Hailey and Riley look at each other with curiosity and turn back to me.
“Go on,” Riley says, gesturing her hand in a circular motion.
I set my drink down and looked around us. Each table at the diner is almost full, so they cannot freak out over what I’m about to tell them. I lean over the table slightly and look back at them.
“What I’m about to tell you, you can’t freak out, okay? Well, there are two things I need to tell you,” I whisper.
Riley’s eyes go round with excitement, and Hailey grows a smirk. They both lean in across the table in the booth we’re sitting in. Their bright, hazel-green eyes stared at me in anticipation.
“I was offered a new position at my job as the executive pastry chef. I was on my way to tell Charlie the news when he told me his news instead. So, I never talked to him about it. I never gave my boss an answer, and that was who I was on the phone with the day we went to the beach.
“I told my parents, August, and Rowan about it. It felt really good to get it off my chest, but then it kind of made things more complicated for me, trying to figure out what exactly it is that I want to do. Then there’s Rowan. We have history. We all know this. That isn’t new. We’re both still in love with each other, and we’ve been having very hot sex. He definitely has learned a lot of things since we last slept together, and let me tell you, it’s mind-blowing.
“I never realized how big he is even though I lost my virginity to him, but I didn’t think about the size of a dick when I was a teenager. More just about being horny and your hormones going out of control. It’s really interesting to think about. But the man has me on my knees every day, both out of weakness and because I’m pleasuring him. So, yeah.” I let out a breath.
I look at them, waiting for a reaction, while they stare blankly at me.
Riley shakes her head. “I’m sorry, what?”
“I was given a promotion and me, and Rowan still love each other. And we’ve slept together multiple times.”
“Multiple times?” Riley shouts, causing everyone to turn their heads to us.
Hailey quickly pulls her sister into her and covers her mouth while Riley tries to continue to talk.
“Ew, did you lick me?” Hailey rubs her hand on her shirt.
Riley slaps Hailey’s arm with both her hands over and over and says, “Did you just hear what she said?”
“Yes, I did,” Hailey says quickly, her perfectly arched eyebrow rising.
“How are you not freaking out?” Riley exclaims.
“I don’t know. Maybe because I saw this coming? Why is this so surprising?”
“Hey, give me a little credit,” I tell Hailey.
“Was it good?” Riley asks quietly with a big smile. “Wait, tell me when.” She places her palms toward each other and slowly starts to move them outward. “Here?” She continues, and I stare, entertained, laughing. “Holy shit, here?” Her eyes go wide.
Hailey pushes Riley’s hands away. “She’s not going to tell you that, weirdo.”
“I’ll tell you about the guy I’m seeing if you at least give me a rating.” Riley smiles wide.
“Wait, pause, you’re seeing someone? Since when?” I ask.
Riley raises her shoulder like it’s no big deal. “I met him at the club we went to.”
“What,” I shout. “That was, like, weeks ago. Who is he? What does he look like?”
“Well, he’s tall, has a good head of hair, and the most gorgeous light brown eyes. It’s not serious or anything. We’re keeping things casual.” She smooths out the air with her hands.
“Do we get to meet the lucky guy?” I ask.
“Absolutely not. That’s why it’s casual. He has been to my place multiple times.” She wiggles her brows.
My mouth drops. “How?—”
“I’m very good at keeping things on the down low. No one knows except you guys.” Riley looks at me. “Now spill. What’s the rating?”
