beautiful. “Holy hell,” she whispers. “That was so fucking hot.”
Grinning, I put my cock away and zip up just as we hear someone heading our way. I turn and grab the dish towel and a plate. Lexi panics and snatches a cup, pretending to wait to pass it to me as my stepmom comes in. She smiles widely at us, her cheeks heated from the wine.
“More wine?” she asks.
“Fridge, Carol,” I tell her nicely as Lexi blushes and looks away. “Should be nice and chilled. Careful of the condensation, might get your hand wet,” I comment, teasing Lexi, who looks at me with a grin.
Carol blinks in confusion, but grabs it and heads back out. “So twisted.” She laughs.
“You love it, Angel. Now go entertain. If you get stuck for conversation, feel free to mention how much you love my thick—”
“Forgot the bottle opener,” Carol announces as she steps into the room.
“Cake. You enjoyed it, didn’t you?” I finish.
“I did,” Lexi hedges and turns away as Carol searches for the opener. She sets the cup down. “It was really juicy, very satisfying,” she remarks before starting to leave the kitchen. “Best cake I’ve ever had.”
I grin, unable to help it, as Carol grabs the opener and looks at me. “Truly was a great cake, Ty!” she says before heading out also, leaving me behind as I laugh.
I’m so goddamn lucky I found my angel.
Lexi
I stayed at Tyler’s last night. After everyone left, we were slightly drunk, and we stumbled to bed and made messy love, laughing at what happened at dinner. Now I’m on my way home, my heart filled with happiness, and I’m wearing a goofy grin I can’t get rid of.
Ty’s dad was super sweet and nice, and kept dropping little comments that made me think he knew about Tyler and me. It didn’t bother me, to be honest. I’m not ashamed of dating Tyler, why should I be? He’s an incredible man, the best, and I don’t care about his age.
I just don’t want to ruin his work or his relationship with his son, but I know he’s wondering if I’m embarrassed to be dating him. He hasn’t asked, but I catch the looks when he thinks I don’t notice. He’s hurt and wondering if I plan to leave just because it’s hard.
I don’t. I love our little secret, knowing we share something no one else knows, but I’m also very sure about him. We haven’t been dating long, but when you know, you know. The world stops when we are together, my heart recognises his, and we are just…right. Like we’re made to be together. I never thought I’d believe in soulmates, but Tyler makes me want to start.
I love him so much it’s unreal.
It’s obvious, and for a girl like me, that’s scary but also freeing. I know he will always be there, always look after me, always protect me, and always love me. We will always have fun, and he will support me. He understands my passions and asks about my day. He listens. He’s too perfect. Nobody is, but to me? He’s as close as anyone can get.
Maybe it’s time we go public. It would be nice not to have to hide it anymore.
When I get back to my apartment, I groan. Justin is there, waiting outside my door. When he spots me, his eyes narrow. He has flowers in his hands, still not my favourite, though, because he doesn’t know me as well as his dad.
“You’re just getting back?” he asks. “I’ve been here all night,” he snaps.
I blink at his statement. He’s been here all night? “Why?” I query, grabbing my keys and holding them between my fingers in case he attacks.
“To see you, obviously.” He runs his eyes down my body and sneers. “Clearly you were busy seeing someone else, sleeping around. Tell me, Lexi, do you even know their name, you stupid slut?”
I roll my eyes. “I’m a slut because I wasn’t at my apartment when you showed up uninvited after I asked you not to come near me? Smart, Justin, now fuck off.”
He steps towards me, but I hold my ground. Chuckling, he pushes me backwards as he moves forward, backing me into the wall. But unlike when Tyler does it, this makes my stomach flip and fear fills me, even though I don’t let it show.
“Now listen here—” He starts, but I narrow my eyes. I’ve had enough of him, he ruined my perfectly good fucking mood.
“No,