to Dallas’ BBQ. His timing is always impeccable for embarrassing me, but after having his attention most of the day only for his work to take it away has me missing his sarcastic ass.

The other couples are hugged up under each other while Dallas talks about random shit to keep me from feeling left out.

He doesn’t seem to be bothered not one bit about being single. That was me until Marín. Now, I look for him even when I don't want to find him.

It makes me wonder what we'd be like as a regular couple doing things the correct way.

I bite into the s'more Dallas just helped me make a groan at the sticky goodness. Immediately, I begin to wonder if he has ever eaten s'more or if he likes them. It looks like he has worked his way into my thoughts, I'm scared that he'll work himself into other places as well.

Eventually, I tell my family good night and Dallas escorts me to my car and watches as I drive off. My phone pings and my car reads the message.

Marín the Evil: Are you asleep?

Me: No, leaving Dallas' house.

Marín the Evil: Good, come over.

Marín the Evil: Please

I stare at my phone because I didn't trust my ears.Did he use please?He just took all of the argumentative wind out of my sails. While I don't want him to think I'm at his beck and call, I was missing him earlier and we both know that Dallas doesn't live far away.

Instead of answering, I turn towards his house since my condo is slightly further anyway.

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