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Chapter 267 267 You're a real bad boy
Chapter 267 267 You're a real bad boy
Chapter 267 267 You're a real bad boy
Nexus reclined back- backing up with his eyebrows curved together.
Monica's eyes were bright- reflecting the rays of sun streaking from the window behind him. The corner of her lips was slightly raised- almost in a mischievous grin.
"You know–" a hiccup interrupted her; "You're a walkin' breathin' example of the word conflicting. . ."
"This should be interesting," he answered leaning forward; "How so?"
"You say you got a fetish for redheads, and then, you turn around, and spread the legs of a significantly older white haired woman. . ."
Nexus narrowed his eyes- stifling the smile on his face- thinking; I wonder how she'll react when she finds out I fucked her stepmom. . .
"Come on," he chimed; "That's hardly conflicting. . ."
"Oh yeah," she swerved, to the side, facing him fully now; "How about this then. . .you flirt with me. . .throw me all the flashing signals. . .only to leave me hanging by never making an actual move. . . there, is that conflicting enough for ya?"
Nexus' ears rang- and his eyes narrowed even tinier. Carefully, he answered- holding his breath;
"We were working together Monica," he whispered softly; "That was hardly the time or place for that."
She threw her head back, and laughed. It cackled out of her throat in dry chuckles, forcing her shoulders into vibrate up and down- till tears streaked across her glossy eyes;
"Oh yeah?" she chortled; "Is that what you tell yourself mister Ni Yang–?"
hiccup-
"–or is it that you just don't find me attractive enough?"
Nexus swiftly opened his mouth- but she waved her hand dismissively;
"Don't try to answer that silly, it was clearly a rhetorical question. . .I know I'm fuckin' hot. . ." she dragged the glass tumbler upwards- and mumbled; ". . .but apparently you don't think the same. . ."
"Huh?" Nexus craned his neck forward; "I didn't catch that last bit."
Her throat bobbed as a huge gulp raced down her gullet. She slammed the cup down;
"Why her?"
Anger- (or was it jealousy?) dogged every tone of the question.
"Why Selina?! She's not a fighter! She's not a free spirit. . .not like you. . .not like me. . .so why her?! Why did you pick her over me?!"
Monica's eyes were cackling at this point. Shadows of angry flames crept across her face. Her fingers squeezed the cup so hard, the glass tumbler was threatening to burst under her tight grip.
Nexus said nothing.
He simply held her gaze- searching her eyes- parting through the walls of frustration shrouding her real feelings. She was jealous. He could tell. But she was also drunk;
"You're clearly intoxicated, we can't have this conversation right now. . ."
A dry laugh cracked from her throat once again- covering the pained expression on her face;
"I get it. . .she's got breasts that could feed an entire village. . .plus and ass and thighs that could probably take a horses' pounding. . .sure, I understand why you'd want to sleep with her. . .but I don't get why you'd want to KEEP HER!!"
The last two words rose up- and blasted out into the open air- echoing in high notes, and filtering into the bar.
On Nexus' face, under the span of his black hat, both his bushy eyebrows jolted up. At once, he spun his head around, and saw a couple of men seated at the counter- peering at both of them as she shouted.
'Wait a minute. . .' his mind raced inwardly- 'Is she putting on a show?'
He eyed the men- glossing over their all black tunics, their well polished boots, and the golden rings on their fingers.
'These guys. . .could they. . .could they be from the Howard family?!. . .of course! She's trying to pass a message. . .Monica, you smart girl. . .'
Immediately, he switched up, and got into character.
His expression hardened immediately- and his eyes burned bright with desire.
"Appetizers are never the main course," he said aloud- "You're the real deal Mon, I could not risk rushing you. . ."
His hand reached for her right palm- lowered his head, and kissed it softly;
". . .I had to be sure you felt the same way. . .I had to play the long game. . .after all, you're a once in a lifetime woman. . ."
Monica's heart imploded. With eyes wide open, her head thudding wildly, and her rosy red face flushing, she listened as his words made love to her ears- and mind;
"Selina was the flavor of the season. . .but you, you are the real deal. . .delicious dishes are always served last- because they're in a class of their own. . ."
He slowly let her palm go, and cupped her chin in his hands- making sure everyone present was watching;
"You my dear, are in a class of your own. . .and that's a fact. . ."
He drew closer, to her, invading her personal space- holding up her chin;
"I want you Monica. . .I want all of you. . .will you be my woman?"
A resounding silence boomed in the background. There was not a single sound. The usual clattering of cups on table had ceased. Not even one pair of boots shuffled under the table. Everybody's breaths ceased- watching to see if the cold redhead would harken to the young man's advances.
I should really consider acting! -Nexus thought.
Meanwhile, deep inside Monica's brain, fireworks were popping off like it was the fourth of July!- Dozens of thoughts- each loud, each bright- lit up her eyes, forcing her mouth to open wider and wider till her low hanging jaw dropped all the way down.
Realizing with embarrassment that her mouth had been hanging open, she swiftly, forced her jaws shut- exhaled deeply, and nudged her chin gently against his hand.
"Ni Yang, you're such a tease- going around pretending like you're all about business."
"I still am.. . . you just never realized you were the real business I was after."
"You're a real bad boy. . ."
Her shoulders heaved and dropped with a mischievous shrug;
you know you've been running through my mind right? I spent a few hours of each day thanking the universe for bringing you to me. . ."
"Ha! You do?"
"Nahhh, but I can tell you something else I spend an hour doing each day,"
"Monica!"
"What?" she asked innocently; "I haven't even said anything yet. . ."
She hiccuped- and covered her mouth immediately- muttering a soft apology.
"Don't be sorry," he protested on her behalf; "You look cute when you're drunk."
"Oh my gosh," she said with her palm over her mouth; "I am drunk aren't I?"
"Yes my dearest lady- yes you are. . ."
His calves tensed under the table as he pulled himself up to his feet-
"Come on Monica," he stretched out his hand to her; "Let's get out of here. I know a place where we can relax. . ."
Nexus purposely left their destination vague- just in case the Howards would try to set an ambush for them.
"Well, well mister Ni Yang," she swayed slightly as he pulled her to her feet. "Where do you have in mind?"
He wrapped his hand around her waist- whispering quietly; "It's a surprise. . ."
Grinning from ear to ear, she let him guide her out- clattering her crimson leather boots on the floorboards of the bar. Purposely, he whispered naughty things into her ear- prompting her to laugh out loud.