“Oooh, spicy,” Luna chuckled.
All three leaned forward when I did. “So, I went out to a nightclub to find someone fun for the evening, but I didn’t find one; I found two.”
“Shut the front door!” Emma exclaimed. “Nooo…”
“Yep. The two VPs who hired me,” I fanned myself from the heat of the memory. “God, and what a fucking night that was.”
“And they still hired you?” Ryder asked with his jaw on the table.
“That they did, my friend. I’m dressed like this because they enjoy me with more feminine things on.” I raised my hand to stop the interruptions. “Before you scold me again, yes, they hired me because of that night. They want me for more than being their PA. And I don’t want to hear a damn word about how irresponsible it is. They’re taking a bigger risk, trust me. I’m well aware it’s irresponsible, but we talked it through, and I trust them.”
All my roommates stared at me, saying nothing. I didn’t know whether I was grateful for the silence or disappointed because they were being internally judgy.
I shrugged. “They want me. Little old me. I’m… nothing. Do you have any idea how hard it is to find a guy who wants me for more than a fuck for one night? Now I found two. I’m not about to give that up as of right now.”
Emma softened and put an arm around me since I was sitting next to her. “Babe, you’re special, talented, fun, and amazing. Why would someone not want you?”
I shrugged again. I’d never been vocal about insecurities, and I didn’t want to start then.
“I’m also seeing my boss,” Ryder blurted.
My eyes bugged out of my head, then I grinned crookedly. “You naughty little cutie. And here I thought you were a straitlaced country boy.”
Luna waved her hands in the air. “Wait, wait, wait… Youbothare seeing your bosses?”
“What happened to Finn?” Emma asked.
Before Ryder could answer, I chimed in. “Oh, he’s seeing both of them. Stepfather and stepson. That’s fuckinghot, Rye-Rye.”
He pinked again and shrugged. “It’s… complicated, but Ireallylike them.”
“You two are going to get hurt,” Luna warned. “Far be it from me to lecture, but you both could lose your jobs.”
Ryder’s shoulders rounded, and he sat up straighter. “I knew the risks going into it. The communication between us has been stellar.”
“Let’s not forget the taboo element. I’m not one to judge, but Ryder, you’re with two men, and one is a father-figure and guardian of Finn,” Emma said, who then turned her sights onme. “And your employers are cousins. This could be damaging to all if it comes out.”
“Then we don’t let it out,” I said. “Like Ryder, Linden and Hugh have been open and communicative. I want to take this risk.”
“Same,” Ryder agreed.
Emma raised her frozen margarita in cheers and took a sip. “Please be careful, boys.”
“And how about you, gorgeous? Any men ready to sweep you away?”
Emma gave me a side eye. “Please. No one wants a middle-aged waitress.”
“What are you talking about? You’re beautiful, sweet, fun, smart… any guy would want you,” Luna said, and I agreed.
Ryder shook his head, causing his bangs to fall in his face. He combed them back with his fingers and said, “You need to get out. You should come to the club. I bet once you show up in a slinky dress, you’ll be surrounded by ten men at least.”
“Oh! I know! We should all go out together. That’d be fun.”
“Ugh, it’s not like me to put myself out there.”
Luna reached over to touch Emma’s arm. “It’s been two years. It’s okay if you want to stay single, but if you’re holding back because you seem to think you’re too old, well, you’re a dumbass.”
I giggled and agreed. “Yep. Don’t hold back on that.”
