Lead Player - Alex Grayson Page 0,21
only thing on the table, and she’s always been cool with that. She believes men and women should be able to enjoy each other freely without a committed relationship, so it works in my favor for what I need tonight. I won’t have to worry about her whining afterward about when she’ll see me next.
“I wasn’t sure if you would agree to meet with me.”
A smile fills her face. “Of course I would.” Her eyes run down my body until they meet the edge of the table, but I’m sure her imagination fills in the gaps her eyes can’t see. “You know I’d never turn you down.”
I chuckle. “What I mean is, I wasn’t sure if you were married or attached to anyone.”
She scoffs, but there’s a twinkle in her eye. “You know me better than that, Enzo. I’ll never let myself get attached to anyone. I’m going to die a single, but very sexually satisfied, woman.”
“You say that now, but one of these days a guy’s going to come along and sweep you off your feet. You’re a good woman, Megan. There’s bound to be a man out there smart enough to snatch you up.”
Her lips tip up into a soft smile. “That’s sweet of you to say, but I’m too much of a free spirit to be tied down. I’d get bored being with one man.”
Our conversation is interrupted when the waitress comes back with a bottle of wine and fills our glasses. While she does so, I take a moment to really look over Megan. She’s always been stunning. Sandy-blonde hair with a slight wave, fair complexion with minimal make-up, and wide light-brown eyes. She’s a natural beauty and doesn’t feel the need to flaunt it. I think that’s why we’ve always gotten along. Most girls feel the need to enhance their looks.
My thoughts drift to Alaina. One of the first things that drew me to her was her exquisite looks. She couldn’t have picked a more perfect fake name than Eve that night in the bar. Despite the sexy dress she wore and the nature of our first encounter and the subsequent night filled with sex, she gave off a pure vibe.
Alaina is by no means innocent—not with those sinful as fuck lips and killer body—but in a sense, she is.
“What are you thinking so hard about over there?”
I blink, not realizing that the waitress is gone, and Megan is staring at me.
I lift my glass and bring it to my lips to give myself a moment to gather my thoughts. It’s been two days since I’ve seen Alaina, but she’s been on my mind almost every second. The woman has told me numerous times she has no desire to explore the sexual chemistry between us, despite how strong it is. So why the fuck can’t I get her off my mind? Tonight was supposed to be a distraction, to help me get over this insane infatuation, but she may as well be sitting right fucking next to us.
Megan tilts her head, her expression turning serious, as she waits for me to answer. We’ve always been frank with each other, so I decide to continue on in that fashion.
“I’ve met a woman.” I don’t worry about offending her. We’ve had many conversations over the years about our past and current fuck buddies.
“So, why are you here with me instead of her?”
Sitting back in my seat, I lace my fingers over my stomach.
“Because she claims to be no longer interested in me.”
One of her brows arch up. “What in the hell is wrong with her?”
She poses the question so seriously, like the thought of someone not being interested in me sexually is absurd. I can’t help but laugh.
“She’s says I’m not capable of a serious relationship, given my past.”
“Manwhore.” She nods, her lips tipping up with mirth. “I can’t really say I blame her for thinking that. You’ve put on a pretty naughty show for the tabloids.”
I shrug, refusing to apologize for my past. “Maybe at one point, but it hasn’t been the case for the past year.”
“Okay,” she says slowly. “I still don’t understand why you’re here with me and not knocking on her door. It’s obvious she means something to you if your thoughts keep drifting to her.”
Blowing out a breath, I shift in my seat. “It would be a wasted effort. She’s stubborn, and I have no inclination to chase after a woman who doesn’t want me. I’ve never had to do it before,