Manfax (Winter Brothers #2) - Jacob Chance Page 0,54
know,” Vi chimes in.
“Now you do,” I droll. “Anyway, I’ve been seeing him pretty much every day, and he’s kind of grown on me.”
“And?” Vi presses.
“He asked me on a date, and we went out.”
“What?” Dani shrieks. “I didn’t know about that. Guess he didn’t tell Rex.”
“How was it?” Vi asks.
I think about us jumping on the trampolines, and I smile. “It was a lot of fun. He picked me up on his motorcycle and took me to a trampoline park.” Vi’s expression is comical. She’s less than impressed. “If it makes it any better, we had the place to ourselves.”
“That helps a little.” Vi nods.
“What if I told you we fooled around on one of the trampolines?” Now that I’m deep into this conversation, I’m just going to let all the details hang out for them.
Dani giggles. “How kinky.”
“I don’t know about kinky, but it was spontaneous and hot, for sure.”
Vi props her chin in her hand, all her focus on me. “How far did it go?”
“There was almost penetration,” I admit.
Dani tips her head to the side. “How was there almost penetration? You guys are adults. If you want to screw, you can.”
I explain the skinny jeans fiasco and how the trampoline was unsteady for him to balance on. By the end, they’re both laughing so hard, tears are falling from their eyes.
“Why didn’t you have sex when he dropped you off?” Vi questions.
“I’m not really sure. He mentioned realizing we should wait.”
Danika holds up her hand. “So let me get this straight. Somewhere between the ‘penetration problem’ and bringing you home, he grew a conscience?”
“He said he wants to take things slow. That he likes me too much to sleep with me.”
“Uh… how does that make sense?” Vi looks stumped.
Dani slaps the table. “He knows how you operate with guys. If he sleeps with you, then that’s the end of any chance he has with you.”
“Bingo.” I point at Dani. “That’s what he said.”
“He admitted that to you?” Vi questions.
“Yep. And I haven’t heard from him since. He wasn’t at work today. Maybe he had a change of heart.”
“Rex needed his help on a project. That’s why he wasn’t there.”
Hearing his reason for not being there provides a sense of relief. Inside, my chest blooms with happiness. I instantly feel lighter. I didn’t realize how concerned I was that he was regretting our date. My lips curve upward in a close-lipped, content smile.
“You really like Adam?” Dani looks nonplussed posing the question.
“I can’t believe I’m admitting this, but I like him a lot. He snuck past my defenses, and I’m not even sure how.”
“I understand. Rex did the same thing with me.”
“Larsen did that with me too. He just disappeared afterward,” Violet tells us, looking crestfallen.
Dani frowns. “I’m not sure what’s up with Larsen. He’s not someone who usually does this. I think there must be more to the story. I hope you get the opportunity to find out.”
“You’ll see him at the wedding,” I add.
Violet wrinkles her nose. “I’m not interested in hearing what his problem is. He said one thing and did another. That’s inexcusable as far as I’m concerned. He’s dead to me.”
I snort. “Until he flirts with you again.”
Vi chooses not to reply, rolling her eyes. “Can we discuss the wedding instead?”
Dani nods. “If that’s what you want. I’m always happy to talk about marrying Rex.”
“Where’s the ceremony taking place?” I ask.
“There’s a small church not far from the cabin. When I saw it, I knew it was the perfect place to get married.”
I press my palms together in a prayerful pose. “Please tell me it’s a white church.”
Dani laughs. “It is. Why does that matter?”
“Because it’s perfect. Small New Hampshire town, quaint, white church, snow-covered mountains all around. Ooh, how about a horse-drawn sleigh ride as part of the reception?”
“That sounds fun,” Vi jumps in. “I keep picturing a huge Christmas tree by the large front windows at the cabin.”
“Me too,” Dani agrees. “I can’t wait to decorate that place for Christmas. Rex and I are going to bring Ruby there for part of her school break.”
“Wait. You never said where you’re having the reception.” I say. “Don’t leave us hanging any longer.”
“Oh, sorry. There’s a beautiful hotel not too far from the church. We’ll have the reception there. And the few guests we’ll have can stay over. It’ll be convenient, and they agreed to give us a special room rate.”
She looks so blissfully happy, I can’t help but smile. I can’t