Page 76 of High Stakes

“Don’t tell him to make him feel better. Tell him because you think he will be a good dad to your baby.”

“I’m not talking abut getting back together,” I say.

“Bella, I wouldn’t judge you even if you did. I just want what’s best for you and the baby.”

“He wanted that baby,” I tell him. “Aria said he’d really settled down and stopped partying and sleeping around. Maybe he’ll want this baby too. I should at least give him one chance, right?”

Cal gives me a tight smile. “He’d be stupid not to want it. Just know I’ll always be here for you, no matter what happens.”

Aiden

I feed the women once they’ve showered, and I’m relieved to find Gemma, Aria’s friend, has a boyfriend. Who she has rushed off to see in the hope he doesn’t discover she was in a three way with me and JP.Which means she won’t be announcing it to Aria anytime soon.Kaylee and Becky remain. “Any plans today?” I ask.

They exchange a smirk, “Nope, we’re both free all day. You?”

I grin, suggestively. “Free as a bird,” I tell them. Now I’ve successfully upset both the women in my life, I have no reason not to go back to how I used to be.

Becky pulls me closer until her lips crash against mine and we tangle our tongues in a deep, hungry kiss. I feel Kaylee approach, watching us for a minute before tugging my head in her direction. She kisses me with the same desperation her friend did.

Becky reaches for the button on my jeans, popping it and pulling out my cock. I sit Kaylee on the counter, pulling the front of her dress down and groping herbreasts. She lies back, spreading her legs and guiding my hand there.

Becky lowers to her knees, taking my cock in her mouth. Her hand grips me tightly at the base and I close my eyes in pleasure as she gags.

I focus on the way Kaylee is writhing around on the worktop with my fingers pushed into her wet cunt. I remove them, stuffing them in her mouth while her friend sheathes my cock in a condom. I waste no time burying myself in Kaylee. The women kiss, caressing one another and I marvel at how stupid I’ve been, wanting to give all this up. This is where I belong. This is my life.

Bella

I take a calming breath before pushing the doors open to Tremos and heading into the bar. JP looks up and smiles wide the second he sees me. “Bella, you’re looking great,” he says, rounding the bar and kissing me on the cheek.

I force a smile, because I’m still not quite over his part in the entire thing. “I need to speak to Aiden,” I say.

“Erm, he was in his apartment but let me just call him.”

I roll my eyes, and he pulls out his mobile. After a few seconds he shakes his head, “No answer.”

“I could just pop up; it’ll only take a second.”

The phone in the office rings, “Let me go up first. I just have to grab that call,” and he rushes into the office.

I head for the elevator. I’m sure Aiden won’t mind me going straight up after what I’ve got to tell him. I lightly tap on the door, and it opens, like he forgot to close it properly. I wait a few seconds, but he doesn’t answer so I push it some more and step inside. “Hello?” I whisper, wondering if he’s in bed after his drinking session. I’m certain he’ll be hungover.

I freeze at the sound of moaning, unsure if I should turn back and pretend I was never here. I wince, JP’s already seen me so that won’t work. The moaning comes again. Maybe he’s sick. As I go into the kitchen, I’m unprepared for the scene that greets me. Aiden’s back is to me as he thrusts into a woman that’s bent over the table. Her face is buried between the legs of another woman who suddenly arches off the counter as she orgasms. As her eyes open, she sees my shocked face and freezes. Aiden glances back to see why she looks concerned, and his smile falters. He stops mid thrust but the woman he’s fucking doesn’t know what the hell’s going on, and she starts wriggling to encourage him.

I inhale sharply, “Jesus, Aiden, don’t just stop, you’ll ruin her entire day.” And I turn on my heel and march out.

I hear him call my name, but I don’t wait, relieved when the elevator closes before he can get to me. My heart slams hard in my chest and my breathing is heavy as I slumpagainst the wall. It’s not the first time I’ve seen Aiden with another woman, and the second I heard those breathy moans, I knew deep down that’s what it was. But I had to see it for myself, to prove that I’m right and Aiden Tremos is not ready to have a baby. I imagine him introducing our child to a different woman every weekend and shudder with repulsion. It’s not going to happen.

JP is talking into his mobile when the elevator opens, and he quickly disconnects when he sees me. “Was he there?” he asks, pretending he has no idea what I’ve just seen. “Don’t rush off, lets catch up,” he adds.

“Relax JP, it’s not a big deal. I was just checking he was okay after last night, and he is. Tell him there’s no need to run after me, he can continue his . . . afternoon.”

I step outside and breathe in the fresh air. The sun is beaming, and it instantly cheers me up, who was I kidding thinking this would ever be a good idea. I scoff to myself and head in the direction of my shop.

Minutes later I hear footsteps running up behind me, and then Aiden grabs my arm and halts me. I turn to him, forcing a smile, “Didn’t JP pass on the message?” I ask innocently.

“Let’s not pretend you’re fine about what you just witnessed,” he mutters, not quite meeting my eye. “I’m sorry.”

“It’s fine, Aiden, really. What you do in your private time has nothing to do with me. I was simply checking you were okay after last night.”

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