Page 46 of Accidental Husband
He leans down to whisper something in her ear.
She shakes her headno way. "So, um, what are we talking about?"
"Juliette wants to know why they're making a big deal of the first time," Dean says.
"It's a big deal," Chloe says. "When it's with someone who pushes your buttons and you trust them." She clears her throat. "It's like your first tattoo. It's always going to be scary, but the right person can make you forget your fear. So you're buzzing with anticipation the entire time."
Jules nods with understanding.
It's a good metaphor.
Even if it sends my head to ridiculous places.
Jules looks so fucking gorgeous in that dress.
Thankfully, the server drags me from my dirty thoughts.
She drops off drinks.
We order appetizers. Chloe is a vegetarian, so we get everything meat free. She doesn't make a fuss about it, but Dean always moves heaven and Earth to make sure she's well fed.
"You think Wes will make a good first?" Jules asks.
"He has plenty of experience," I tease.
"Right?" Jules takes a long sip of her drink. Lets out a soft sigh. "Isn't that weird, that she's been with no one and he's been with—"
"A million women?" I offer.
"No, I don't think so." Chloe's gaze shifts to Dean then to me. "It only matters how he treats her."
"That's mature." Jules takes another sip. "I don't know if I'm that mature."
"Your ex wasn't a manwhore?" Chloe asks.
"No. We were each other's firsts." Jules's cheeks flush. "I, um, excuse me." She stands and motions to the bathroom.
I try to place the change in her expression. It's about her ex, yeah, but I can't figure out what.
She won't say shit about why it ended.
It doesn't matter to me.
But it must be weighing on her.
Chloe clears her throat. "She's really great." She swallows a sip of her rum and Coke. "It's sweet you're showing her a good time."
I'm trying.
"What do you have planned?" she asks.
I mention a few items on the itinerary.
She laughs. "Why are men so obsessed with sex?"
"Men huh?" Dean asks.
She nodsof course.
