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Dexter POV

I hoped that my parents behaved at this event. I knew that they would both be there, and I was excited for Jodi to meet my mom... I wasn't sure about my Dad. I was almost 40 and he was still an ass most days. We pulled up to the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, and I showed our invitation. I helped Jodi out before the valet gave me a ticket. I had also reserved us a room for the night so we didn't have to worry about what time we chose to leave the party.

We made our way to the event that was on the lawn and had the adjoining room open. The bars were open and liquor was flowing. The event was a gala for the city and my father was a well known board member on a few boards. Mother was still active, and I spotted mother immediately. I pulled Jodi with me to mother who was sitting at a side table with her friend as they enjoyed the ocean breeze and wine.

"Dexter, I am glad you made it." she said as she stood up. I hugged her and then pulled Jodi over to her.

"Jodi, you look as beautiful as ever." she said and hugged Jodi. I was glad that they remembered each other.

"It's so nice to see you again." Jodi said and mother pulled her to sit down with them.

"Dexter, please get us drinks... he is somewhere over there." she said and I chuckled. I knew that she wanted to see Jodi and she was talking about my father. I kissed Jodi's temple and walked towards one of the bars. I was there when someone caught my eye... Dave was here. I hope that this wasn't a repeat of the one night.

Jodi POV

I was so happy to see Mrs. Shaw again. She had always been so nice to me when I was younger. I knew that Dexter was close to her, and I wanted to make a good impression.

"I hear that you took over the club?" she asked me and I nodded.

"Yes, ma'am, when my parents both passed it became mine. I know that Dad loved it because most people in St. Augustine were so against it when he first opened it that now it's like beloved joked." I said and she chuckled.

"You are the one that owns that strip club?" the other woman asked me and I nodded.

"Yes, ma'am." I said and she chuckled.

"Smart girl." she said and I smiled at her.

"I was sorry to hear about your father. He was always so nice to us." she said and I nodded. I knew that many people knew my family, and when we had his funeral the line was out the door at the viewing. I was sitting talking with Mrs. Shaw and her friend when Dexter brought us over some drinks.

"I am going to talk to my Dad." he said and I nodded.

"Good luck." his mother quipped and I had to stifle a chuckle as Dexter looked slightly annoyed. I took a sip of my vodka soda and continued talking to his Mom. We were talking about St. Augustine when a woman about my age walked up to her.

"It's good to see you, Mrs. Shaw." the woman said and I could tell that she didn't care for whoever this is.

"You too, Christi." she said and Christi turned to see me. She looked annoyed and confused about who I was and why I was sitting there.

"And you are?" she asked me.

"I'm Jodi. I own the male strip club in St. Augustine. And you are?" I responded.

"I'm Christi, and Dexter's ex wife. I love your club!" she said as she joined our table which did earn a not so hidden eye roll from Mrs. Shaw. I knew that Dexter had an ex-wife but now that I was setting her I was surprised. She was more plastic than human.

"Thank you." I said as she started to talk to me. I glanced over to see Dexter talking to his dad and Dave... I wanted to scream, but I was trying to be nice. I was sure that was about as thrilling a conversation as I was having with Christi.

"So, you and Dexter were married?" I asked her as Mrs. Shaw was pulled away, and Christi was not leaving me alone.

"Yes, how do you know him?" she asked me as the waiter brought me a refill. I wasn't sure how, but I glanced over at Dexter who was giving me a look. I thanked him and looked a sip. I had to stop myself from reacting because it was a double. I would thank Dexter later for that one.

"We are old family friends." I said and she nodded.

"Yes, we were married for about 3 years before it all went to hell. I heard he's dating someone new and I feel for her." she said and I chuckled. The alcohol was hitting.

"Can I ask why?" I asked her and she chuckled as she was brought a refill. I couldn't wait to hear this.

"Oh sure, I would love to warn his current girlfriend. He's possessive, he is so into bondage that it's not a kink, but a lifestyle, he has to fuck constantly, and just wait until he doesn't get his way... he's a fucking child. He would get upset if we didn't have sex every day. He would get mad when I told him that he was way to close to his mother. He cheated on me, and even said another woman's name during sex." she said and I had to stop from laughing... but, I didn't really see the bondage one coming. I just thought he liked it rough. I was surprised to hear Dexter had cheated on her.

"Sounds like it was an interesting marriage." I commented and she snorted.

"Marriage... he was a dom who wanted a sub, and I still have no idea who the fuck 'Poppet' is. " she said and I nodded. I knew exactly who Poppet was... that was Dexter's nickname for me when we were kids. I was glad when a few minutes later someone pulled her away and I realized I had run out of a drink. I had needed it for that last conversation. I went to the bar to get another one, and as I turned around Dexter was behind me.

"I'm so sorry." he said and I chuckled.

"She's so lovely I can't imagine why you divorced her." I said and he looked surprised at my sarcasm, but smirked.

"Btw, the ex-wife thing would have been nice to know." I said as his father walked over.

"Jodi, I haven't seen you in years." he said and I smiled at him as he hugged me.

"Mr. Lumis, it's nice to see you again too." I said as he looked me over... and, I felt like I was on display.

"You have grown up beautifully. I know that your parents would be proud." he said and I smiled at him. He was a little on the creepy side.

"Thank you." I said as i took a sip of my drink. I don't know that I was drunk enough for all this family bonding and catching up.

We talked for a few more minutes before Dexter pulled me away. He pulled me to the dance floor where he pulled me tight.

"I love all this catching up." I said sarcastically, which earned me a look from him, but I didn't care.

"I didn't know she would be here, and I'm assuming that you didn't know Dave was here?" he asked me and I looked up at him. He seriously thought that I knew what Dave was doing on any given day? Or that I cared what he was doing?

"Seriously, like I keep a fucking calendar of what the fuck he's doing." I shot back and Dexter made a sound that told me he didn't like that answer.

"Aww, what are you going to do? Make me your sub and spank me all night?" I asked him and I had no idea where all this confidence and sarcasm was coming from at this moment. He looked very surprised at me. I normally wasn't this forward.

"Only if you would like that." he said in a darker tone. I laughed as I walked away from the dance floor. I didn't know what I wanted right now, except another drink. I was back inside at the bar when someone walked up to me. I looked over to see Dave.

"You look nice." he said and I smirked as I got my drink.

"You look normal." I shot back as he got his drink. I had turned to walk away when he caught my elbow.

"Please don't touch me." I said and he let me go.

"You have had too many." he said and I chuckled as I took another sip.

"That's me and my boyfriends problem wherever the fuck he went." I shot back to Dave and he looked surprised.

"I'm right here." Dexter said as he appeared at my side.

"Dave." Dexter said and Dave nodded at him.

"Dexter." he said and I rolled my eyes at both of them.

"You both have small dicks. I'm going down to the water." I said and walked away from them before they could protest.

Dexter POV

I had no idea what had come over Jodi. I shared a look with Dave who sighed.

"She gets like that when she's upset over something... and probably had a few too many." he said and I nodded

"Thanks, and sorry about the nose... just leave her alone." I said and he nodded before I headed out to find Jodi.


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