James laughed harder, shaking his head as he slapped me on the back. “Something like that. It’s more about dominance and submission.”
“Izzy bosses you around a lot?” I asked, finally getting it.
“No, young man.” James’s face turned very serious. “I boss her around.”
“But I thought…”
James grinned. “I’m the dominant in that relationship.”
“Izzy is so bossy though,” I whispered, gawking at him.
“She acts out all the time. I think she does it on purpose just so I’ll punish her.”
I swallowed hard, trying to wipe that mental image from my mind. “I don’t want to know,” I said, fully understanding why Thomas didn’t want to hear about it. “She’s my little cousin, man.”
“Not into it?” he asked as we walked into the reception area.
“I never said that. I just don’t want to hear about you and Izzy there though,” I said as I nodded at Angel.
“James, are you and Izzy going to the place that shall not be named?” she teased, standing from her desk and walking over to us with a playful smile.
“Yeah, Angel. Tonight’s our night out.”
“Lucky bitch.” Angel laughed. “Mention that in front of Thomas?” She chewed her lip, peering down the hallway.
“I may have.”
“Fuck,” she said, shaking her head. “Now he’s going to be all pissy.”
James bent down and kissed her cheek. “I’m sure you can put a smile back on his face, darling.”
“True.” She practically skipped toward his office.
“If you ever want to go there, just let me know. I can introduce you to a bunch of people. I’m sure you’d be a big hit there,” James offered.
“I don’t know much about it,” I said, but I couldn’t say that my interest wasn’t piqued.
“I can teach you the ropes.”
“You know there’s so much shit I can say with all the double meaning I’m getting from you.” I shook my head.
“I know. Just think about it.”
“I will,” I said as I pushed the front door open. “Catch ya Sunday, man.”
“Have a good night,” he said as he stood in the lobby, his chest inflated and his feet shoulder-width apart, a smug smirk on his face.
“Not as good as you, I’m sure,” I replied as the door swung closed behind me.
If I went any longer without a little excitement, I might have to take James up on his offer.
Life was getting dull.
Chapter Eight
Clusterfuck
Race
