The Billionaire Boys Club (Billionaire Romance Series Book 1(65)

“Not tonight,” Kelsey said.

“Blah, blah, blah. You’ve gotten so boring since high school, Kels,” Jasmine said.

“Just sober,” Kelsey said, looking in the mirror.

“I don’t drink, and I look great,” Jessica said. She was wearing a tight black skirt and a very flattering top.

“See?” Jasmine said.

“Yeah, but she’s going to freeze to death on the beach,” Kelsey replied.

“She looks too hot to freeze,” Morgan countered. She and Jessica slapped hands.

“You guys are crazy,” Kelsey said.

“You had forgotten?” Jasmine asked.

“Not really,” Kelsey said. “Fine, I’ll change.”



“Thankfully!” Jessica said.

“And I’ll do your hair,” Morgan said.

Kelsey rolled her eyes, but allowed Jessica to hand her a low-cut top, which she put on.

“Nothing to show,” Jasmine said sadly.

“Never was,” Kelsey replied. Morgan put her hands into Kelsey’s hair. She separated out a bit of hair and started braiding it. Jessica handed her a small rubber band and Morgan secured the braid at the end. She left the rest of Kelsey’s hair loose while Jasmine put red lipstick on Kelsey’s lips.

“Much better,” Jasmine said. “We’ll get you married off yet.”



“To one of these guys?” Kelsey said doubtfully.

“Ben’s still hot for you,” Morgan said.

“The quiche guy?” Jessica said. “He’s a cutie.”



“No,” Kelsey said.

“Yeah, you’re setting your standards higher,” Jessica grinned. “Miss your workout friend?”



“Quiet, Miss Hunter,” Kelsey warned. Jessica laughed.

“Who’s Kelsey’s workout buddy?” Jasmine asked.

“Yeah, Kels. What are you hiding?” Morgan said.

“Absolutely nothing,” Kelsey replied.

“You bought a new top for him,” Jessica said.

“I bought a new top for me,” Kelsey commented. “Seriously, if you don’t stop I’ll set you up on a date with Ryan Perkins.”



“I’m pretty sure I could sue you for that,” Jessica said seriously. Then they both burst out laughing.

“And she calls us crazy,” Jasmine said to Morgan.



The four girls walked downstairs. Dylan was sitting in the living room, wearing jeans and a fleece.

“Finally,” he said, standing.

“We’re worth the wait, Mr. Shaw,” Jessica said.

“Yeah, that’s true,” Dylan agreed. “You all look great.”



“Thank you,” Morgan said.

“Whose car are we taking?” Dylan asked.

“We’re walking,” Jasmine said. “You don’t drive to Eric’s parties.”



“Why?” Jessica asked.

“No one’s safe to drive after,” Morgan said. Jessica glanced at Kelsey.

“I had forgotten that,” Kelsey said.

“We could just go to the movies,” Jessica said.

“Don’t be silly,” Dylan said. “Let’s go.” He walked out of the house with Morgan and Jasmine. Jessica and Kelsey followed behind, closing the front door.

“This isn’t good,” Kelsey said.

Jessica shrugged. “How were we going to get out of it?”



“I hope he’s OK.”



“We’ll be with him the whole night. And we can ask Morgan and Jazz to keep an eye on him too,” Jessica said comfortingly.

“All right,” Kelsey said.

They walked away from Kelsey’s house toward the party.

“How far is it?” Jessica asked.

“A few blocks,” Kelsey said. Morgan and Jasmine were giggling with Dylan at the front.

“So what were you like when you lived here?” Jessica asked.

“Lucky,” Kelsey said. Jessica looked at her in puzzlement. Kelsey sighed. “I was uncontrollable,” she finally said.

“You?” Jessica said disbelivingly.


“You have no idea,” Kelsey said. “I got thrown off of the track team. I partied every night there was a party to go to, and some nights there weren’t.”



“Miss North!” Jessica said.

“Seriously. You wouldn’t have recognized me.”



“What changed?” Jessica asked. Kelsey thought for a moment.

“My parents didn’t give up on me,” she concluded. “And I reached a point where I couldn’t look at what a mess my life had become without crying.”



“Kels,” Jessica said, touching Kelsey’s sleeve.

“I got it together. Finally,” Kelsey said. “And I did before it was irreversible. So it’s okay.”



“I can’t believe that,” Jessica said.

“Ask anyone here tonight,” Kelsey said. “They all knew me then.”



“Not the Kelsey I know. Proud of you, babe,” Jessica said.