Page 28 of Dangerous Curves

I raise my eyebrows. “Oh, I can be no fun, but you haven’t seen that side of me yet.”

Jaxx disappears into the bedroom and I head for the rollbar of dresses. They are all gorgeous and my size. Every color, length and possible detail I could dream off at my disposal. I end up choosing a dress completely outside my comfort zone, but something about it called my name. Once Jaxx is out of the shower, I scurry past him, slam the bathroom door while locking it. I hear the doorknob jiggle. “Oh, that’s just not fair.”

“Correct me if I’m wrong, but didn’t you just tell me earlier that all is fair in love and war?” I laugh when I hear him groan.

“Word to the wise; never fall for a girl smarter than you, they remember everything you say.” I hear his head fall against the door.

I can’t help but laugh at his dramatics. “You will see me in a bit. Go get all 007 in your suit and tie.”

“Oh well, Miss Golden, I had no idea you were into that sort of thing.” His voice is full of teasing and I love it. It makes me laugh and feel wanted at the same time. It’s moments like these I want to hold on to forever. It’s these silly, little moments that make me love him that much more.

However, I can play this game too. I cross the bathroom and lean against the door and in my lowest, some would say a sexy voice I tell him, “You have no idea all the things I’m into, especially where you’re concerned Mr. Scott.”

Jaxx groans. “Damn it.”

I laugh and climb into the steamy hot shower. How there is still hot water after Jaxx just got out is beyond me, but it’s a god send. The hot water and soap wash away the day of walking around Central Park, but I can’t wait to rest my feet later. Soaking them in a hot bubble bath sounds like heaven right about now. After talking myself away from the idea of a hot bubble bath from aching feet, I climb out of the shower. I study the dress but decide I just need to put it on because the longer I stare at it the more likely I am to change it for another one.

The strapless, white satin dress fits me like a glove. The hem on the left is cut higher on the thigh and in a U shape, where crystal fringe hangs from it. It’s simple but unique. A pair of strappy, crystal heels complete the outfit along with a small crystal choker and a pair of crystal strand earrings. I decided to go with light makeup, nude lip but heavy on the eyeliner and mascara. After I take a few minutes to curl my ends, I step out of the bathroom to find Jaxx sitting, not so patiently, on the bed, staring at the bathroom door. His eyes light up when I appear. A low whistle of approval comes from him causing me to smile and blush. He stands up and closes the distance between us. “You look like an angel that’s going to make me sin.”

I shrug. “Even angels like to have fun every now and then. What do you say daredevil?”

“Let’s get on the highway to hell!” He starts to sing the song from the 80s just before he kisses me, destroying my lipstick. Thankfully, I packed the tube into my clutch because by the time we come up for air it’s time to head downstairs. A town car is waiting along the sidewalk for us. Thankfully, the rain has stayed away today. We slide into the backseat of the car and Jaxx’s hand lands on my thigh. He pulls his phone from his jacket pocket. “May I?” he asks, holding the phone out for a picture.

I nod my head. “Of course.” I lean into him an easy smile finding my face. He shows me the picture. He’s even more handsome in his darker hair, if that’s possible. “Send that to me, please.”

Jaxx quickly sends the picture to my phone, which is still turned off. That reminder hits me like a ton of bricks but I quickly push it aside. Tonight is about Jaxx and I. Tomorrow I’ll deal with Ronin. I place my hand in Jaxx’s as we make our way to the red carpet. The car drives around back, dropping me off where I’m ushered inside to the table where Jaxx will be sitting. A young man shows me the way and to my surprise, my name is on the place card and I can’t help but wonder how he pulled all this off on such short notice. I take a seat and wait for the show to start.

Twenty-Six

Jaxx

I despise red carpets. Mentally, I’ve cursed Kosi the whole way down the damn thing because she’s the one that got me into this mess. Then I think of Kenndrix and if it wasn’t for Kosi wanting to come to the red carpet I wouldn’t have gotten this time with her and I wouldn’t trade this for the world. The flashes from cameras blind me. I seriously don’t understand how many pictures they could need of one person in the same outfit and same place. It’s ridiculous. Red carpets are so slow moving too. I’m more anxious than ever to be beside Kenndrix. I feel her absence as if I’m missing a piece of my own body.

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The moment the town car had pulled around the back of the building and she had leaned over, I felt that familiar old friend twist in my gut. Her lips find mine and she gives me the sweetest kiss ever. “Go rock that red carpet, handsome.” She smiled at me.

I forced a smile back. Judging by the look in her eyes she knew I wasn’t one hundred percent sincere with my smile. Kenndrix could always read me as well as I could read her. Her fingernails scraped along the back of my neck in a rhythm that both soothes me and makes my gut twist even tighter. “If you need anything just tell them to come get me.”

She rests her forehead against mine, that familiar floral scent engulfing me. That scent has always reminded me of coming home because at the end of the day the only home I want is with this difficult, stubborn, beautiful woman. “I’m going to be fine. I’m going to go sit down and wait for you while you charm the public.”

“I don’t give a damn about the public, you know that.” My eyes never waver from hers.

She nods her head slightly. “I know but the public gives a damn about you, that’s for sure. This is your moment Jaxx, go embrace it.”

I smirk. “I’d rather have a moment with you,” I tell her, before I lean forward and capture her lips. My hand slips into her hair, wrapping around the long, silky soft, chocolate strands.

After a few moments she pulls away. “Jaxx, you’re never going to make it on time if you don’t stop.”

“I’m pretty sure we’ve established that I don’t care if I’m late or here. Now, kiss me and stop worrying.” I lean forward but she places a warm palm over my puckered lips and shakes her head.

“Not so quick Romeo,” she tells me teasingly. I watch as she digs through her clutch and produces a tube of lip gloss and compact mirror. I watch as she reapplies her gloss which only makes me want to kiss her again. After she’s done, she drops everything back into the clutch. When she looks up she quickly scoots away from me. “Oh no you don’t. You have to get to the carpet and I’m getting out of this car. Plus, you just saw me fix my makeup.”

I drop my head back onto the seat and groan dramatically. “Fine, but you need to get your sexy ass out of this car right now or otherwise I’m skipping this whole damn thing.”

Kenndrix laughs. “See you in there.”

“Yeah, yeah,” I tell her, as she steps out of the car. I watch as she is led into the building. My gut twists again. What happens after this weekend?

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