“No. When Arris and I were together, he was good at making me feel secure. I never doubted that he loved me or thought I was going to get kicked to the curb for someone else or anything like that. It was always fun and consensual. I also initiated almost all of them,” I added. “Arris is a very go with the flow kindof guy. He was happy with just the two of us but what man you know is turning down having two beautiful women in his bed?”
“Good point.”
“Look,” I leaned into Dyani, “I know I’m a huge flirt but I want to make it very clear that I genuinely think you’re smart and beautiful. I wouldn’t backdoor Arris though.”
“What about Arris?” His voice had us both turning to face him. He had a beer and a Red Bull in one hand. He offered me the Red Bull and I took it with a smile.
“Well hey there, baby daddy.”
“Hey. Happy Birthday.” He gave me a tight hug, dug in his pocket, and produced a jewelry box. “This is for you.”
“Arris.” I glared at him.
“I’m not about to argue with you.” He turned to Dyani without waiting for me to respond and hugged her. “What’s up, love?”
“Hi.” She smiled up at him.
“So, what’d I do?”
“Nothing. We were talking about threesomes,” I said simply.
“Elaborate.”
“That’s the gist of it.”
I waved him off and focused on opening the box he’d given me.
It turned out to be a plain silver chain with a dainty diamond that matched the earrings he’d already gotten me.
“It’s beautiful. Thank you.”
“Of course. You deserve it.”
“I do, huh?” I teased.
He chuckled and turned to greet a few DP members who’d just noticed him.
“Do you want me to put that on for you?” Dyani gestured to the box.
“Sure.”
I let her put it on me then grabbed her hand in one of mine and grabbed Arris’s with the other. I pulled him away from the guys who laughed and made jokes at his expense about me still running him.
I let their hands go when we made it to the seating area.
“We’re drinking!” I announced.
“I figured.” Arris gestured to the Red Bull he’d gotten, knowing it was my chaser of choice.
“Not just me and Dyani. You too.”
“Nah.”
“It’s my birthday so you have to.”
“When did that become a thing, Jayme?”
“Just now.” I grabbed a bottle, took a sip, and chased it with Red Bull. “Who’s next?”