James (Resisting Love #3)(14)
James is now openly laughing at me, but I tune him out when I hear the Sexual Healing remix playing. I love to dance to this song. I look around for Tee, to find her already staring at me expectantly. She loves this song, too. She makes a ‘get on the dance floor now’ motion by tilting her head and widening her eyes. I pat James on the head affectionately and then dance my way to the floor.
“Your man is yummy,” Tee announces, an evil glint in her eye.
“Yeah, he makes beautiful babies, too,” I brag.
“Yeah, I’m coming over tomorrow to see my little boy again,” she says. Tee came over last week and we spent the day at the beach with Jye.
“You gonna talk or you gonna dance?” I joke. Accepting the challenge, Tee pulls me closer and we start to grind. Tee shimmies in a sexy move, and I swerve my hips to the music. Soon everyone else joins us, except James who is still sitting by the bar watching. I can’t help but notice that his eyes are glued to me, my every move. He's literally devouring me with just his gaze. When he starts to nibble on the corner of his bottom lip, I turn away. I’m not ready to go there with James, not with so many things left unanswered.
I pull Lexi in closer and give her a warm smile, wanting her to feel included. I laugh as Nikki and Layla do a choreographed dance, knowing them, it was something from high school. Yes, they still remember some of the routines. I shake my head at them, and look over to see Simone chatting with some guy. Maybe one of us is going to get some action tonight. Well, besides Layla, of course. That woman is getting the business every night. The blush on her face every time anyone brings it up is answer enough.
I glance back at the bar to see James still sitting there, but now he’s not alone. There’s a woman standing next to him, a little too close for my liking. I narrow my eyes on the two of them, especially after she rests her hand on his arm. I’m about to walk over when I see Tee heading that way and taking a seat next to James. Oh dear, I can just imagine how this is going to play out. Sure enough, a few seconds later the woman stomps off, and James is palming his face in what looks like exasperation. I walk over, not even caring that I’m grinning devilishly.
“Sasha, control your cousin,” James says with a chuckle.
“I’m your sister-in-law,” Tee reminds him.
“How could I forget?” James asks dryly.
“What did you say?” I dare to ask.
“I just asked him if he’d had that STD check since we were together last week,” Tee says with a grin. I shake my head at her, secretly proud.
“Didn’t want you to come over here, Sasha, we all know how you can get,” Tee teases.
“Hey! I’ll have you know, since becoming a mother I’ve toned myself down. I haven’t gotten into any trouble since I had Jye,” I say proudly, standing a little taller.
“Really? Because Trey texted me while you were over there with him and told me a few things,” she says, waggling her eyebrows.
“Who’s Trey?” James interrupts, his casual demeanor changing to something a little more serious. His body tenses, waiting for the answer.
“Sasha lived with Trey in Scotland,” Tee tells him, not adding in the fact that Trey is family.
James instantly turns to me. “You lived with another guy, with our son?”
“Trey is my cousin!” I rush out, before he comes to his own conclusions.
“Good,” is his infuriating answer. I roll my eyes and turn to face Tee, who is looking highly amused.
“We need more drinks, cuz,” she says thoughtfully.
“Yes, we do,” I wholeheartedly agree.
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Chapter Seven
Sasha
The next morning, I groan out loud as a ray of sunshine hits my face. Time to face the consequences of drinking. I look over at the clock on my bedside table to find out that it’s only eight am. I need to get my butt up so I can pick up Jye, after a long hot shower and a greasy breakfast, of course.
I make my way to the kitchen, freshly showered, and frown when I smell bacon. My stomach instantly rumbles, just as I hear Jye laughing. I’d know my son's laugh anywhere. I quicken my steps, taking in the scene as soon as I enter the room. James is cooking breakfast, and Jye is in his feeding chair, sitting at the table. James is wearing nothing but a pair of basketball shorts, sitting perfectly low on his hips. His muscular back ripples with each movement, and I can’t help but admire the view. I purse my lips together as I see James make a funny face at Jye, and Jye bursts out laughing like it’s the funniest thing he's ever seen. When James notices me standing there, he offers me a playful smile.
“I picked up Jye for you,” he explains.
“I can see that,” I tell him, walking over and giving Jye a hug and a kiss.
“How did you get in?” I ask James, wondering whether my mother gave him a spare key.
James gives me a funny look. “I brought you home last night, and tucked you in. I never left. I took your key so I could get back in.”
“Where did you sleep?” I ask him slowly, already knowing the answer. His pleased smile confirms it. He slept with me, and I didn’t even realise. How much did I drink last night?
“I thought I’d watch Jye so you can get some rest and make you breakfast. I know you need a huge greasy breakfast after a night out,” he says.