Chapter 2
How pathetic could someone be for wanting to leave their party? Blake wasn”t supposed to be here, but Kelly has assured me she didn”t invite him. Amanda has asked her if she could bring someone, and she agreed. No one knew she was dating him. Disgust rushes over me but as long she’s okay with someone who can’t keep his dick in his pants, I’m good with it.
At least I”ve seen Rock one more time. His touch made my legs jelly, and I was about to say I”d gladly bend over his knees only to spend a few more minutes with him. I guess the alcohol is kicking in and that means enough drinks for me but God he”s pure sex. Maybe at the end of the night I may ask for his phone number. No, I’ll make him ask mine that way I won’t look that desperate.
The conversation shifts toward the hockey team until everyone stares behind me. A weird feeling washes over me that makes me freeze. Is Dad here?
“Oh, you lucky bitch!” Kelly whispers nudging me. I turn around, and seeing Rock walking toward us makes my heart hammer in my chest.
“Happy birthday, Princess.” He hands me the roses with a smile. Someone pops the champagne as the confetti starts coming down making me giggle. I”m surprised he has managed to organize all this but still I”m not fooling myself. It”s part of their service for sure. After a toast, Rock grabs my hand and drags me on the dance floor. His touch ignites a powerful reaction making all my body feel covered in goosebumps. Okay, Ash, enough alcohol for you!
Rock swirls me around and brings me close. “What the hell are you doing?” I whisper in his ear.
“Dance.”
“What”s this all about? The champagne, roses, confetti? Is it a kind of prank?” I stop dancing but he pivots me, pulling me into him.
“It”s something the ZBE offers. I didn”t want to offend you.”
“Oh, really?” I mock him. Somehow a part of me doesn”t believe him.
“Yes, but the guy is jealous as fuck.” My eyes move toward the VIP area for a brief second. “Is he the reason you wanted to quit?”
“He”s my ex.” I admit.
“Oh, he”s such an idiot.” His statement hits me but at the same time the venom in his voice sends a shiver down my spine.
Flopping my head back, I let out a heartfelt laugh. “Thank you, I really needed it.”
“My pleasure, Princess,” he bends down. I can feel his breath on my neck making my pulse skyrocket. “enjoy your night.” Is he about to kiss my neck? Time seems to stand still as I wait. He doesn”t. Instead, he steps back and moves away until he disappears behind the red door.
Well… maybe it wasn”t a bad idea coming here after all.
Heading back to the VIP area, I spot Kelly near the bar talking with the bartender.
I join my friend with a smile I can’t hide. Usually I don”t have much time for them during the week between my training routine and all the competitions my coach schedules. When the second Saturday comes, we all meet at mine for a great BBQ, gossip and spend time together. It”s great to have them around and I feel lucky. With some of them like Luke, Gerry and Kelly, we know each other since we have memories. Levy and Irene moved to Newtok in middle school and they”ve become part of our family. Lex and Jessica are the new entries even though we were senior year.
“Who”s going to bake for the next week?” asks Lilly, one of the newest girls in our entourage.
“It”s Kelly”s turn,” I say, playing with my straw. “Levy is going to bring his potato salad, Gerry his spicy ribs, Irene some corn, Luke will be our DJ and I think Jessica is for the movie. Drinks are on me, and I”ll have a surprise too.”
“You go, girl! It”s amazing having you back so we can have our Satfam.”
“It”s great to be back,” I admit. “Wait, what”s a Satfam?”
“A Saturday family.”
“For God”s sake, Lilly, no more alcohol for you.” I pretend to snatch her drink, but she pulls it to her chest.
“What, I just shortened it,” she confesses in such an innocent voice that makes us laugh. Lilly is a lazy ass. She loves to come up with words that sometimes make no sense.
“So when is the next competition?” Luke asks, elbowing me.
“In a few weeks.”
He sips his cocktail with a nod. “And after that?”
“Hopefully I”ll have access to the Olympics.” I admit in a nervous voice. It”s a dream I”ve chased since I was little, and now that I”m almost there I”m literally freaking out.
“Holy crap, Ash, that”s fantastic! I know you”ll get there,” says Levy in such an excited voice it makes me feel like I am on a pedestal.
“Fingers crossed. I hope so.”
“Which means intensive training, strict diet and gym. Your boyfriend won’t be that happy.” Blake tries to ruin my mood.
“Rock’s good with it,” I admit while his smirk changes in a tight line.
“Isn’t he too old for you?”
Luke cuts me off. “The older the wiser and experienced.” He winks at me.
Blake is fuming while Amanda and Kelly come back. He pulls her in a passionate kiss. And for the first time I feel nothing.
“Get a room!” shouts Gerry, making everyone laugh. I can’t help but join them and then sip my drink.
After a small talk and a couple of drinks we head to the dance floor. The music is so good, and I start to dance, feeling so free like when I’m on the rink. It”s my night, and after the last year I deserve to have some fun. I have the feeling he”s watching me, or that”s what my naughty side wants to imagine. I move my hips and keep dancing.
The last guy I danced with was funny, but I didn”t like having his hands on me. He clearly got the message since he walked away fast.
Approaching the bar I could sense Rock”s burning eyes on me.
“Can I get the same?” I ask J, who nods and quickly places my drink in front of me.
“Same for me too.” Orders Rock. I don”t need to turn around because I can feel his heat on my back from how close he is.
“You sure, Rock?”
“Yeah,” he walks toward a stool, and I hold back a smile because he”s going to have a bad surprise.
Seeing her dancing, moving her body in that sensual move made me want to grab her. I don”t know how I can be so attracted to someone I”ve never seen before. She knew I was watching her, many times she has looked up at my office and that smile of hers made my dick twitch.
I”ve also seen her order the same drink several times, I”m not sure if she”s used to alcohol but my protective instinct takes over and here I am sitting in the stool.
Tasting the lime makes me cringe. I can tell she knew my reaction since she looks back over her shoulder, with a wide smile on her face.
“That”s what she was drinking?”
“Yep, she asked for no alcohol at all.” The fucker chuckles without even trying to hide it.
Leaving the sparking water on the counter I walk up toward her and spin her around, pulling her for a dance. “I can get used to dancing with you.”
“You”re lucky then, it”s my last dance before heading home.”
“Mine too,” I whisper into her ear. “Do you wanna lift?”
“Is it part of the birthday package the ZBE offers?” Her chin rests on my chest while her eyes look up.
“No, Princess, it”s just for you,” I confess. She”s been in my head all night.
“I have my car.” I make her pivot and wrap my arms around her. Swaying her ass on me is a delicious torture. I place my hand on her hips, enjoying the feeling of having her closer.
“I won”t let you drive away after all the drinks you had.” I know she didn”t had almost any but I just want her to ask me to get the fuck out of here before losing my mind.
She spins around, facing me. “Such a gentleman.”
“Because I am.” I smirk at her.
“You know you need more than that to get into my panties, right?”
“Princess, if I wanted to get into your panties, we wouldn”t be here now, but you”d be naked, displayed on the desk in my office while I was eating your pussy.”
She blushes, while the twinkle in her eyes makes them even more hypnotic. “You look nice when you”re possessive though.” She gets on her tiptoes and kisses my cheek. “Thank you for the dance.”
What the fuck? Is she dumping me? She goes to the VIP area while I turn back to my office to grab my cell phone and jacket. Reaching her seconds later, I hug her from behind while greeting her friends. At first, she looks surprised but then her body relaxes in my arms while continuing the conversation as if this were something normal. I find myself brushing my thumb over her stomach. Strangely it feels familiar or maybe I”m too horny to think straight. After a while she collects her bag and jacket, and we walk out of the club.
“Hey, Rock.” Di greets me while blowing her smoke.
“Night Di.” I walk past her to avoid her next question.
“Will you be back tonight?”
Placing my arm over Ashley’s shoulder I tug her closer. “Not a chance, Di. See you tomorrow.”
Ashley starts to giggle and since I don”t want her to think me and Denise have something I decide to introduce her. “Princess, she”s Di, my family.”
“Oh, hi. Nice to meet you.” Ashley extends her hand out and Di shakes it.
“My pleasure, Princess.”
“I”m Ashley, actually.” She points out making me chuckle.
“Well, Ashley, take care of our big boy.” She winks at her before leaving us alone. I pull her to me, kissing the top of her head before walking toward the parking lot. When we stop next to her red Cherokee I almost laugh. It suits her perfectly.
She pivots, eyes glued to mine. “Thank you for not making me quit the party, I had so much fun.”
“It”s your day, Princess. No one should have such an influence on you.”
She nods. “I know, it”s just him I can”t stand. However, I think he got your memo, thanks for that. You don”t have to pretend anymore.”
“Pretend?” I ask, shocked. Fuck, I know I haven”t flirted with someone in ages but fuck me, am I that bad?
“Oh, come on, Rock. You can have all the women you want. I saw how they look at you. All you have to do is snap your fingers and they”ll be at your feet.” I think, other than Di, no woman was ever so blunt with me.
“Oh Princess, you won”t get rid of me so easily.” She looks so surprised that I find her adorable. I take a step closer, caressing her neck. Her eyes never leave mine and I bend down. I want to taste those lips. It’s a pull I can’t fight. Her breath quickens and when my lips crashes on hers the whimper she does is so sexy that I want to hear it again. For once my mind goes off.
Peace.
No voices shouting at me.
No guilt.
Nothing.
Just pleasure and desire.
I break the kiss and rest my forehead on her still in awe of how she made me feel. Slowly the sounds around us turn again, and I can”t take my eyes off her. Her phone rings, breaking the spell but she ignores it.
“Your phone.” I whisper, making her giggle.
“Still up for my lift?”
Fuck, her breathless voice is so sexy. “Sure, Princess.”
“You drive,” she hands me her keys and then goes to sit in the shotgun. “just follow the GPS.”
I nod as I start the engine, while her cell phone connects to the car Bluetooth showing on the screen a message.
Raven: Icylight at five.
I can”t help but read it, curiosity piqued. “Five in the morning?” I joke.
“Yep.” She confesses as she tugs her seatbelt.
Briefly I peer at her. “Is that a girl code or something?”
She bursts out laughing while I drive toward the highway. “No, it”s my training routine.”
Routine? Who would ever choose to wake up so early? “Now I”m curious, Princess.”
She turns on the AC. “I”m an ice skater.”
“For real?”
“Yes, for real.” Her amused voice is another thing I like.
“I”d like to see you on ice.” What? What the hell is wrong with me? Second dates are a no for me.
She types on her cell phone and then places it on the dashboard. “Come to Icylight whenever you want, I”m always there until eleven.”
Biting the inside of my cheek, I glance over at her. “Why do I have the feeling you are full of surprises?”
“It”s up to you finding them out.” She smirks while clenching her long legs.
“It”ll be a pleasure, Princess.” I park in her driveway, killing the engine. We get out of the car and I turn around to look at the lake. The moon paints the surface in a shiny light making it look like silk. This view is breathtaking.
She comes closer and stands near me. “It”s gorgeous, isn”t it?”
“Yeah, you are.” I reply while staring at her. She”s a beauty for sure, and so damn sexy. The moment her eyes move up to meet mine, my heart starts racing. The lust and emotions I”m reading in her eyes makes me feel so fucking high.
While she takes out the keys and opens the door, I pick her up, making her squeal. Ashley, buries her face in the hollow of my neck, making me chuckle but when her lips brushes on my neck I can’t help but growl. Millions of jolts zap over my skin, making me want to rip her clothes off.