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"Looks like someone got lucky or is that happy smile from all those donuts I brought over?" Jimin drawled when I walked into the kitchen one minute late.
My face felt like it was on fire. "I loved the donuts. Thank you and I'm sorry I forgot last night. It was a uh… crazy day," I replied, picking out an apron and afraid to make eye contact with him.
"Baby, if I'd just crawled out of bed with Lisa Manoban I'd be grinning like mad too. In fact, I'm envious as hell. I know my donuts didn't put that satisfied gleam in your eyes."
I started giggling and grabbed a pen and pad. "She is pretty amazing."
"Oh, please give me details. I'll hang on every word," Jimin begged walking out into the dining room beside me.
"Go flirt with other women and stop fantasizing about my… my…" What was Lisa? She wasn't my girlfriend. She was my baby daddy and that just sounded cheap.
"She's your woman. Say it because it's true. The girl worships at your altar."
I didn't respond. I wasn't sure how to respond. There were tables already filling up and I had a job to do. Mino, Bobby, and Yoon, the blond with curly hair whose name I'd just recently found out, were sitting at one of my tables. I went to get the drink orders from Mister Lovelady and his companion today. He always had girls with him that looked like they could be his granddaughters but they never were. According to Jimin, Mister Lovelady was richer than God. Still, he was old. That was just gross.
After I got their drink orders I headed for Mino's table. All three guys smiled at me as I approached and Yoon winked. He was the pretty boy who liked to flirt and everyone knew it. So ignoring him was easy. "Good afternoon, boys. What can I get you three to drink?" I asked as I put their water glasses in front of them.
"You look chipper this morning. It's nice to see you smiling again," Yoon said as he reached for his glass of water and took a sip.
The blush was back in my cheeks. I could feel it. I glanced over at Mino who was watching me with a knowing look. He was smart enough to figure it out. "I'll have coffee," was Mino' only reply. I was extremely thankful he wasn't in the mood to tease me.
"Jisoo wouldn't let me touch the donuts Jimin brought over this morning. I didn't realize donuts would put you in such a good mood." The smirk on Bobby's face said he knew exactly what had happened. Was the entire club going to know about my sex life now? Was it that interesting?
"I happen to love donuts," I replied, studying my pad instead of looking at any of them.
"I just bet you do," Bobby chuckled. "Bring me a Honey Brown, please."
"I feel like I'm missing something here and I hate being left out," Yoon said leaning on the table and inspecting me closer.
"Back off and order your damn drink," Mino snapped at him.
Yoon rolled his eyes and leaned back in his seat. "Everyone's so touchy. I'll have a bottle of spring water."
I wrote it down then glanced down at Mino. "Would you like me to bring fresh fruit to the table?"
He nodded. "Please."
Glad to be done with those three I headed back to the kitchen after being stopped by Mrs. Higgenbotham who wanted a Mimosa for her and her daughter who looked to be about eighteen.
Jimin was loading up his tray when I walked back into the kitchen. He glanced back at me over his shoulder. "I know I'm being nosy but I gotta ask, who was the girl Lisa ran off and left here yesterday?"
Meg. I didn't know anything else about her. Just Meg, an old friend. I had actually forgotten that Lisa had left her here. "She's an old friend of hers. I don't know much else."
"Mino knew her well too. He went and talked to her after the two of you ran off. I figured she wasn't new if they both knew her."
I reminded myself that she was a part of Lisa's past. I had no reason to feel jealous of Meg in any way. They were old friends. Just because she was one of them didn't mean I had to feel inferior.
I put Mino' fruit on my tray and grabbed the drinks everyone had ordered before going back into the dining room.
I focused on delivering drinks to my tables before doing a sweep of the room while I walked toward his table. I saw Mino cut his eyes from me to a table to my left. It was in Jimin's area. I glanced back to see if that was a hint for me to help someone when my eyes locked with Lisa's. I stopped. She was here. A smile started to form on my lips when my eyes shifted to see Rosé sitting beside her with an angry snarl on her face. I swung my attention back to Mino and decided to pretend they weren't here.
"Here's your fruit." I could hear the nervous tone in my voice and I prayed the guys didn't notice. "And here are your drinks. Y'all ready to order now?" I asked, forcing a smile.
All three of them stared up at me making this all the more uncomfortable. This was something I was going to have to learn to get over. Rosé was her sister. She'd be in my life if Lisa was. Learning to live with someone hating me was a part of life I'd need to learn to accept.
"It's her sister. You do this thing with her and you have to deal with her sister too," Bobby told me as if I didn't already know this. I didn't like feeling as if every emotion I had was on display. I'd always been a private person. This was too much.
I ignored him pulling my pad out and looked pointedly at Mino. He cleared his throat and ordered. The others did too without anymore words of wisdom.
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"I called and asked you to have lunch with me. Could you at least give me thirty minutes of your attention? It's been weeks since we've had time alone together. I miss you." The hurt in Rosé's voice tugged at me. She was right. I was ignoring her. I wasn't sure what she'd even said since Jennie had walked into the dining room. I'd been so focused on making sure she wasn't carrying anything too heavy and that no one was mistreating her… or flirting with her, that I hadn't been much of a lunch date for my sister.
"Yeah, I'm sorry," I told her and tore my eyes off the door where I'd been watching for Jennie to walk back through. "Tell me again about this sailing tournament you're doing with the new guy… you said his name was Charles."
Rosé smiled at the mention of the guy's name and then nodded. She reminded me of the little girl I'd hovered over when she looked all excited about something. Not the angry adult she'd grown up to be. "Yes. He is the Kellars' grandson. He's from Cape Cod and he is big into sailing. He sailed down here for the summer. Anyway, there is a sailing tournament he entered and he wants to take me with him. It's just for a few days."
I listened as she rattled on about Charles and his sailboat and tried extremely hard not to look around for Jennie. I needed to find a balance between the two women in my life. Jennie came first but I love my sister and she needed me. Even if it was a lunch date listening to her prattle about her latest conquest. No one else ever listened to her talk.
She stopped talked and scowled at something over my shoulder. "She needs to focus on her work and stop looking over here at you. God, I don't know why Mino doesn't just fire her."
I glanced back to see Mino, Bobby, and Yoon all smiling and joking around with a blushing Jennie.
"She's not looking now. She's too busy flirting with other guys. She just cares about the money. It's pathetic really. I wish you'd see through her ridiculous act. I mean, I can see it—"
"Rosé, shut up," I growled. I hadn't meant to but hearing Rosé bad mouth Jennie and watching guys flirt with her and make her blush was a little more than I could handle. I was going to go make sure each one of those horny bastards understood she was mine.
"You're going to leave me for her? She's flirting with them, Lisa. I can't believe you would just get up during our lunch to go stake your claim on some cheap whore."
The jealous rage I had been feeling immediately switched its focus from the guys to my sister. A red haze settled over me as I swung my attention back to her. "What the fuck did you just say?" I asked keeping my voice low and even as I towered over her.
She opened her mouth to speak but I knew I'd lose it if she said anything else bad about Jennie.
"Don't. If you want to walk out of here with your dignity then don't. If you ever say anything like that about Jennie again I will cut you loose. Do. You. Fucking. Understand."
Rosé's eyes went wide. I'd never spoken to her this hard before. But she'd gone too far. She jumped up and threw her napkin down on the table. "I can't believe you. I'm your sister. She's just… she's just…"
"She's just the woman I'm in love with. You need to remember that," I finished for her.
Rosé's eyes flashed fire as she spun around and stalked out of the clubhouse. I didn't care. I needed her to leave before I said anything else. I didn't want to hurt her. I loved her but I hated the words that continued to pour out of her mouth.
A hand touched my arm and I jerked in response before I realized it was Jennie. Her blue eyes were full of concern. This was what she'd been afraid of. Rosé and her hate. I couldn't blame her but I also couldn't live without Jennie. However, right now I needed to be alone.
"I'm sorry," I whispered then pulled away from her grasp and threw money down on the table before following Rosé out of the dining room.
I spent the next three hours in the gym. My body was physically beat by the time I walked out of there. My anger had faded. I just wanted to see Jennie now. Her shift would be over and I wanted to hold her. She deserved an apology. I should have never taken Rosé to the clubhouse to eat. She'd asked that I meet her there for lunch so I'd gone. I'd even made sure we sat in Jimin's section. I hadn't wanted it to be awkward for Jennie. But it had backfired anyway. That was the last time I allowed Rosé near her. She can't get over it and Jennie doesn't deserve it.
I knocked on the condo door and waited. No one came. I reached into my pocket and pulled out my phone only to be reminded Jennie had no phone. Dammit. I was going to get her phone from my house and force her to take it back. What if she was hurt? What if she'd gone off somewhere and wasn't coming back?
"She's out with Jimin," Jisoo's voice called from behind me. I turned around to see her walking up from the direction of the golf course. "She stopped by after her shift and told me she and Jimin had a hot date."
Why hadn't she told me? Because she didn't know where to find me if she had wanted to tell me. I'd run out on her like an ass. "When will she be home?" I asked as she stepped in front of me and unlocked the door.
"Don't know. She was upset. You know anything about that?" Jisoo asked in a sour voice as she pushed the door open.
I didn't ask to come in I just followed her in. "Rosé and I had lunch at the clubhouse today. It didn't go so well."
Jisoo scrunched her nose in disgust. "You think? Whatever for? I can't imagine your bitch of a sister doing anything to upset Jennie." Jisoo threw her purse down and muttered a curse word. "She doesn't need the stress you know. She's pregnant and determined to stay on her feet and carry trays around all day. You adding your family drama is not what she needs. Next time you want to have family bonding time with the wicked witch do it somewhere else."
She was right. I shouldn't have let Jennie see Rosé. I should have never trusted Rosé to be nice. Or at least be civil. This was my fault and I needed to find Jennie.
"Where is she?" I asked
Jisoo plopped down on the sofa. "Getting a break from this shit life she's been handed."
If Jisoo wanted to hurt me she was doing a damn good job. I was ready to beg when the door opened.
"Sorry I'm late. We went to…" she trailed off when her eyes met mine. "Hey."
"Hey," I replied, walking over to stand in front of her but afraid to touch her. "I'm so sorry. Please come back to your room and let me explain."
She made the first move and wrapped her arms around my waist. "It's okay. I'm not upset."
She was going to comfort me. Again. That's what she always did: worry about other people. "No, it's not," I replied and took her hand to pull her back to her room. Away from Jisoo who wasn't my biggest fan right now.
"Go let her grovel. She needs to. Fuck. I need her to," Jisoo said from the couch, waving us off and grabbing the remote for the television.
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Lisa continued to pull me into my room until the door was closed behind us and she was sitting on my bed with me in her lap. I had been upset earlier but I was fine now. She had been in an awful situation and Rosé had been upset. I was sure Mino was pleased there hadn't been a big scene with me involved.
"Lisa, I promise you that everything is fine. I'm okay," I assured her, cupping her face in my hands. Dealing with Rosé and her hatred was part of the deal. I got that and I was going to have to live with it if I wanted Lisa in my life.
She shook her head. "Nothing about today was okay. I should have never agreed to have lunch with her there. I knew better. I should have never trusted her to be a normal person. I'm so sorry, baby. I swear to you that will never happen again."
I covered her mouth with mine and pushed her back on my bed. "I told you it's okay. Stop apologizing," I whispered against her lips.
Lisa's hands slid up my shirt and found my bra that was now two sizes too small. Its strap was cutting into my skin after having to wear it all day. She unsnapped it then ran her hands over the skin that was marked from the pressure of the ill-fitting bra.
"You need a new bra," she said, brushing her fingers back and forth over my back making me shiver from pleasure.
"Mmmm if you promise to do that everynight I'll be fine," I assured her leaning down to kiss her again.
She pulled back. "Why didn't you tell me?" she asked with a pained voice.
Tell her what? I put my hands on either side of her head and lifted myself up to hover over her. "What is it I was supposed to tell you?" I asked, confused.
Lisa slipped her hands around my sides until they were sliding under my breasts and I forgot that we were having a conversation. That felt so good. Moaning, I pushed my chest into her hands and was getting ready to beg.
"Your skin is cut from this fucking bra, Jennie. Why did you wear it? I'd have gotten you a new one. I'm getting you a new one before you go anywhere else."
She was still talking about my bra. "Lisa, I need you to touch me now. Don't worry about my bra. Just please…" I bent my head down and took small nips at her shoulder and kissed my way down her chest.
"As good as that feels you can't distract me. I want to know why you didn't tell me your damn bra was hurting you. I don't want you hurting."
I lifted my head and studied her. She was frowning. This really bothered her. No one ever worried about me like this. I wasn't used to it. My heart swelled and I reached down and pulled my shirt and bra off. "Lisa. I need a new bra. This one has gotten too small. Would you take me to get one? Please?" I teased as her hands came up and cupped my swollen breasts making me cream in my panties even more.
"Tits as fucking perfect as these need to be taken care of. I can't stand the thought of them being in pain," she smirked up at me, "unless of course I'm the one causing the pain." She pinched both of my nipples hard and I cried out.
"These titties are mine, Jennie. I take care of what is mine," she whispered before pulling a nipple into her mouth.
I just nodded and rocked against her. Her erection was pressing against my swollen clit and if I rubbed just a little bit longer I was going to come. I really needed to come.
"Easy girl. Let me get these shorts off you first," she said kissing down to my stomach where she lingered and kissed it sweetly. Her eyes lifted to look at me as she slowly unfastened my shorts and began pulling them down my body. "Looks like someone needs some attention. She's all swollen and wet. Dripping wet. Fuck that's hot," she murmured as she pushed my legs apart and gazed hungrily between my legs.
She laid down between my legs until her mouth was so close to my clit I could feel her warm breath on it. "Tonight I'm staying here. I can't sleep at night knowing you might wake up like this and need me. The idea drives me crazy," her voice dropped to a husky sound that always excited me. I watched as she stuck out her tongue and the silver barbell flashed at me before she ran her tongue through the folds and then slipped it inside me.
I grabbed her head and began pleading with her for more as she brought me to not one but two orgasms before she lifted her head and smiled wickedly at me. "That's fucking addictive. No one should taste that sweet, Jennie. Not even you."
She stood up and jerked off her shirt, sports bra and pants. She was back on top of me before I could admire the view for very long.
"I want you to ride me," she said, kissing me again while her erection slipped between my legs and teased me.
I pushed her back and she easily rolled over for me so I could climb on top. Watching her as she slowly took in my body was more of a turn on than the naughty words she always whispered in my ears to make me come.
I could love this woman and be happy with her the rest of my life. I just hoped I got the chance.
The next few days went by like a fairy tale. I went to work. Lisa showed up and distracted me with her gorgeous presence; we ended up somewhere we shouldn't be having wild sex before actually going back to my condo or her house and making love in a bed. The second time was always sweet. The first time was always intense and needy on both our parts. I was pretty sure Mino had overheard us the day we'd ended up in the rental closet tearing at each other's clothes.
I was still trying to decide if this was the pregnancy hormones or if I was always going to want Lisa like this. One touch from her and I was desperate. Today however we would be on a break. I was working all day at the annual golf tournament. I'd had to fight both Mino and Lisa to let me work today. Neither of them had thought it was safe. I, of course, won.
Our cart girl outfits were special ordered for today. We would be wearing all white like the golfers. Our shorts were replaced with skirts to match our polos. Except, of course, for Jimin. He'd be in shorts. He was the only male on the drink carts today. Apparently, he'd also been special ordered.
"There are fifteen teams. Jennie you get the first threeteams. Then Jisoo you have the next three. Carmen you get the next three. Natalie you get the next three and Jimin you get the last three. They're all women who have requested you specifically. This will be an all day event. Keep the golfers happy and don't run low on drinks. Come back here to restock before you run out of something. Your carts have been pre-stocked with the drinks of choice for the golfers you will be trailing today. You each have a walkie-talkie in your cart to contact me in case of any emergency. Does anyone have any questions?" Darla stood on the porch of the course offices with her hands on her hips staring down at the five of us.
"Good. Now get to your places. Jennie will be busy right off the bat. The rest of you need to wait on and check on your teams while they're waiting to tee off. If they want a drink get them one. If they want food, get them a server. Got it?"
We all nodded. Darla waved us off and went back into the offices.
"I hate tournaments. I just hope I don't have to deal with Nathan Ford. He is so damn annoying," Jisoo grumbled as we went to get our carts and make sure we had everything before heading to the first hole.
"Maybe you'll get Bobby," I said, hoping to cheer her up.
Jisoo frowned. "Nope. Not a chance. Aunt Darla did the line up. She won't have given me Bobby."
Ah. Well, in that case I wouldn't have Lisa either. Probably a good thing. I needed to focus on work. Not how good Lisa looked in a pair of shorts and a polo.
I parked the cart at the first hole and went to meet my first group. It was familiar faces and they were an older group. They would be easy enough and they were excellent tippers. After getting them all a bottle of water I went to my next group. Surprisingly it was Bobby, Yoon and Mino. I hadn't expected to have them in my group. "Hello boys. Aren't I the lucky one?" I teased.
"I was sure we'd get Jisoo. Dayum, my day is just now getting better," Yoon replied.
"Shut up," Bobby grumbled and elbowed him in the side.
"I'm not stupid enough to let Jisoo have Bobby. She'd ignore everyone else," Mino explained.
I gave all three of them a bottle of water. "I'm happy to serve the three of you. Even if I'm not Jisoo," I said, smiling at Bobby.
"If I can't have Jisoo you are definitely my runner-up," Bobby said with a crooked grin. I couldn't help but like the guy. He'd more than proved himself with his feelings for Jisoo.
"Good. Now, y'all make me proud," I cheered as I headed to the next group. This was my first female group. I recognized them but I wasn't sure exactly who they were. I thought the tall elegant blonde might be the Mayor's wife.
After I got them their sparkling waters and slices of lime I headed back to the front. It was almost time to start. I glanced back and looked for Lisa but didn't see her. I wasn't sure whose team she was on but I knew she was playing. I assumed V would be with her but I didn't see him either.
