Page 31 of Only Ever Yours

Fuck. Him. And the cocky, seductive words that fall from his mouth. He needs to get out of here before I lose the last shred of self-control I have.

I don’t even think he normally stops by here. He’s more of a gas-station, black coffee kinda guy. Definitely not the type that stops at a sugar-sweet café in the mornings.

I lean forward and speak quietly so no one else can hear. “What do you want, Jaydon?”

“Hmm… I don’t think you’ll give me what I want…” his seductive eyes narrow, “… so this morning,” he pauses for a beat, “I’ll just have the coffee,” he says as he tips his coffee towards me.

He pulls his wallet out of his back pocket and then taps his card, “Have a good day, Peachy.” Then he turns and walks his sexy ass out the door.

Why does he get to me so much?

Probably because I’ve had a crush on him since middle school. Ugh. I need to think about Kevin and try to move forward with my relationship with him. I don’t know why I’m so fucking flustered when he’s near me. I need Jaydon to stay far away and out of my thoughts. I’ve tried, but as much as I hate him, I can’t seem to get him out of my system or off my mind.

The morning came and went in a blur. I couldn’t stop thinking about Jaydon’s surprise visit all day. What the hell is his angle? He fucks around with my sister but still wants to fuck with me as well. Not fucking happening. I was flustered all day trying to figure out how to keep my mind off him.

He’s like a drug, and I’m addicted.

So, I texted Kevin during my break and asked him if he wanted to go out to dinner tonight. We decided to go to the cute little Italian restaurant downtown near Sprinkles café. He was gone all last week for work, and we have only talked on the phone a few times since he got back intotown. I wouldn’t say we are official, but hopefully, we are moving in that direction.

He told me he wanted to pick me up, so I’m sitting in my room waiting for his text. I told him to text me when he got here so I don’t have to go downstairs and possibly run into my sister. I’m checking my phone, expecting him to be here by now, when the doorbell rings.

Fuck. That’s probably him.

I quickly grab my coat and crossbody and rush down the stairs. But when I get there, my sister is at the door, about to let him in.

“I got it.” My bitchy tone is hard to miss.

She spins, eyeing my outfit, “Oh… got a date tonight? Who’s it with?”

“That’s none of your business.” I snap, pushing past her.

But of course, she looks through the window, trying to figure it out. Just when I’m about to open the door, she continues.

“Oh, never seen him before…” She turns to me, smirking, a glimmer of spitefulness in her eyes.

I don’t feel like playing her stupid games tonight.

“Hmmm… well, now you have.”

She probably wants to fuck him too.

“I might just see you out tonight. Jaydon and I are going to dinner as well.” She hurries the last part in.

Fucking great. I’m trying to get Jaydon off my mind, and she continues to throw shit in my face. She knows I’ve always had a crush on him. I don’t understand why he even came to see me at work today and made all the fucking panty-melting comments, just to go out and fuck around with my sister.

Fuck them both.

“Goodbye…”

I huff my response as I step out the door, slamming it shut behind me.

I force a smile when I see Kevin.

“Hey, you look beautiful.” He hands me a small bouquet of flowers.

Now, my smile is real. “Aww, thanks. That’s so sweet of you.”

I would normally take them inside and put them into a vase with water, but my sister is in there, and I don’t want her to ruin my mood… once again.

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