Disclaimer: I do not own Janet Evanovich's characters. I just love playing with them. My ratings are for a reason, so please be aware. Also, to answer a question, the main relationship in this fic is that of a triad with Steph, Ranger and Casper, or Isis, Ric and Cas. The men are not together, they are just best friends. Thanks for reading.
May 6th Isis POV
I thought about yesterday as I did my beauty regimine in the morning. I felt good about last night. Maybe I can have that triad relationship Gram has been telling me about. They are both adorable and sexy and I like them both. They are friends who do not seem bothered by the other hugging or sharing chaste kisses with me. I will just hope for the best with them. I don't want to choose between them, but I want something real. I have held out for sex this long, a little longer will not kill me.
I had conked out as soon as I got back home, so after breakfast, I unpacked and decided to run on the treadmill in my basement gym because it helped me to think. I decided to go shopping, so I showered and left my hair wild and curly and put on ripped jeans, a name belt that said Isis and a thin turquoise hoodie sweater and 6" ankle boots and silver sunglasses.
I took my Mercedes van and went to toys r us. I bought out their superhero stuff and I bought balls, board games, books, movies and super soakers, a slip n slide and a bounce house. I had it all delivered. I went to bed bath and beyond and bought full sized beds that had desks under them, queen sized beds, a few kings, towels for the guest rooms, bean bag chairs, loads of sheets and bathroom stuff and went home to await the delivery people.
May 7th Carlos POV
I convinced Cas we should come to Bed Bath and Beyond today. Now he wants to leave. "Are you stalking her, Carlos?" No, I am just watching her back." "You growled at that guy over there." "He was going to approach her." We do not have her phone number and I told him it was a good idea to watch out for her and see her again.
"How do you know she did not see you?" "I can feel her a little bit when she is nearby." "Me too, man, but still. She must be getting her purchases shipped." She was turning this way and I grabbed Cas' shoulder and pulled him down. "Duck!"
"We look ridiculous and we look like a couple." We were in the curtain section trying to look like we belonged. I had binoculars and I was watching Jefa. She is so pretty. "Why don't you go talk to her, Cas?" I almost dare him. "Fine." He stomps away.
I see him talk to her and they hug, then she kisses his cheek and waves and he comes back over. "What did she say?" "She suggested some sheets to me and she said it was good to see me and she gave me a hug to give to you." I snort. I was getting my own hug. "Get the sheets, man." "I am on it." I walked over to my baby to give her a hug.
May 7th Isis POV
Arms hold me from behind and I relax into it. He kisses my cheek. "Hello, baby." "Hello, Ricky. What a coincidence we are here together." He turns me and I smile at him. "I wanted my hug in person." I kiss him gently and stroke his hair. "Don't you have better things to do than to stalk me?" He continues to hold me. "Jefa, stalk is such a strong word. Why not see it as watching your back?" I giggle. "You are so silly."
"Have lunch with me, baby." "Nope. I am busy for at least another week." "But next week you will see me?" "Yes, Ricky." He beams at me. "Go away, I am busy. I was ordering sheets and towels and all that on the computer." He kissed my neck again. "I will miss you, baby." "You are so adorable, Ricky. Go help Cas with his purchases. Nice silver uniform, Ricardo. I will see you soon." I walk away even though I wanted to curl up in his arms. I need to get the house and the guest houses together. Work, then play, then work. Focus, Isis.
May 9th Carlos POV
"Mmmhmmm. What is her name, Spanish Cutie?" I look at Miss Tessa. I was volunteering again. "What?" She huffs. "Little boy, I have been telling you a story and you have not responded like you usually do. Did you give up the cookie or what?" I shake my head. "No, Miss Tessa. I think I met the one." She goes back to straightening shelves. "Well, ask her out." I shoo her away from lifting boxes and do it for her. "I did and she said she is busy getting her house together. She just moved and I can date her next week." "That is nice."
"Is she telling the truth?" I nod. "Yes, it is a large mansion type fortress. She has three ovens." She sucks her teeth. "I cannot believe that cake you brought up in here." I look at her confused. "I thought you and Miss Marion liked it."
She swats at my backside and I move out of range like in dodgeball. "Boy, we loved it, but now we do not know how to make it." I turn to her with a slightly remorseful expression. "All I know is she said it was flourless, Miss Tessa."
She feints to the left and I dodge her again. She is trying to keep me off balance so I give her the scoop. I laugh at her and hug her gently. "Stop it, Miss Tessa." "Fine, Cutie. Well, now you have to date her so you can get me the recipe!" I laughed and went back to helping her.