Chapter Four
HIYAAA:D Phinnie...Windows 10 is not nice. LOL at all. So yes, I had this all complete yesterday, I decided to proof and check, blahblah. Well, I got my Windows 10 update. THAT SHIT TOOK NEARLY 3 HOURS! With all the updates and biznatchhh! Anyway I wrote an extremely long 'baby essay' at the bottom:) I thank you allll for the awesome reviews and love how soo many either really look forward to either this fanfic or "Twisted Serendipity" cus both are very different. It's just really awesome;) A little bit of both for people. Um, this was a LOT longer. I just kept writing and writing and writing.
Weird...I know. So unlike me.
xx EnJoY xx
The deep colored, mulberry liquid swirled around her finger, Bonnie occasionally dangling it over the top, and then slipping it into her mouth, sucking the bittersweet juices from her dainty extensions.
She wasn't paying any attention to what Jake and his father were discussing, only narrowing her gaze at the two perched at the bar, seemingly civil which she found strange since they were nearly about ready to rip each other's throats out the other day.
"How does that sound, babe?"
Bonnie realized that she was being called to attention, raising her bound eyebrows and swiftly cranking her curious stare to the two men with inquisitive facial expressions. "Uhm, I'm sorry, what was that?" briefly squeezing her eyes shut and shaking her head to somewhat clear her mind.
Jake scratched the stubble that was now starting to grow out some more, spreading higher up his cheeks, which always seemed to itch at this stage but it was worth it to him; hunting season coming up and all.
"You should just shave, you know I don't care for it that long." Bonnie extended her arm, placing it on his upper, he thought of one person that liked his beard longer. He swallowed lightly, even that worried him; he was hoping Bonnie wouldn't notice.
Well, he didn't have to worry at all, Bonnie was once again, observing elsewhere; her body swiveled in her seat. Jake went to grimace at his father, but even he was engaged in a conversation with Liz.
Jake darted his eyes backwards, huffing, and edging back in his chair. He tilted his head, waiting for Bonnie to return her presence to the table, instead he followed her distraction.
Kai and Caroline.
Caroline's crossed legs were snug against Kai's thigh as they sat at the bar, obviously bantering like they always do and actually enjoying each other's company.
Well wasn't that just fucking cozy.
Jake, get a grip and be happy for him and her. For once, they are actually being courteous towards each other.
A little too courteous for his taste but…
Still irked him to his core.
Jake felt one of Bonnie's warm, indulgent hands gently tap at his crossed arms as she shimmied to the edge of her seat, slowly turning her head and speaking, "What exactly happened between those two? 'Cus I always assumed he had cheated on her?"
A fixed smirk on his amused and adoring face, he grabbed the legs of the chair, scraping them forward as a breathy laugh escaped her glossed lathered lips.
"I am pretty sure I asked you a question first and here you are staring at my brother and my partner, either playing detective or being Miss Cupid." Jake rested his one arm on the table, bent at the waist, eye level with Bonnie. His other hand playing with the hem of her white lace halter sundress.
Bonnie's hand ran over his jaw line, her thumb stroking the facial hair as she bit at her bottom lip. He watched as the flecks of gold in her emerald eyes seemed to sear in the light, her lips hovering over his, "I would take you anyway, beard; no beard. Even if you grew it to the floor." She flicked her tongue over each lip, a devilish beam on her plump lips.
"Ohhh, you are so gonna get it when we get home!" retorting, slipping his hand discretely up her dress, grasping her inner thigh, as she released a high pitch squeal. Her hands fell to her lap, Jake lingered between, kneading the supple and moist skin, as they received stares from people nearby, including his father and Liz; a reaction from Bonnie's squeal.
Thankfully it was mostly admiring smiles; at their young love.
No one could see the foreplay, Jake prodding at her cotton, white panties, stroking the fabric with his fingertips as tiny whispers of his name in a playful chiding manner, dispersed from her lips while she nipped at them from his pleasure.
"Hey! You two behave." Liz playfully scolded, Joshua laughing his hearty and cheerful laugh. It was the kind of laugh that would make other people laugh, it was infectious. Liz held a hand on his, smiling ear to ear.
Jake's hand now only rest between her legs, her palms over them as he tenderly skimmed her smooth skin in small circular patterns.
"Oh, Bonnie what did you think?" a laugh still on Joshua's breath and smirk still lingering on his upturned mouth as he questioned Bonnie; glancing at Jake as well.
"She was far too worried about other people dad," Jake winked at her managing a quick side eye at the distraction who were no longer there. A panic tumbled in his stomach, lurching from his belly to his heart in a matter of seconds. It felt like it was shot from a gun. He tried to contain his composure, mostly from himself, what was this reaction?
How could he possibly have feelings for two different women?
Did he really just say that? Feelings for her? For Caroline? No. He loved…LOVES Bonnie!
He was just worried about how his brother was now, he was different from how he used to be. And it was all his fault.
His fault…
Jake slid his hand out, delicately, Bonnie taking notice of his serious demeanor, lightly lifting her palms; "What was the question or suggestion?" An uncomfortable yet polite slight smile, tugged at her corners. She didn't like pretending but she knew something was bothering Jake.
"Uhm, I, I just needed Kai and Caroline to be around, it was really important but they aren't at the bar."
If Caroline even wanted to be here for this.
No, she would want to. She had to be, this was important…
His eyes started darting furiously back and forth, his lips in a straight line, his jaw clenched as he looked back at his father and Liz.
"Son I am sure they are around, they probably just stepped outside for some air." Joshua laid a hand on Jake's shoulder, a reassuring and sincere smile stretched across his sullen experienced face.
"I can go look for them if you want? Or here let me just call Care's phone first, I'll see if she picks up, if not I'll go look for them." Liz chimed in, dialing her cell, turning her back, tucking a finger in her ear to the muffling sounds of the music and conversations as they all nodded in her direction.
Bonnie was a little unsure of why he was so obviously upset, "What is so important, Jake?" she shrugged, slightly confused, squeezing his bicep while glancing around the hall, the crowd of their friends, joyous and enjoying their drinks.
Out of the corner of her eye, she realized Jake clutched a small square box. Bonnie's eyes widened, her heart began to flutter, feeling as if it was skipping ever so often. Her elongated yet refined fingers brushed heavily down his pale blue button up shirt, from his bicep to his fingers, intertwining them with her own.
He was going to propose…
Oh, Jake!
Jake turned his attention toward her grasp then looking up meeting her wide-eyed regard. "Ahh, Bonnie…how did you figure it out?" he slanted his head as he placed the square box, on the table and cradled her cheek in his face, slowly circling his thumb on her soft, cherub cheeks.
His attention suddenly drifted, "Oh there they are." Bonnie revolved in her chair, Kai was hammering his boots hard against the floor, drink in hand, shaking his head, a mischievous smirk, ripping at his mouth. Bonnie had an ill feeling, his face was flushed and full of anger. Caroline followed him screaming his name, "Kai! Please, just stop! STOP!" She was frantically looking around the room, grabbing at him, he jerked away from her. He swigged the last of his drink, slamming the tumbler down on the table in front of them. His rings clanging against the glass, echoing through the hall.
The crowd of people fell silent, averting their attention at the spectacle in the middle of the hall.
Jake rose from his seat, looking past his twin, confusion and oddly Bonnie noticed a certain amount of worry washing over him. Liz and Joshua were looking back and forth between all of them, contemplating what was going on and what to do but neither knew what was coming.
"Bud, what is the matter?" Jake held out his arms to his sides, palms facing upward, his occasional gray misty eyes, now were a pale blue. But before he could utter another word, Kai was in front of him.
"You MOTHER FUCKER!" Kai's words grazed him as his fist did when it slammed into his cheekbone. He could feel the piercing, icy sting and then the sharp and vivid pain. His eyes went black as Jake stumbled backwards, knocking into the chair that he was only just a few moments ago rested on. His arms stretched outward, catching his balance, Liz placed a hand behind his back and Bonnie was up and by his side, glaring at Kai, gritting her teeth.
Several of Jake's men from the police station crowded around, standing behind their Sherriff, fists clenched, to which Kai only glared at them; his steely scrutiny provoking to come a little closer and he would repeat the process .
His brother held up a hand to his men. Blood dripping from the gash across his cheek; dripping and then splashing to the floor.
"Kai what the hell are you doing?!" Joshua's anger erupted, neither twins nor anyone had seen him be so angry with either children. "That is your BROTHER!"
Jake stood straight up; his fingers prodding at his bruising and gushing cheekbone. Bonnie's arm wrapped around his, her eyes bolting from one brother to the other. She began dabbing at it with her napkin; but Jake only gingerly wrapped his hand around hers; a guilty look replacing an adrenaline filled anger one.
"You gonna tell them brother? I'm pretty sure you know what I'm talking about, ya know that big secret that you and Linnie kept from me for all this time."
Stop shaking, Kai. Fuck them. Let it roll off, they don't deserve any of your attention.
Or your love.
FUCK THEM.
That's the only time, you will ever call her that again.
Caroline hadn't heard him call her that in a long time, and now it seeped out of his mouth like venom being spew at them. Kai's eyes were squinted, his upper lip slightly curled. So many emotions were erupting from him, many she hadn't expected; disgust, anger and finally Caroline could see the pain. A shiver ran down her back, she shouldn't have listened to Matt.
Caroline only wanted to apologize to him.
She shouldn't have brought it up but the truth is never easy and usually it hurts the most.
Why did she agree to go on that walk with him? Why did he even ask her?
It felt like it was old times…the Kai she was with for six years. The Kai she was with since 9th grade. Her first, her ex-fiancé.
That ring. That ring that sat on the table, right now.
That was supposed to be on her finger, right now and Kai was supposed to be her husband.
But she couldn't help but wonder if the real reason she told him tonight was, that box.
The fact that it wasn't going on her finger and it was going on Bonnie's…from Jake.
Oh, Caroline…how could you?
Everyone just stared at the display, through the silence Kai began to grow impatient, watching as Jake and Caroline exchanged weary glances, her fingers fiddling with her necklace.
Kai rolled his eyes and raised his hands briskly bringing them down on his thighs, a loud slap, Caroline jumped, her nerves in a mesh of flusters.
"Oookay! Let's start out with the fact that I found out it wasn't Matty fucking Donovan who fucked my fiancé while I was away on my internship, NO!" His eyes could have seared the flesh from Caroline's bones until they trundled over to Jake, continuing his bold revelation. "It was my brother…"
Bonnie's arm recoiled from Jake's, as she heard Kai's voice tremble those last words. She dropped her head, gulping in air, placing a hand on her stomach as it swirled in disbelief.
"I think we all figured out the rest…" Kai swiped at his nose with his hand, his eyes softly landing on Bonnie, an apology dangling from them.
"Apparently, the twins didn't skip a generation…" Bonnie noticed Kai's eyes beginning to glass over at the last declaration. And on that note he tugged on his nose, sniffing and snorted shaking his head.
Kai curved on his heels, as they all stared snatching a bottle of whiskey from behind the bar, tossing a hundred dollar bill at the bartender, and sauntering towards the exit with a dismissive wave of the hand.
Just clean up tomorrow, go home and relax for the rest of the night and try not to think.
YEAH RIGHT BONNIE. You can't stop thinking… Ever. Bonnie: The OVER thinker.
AHHHHH!
After hearing Jake had been the one who slept with Caroline and was actually…oh god, she didn't even want to think about it but of course; as always she did.
Another thought that came creeping in her mind… Had it happened again? More importantly had it ever stopped?
Were Jake and Caroline having an.…an affair?
Bonnie clutched at her stomach, gulping, suddenly feeling a tad sick at the thought. She paused in her steps towards the exit, feeling like she was caught in thick tar or sand.
A mixture of resentment, disappointment and agony surged through her; tugging at her bones and scraping at her pours; aching to erupt but she knew it would do no good to either of them. It's best to just stay calm and collected for now.
She always figured she would know, how could she not? She always prided herself on following her instincts and that was definitely an instinctual notion.
All these years though and Caroline had picked tonight to tell Kai. On his father's birthday party of all times!
And why not inform Jake of her decision before telling Kai? Apparently, Jake really didn't want his brother to know and it was eating away at Caroline, it had to be from the state of her during the entire debacle. It was obvious Care was on her last leg with the whole situation.
Bonnie had watched her during most of the confrontation, tears streamed down her face; mainly eyeing Kai, her gaze smoldering; not with annoyance but rather a mixture of infatuation and a need to comfort him.
She hadn't seen that look from her, not toward him.
Bonnie couldn't blame Kai for his reaction, she could see all the fury and distress engulfing his words and movement that he hurled at Caroline and Jake. The resentment seemed to be gnawing at him for so long; especially at the fact that he had channeled it at the wrong person. He seemed to be quite disappointed with himself for that.
Bonnie was able to start again for the exit of the hall, her thoughts lingering on Malachai and the tears she witnessed filling in those seemingly soft but rushes of dark blue and flecks of silver irises.
Jake didn't even utter a word the entire time, an occasional side glance at Bonnie. But if she locked eyes with him, his cheeks flushed a bright red, embarrassment an understatement at this point. He didn't even care that his cheek was leaking the blood, falling to his chest and shoulder, staining his powder blue button up dress shirt.
Jake plead with Bonnie telling her that it was nothing, a mistake that happened years ago and would never happen again but his body language and shushed tone when Caroline approached, told her another story.
Bonnie supposed she may have been a little harsh with her eye roll and quick turn-away as Caroline stood in front of them, beginning an apology.
She needed space and he needed time to sort his priorities. No way would she be someone's second choice. No damn way.
Bonnie was heading for the exit sign, keys jangling in her hand, she could hear a familiar voice in the office she would use occasionally that was next to the kitchen. Bonnie thought she was the last one in the building, she usually came here alone anyway, staying late to occasionally paint or just be alone in her thoughts. She carefully and quietly slid off her wedges, leaving them by the exit. Opening her purse she took out the pocket knife that Joshua had given her, worried about all of her late night gallivanting.
The light was on but the talking was no longer. Bonnie paused at the doorway, it only open a crease. She stood in a defensive stance, her knife pointed towards the ceiling, looking up, a tiny whisper releasing from her lips, "Please, don't kill me."
"Why would I kill you?" Kai was at her side, a bottle of American Honey whiskey and bourbon in his hand.
Bonnie jerked her hand, whipping it down at her side, the same side he was on and the same side and hand she held her pocket knife in.
Blood started to appear through his dark shirt, it only looked dark and soaked; his eyes wide and yet a smirk crawled across his face as he grasped at his arm, "Oww! What are you doing?!"
"Oh my GOD! Come in here, let me see." She dragged him by the same arm, not knowing, being frazzled and frustrated; pinching the pocket knife between cautious fingers. Kai squealed and again oddly giggled. Bonnie cranked her neck, scrunching her petite nose, "What are you still doing here? I-I mean why are you still here in the building? Everyone is gone for the night."
She pulled him under the desk lamp that was lit, dimly illuminating the small office. It was just a small cut, no stitches or anything but she would need to bandage him.
Dammit, she didn't have anything here either. Taking him back to her place to properly bandage him, couldn't have it open any further and risk infection.
Bonnie, you CAN'T! Horrible idea on all kinds of levels.
OH. But she did this to him. She had to bandage it and take care of him-it-dammit Bonnie, it's harmless.
This is why she didn't like having a knife. She was in no way capable of using it properly, might as well have cut herself.
Nope, stop being such a baby! Bonnie Bennett, you are keeping it; it makes you feel like a badass. She just needed to practice with it, is all.
"Well I am supposed to be staying at my dad's but Liz took him home and well… Hey! That's my pocket knife, well my old one." He rested on the desk, the bottle in his lap, he was so close she could smell the sweet liquor on his breath, a nostalgic smirk cascading over his pink swollen lips. She assumed from the tip of the bottle, sucking at them. He ran a finger over the flat black and chrome encrusted knife and then nudged her, locking his hazy gray stare with her contrasting hazel "Am I gonna need a new arm, Doc?"
She dropped her head to the side, lifting an eyebrow, her lips plumping, "No, but that will teach you to be lurking around people's buildings at night. And I'm not a doctor, just a registered nurse. I quit medical school, after my parents." Bonnie sat herself next to him, resting one foot on top of the other, rubbing them together. Kai noticed her shift in tone and her dipped frame, as if she was ashamed.
"Why not finish your schooling?" He slanted his head, catching her tiny glint of a smile as her head hung; her palms settled on the desk on either sides of her.
"I was half a semester from graduating but it wasn't really what I wanted so in a way it was best thing, even though I am in the medical field, I adore your father." Bonnie warily shook her head, hands placed over each other. She gazed at Kai, seeing the pity and want to comfort her but not knowing how. It was written all over him; his eyes. It's always in their eyes.
"Thank you for caring for him, he absolutely loves you." The pity disappeared and all that remained was a wanting to comfort her. She place her hands back down by his; so close they could feel the friction resonating from each other.
Bonnie felt a wide smile grace her heart shaped face, brightening with his.
He does have a beautiful smile.
"What is that you want to do?" Kai stirred closer, if it were possible, his eyes intent; his words focused and passionate. Bonnie felt her heart flutter at his attentiveness, no one had ever asked her that, not even Jake.
"Photography."
Bonnie felt her belly churn, she didn't mean for it to come out. She had come from a medical family and art or photography wasn't exactly a paying job or respectable. She was nervous she sounded like a complete idiot and then remembered he owned an art gallery and was doing quite well for himself.
"Seriously?" Kai's expression was priceless, if she had a camera she would have snapped a shot right there and then. "I never would have assumed that…maybe a ballerina or strip-" Bonnie slapped him; awkwardly his wounded arm and giggling at his screech.
"Oh my god! I didn't mean to!"
"Bonnie motherfucking Bennett stop hurting me!" Kai grabbed at her waist, still holding his arm; mouthing 'Ow'.
"So why did you take my knife lady?!" Kai lifted a finger poking her arm, gingerly.
"Your dad gave it to me, just in case, lurkers BE lurking!" She pointed it at him with it, a chuckle shaking her tiny upper half as he carefully and teasingly pushed the knife to the side. Responding to her sincere smile with his own; she was making him feel much better.
For some reason, he was clicking with her. WHY? Why now? It happened gradually, he didn't like this not one bit because, he already knew he was extremely attracted to her physically.
God was he ever attracted to her physically. American Honey WAS NOT HELPING TO SUPRESS THIS.
Thoughts were getting out of CONTROL.
Oh those wide curvy lips, just imagining sucking, nibbling, and tugging on them. How they made his dick ache because he wanted her to be on her knees, intensely staring up at him, with those luscious lips swallowing him. Hell, he wouldn't even let her be on her knees, he would lie back for her, and she could tower over him. Consuming him like a goddess.
All the things he would love to do to her…
He was miserable tonight but seeing her was making it so much better. He wanted to make sure she was okay, that she wasn't as miserable as he was but somehow she seemed far more efficient, far more capable of dealing with the chaos than he was or ever would be. She intrigued him; Miss Bonnie Bennett.
"And the plot thickens." Tentatively tapping his boot to her small bare foot. He took a swig of his bottle, dangling it in front of her, his eyes naughtily enthralling her to do it.
Bonnie pressed the bottle to her lips, feeling the burn of the alcohol and then that soothing after taste. It was good but it worked fast. "Okay, that is it, I have to drive home." She gripped the neck of the bottle, setting it on his leg, waiting for him to take it.
If Bonnie drinks anymore she's gonna be on your lap.
Bonnie DO NOT DRINK ANYMORE.
"So, this is your building?" Kai slid his fingers across hers, goosebumps ran over her skin as she watched his hips shift on the table, his pants tightened in certain areas. Blinking quickly she averted her eyes, bringing her gaze upward to meet his only to see a wide grin in response.
"Uhm…yes….what?"
Kai squinted, best not to even say he realized she was checking out his cock. Oh, Bon, you grow more fascinating by the minute…no scratch that. SECOND.
"Listen, I was gonna stay here tonight, is that okay?"
Bonnie knew she would regret this but she couldn't have him stay here; her parents taught her better manners than that.
"Oh please no, how about you just stay at my place for tonight?" She fussed with a stray string on her dress, twirling it around her finger. Hesitating to look into those intense resolute grey eyes that seemed to spark when locked on her.
There it was; shit. It was too late. OH Bonnie, you are in trouble and fuck all if you know you don't think you are asking for it. Damn, it felt like an explosion every time Kai penetrated those intent eyes into hers.
Translation: Trouble.
Kai's smile softened, she was a good person, damn his brother. "Thank you, Bonnie."
"You really took all these?"
"Yes, I did, why do you look so surprised?" Kai was propped on his elbow laying on his side, on Bonnie's living room floor, she was laying across from him, on her stomach. She had all his pictures that he was working on for his newest show spread across the carpet, staring at them in awe. He slanted his head, trying to avoid gleaming at her breasts, which were nicely squished together, pushed firmly against the floor, close to her face. She had changed into a long tank night shirt that clung to her curves. From this angle, her ass was even more perfect than he thought.
He lathered his lips, biting the corner, maybe a little too hard. He had to though, he was in a trance, gazing at her breathing, watching her tiny frame moving up and down. His imagination running wild with dirty and vivid thoughts.
Look elsewhere MALACHAI.
His contemplation wondered to the framed pictures on the wall, mainly landscapes; breathtaking photos actually. Those held his attention as he searched the living room for more.
Kai began but paused to stare at the photo Bonnie observed so intently.
"No! I am not surprised." She giggled, delicately placing one of his favorite pictures down, of a woman that reminded him of his mother. She modeled for him and has stayed in touched since. Bonnie took note of that.
His regard was once again deterred by the photos on the wall; everything was perfect in them.
She glanced up noticing his averted attention. "What?" She looked slightly concerned but also amused.
"Who took these?" A curve inching across his lips as he brought his gaze back to her. "Miss Bennett?" Bonnie popped her index finger on the tip of her nose; a cheeky smirk sneaking through.
"I talked enough about me enough!" She lingered a hand in front of her to wave off his attention to her photography and subtly enthused back to his.
"This one is your favorite, isn't it?" She ran a soft thumb over the picture of the woman, intently glancing up, as she deeply observed the photograph, taking in all its qualities.
"Yes, it is my favorite, she is my favorite subject to photograph." Kai smiled tersely hoping he wouldn't happen to explain further. He tilted his head as she still was staring at the photo, tracing the outline of his model, but without touching the surface. A faint amiably smile tip-toed across his lips as he watched her.
"She looks like your mom, Joanna." It came out in a whisper. Bonnie only allowed her eyes to roll up from the picture, softly nipping at her bottom lip.
Kai felt a lump swallow down hard in his throat, he was relieved he wouldn't have to tell her what happened, she already knew. He leaned forward, their faces only a few inches apart; gazing at the picture with her. Their eyes met, hovering above, "She knows. That's why she has stayed in touch and continues to allow me the pleasure of her employment."
"I wish I had met her, I really think we would have gotten along." Bonnie brought her hand to her full cheek, resting it gently in her palm, her dizzying eyes were almost too much for Kai to stare too long into without wanting to kiss her.
They were enticing him to kiss her to collect each and every breath she took, to consume her and let her entrance him.
He was afraid she already had.
He moved back to his side of the carpet. Safer back here.
"She would have liked you. A lot." Kai wasn't lying, his mother would have adored Bonnie and watching her entire face light up at that confession was pure heaven. Even if he wasn't the sentimental type, he was when it came to his mom, always his mother.
Bonnie took a sip of the American Honey, "This probably wasn't a good idea to bring with you." Lifting the cup up, swishing the alcohol lightly. She got up on all fours after placing her cup down, crawling towards him, watching his eyes narrow, she mimicked him.
Hehehe, what will he do with this one?
I wonder, Mr. Parker.
She knew she shouldn't but shit. She was in a piss poor mood and fuck he looked hot.
. Oh look at his face…
"What ya doing?" Kai smirked, realizing he was actually getting nervous. He never got nervous, sitting in front of him, her knees folded under her, her lips curved into an uninhibited smirk. Kai was fighting the urge to stare at the hardening nipples that were right in front of his face.
Fuck me. What is she doing? He could not read this woman for the life of him.
Her night shirt was slinking up her curvy thighs, nearly to her center; he could actually see the gap between, just at the cusp. Kai's eyes dipped down, lingering too long, watching as the fabric seemed to shimmy further and further up. A low ache in his belly, a pang in his pants. It throbbed rigidly, tightening his jeans.
Son of a bitch, that is uncomfortable! His dick wanted out…mainly so he could get in. NO. Wasn't going to happen. Behave Malachai. Fucking behave.
"Kai, I needed to clean and bandage your arm, we almost forgot." Her voice broke his observation and he jolted his gaze upward.
"I think its fine, I don't even think it needs a bandage." He lifted the arm which was opposite the one he was laying on.
"I am a doctor, remember?" Bonnie scooted so that her thighs were on either side of his hand that he was propped up on, his hand flinched with temptation, her heat spread over his skin, tingling the flesh, pulling at his nerves. Her breasts nearly brushed against his face.
OH shit. Tits hit right into his face. Bonnie, fucking hell! Do NOT LAUGH!
It completely turned her on. She could feel her nipples start to perk up, after watching a smirk tug at the corner of his mouth.
No. Bonnie, no. Shiiiiit.
And now…she was actually getting the surge deep in her tummy, between her thighs, he was entirely too close to that spot, his hand right between.
She was going to do it. DO NOT BONNIE. She was. Don't. Oh but she wanted to.
"Mm, RN, remember?" he mockingly joked trying to divert his thoughts.
"Real cute." Her fingers wound through his locks playfully and briefly, giving them a light tug at his sarcasm. Her body still, incredibly close, breasts dangling above him. Her nipples erect, poking out of the fabric, gently swaying with each small movement.
"Sorry, I just had to grab the kit." She grinned, peering down at him as she stretched over, reaching for her medical kit.
Behave Malachai. BEHAVE. Fuck she looked delicious, like sugar coated ecstasy and he wanted to be covered in her, head to toe. He had an urge to wrap his lips around her nipples that just happen to be hardening against the sheer fabric of her night shirt. He licked at his lips, oh how she would squirm as he took each one right into his mouth, nibbling, blowing his hot breath then bite down; soaking the fabric; not even disrobing her. The tease would be far too fun. He would only carefully slither his tongue between the path of her two perfectly shaped breasts, sinking his teeth, sliding them across those oh so tender nipples once again. Dammit, he wasn't even trying to behave anymore. He was letting every depraved, kinky, dirty, sensual thought invade his mind about her and he didn't stop there, he only continued as he observed her carefully lowering her frame with the medical kit. FUCK. The thoughts came rushing back, her strap slipped off of her shoulder. FIX IT. Nope. She is just letting it hang.
Fine. Just rip it off you, watching as your tits, writhe from the sheer force of the pull and your expression of lust and surprise will make my cock throb so hard, sending all the blood rushing to it, allowing me not to think and leading to truly mischievous chaos.
Let the chaos begin then. Slithering my thumb between her lower lips as she shrieks my name, she grinds hard against my ring, her body jolts as I flick my tongue over that delicious and juicy clit, nipping and pulling, her hips rising and falling, riding my thumb viciously as I sneak a finger in. He could almost taste her sweet nectars now, such sweet juices as they drizzled over his fingers and over his tongue. How they cover his cock, as she tightened with each euphoric tremor. He would make her cum all night long, he would cum all down her back, and creamy caramel thighs.
He wasn't behaving, his dick was starting to get hard. Fuck. He discreetly pulled upward on the crotch of his pants, fucking skinny jeans, didn't hide shit.
Different position.
Kai pushed himself up from his laying down position into a sitting position raising his one leg to hide his hard on, from his vivid imagination and simply her presence. He was sure she hadn't noticed.
Bonnie sat back down, folding her legs to the side. "Okay, how far did I go up your arm?" She tucked a stray hair behind her ear, as she opened the kit, gazing up at Kai, he only raised an eyebrow, a smirk in the corner of his mouth. "What?"
Why was he sitting differently? Great Bonnie, you freaked him the fuck out. He probably thinks you are a creepy ass whore. Yep a whore. NO more ALCOHOL.
Shit. Holy shit! He…he is fucking hard.
Fuck don't stare! Fucking hell! What does he have an anaconda dick?! HOLY SHIT!
FUCK BONNIE! Stop looking. Oh my god…stop. Jake's was big but…
What would that would feel like?
BONNIE!
Kai started rolling up his sleeve and swiveling his arm, cinching his eyebrows when he couldn't find the cut. "Damn, it must be up higher."
"It was the other arm, Kai." Bonnie had a sarcastic smirk, fixed upon her pouty lips, blinking quickly and then glancing down at his tumbler of alcohol, "Gotta cut you off mister?"
Or I will take advantage of you. Just saying, Mr. Parker.
A snigger erupted from his belly, as he looked up at the green eyed beauty, "You just think you are adorable, don't you?
Only a perceptive smile adorned her balmed lips.
In that moment, it wasn't her physical appearance he was embellishing over, no. This woman had captivated him from day one. He had managed to stay in town for an entire week; being the workaholic that he was, letting her drive his car; which no one ever did, and actually inciting conversation from him that actually interested him even though the temptation of her skin interlaced with his was just as equally enticing.
"You really want to get me naked." His eyes fell to her now fully hardened nipples, watching as her chest heaved. His dick ached suddenly. He cleared his throat.
"I don't think it's any surprise that I find you attractive, I was with your brother." Bonnie followed with her eyes as he unbuttoned his black shirt, his necklace dangling in the middle of his chest, his rings iridescent in the low lighting of the room. She clenched her thighs tight, crossing her ankles as he got farther down. He was extremely toned, his muscles twitched with each movement, flexing his shoulders as he shook off the fabric.
"Yeah, we seem to be interchangeable." Bonnie realized that was the wrong thing to say to him, she felt like complete shit. Her hand flew straight to his chest, cupping it delicately against his bare skin.
His eyes rushed up, a sense of shock and reverence.
"Kai, I…I am so sorry…" the words lingered close to his lips as she once again rose to her knees, bringing her other hand to his injured arm. Her eyes almost glowing, the emerald and gold flickering like a candle in the middle of a storm. "Um, your cut…"
Kai's mouth was agape, it wasn't his intention to make Bonnie feel that awful but that was one of his many flaws. He always seemed to be quite good at saying the wrong thing and stinging people in the right way.
Kai's arm was dripping blood as Bonnie recoiled her hand from his chest, joining it with her other; laying a bandage on it. The cut was much deeper than they had thought. Both sat in silence for a long time as Bonnie worked her magic.
"You should try to work things out with my brother." Their gazes timidly lifted from his wound to each other.
Silence. Kai was sure he messed up. He didn't want to hurt her or to let her down, somehow he felt even though she was strong, she was just as fragile. And she deserved to be treated so.
"Bonnie, I'm not telling you what to do, I just know that he wouldn't…he's the good brother." His head dropped, his finger on his temple.
She put the last piece of medical tape around his arm, swiping it once-around with her fingers and finally looking up into his eyes. His tired, distressed eyes.
"Kai, I don't think he is the good brother, you both are good men that have made mistakes." Bonnie lightly graced his chin with her fingers, gently cinching it between two. "You think you are so awful and you aren't, there is truly awful men or rather people out there. You are not one of those."
"BONNIE! BONNIE!"
Jake's voice rang through the door, his fists beating hard, both Bonnie and Kai cranked their heads at the noise.
"What is he doing here? It's nearly…OH my god! It's almost 4 A.M. Kai!" Bonnie raised her hand to her forehead piling all her medical supplies in the box. He started helping her, motioning to the door; to Jake but she rolled her eyes, placing a hand on his bicep, lightly squeezing as if to say: he can wait.
Kai suddenly noticed the screen of his cell phone was lit, he had been so busy talking and well other things with Bonnie that he hadn't even glanced at his phone.
Lydia. Shit. She had already called at least 10 times and he missed all of them. She was going to be absolutely pissed! Not good. And he was neglecting his business, as well as the business he told her to look into which now he found is the one owned by Miss Bonnie Bennett. Well, that was a conversation for tomorrow…when Lydia would be here.
Son of bitch…
Lydia and Bonnie, yeah. That wasn't going to go well.
"Okay, um I am gonna just tell him the truth. I've never lied to him and I-I am not a hypocrite." Bonnie waved a finger in front of her, trying to reassure him but he realized it was more for herself. She observed him as he checked over his phone, she had slipped on a white chenille sweater, which she pulled tight around her chest, around her very visible, perky breasts. She had her back pressed against her front door.
Jake is gonna see this night shirt and freak out.
Never wear this even with him!
Tee-shirts and boxers.
Then I wear this with Kai.
Oh my god. Going to hell!
Kai nodded his head, a genuine and comforting smile on his face. He understood her and admired that. He bent over and reached for his shirt, figuring his twin would assume all kinds of things, still checking over his messages on his phone. A side glance gave him a bit of satisfaction though. Bonnie was observing each movement and enjoying equally. He could tell because she was pressing her fingers into the flesh of her thighs.
Someone is turned on. Damn, he will say it again, she must taste so delicious.
The thoughts didn't last long as the pleas of his brother came barreling through the thick wooden door. They sounded agonizing and downright, well pathetic but honestly Kai couldn't help but sympathize because once upon a time even though he had no idea it was indeed his own twin; he stayed up with him listening to him whine and cry and the hellish nights of drinking.
"BONNIE! Please, please just hear me out! I know you are here…Liz stayed at dad's last night to let you calm down." Jake was muttering through the door, obviously in despair as his voice cracked with every other word.
She didn't want to see Jake right now, especially NOW. She couldn't. One, he hadn't heard her answer to his marriage proposal. And two, finally after being with him, she now knows her intuition was right; he has feelings for Caroline and they were very much real even if he didn't want to admit it. She wasn't sure if she should tell Kai, she wasn't sure how he was feeling towards Jake or Caroline besides what happened earlier that night. He seemed to suppress his emotions when he was around other people besides those he was angry at. She supposed that was good thing, maybe not…
But did he still have feelings for Caroline?
Does it matter Bonnie? It shouldn't.
It kinda did. A little. Not much.
"Hang on Jake, I will be right there." Bonnie called to him, waiting for Kai to finish, granting a curt grin.
Kai was finishing button his last button, sliding his phone in his back pocket "Do you want me to just leave? I guess I can get a ride back with him. I mean, a little awkward but I have dealt with stranger."
Bonnie was biting her lip and shaking her head no. Kai lifted his arms in confusion, strolling over to her. A snort huffed from his throat, "I don't know what you want?"
That was a loaded question. She'll keep it simple though.
"You can stay here tonight, I won't renege. Besides it's insanely late…or early however you want to say it." A nervous high pitched laugh echoed throughout her average but warm home as she opened the door, placing a delicate hand on Kai's hip. His steely gray eyes suddenly beaming to that spot, all her appreciative touches and such made him nervous because even those made him want her. Even if they were innocent.
This is going to be a fucking disaster.
"Oh thank god Bon-Kai? Why are you here? Bonnie? What is he doing here?" Jake stepped up on to the ledge of the doorway, his palm wrapped firmly around the framed, nearly clawing at it. The sight of Kai standing next to Bonnie in her living room seemed to anger him more than his brother bruising half his face which was a wicked sight.
"Oh, you had to get stitches, eh?" a smug grin crawled across those fine lips of Kai's as he narrowed his eye's at Jake's cheekbone; dried blood soaked through the white sutures.
"You always were real satisfied with your work." Jake clenched his fists, gnashing his teeth but both were chided by Bonnie; the guilt of the summations brought to light.
"Kai, Jake; please you are brothers. I think the damage has been done." Her tone was sharp and curt; ending rather softly at their concentrated attention to her.
Bonnie scrunched her nose, grimacing and lifting her hand to his bruised cheek and ego apparently; as he clutched it before she made contact.
"Jake, I just want to make sure it's okay!" Her eyes were wide with a mixture of anger at his stubbornness but mostly disappointment.
"Why is he here?!" Jake glared at Kai, the blue in his eyes piercing through, charring his twins' skin nearly. Bonnie yanked her hand away, the other still firmly planted on Kai's hip, even holding onto his shirt now. Jake took notice; eyes flickering down and then back up. Fury simmering; tension building.
"I have never lied to you and I won't start now, unlike you Jakob. I was locking up the building, by myself, and your brother was actually going to stay there for the night. I wouldn't let that happen so I offered him a place to stay." Jake's eyes shot back up to Bonnie's, her stare was unmoving and hard. He lifted his, obviously feeling scolded to Kai.
Kai's eyes widen at how bold this woman was and also at how honest. He couldn't believe his brother was so blind or at least ignorant. She was perfection on legs. The complete package. That's all he needed was a peek, the conversation, the bit on the carpet and he knew she was it. How could Jake fuck around on perfection? Had he been faithful to her?
Jake's eyes softened, as well as his mouth, his entire body. As the rigidness melted away, you could see the pain and hurt begin to filter through. There was the brother Kai knew.
"Like she said Jake, she only offered me a place to stay and we were only trying to cheer ourselves up. I was showing her my new portfolio for the new gala. That's all." Kai shrugged, well most of it he thought. He needed another set; lacking inspiration.
He caught Bonnie; side eyeing him, an eyebrow twisted upward at his limited honesty.
WELL, my cock was hard and her nipples…oh! I may have gotten her tits in my face.
"Not to mention you have lost that right anyway." Her arms crossed over her chest, Kai averted his gaze, because it went right to her cleavage.
God, you are like a damn teenager around her. Fuck off, fifteen year old Malachai!
"Bonnie, it was a long time ago that…" Jake glimpsed at Kai, timidly, Kai raised his hand, waving and dismissing his involvement anymore. He darted his eyes back in his head, meandering on his heels and sauntering over to the couch, sprawling out on it. Bonnie followed his movement, then cranking her neck back to face Jake as he finished, "It's been a long time since me and Care." He managed the rest in a whisper.
Bonnie realized he hadn't wanted to say it in front of his brother; kindness still enveloping his brother even though he had done such a regrettable thing.
She managed to not roll her eyes at his obliviousness though. Did he really not know or did he just think she was ignorant? Even Kai didn't have a problem walking away from the conversation. Maybe he realized it before she did… Oh god, do not look at him.
Great, you looked at him…and while Jake is talking. Why? Is he still trying to say that he doesn't have a thing for Caroline anymore?
Aghh. She is really beautiful. And an amazing mom.
Do not look back him again Bonnie!
Dammit.
"Babe, if you don't feel comfortable talking in front of…" Jake's voice trailed off, motioning to a restless Kai who was now taking his shirt back off.
"Oh no, that's fine. I mean, I think we should just talk tomorrow, don't you? I really honestly said my piece Jake, you need time to think and that's the truth. I am always honest-"
"Honest with me. I know. I know I disappointed you. I am so sorry, you just have to believe me, I love you Bon and I need you in my life." His plea rang through her mind but her decision wasn't changing, not yet. She couldn't speak to him like this; they couldn't speak like this, the emotions were far too raw. She knew she was shut down and he was bringing it out; like always.
"We need time, this happened for a reason and you need to figure things out." Her hand caressed his jawline, as his eyes briefly and gently closed. "Okay." He whispered, taking his leave.
The truth was, he wasn't the only one. She needed to figure things out too because the answer to his proposal earlier if she had gone with her first instinct was…
No.
At least…not yet.
Jake cradled his head in his hand, making small circular patterns with his fingertips, in his short buzz cut hair and listening to the slow rhythm of the rain on his truck. He had his head tilted, mind replaying Bonnie's words over and over and seeing Kai's vacant facial expression as he gazed downward. He hadn't told him about the ring yet, he wasn't sure if Bonnie had either. He wasn't even sure how his brother felt right now, usually at this point, it was diversion, anything of this impact and Jake knew what to expect from Kai.
His radio played lowly in the background, barely audible above the rain. He would rather hear the rain anyway, he enjoyed that sound more. Jake unlocked his door to the response of Caroline knocking on the window in a grey rain jacket, whom he called after his visit to Bonnie's.
"Hey." Her words were a whisper, as she clasped her hands together in her lap, still keeping her hood up, tangles of her golden hair, sprawling from within.
Jake tilted forward, lifting his hand to fold back the fabric, revealing her flushed and swollen face. He swallowed at the site of her, his heart ached to comfort her. For some reason, he felt it was a mistake to see Bonnie first. Caroline was different. She needed him.
"Care…" that was all he had to say before her nose scrunched and tears began falling from her red, ringed eyes. Jake bit his lip, twisting in his seat, leaning forward towards her sunken in frame, as she rose her graceful fingers to her tear strewn face, which was hidden behind her wild, yet elegant and loose curls. He cupped her face, twining the strands around his thick hands, gently tugging, "Caroline, look at me!" firm but caring as he pulled her face towards his.
Caroline blinked a couple times, her pale blue irises rolling back to clear the tears and then she met his gaze as his thumb wiped away the last dribble down her cheeks.
"I just-I didn't want it to happen like this, I didn't mean for him to hear it like that OR YOU!" her sobbing descending to more of a whimper as she raised her voice; the emotions stirring.
Her face was still securely snug between his warm palms, their bodies pivoted in the seats facing each other. Jake's gaze envisaging searched hers, drifting to her swollen and salty lips, his heartbeat quickened, his lips parted slightly and then he darted back up to her intent crestfallen eyes. A force beckoning them; an invisible magnet; heaving them towards one another.
"Wait-"She protested, putting a hand to his chest as he hastened forward, towards her lips. "I just know you aren't in the right place right now, I want you to really be sure; not it to be a mistake…"
His fingers slinked down a ribbon of her hair, brows furrowed at her request. "I'm sorry, I-I just thought…you were never a mistake to me. Ever." With eyes shut and a shake of the head, he repeatedly apologized. Caroline took her delicate fingers, placing her index finger under his chin, raising it slowly.
Jake half smirked, slightly humiliated and yet comforted by her dim embrace, "They are really mine, huh?" Caroline noticed a spur in his dark, stormy blue eyes, flecks of sliver glistening in the light. A sense of relief had washed over her, one of the things that troubled her; amongst many.
"Yeah…yep, they sure are." A chortle releasing from her exhausted structure. Her hand slid up his chest to the side of his neck under the sensitive skin of his earlobe, caressing the soft skin between her two fingers.
You can't love him Caroline.
You can't.
In that moment, Jake wanted nothing more than to tell her how he felt, or how he had been feeling. Her strident, and vibrant blue eyes iridescent in the hazy light; transfixed him.
He was lost for a moment. Forgetting he couldn't tell her.
Forgetting he felt similar for another woman, he thinks.
Right? He needed Bonnie. He felt lost without her but Caroline was…
Everything to him.
Caroline's eyes widened, "What's wrong?"
"Uhh…I-I…" Jake never felt so conflicted than in that moment.
He remembered when his brother told him he was going to ask Caroline to marry him. He literally felt like someone had ripped out his heart and lungs, then shoved them back in and repeated it over and over, till there were nothing but millions of pieces.
He fell in love with Caroline when he was 12 years old and then she met his charismatic and kind twin brother, Kai. He never stood a chance, not in a million years he thought. Not in a MILLION YEARS. But he did the most awful thing a brother could do… He remembered that night quite vividly. They were drinking and Kai was away on his internship, had been for nearly three weeks. They were both studying for their police exams, readying to graduate from the academy. They were only trying to blow off some steam and relax a bit, maybe a small celebration; feeling confident. The thought never crossed his mind because he wouldn't do that to his brother, he was good to Caroline, he treated her like a queen and god did she deserve it! Well…when you are drunk, you do stupid things and they did something really stupid. Caroline called Kai and a woman picked up. She demanded to know who she was and the woman got nasty with her and told her to take a guess. Well, remember? DRUNK. So you assume the absolute worst. And that is when it happened. Caroline was upset and told Jake and one thing led to another and Jake figured well, he doesn't deserve this woman.
Yeah. Nice one, Jake.
It ending up being his boss, who was a 74 year old and a lesbian and he wasn't cheating, he had no idea they did a thing.
Until…she was pregnant and they found out the due date… To which she panicked and Matt, offered to take the responsibility. Caroline only told him; at the time; that she 'made a mistake'. Matt had no idea it had really been Jake, even to this day. Matt was a good man, but distanced himself over the years from Caroline; not the children. He fell in love with those kids and adores them. He has come to despise her…
Yeah. Nice one, Jake.
"Jake, I will be okay, how 'bout you come over tomorrow and we can talk about this some more?" Caroline pulled backed, realizing his hesitation. A measure of hurt stemmed in her eyes as she blinked back tears, gently smiling. The aching in her stomach nearly lurching as she drifted from him.
His eyes darted back and forth from hers, unable to tell what she wanted, it only made him more weary and frustrated. He felt like he was unable to make anyone happy; let alone himself. He clutched her elegant hand within his, bringing it to his face; to his lips, suspending them over her sinuous skin, "I will come back tomorrow and I want to figure out a way to tell the kids, I wanna be a part of their lives. Permanently. As well as yours."
Caroline felt her heart sink to her belly; perceptive to what that meant.
Oh but Jake, not in the way I want you to though.
"Ouch!"
"Well, be careful over there!" Kai snickered as he flipped the French toast, only wearing his black boxer briefs but of course still adorning his lean body with his silver link necklace and silver rings.
Scrunching her nose, wildly grinning, Bonnie searched around for a hand towel to grab the syrup out of the microwave.
"Wise choice, Miss Bennett." Winking her way, he sauntered over to the plateful of bacon, as she scolded him for stealing two pieces, batting his hand away. He shoved the crispy, baiting meat into his mouth, crunching, raising his lids, the sun hitting his irises just right. Bonnie could pick out the tiny flecks of silver protruding through; iridescent and searing through her night shirt as he watched her narrow her eyes, teasingly, his eyes drifting from hers; wondering downward.
Always with the 'Miss Bennet' she mocked, although she did enjoy it.
Just a bit.
Everyone always called her 'Bon' or 'Bon Bon'.
A certain fantasy creeped in her thoughts.
Don't you dare compare this to "Pride & Prejudice" Bonnie Bennett!
Oh my god. Delusional, she has legitimately gone certifiably NUTS.
"I'm gonna be good and wait for the french toast to be done." She swallowed quietly as his eyes shot back up to hers, as if Bonnie had silently scolded him.
Kai leaned against the counter, his palms resting on the surface, observing her as she buttered the toast.
Bonnie realized this seemed to be his 'neutral' stance or possibly his 'I have to behave' stance. The more she learned about Kai Parker, the more she seemed to be conflicted. He could truly be a jackass one minute and then the next he could be an open minded, highly interesting, remarkable, and attractive human being.
Dammit, Bonnie. You know you love Jake, and he was going to ask you to marry him. She was going to have to speak to him today, it was inevitable.
Ahh, maybe a couple more days wouldn't hurt.
Why did it feel like it wasn't just once? Something in her gut, in the back of her mind, scraping at her conscience; whispering to her… Are they having an affair? There was that feeling; that drop in the pit of her stomach, a swirling, spiraling effect. As if she was jumping on a trampoline while riding on the back of flatbed truck. Every tiny, detail, mention, interaction started flooded her memory. Caroline's hand on his shoulder, Jake would place his hand on top of hers or place his on her shoulder; squeezing gently. If she was late picking up the children, he damn near called the National Guard; the navy; the fucking C.I.A.! How obvious could it be?
NO. Stop it, Bonnie. You need to stop letting your imagination run wild. And trust…for once.
He was still intensely staring at her, observing each movement; nipping the insides of his cheeks; occasionally strolling over to the stove to toss the French toast. Kai could see her eyebrows cinching together, the lines on her forehead forming lightly.
"Oh no. What's on that mind of yours?" He popped another piece of greasy bacon in his mouth, leaving the residue all over his lips and fingers. Licking and sucking at them to get rid of the evidence. Eyes peeled for a scolding from 'the good girl'.
"Eh! Kai, dammit…"
There was his 'good girl'… He was sure the naughty girl was lurking just under the surface though.
Bonnie's voice trailed as she once again swiped at his arm, squinting her eyes, sucking in her bottom lip, trying to ignore the relishing scent of the appetizing, crispy meat. He dangled a piece in front of her.
"You know you want it." Kai sang, wiggling it in front of. The grease dripped off, Bonnie side-eyed him. Snatching it from his lengthy hands and nibbling, trying to savor the taste. The smug smile told her he was extremely content with himself.
"Well?" He popped the last French toast in a bowl, clicking the top securely on, glancing her way. "Wait…" He held up a finger, sliding the bowl on the bar counter top; waggling his extension at her, he continued while inching his way towards her as she cranked around, mimicking his 'neutral' stance or maybe 'I have to behave' stance.
"It's about…" Kai's hand reached around, fingers wrapped around his neck in a stretch and his other was fiddling with the brim of his boxer briefs. Bonnie could feel herself beginning to flush, the heat was building, tingles rippling under her skin.
Mmm. What is he doing? Why does he do that? Is he even aware that he's doing things like this?
Nope.
Stop doing that… It's severely distracting. Why is it distracting….? Bonnie, just …ahhh! Body stop betraying me!
"Jake!" A knowing smirk stretched across his vivid pink lips as he wrenched both arms from their previous positions, clicking his fingers and pointing his fingers simultaneously at Bonnie's chest.
"I think… Ahh god, I don't know what I think." An exasperated breath struggled to release from her pursed lips, as her gaze drifted into nowhere; seemingly towards the stainless steel fridge; adorned with Jake's face, over the shoulder hugs and her parents. She loved her pictures; her memories.
Kai grasped the plate of bacon, carrying it as if it were a sacred gift from the gods. He placed it down gently on the counter top of the bar, opening the fridge, looking back, gaping mouth, lazily tapping around the shelves of the fridge; Bonnie assumed for the orange juice.
"Towards your left." An amused grin caught at the corner of her lips.
"Your left…or mi-mine?" He shifted his neck back and forth awkwardly as he finally just looked in the fridge. He was much too tall, just like Jake when he was searching for snacks; rummaging like a bear before hibernation.
Points for his valiant effort; so intent.
Or he just wanted to gossip.
Maybe, he just wanted to know what she was thinking.
Bonnie plopped on the bar stool, dangling her feet, gliding her fingers through her wavy, bed head hair. Her mulberry nail polish was still keeping in contrast against her chestnut skin, brimming with highlights of a coconut honey hue.
Kai couldn't help but notice how utterly beautiful she looked, the way the sunlight danced off her skin; making waves and flickering. She looked as if she was a constellation, her skin glowing and iridescent in the light of the sun. The hunger ached in the pit of his stomach; sending thrumming beats throughout his limbs. It beckoned him; she beckoned him to taste her delectable but forbidden universe.
One thing he wasn't; a hypocrite.
Jake pulled a dick move, for sure and god was he pissed at his brother but most of all, the anger was directed towards that honey highlighted blonde. She ripped his heart from his chest and dragged it behind a truck throughout the town; allowing everyone and anyone to see; while the road scraped, dug, tore, cut and shredded it to bits and pieces.
Kai hadn't noticed he was grasping his hand to his chest and Bonnie was frowning, her eyes intently surging between his gesture and his unconscious gaze.
"Are you okay?" Laying a warm hand upon his forearm, a distant Kai, frozen in front of the counter; hand still holding the orange juice and mind still wrapped up in his vivid and harsh memories. He jolted back to the present; a faux smile curtly appearing then gone.
"Yeah, just heartburn, should have listened to you." A wink followed. He dropped onto the barstool, hoping she wouldn't press any further. He didn't feel like dealing with it. Not today, not ever.
"So you want to know ALL about my issues, but I don't get even a peep into yours?" She slapped a couple French toast bread slices onto each of their plates, tucking her bottom lip in; teeth nonchalantly pressed down. Kai noticed she had perked up, eyes beaming since the conversation had twisted; shedding light on him instead of her.
He didn't budge. He wasn't going to talk, she knew it so let's try this…
"Fine. Yes. It's about that whole thing but it does involve you too so I am gonna ask you what you think, okay? "
Bonnie nudged Kai's arm as he held up his head with his palm resting on his elbow; strategically placed on the counter, as he was forking in the French toast bread. He nodded, "I love my brother and I think…" Kai paused for a moment and setting the fork down. He brought both hands toward his chiseled jawline, resting his hand on his chin then swiping his entire jaw; almost in a yanking motion. He sat back in his seat, "I think that if you love him then you should talk and see if it's worth salvaging."
Kai pressed his lips into a fine line, his gaze traveling upon that celestial skin once again.
She wasn't his, not even close. And he should know better…
Everything he touched, scorched under his fingers.
He couldn't love anymore; he only lusted.
She deserved more; Bonnie Bennett deserved what she was; the universe.
He found himself once again caught in those radiant emerald eyes, whispers of chocolate and flecks of gold penetrating through her irises; tantalizing him to never disconnect. The thing is, is Kai didn't want to and he almost got this notion, that Bonnie didn't either.
Bonnie began to part her lips, drawing closer towards his, the words choking in her throat; hesitant to erupt through the thick tension in the small kitchen.
"Hello?"
Both Kai and Bonnie averted their connection; sharply reeling their necks from one another focusing on the figure in the doorway of the kitchen.
The deep crimson haired woman wore black Ray Bans, Bonnie noted; exactly like Kai's. The lenses were dark, barely able to see her eyes. Her loose strands of hair flowed casually over her shoulders nearly to the small of her back in waves, shimmering in the sunlight and her figure was curvaceous and provocative. Bonnie was sure that whatever that woman wore, she would look sexy in it. She suddenly felt a tad inadequate; tugging at her hair, aiming to fix the wild strands.
"I hope I wasn't interrupting anything." She pulled up her sunglasses, revealing wide, chestnut colored eyes. Her makeup was perfectly applied but not too much. Her skin was gracefully pale; it reminded Bonnie of her porcelain dolls when she was a little girl.
"No, not at all." Bonnie quickly chimed in, noticing Kai only held a smirk on his vivid, pink pout.
"Miss Lydia, I haven't even had a chance to ask her yet." Bonnie was halfway to the kitchen sink with their plates; creasing her brows with his words.
Ask me what? What was he talking about? He hadn't mentioned anything last night.
Oh! This was his assistant. The "special" assistant.
Well… She was extremely pretty.
Hmm. Too pretty… NO wonder he enjoyed her company.
Bonnie Bennett!
You are not fucking jealous! Oh my god…
You are.
"Kai I didn't come here just to see you, although…" Lydia was now perched next to him her rounded form pressed against his lean one; as his arm perched over the back of the chair, lightly resting on her ass; his palm open and lying arched around it.
A rush of heat flew up from Bonnie's belly, she bit her lip and then snatched the rest of the mess off of the bar counter; flagrant at Kai. "What is that you need to ask?" She jutted her chin out at the two of them as Lydia rested her hand on his chest.
Bonnie how could you ever take him seriously?
Why do you never learn? INTUITION.
Never turn your back on it, and he had it written all over him when she first met him.
Jake was right, Kai was a selfish womanizer.
"Wait, Kai I thought you were staying at your fathers? Because I stopped there and he told me it was a long story but that you were here." Lydia pointed her finger at Bonnie pausing a moment and raising her brow, "Aren't you with Jake?"
Kai started, "Well see it's kinda a long story, like dad said, but she and Jake are kinda-"
"We are together…back together." Bonnie finished.
Lydia only needed those few minutes to assess what was going on; to know that both Bonnie and Kai were in some serious trouble. And that torturous, aching, fuck me, I hate you but love you kind of trouble. Maybe not love…yet anyways but the tension was so thick; it was damn near stifling. She gazed at the two, Kai's skewed head; narrowing his eyes with a menacing glare at her last declaration; gritting his pearly whites. Bonnie as folded her arms, raising one brow and pursing her lips. She might as well had said 'Take that.' As well as the quick removal of his hand, like as if it were only to provoke her.
Now he noticed, it had gone way too far.
Sorry, Kai…you pissed off the wrong woman.
Boy was this gonna be fun.
Good job, Malachai. Another one on the hook but it looks like she has got you just a little bit as well.
"Well, that's good news then, happy to hear you guys worked things out." Lydia broke the silence, pulling herself from Kai's distance; breaking his trance from Bonnie's sweltering stare.
"I want your building. I need your building." Kai swallowed a bit of his orange juice, leaning back in the bar stool, back to his stare off with Bonnie, ignoring Lydia's congratulations to the 'happy couple'.
"What? Why?" Bonnie grimaced, put off by his request and looking to the crimson haired beauty for more of an explanation.
"What Kai is saying is, he realized over this past week…" Lydia's sincere gaze wondered to the brooding man, still inclined in his chair, observing her cautiously; also still shirtless only in his boxer briefs.
God Malachai, are you ever dressed?
No wonder the poor girl is all fidgety.
He won't be happy if Lydia drags him out of here, throwing him on my bed…never mind, it's probably what he wants right about now.
For other reasons of course.
Bonnie noticed she was even distracted, apparently reminiscing over their last encounter.
"Joshua is ill and Kai wants to spend more time with him, be near him but he can't do that and work. Portland is too far and the gallery can't run itself."
"So you want to move the gallery here? So you can be closer to your father?" Bonnie's tone grew softer, she understood the importance of this. She herself would have for her parents but their situation was much more different. She stepped closer to bar counter, resting her forearms on the surface and her chin on her hands; awaiting his reply.
"Yes and it would mean a great deal to me if I could have your building to do so. It was absolutely perfect. I need to be closer to him."
And you.
Kai… She isn't yours, she's made that clear.
"Under one condition." Bonnie squinted her eyes, "I have a say in any renovations."
Lydia looked to Kai, tipping her head; lifting a perfectly shaped brow, trying to signify a 'try to compromise' message.
He actually didn't care.
A lightbulb had ignited, call it a mischievous plan or rather fate with a push.
Kai just wanted to try a little experiment out; a theory. Just a small test.
His hand deftly extended towards Bonnie's. His eyes becoming an almost silver storm with deep blue currents of ocean. They seemed to glaze over; even sultry. Bonnie felt a shiver as she placed her palm in his. Instead of a shake he squeezed it, a firm but gentle action.
Bonnie, I hope you know what you are getting yourself into.
"Deal Miss Bennett, and thank you."
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