Page 6 of Playboy Billionaire's Secret Baby

“Mmm, a little rough,” I admit. “I got a bit lit last night but it was a lot of fun.”

“Yeah, what a wedding, huh? Allegra and I are over the moon; it was amazing! Do you think everyone else enjoyed it as much as we did?”

I answer positively but I can’t tell if he’s tricking me. I don’t know what hole he wants me to fall into but I’m careful with every single word I utter.

“Yeah, it was awesome. Everyone had a good time. So, what’s going on now?”

“I got an email last night that I have a parcel at the mailing office,” he tells me. “Something I really need for work. It was supposed to come next week but it’s early.”

“Right…?” I drawl, confused. What does this have to do with me and Lexi? I really can’t pinpoint what’s happening here. It has me all on edge.

“So, I was wondering if you could pick it up for me…if you have the time.”

“Oh yeah, of course, I can. No problem at all.”

Is that really it? Is that really what Adam wanted? My head is all over the place now, even more than before. Can thisreallybe because he just wants me to pick up a parcel? Utter madness, I got all worked up over nothing.

“Thanks, Frederico. You’re a lifesaver. I really appreciate it.”

By the time I hang up, my head is spinning. I really thought that Lexi and I had gotten caught and it was very unnerving, that just proves that I don’t want anyone to find out. I can’t imagine that Lexi does either. So… we keep this to ourselves. Fine.

“God damn it, that was crazy,” I mutter to myself as I shake my head. “I’m losing my mind.”

That is a clue that I need to get my sorry ass out of bed. I’ve already wasted most of the day sleeping it off and it isn’t helping. I need to sort myself out properly. Since I’ve already had other missed calls from my brothers, Vicenzo and Elio, I suppose I should get in touch with them to let them know I’m available if they need me.

“Vicenzo, hello,” I say sleepily the moment he picks up the call. “You good?”

“Oh God, you sound like shit,” he chuckles. “Heavy night at the wedding, huh?”

“Oh yeah, it sure was…but a good one. Adam and Allegra put on a fine show.”

“Hmm, well we have some shipments I need you to check on,” Vicenzo continues. “I know you’re supposed to be off today, recovering or whatever, but Elio and I don’t have the right information. So if you can get down here, I’d appreciate it.”

I sigh heavily. I already know that I wasn’t going to get the whole day off today because I never do - which is one of the downsides of having a successful shipping company - but it’s still pretty exhausting to know I’m needed. “Sure, I’m on my way.”

“You don’t need to come in right away, Frederico…”

“Nah, don’t worry, Vicenzo. I’m coming. You and Elio can stop panicking. I’m coming to save the day. I know you both need me; in fact, you’ve proven that you can’t cope without me.”

Vicenzo laughs heartily. “Sure, yeah, you know how it is. We can’t live without you. I’ll start the coffee machine because if you’re as foul as you sound, then caffeine is the only thing that will fix it. Maybe we can order in breakfast as well.”

“Bacon sounds good. Pastries too. Whatever will get me through.”

I hang up on my brother, kinda looking forward to getting back to work because sitting in my condo isn’t making me feel better. I keep thinking about Lexi and how hot she looked in every corner of this room. How much I wish she were still here so I could explore her body some more. I don’t feel like I got anywhere near enough of her.

“Stop it,” I mutter angrily to myself. “Don’t go into work in this mood!”

My brothers will definitely jump on this if I go into the office all gooey eyed over some bloody woman I spent the night with. They will start thinking that I’m going soft and letting my heart become exposed all over again. Ican’tdeal with the questions that will come my way especially given that Lexi has run out on me. Urgh, no chance.

“Get it together, asshole,” I say as I lightly slap my cheek. “Don’t be an idiot here.”

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Photos have already made it online. Not the official ones of course, but pictures that people took throughout the night. Every time I get tagged, I examine it quickly to make sure that nothing is given away. I mean, Lexi and I weren’t exactly discrete; we were grinding against one another and kissing like crazy. If that’s been caught by a camera…

Well, the secret will be a secret no more. I’m sure neither of us want that.

“Whoa, she’s gorgeous.” I don’t even notice that Elio is behind me, noisily peering over my shoulder until he speaks. “The brunette bridesmaid, she’s hot!”

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