Page 28 of Playing it Country

“I’m here. What’s the plan?”

“I love it when he’s bossy,” Hayden mock whispers which earns him glares from both Sorren and Everett. He beams.

“Uh,”—I grab the first can of paint—“this one is Enticing Blush and it goes on these three walls.” I point and then pick up the second can and almost choke on my tongue because she’s got to be fucking with me. “This one goes on the wall behind the bed and it’s called Dusky Rose.”

Hayden giggles as Waylon tilts his head to the side and asks, “Why are you laughing?”

“Seriously?” Hayden manages to choke out.

“Yeah, what?”

“That’s a nipple color, big guy.”

“No it’s…” Waylon’s sentence trails off as the wheels turn in his head until finally, he barks out a laugh. “Cool nipple wall behind the bed.”

I groan and they all turn and look at me.

“Anyone want to adjust their bets?” Sorren asks.

“Enticing Blush and Dusky Rose…” Hank says with a twinkle in his eye. “Good luck, man.”

Pulling out my phone, I tap out a text to the little minx who is already giving me an ulcer and a hard-on.

CASE: You did this on purpose

HANNAH: Be more specific

CASE: The paint colors

HANNAH: (gif of woman making an innocent face)

HANNAH: I have no idea what you’re talking about…

CASE: Enticing Blush

CASE: DUSKY ROSE

HANNAH: Perfectly lovely shade of pink

CASE: Do you even like pink?

HANNAH: I think they have a very sensual vibe don’t you?

CASE: I hate you

HANNAH: (gif of guy cackling)

HANNAH: See you soon roomie! (heart emoji)

Looking up from my phone,I see every set of eyes on me. Everett smirks. “I think I want in on that bet.”

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HANNAH

RHEA: Heard you moved in with my brother

HANNAH: Yeah, my aunt and uncle have a conference to go to and they asked me to stay and help run the bar

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