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𝖺𝗇𝗀𝖾𝗅 𝗈𝖿 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗇𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍

𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞

𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗵'𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘃

my eyes are on that smirk of his, when he's thinking of racy fantasies. eyes on me from across the room my drinking glass hits my lips covered in gloss. teasing him is a pleasure i've come to love it's insanity at best. i'm stopped by an acquaintance of my fathers as he chats about wanting to hire him, as a private chef for a few nights. explaining to the person how he'd love the opportunity, to give him a call even let me tell him.

as we wrap up the conversation i spot topper in a discussion with ward. but ward is looking towards the front door, like he's waiting for someone to arrive. rose is by the front door now greeting someone with a seductive smile on her face.

making it seem like i missed the interaction i spot sarah to ask her.

"so i think that woman right there is important to your stepmom and dad" i look her way so sarah can see who i'm talking about.

"ah mmhmm her names georgina i found pictures of her in my dads office the other day. i tried to find any other info but to no avail. she's definitely more than a friend from the images embedded in my memory" she winks as topper pulls her away. i could feel rafe's eyes still on me as i made my way to the bar to get more liquid courage.

the bartender was none other than jb "what the fuck are you doing here?!" i whisper shout "well lili i'm on a trail job for mr. cameron right now" i cock my head to one side as he hands me my tequila martini "i'll be taking a summer job with him, on the boat and he wants me to prove it to him that "i deserve the position"" he air quotes the last part making me laugh.

"how's does this prove anything?" jb shrugs as he goes to take another persons order. turning around my minds on the opulence of this event as i travel to the balcony.

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the voice i hear next to me is familiar but not who i wanted.

"i wanted you. that first day i saw you, lilith at the wreck" ward cameron is next to me leaning against the railing.

i open my mouth to say something but i can't. ward continues, "to be in georgina's place as my and rose's sugar baby with benefits. once i saw your photo on rafe's phone i decided against approaching. i had to tell you sometime" he sips his whiskey before taking his leave.

"mr.cameron why me?"

"you're breathe taking, even in a waitress uniform." i'm rooted to my spot staring after him as he goes to greet more guests.

"sunk away what did mr.cameron want" john b asks "nothing important, how's pope, jj?" never reveal that conversation to a soul. "their good pope has been stuck doing business for heyward so i haven't seen him in a day. jj's jj he has got this side hustle fixing dirt bikes and bikes at this shop. trying to convince him to make it a permanent job. look our third best friend has landed" turning to look kie's blue dress clings to her as mr. & mrs. carrera are by her side.

"suits her, the color?"

"it does li, well break times over. i only got 10 minutes" jb greets kie before heading to take someone's drink order. i meet her inside as sarah comes to hug her after we exchanged greetings. smiling at both of my two best girlfriends i feel content somehow.

"lilith soto as i live and breathe," mr. carrera my boss greets me as i say "you and mrs. c are knocking everyone else outta the park" they take the compliment while laughing as sarah chimes in. from my peripheral i see ward and rose escape their guests prying eyes. again rafe is staring at me from the bar this time. he has what looks like seltzer or sprite in his cup. sober all around was his recent phrase to me, so i'm proud of him for sticking to it.