Page 24 of Restrictions

“You keep saying fine. Which means it’s totally not fine.”

She laughs and looks out the large bay window of the living room. “Bianca, huh? And Nadia and Porter. I didn’t know they went to school here.”

“Yeah, there are a lot of people from our school that go here. The ones that didn’t move across the country after graduation anyway.” I look out at the people I suppose I call friends, even if they annoy the ever-loving fuck out of me, and then turn back to Viv. “You should come out for a bit.”

“No.” Her nose scrunches up, and it’s fucking cute how badly she wants to and frustrating that she is so afraid of disappointing her godawful parents that she won’t let herself do anything fun.

“Come on. You have the monitor app on your phone so you can hear Sebastian. Come out for a drink.”

“Warm beer doesn’t sound that intriguing.”

I laugh. “Vodka then?”

She shakes her head, but she’s biting her bottom lip, and I know she’s tempted.

“You promised.”

She huffs and then motions for me to lead the way, which I do as she tucks her phone into her back pocket, and we go outside, taking a seat on the lawn furniture.

“Well, holy shit. You decided to join us.” Sawyer kicks back in one of the reclining lounge chairs with a beer in hand.

“Just for a moment.” Viv tucks her hair behind her ear, her posture straight and rigid with nerves.

Bianca turns music on her phone and places it on a table and takes a swig of vodka, although I think she’s already been into some type of alcohol or something before she came because her pupils are fucking huge. “So, Viv, long time no see. What have you been up to?”

There’s an edge in Bianca’s whiney voice, and I can tell she despises Viv the way her beady little eyes scan over her. Vivienne’s eyes dart to mine as I sit next to her and then back to Bianca. “Not much. Just school.”

“Right. And the whole motherhood thing.” Bianca shakes her head from side to side, taking another drink from the vodka bottle. “That has to be a fucking handful.”

Viv is uncomfortable with the attention on her, and I see her picking at her fingernails with her hands in her lap. “Yeah, but it’s worth it.”

“I couldn’t fucking do it. You’re like superwoman.” My eyes narrowat Bianca as she sways to the music and looks over at Vivienne like a bug she wants to squash. Superwoman was not said in a complimentary way. “I mean, don’t you miss having a social life?” She laughs coldly. “Not that you had much of one before.”

“Shut the fuck up, Bianca.” I’ve already had enough of this bitch.

She feigns innocence, looking over at me, her hand moving over the top of her large, fake tits that are barely covered by the tank top she’s wearing. “What? I’m just saying she’s fucking impressive. College and a baby.” Her hateful gaze moves back to Viv. “But seriously? Don’t you miss your freedom? Being able to date? You have to be like, so fucking horny.”

“Bianca.” My eyes lock onto her, shooting fire in her direction. “Shut. Up.”

Vivienne stands up. “You know, I should actually go back in.”

“Don’t leave, Viv.” I look up at her, wishing it was Bianca that was leaving and not her.

“Yeah, Viv. Don’t leave. We’re all adults here. We can talk about this. I mean how long has it been since you got laid? It has to have been a long time.”

Vivienne’s eyes meet mine briefly, and I swallow the massive lump in my throat, thinking about her revealing she hasn’t had sex since she and my brother conceived Sebastian. And that was her first time ever.

“How the fuck is that any of your goddamn business?” I glare over at Bianca as Sawyer shakes his head, laughing.

“Oh relax. I’m just asking.” She kicks her shoulder up coyly. “You know all about the last time I got laid, Ash. We don’t have to have secrets here.”

What the fuck was I thinking?Clearly my dick is a dumbass. “It’s been days since you got laid? What’s the matter, Bianca, losing your touch?”

I see Viv flinch, putting the pieces together, and for whatever reason, I don’t like her knowing I’ve fucked this vapid bitch.

“I think you know my touch is just as good as ever, considering how fast you came.”

“Oh shit.” Sawyer laughs and takes another drink.

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