Page 10 of A Trial of the Heart
“Tori.” She extended her hand my way.
My eyes fell to her hand before I raised mine, taking hers into mine. “Rashad.”
Tori smiled, parting her lips to speak.
“Hey, baby. There you go. I was looking all over for you.”
Tori hadn’t spoken, though. That voice was one I couldn’t forget.
So much for pushing Shiloh out of my mind,I thought.
Shiloh stood next to me in her two-piece bathing suit with a netted cover up tossed over it, Birkenstock sandals, and oversized shades that covered half her face. It was nothing special, yet she looked more beautiful than she was last night.
“I got you a drink.” Shiloh smiled, her head tilting a bit. She handed me a beer.
Matching her smile, I took the drink.
“Thank you, baby.” I reached over, grasping her by her waist, pulling her body toward me.
“Oh, hey.” She looked to Tori. “Shiloh, Rashad’s girlfriend.” Her tone was territorial yet calm.
Tori lost the stupid grin she had, sliding from the bar. “Y’all have a good day.”
She tossed her hair over her shoulder, stomping away like a child.Shiloh and I laughed at her antics, watching her.
“Good afternoon.” Shiloh stepped from my grasp.
“Girlfriend, huh?” I chuckled. “Jealous?”
With a slight roll of the eyes, Shiloh kissed her teeth. “Not even.”
I smirked. “So, what was it?”
With no words, Shiloh stepped up on the barstool, sitting next to me. “You said we have thirteen days, right?”
“I did…”
A sinister smile curved her sexy, full lips. “For the next thirteen days, you’re my man, and I’m your lady.”
I didn’t need the explanation. I just wanted to be sure. Shiloh elaborated before I could speak.
“My eyes are only for you, and yours for me?” Her statement was posed like a question.
Nodding, I lifted the drink she’d given me, taking a sip. I didn’t speak.
“We move like a couple” Her almond-shaped eyes took on a lustful gloss. “With that, you can fuck and handle me however you see fit.” Her small hand found my leg, stroking it lightly. “I’m all yours. No real strings attached… Just you and I with an understanding.”
The smile I felt tugging my lips didn’t curve my mouth, but I was positive my eyes reflected my approval.
“Cool,” I replied nonchalantly.
I kept it cool, and while I wasn’t pressed, being able to have Shiloh for the duration of the trip didn’t seem like a bad idea. After all, it was only sex.
“Cheers to the next thirteen days of fun,” Shiloh declared, raising her glass my way after silence.
“To thirteen days,” I concurred, raising my glass.
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