Temptation(31)

“Alexis is driving.” She cracked up laughing and playfully hit Bryce on the arm.

“No, just kidding, we are catching a Maxi Taxi.” She practically sang it, I giggled again. Bryce put his phone to his ear.

“Danny, can you bring the Limo round to exit door 8, thank you.” All six of us were stunned now, even Carly, this time I was the only one who could speak.

“It’s fine Bryce, we can get a Maxi Taxi.” This time I sang it and everyone laughed, including Bryce. You are going to hate yourself tomorrow, Alexis.

“It’s not negotiable Alexis, Danny will take you all home safely, it’s the least I can do after that creep gave you a hard time.” He really was enjoying this power over me and the fact that he could do it in front of my friends. When he opened exit door 8, there was a Limo waiting just outside, Danny helped all the girls in. I turned to Bryce and screwed up my face.

“Thank you.” I was too tired and frankly too drunk to argue or interrogate him on how he just so happened to be there at the right time.

“You’re welcome Alexis.” He eyed me up and down and ran his hand through his hair. I hated yet loved when he did that.

“Fuck, you look good tonight, can’t really blame that arsehole for wanting to touch you, it’s taking every single bit of my strength not to touch you myself, especially your breasts, you have great breasts.” I couldn’t help it, I burst into laughter, it had to be the alcohol, there was no other explanation. I smiled at him and got into the Limo.

Sunday morning was sleep-in day and my favourite day of the week, but this particular morning was not fun. Unfortunately I think Jade was right, I was too old for this, my head was throbbing and every time I took a breath it felt like I was sucking in a mouth full of dust. I couldn’t open my eyes, I was already anticipating the blinding light that would shine through when I did. I thought back to last night, how did he know I was there? Surely he just didn’t happen to be at the nightclub when we walked in, no I don’t believe that for a second, it had to be some form of ‘creepy research’. To be honest I was glad he had come to my rescue, looking back now I realise I may not have had the co-ordination nor strength to ward those arseholes off, I really did need to thank him properly tomorrow. Eventually when I opened my eyes Rick was not lying next to me, the house was quiet, which was very unusual. I got up to investigate this rarity and was spot on, the house was quiet too quiet for the kids to be here, Rick had left a note to say he had taken them to the football. We were members of the Essendon Football Club and went to as many games as we could, Nate loved the footy and was lucky enough to have his guernsey signed by all the players. Rick you wonderful man! I thought I would use this alone time, to get the washing, vacuuming and my personal grooming done. By the time they all got home I had a roast lamb in the oven, washing folded and ready to put away and not a skerrick of hair on my legs, bikini line or under arms. A Sunday well utilised Alexis! I mentally gave myself a pat on the back. My mobile rang, it was Tash. Shit, no go away, I don’t want a grilling, aarrggh!

“Hi Tash, what’s up?”

“How’s the hangover Luv? You missy, have some explaining to do, you fobbed us off in the Limo last night, but there is no way I am waiting any longer. Right, Mr Sexyarse Jackie Chan Clark, explain, now?” Jackie Chan? Shit that wasn’t a dream. Ah Crap, it was inevitable, I was busted!





CHAPTER ELEVEN



I had managed to spill only half the beans to Tash, basically only confessing to having an extremely sexy boss who liked to flirt with me, I brushed her off by explaining that he was a filthy rich bachelor who made a habit of it, so I was no one special. Thankfully she left it at that and just cursed me for ditching our coffee dates to go and work for the ‘Super-Hot God’!

As I was getting ready Monday morning I was still sporting a slight hangover, Sleep I need more sleep! At least I didn’t need to spend half an hour putting on make-up. I’d remembered Bryce’s request to come in my gym clothes for a Self-Defence lesson. I was going to get punished, I had no idea how to participate in a Martial Art Class, he was going to love my lack of co-ordination and have a really good laugh at me at the same time, he seemed to love getting one up on me. I put my hair into a ponytail, grabbed my make-up bag and Burberry shirt dress.

“I hope the two of you are ready and waiting by the time I get out there.” As I walked into the lounge Nate and Charlotte were ready and waiting like soldiers to attention.

“Ah very good, at ease soldiers.” I bundled them into the car and headed off to school, thank goodness the school drop-offs have become less harrowing, Nate has discovered that before-school care is really not that bad, I think it may have something to do with another 9 year old by the name of Chantal!