Chapter 8
Over the twins ignoring my texts, I called them. Tavi sent the call to voicemail, but Caesar answered immediately.
“Why are y’all ignoring me?” I growled at him.
“Bro, it”s complicated.” He sighed.
“Then uncomplicate it enough to tell me what’s up.” I swallowed, not wanting to ask the question that I had to. “Has things changed?”
“Yes, but no. One sec.” I heard him moving around and then birds chirped in the background. “We have a problem.”
“And it is?” I sighed.
“We found somebody.”
“Oh. Okay. Whatever that means.”
“No, stop being stubborn for a second and listen to me.” Caesar tried to calm me, but it was only making me more anxious.
“I’m trying to but you won’t spit out what the hell you’re saying. This isn’t a business deal. It’s me Caesar, just tell me what’s up for Christsakes.”
“There’s this woman down here. I think she’s exactly what the three of us need. I want you to come and meet her.”
“I understand. That would have been nice to know before I signed the decree.”
“Maybe there’s a way out?”
“No, there isn’t. I have a different suggestion. Why don’t you guys come up here to meet Elara? If there aren’t any sparks, we’ll discuss alternatives. One of them being that I come there to meet this girl you’re talking about.”
“Sam.” He corrected me.
“Sam.” I said.
“I have a date with her tonight.” He said.
“Fine. But then we need to get you up here and the two of you need to give it a fair go. I don’t want you saying no because you’re into Sam.”
“Deal. I’ll talk to Tavi.”
“Make sure he understands. I know he’s ignoring my calls because he’s into her. Tell him that I’m not afraid to come get in his ass about this. We agreed to communicate. Make sure he calls me back instead of avoiding the fucking truth.”
“Will do.” He sighed. “You’re right. He’s already very into her.”
“So are you. You’ve never dismissed my messages. You’re supposed to be the logical one.” I pushed.
“Look Torin–”
“No. Maybe I would see things differently if you guys would have at least warned me. Instead, you avoided me and have been keeping me out of the know. How long have you been courting this woman, huh?”
“About two weeks or so…”
“And how long have you been interested in her?” I asked.
“A while.”
“What’s a while? Stop bullshitting me, Caesar.”
“About two years or so.”
I closed my eyes and tried not to see red.
“Torin, we never thought–”
“I’ll call you back when I need you two here.” I hung up the phone and was pissed that I couldn’t throw something. I hit the steering wheel and growled.
My phone rang and I glanced at the screen reluctantly. It was someone from Club Sin. I cleared my throat and answered.
“She’s agreed on a day and time. Friday at 8pm.” The caller said.
“That’s three days away.” I confirmed more for me than for them.
“Correct. Would you like to reserve a room?” He asked.
It was risky to assume that dinner would lead to a scene. Presumptuous.
“No.”
“Are you sure?” he asked. “We have 126 available.”
Fuck. I shook my head trying not to give into the pressure. Room 126 was my–no our favorite room. Inside was everything we’d need to give or take control of her orgasms. A common kink between the three of us.
“Book it.” No harm no foul if we didn’t use it.
“Good choice. I have your dinner selections, wine, and she’s confirmed. What else do you think you’ll need?”
“Lady luck on my side.” I laughed.
“Now that I can’t help with. If you figure out anything else, let us know.”
“Thank you.” I said before disconnecting.
This had to work. Everything pointed in the right direction. I only hoped that the universe didn’t fail me now. Because who knew what this Sam chick was about. Having to choose between Elara and the twins is something I hoped I’d never be faced with again.
Yet, here we were.