He pulled into the club’s parking lot and shifted into park. “You hungry? I added some new wings to the menu. I want you to try them.”
I laughed at how fast the mood flipped. “Yeah, I can go for some wings.”
He stepped out, walked around the car, and opened my door, his eyes flicking over me like he was taking it all in. I had on a cropped sweater, paired with high-waisted jeans and ankle boots. My hair was pulled back into a sleek half-up style, the rest falling down my back.
“You look fine as fuck today, by the way.”
“Thank you.”
“Before we eat, you gotta come to my office.”
“Why?” I asked, confused.
“Because I’m getting in that.” His eyes lowered to my waist.
“Ocean!”
“Don’t Ocean me. You’re looking too damn good. I can’t leave here without feeling you.”
I rolled my eyes, laughing. “Boy, I’m not screwing you in your office, especially since I know that’s where you fucked all them other hoes. Give me the tour, let’s eat, then we can go home.”
He sighed dramatically. “Fine. Let’s make it quick.”
24
OCEAN
Get in and get out. That was the plan.
But as soon as I walked through the door, I knew things might not go as smoothly as I’d hoped.
“Melina? I thought you were off today?”
She didn’t answer right away. Her eyes stayed locked onmy hand wrapped around Skye’s.
“A few things changed at the last minute,” she said finally,forcing a tight smile.“So, I decided to come in anyway and make sure things were running smoothly.”
“Unnecessary,” Sanya mumbled, rolling her eyes.
“Did anyone ask you?” Melina snapped.
“Yo, chill.” I glanced at Skye. “We’ve got company.”
“I see that,” Melina replied slowly. “Why is she here?”
“Excuse me?” I frowned.
“I mean,” she backtracked quickly, “the place isn’t open to the public yet. I just didn’t think you’d want anyone in here besides family and employees.”
“Yeah, well, today I’m making an exception.” I looked at Skye. “As you can see, this is my staff. I got a few people in the back too.”
She nodded and strolled further into the club. “I see you changed the vibe in here. The dark brown with the warm lighting really works.”
“Yeah. I wanted it darker. More low-key. Something you settle into.”
“Are you still going to have strippers?”
“Why?” I asked. “That a problem?”
