Page 15 of Velvet Secrets

“Good. I need you to explain this cryptic ass ‘I fucked up’ message you sent me anyway.”

When Sin left my office, the first thing that I did was text my sister and tell her we needed to talk asap. She of course didn’t have service on the water, so she didn’t get it until she got back this afternoon, but I was busy by then preparing for the night and getting ready to meet my landlord.

“We’ll talk over food.”

“Avani, you know how impatient I am.” She whined. “Just tell me now.”

“I can’t sis.” I chuckled; low key glad that I was at my destination because the last thing I wanted to do was relive the time I spent with Sin.Especially without my toys.

“How long will the meeting be?”

“Quick I’m hoping.” I admitted. “He normally meets me across the street from the building but today we’re meeting at High Rollers.”

“The casino? Why?”

“I don’t know, Av.”

“Don’t call me Av like you weren’t Av first.”

“No one calls me that. It’s whateveryonecalls you.”

“I blame daddy.” She said and I laughed.

Our father was definitely the one that made the name stick for her. Both of my parents called me Ava instead which I hated equally as much as my sister hated her nickname.

“I agree.”

“Why can’t we just meet at High Rollers? I could go for some craps.”

“Because you always over do it.” I shook my head. “No, Averi.”

“I just told you how this nigga got on my nerves, Ava, and that’s how you’re going to be?”

“Afraid so, lil’ sis.” I giggled. “We can meet at Smoke Screen. You love their lollipop lambchops.”

“Don’t use food to butter me up.” She stated, then added, “that sounds so good though. Is an hour good?”

I nodded as if she could see me. “That’s fine.”

“Perfect. See you then.”

“Bye, sis.”

After hanging up with her, I turned my car off, climbed out then headed inside. High Rollers was nice. Gold accentsthat trimmed every surface—the railing, card tables, even the uniforms of the nicely dressed staff who were moving about when I entered. There were deep red velvet curtains that framed the private rooms on the sides, polished marble floors, a large Crystal chandelier in the center of the ceiling. Everything just screamed luxury when you walked in.

“Hi.” I smiled when I approached the massive white counter, also trimmed in gold. “I’m Avani Jade. I’m here to see…”

“Oop, I was told you were coming.” The woman said then stood, rounding the counter. “Follow me.” She lead the way down the hall to an elevator. We both waited in silence for it to arrive and when it did, I stepped on but she just reached in and hit the button for the highest floor. “The office for Mr. Sinclair will be directly across the hall from the elevator.” She said before stepping back.

Mr. Who?

I got ready to stop her to let her know that she must’ve had me mistaken, but the doors were already closing. I decided to just wait until I made it upstairs to see if they could direct me to the right place.

Once I arrived on the top floor and the doors of the elevator split, there was a foggy glass door with golden handles. I stepped off slowly, making my way across the hall, taking note of the golden name plate on it.

Kyriq Sinclair.

I glanced both ways to see if there were any more doors, only to realize that there weren’t, so I took a step closer and knocked on it. Seconds later it opened and a large physique filled the frame. He didn’t smile. His glare was almost intimidating, but I squared my shoulders and smiled confidently.

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