to breeze back into her life, pulling her out of the only security she’s known in years.
“It’s horrible timing. I’ve spoken with the judge. We feel with all the inspections you’ve already done, the home you just moved into, the school’s report, and your financials, it’s only a formality at this point. Of course, you understand we had to invite Whitney’s biological father to the hearing. He hasn’t returned my messages, so it seems open and shut. I was wondering if I could swing by in the morning just to do a meet and greet. I trust Cassie’s recommendation, but with my name being on the final report, I’d like to just do one last walk-through.”
Dread courses through me, though the idea of Dennis not being a threat eliminates all the stress of this past week. On the wake of whatever is brewing with my sexy neighbors, I automatically convince myself I’m being selfish. I think of my sister, pleading with me to choose my happiness, and everything else will fall into place. I keep telling myself this through the day, but doubt creeps in, and I can’t shake how everything good in my life may be taken away in a matter of seconds.
The best intention be damned, I’m leaving work a lot later than I wanted. And I chose to follow Whitney’s wish for me. It’s not a secret what will happen after the party. And I’ve every intention to make myself as sexy as I can for two men I’ve come to love in a short amount of time.
Random thoughts run through my mind as I’m readying myself for the lighting festival and the costume party, the neighborhood tradition. I’ve pushed away all doubt that my relationship with the boys will ruin my future with Whit.
For the annual shindig, I’m happy with the costume I picked out specifically for the nickname both men use for me.
I’m still a little surprised about a costume party for Christmas, but hey, to each their own, and I do have to say, I may just knock two certain men’s socks off in this costume.
My mind is on the sexy getup I ordered off Amazon when my sister barges into my room.
“Holy fuck, Ave. You’re hot as sin in that. Are you planning to get lucky tonight?”
I let out a snort at my sister’s candidness. The boys and I have been skirting boundaries all week. Hell, the boundaries have been crossed for some time now.
“I should be shocked. And by the way, your sister isn’t that kind of girl, Whitney.” Or at least I wasn’t, but my men are corrupting me.
She walks right over to me, flicking at the buttons right above my breasts to undo one, and my cleavage fills out a little more. “Maybe two naughty boys need some lessons on how to get back on Santa’s list.”
Again, I feign shock, but this is my sister. “Ah, and what two boys are you speaking of, sis?” My response is aloof and flippant. She’s more than understood our neighbors’ attention toward me.
It’s my turn to fake as I attempt to gloss over what she’s said. “Oh, you know very well who I’m talking about, sis. They may like dick, but they’re into pussy, too. That’s so apparent.” In Whitney’s observation, I almost choke on the air around me. “Listen, Ave, you’re the most prim and proper person I know in this world. Let loose, have fun, and if this fun happens to lead to you being in the middle of those two fine-looking men, it’s not the worst thing that could happen.”
“Ahem,” I begin, “I don’t think social services will look too kindly on me having two men who grace my bed at night.”
“I’m not worried about the custody hearing.” Whitney leans in, attempting to pop another button loose to expose more of the girls when I slap her hands away. She drops a kiss on my forehead. “I’ll be out with Jessica tonight. See you at 12:30, and if you happen not to be here, I’ll tuck myself in. Unless, I can stay over with her tonight?”
On most nights, my sister is obnoxious in her assumptions of my life, but now, she’s spot-on. I’ve been the Goody Two-shoes of the family. I pay my bills almost a month in advance, I never jaywalk, and I donate to charities. Do I want to pursue both men?
And Whit deserves fun tonight, too. “Sure, have a great night with Jessica.”
One look at my sexy