Marriage by Bargain - Book 2

Chapter One

Naia

I woke up and found myself staring at the ceiling, still unable to believe that I had really slept with Zandre. Even while I was here feeling guilty out of my mind I couldn't help but feel warm and tingly on the inside as memories of last night's events flitted through my mind.

The feel of his skin against mine, slick with sweat and the way his muscles rippled beneath my hands as he-

"Naia! Wake up you lazy bum! You have dirt to dish AND I'm hungry," Lia yelled fully intending that pun, I groaned and rolled over trying to calm myself down after that almost-flashback I'd just had.

"Naia come on! My manners are being overrun by your godchild so you better get out here before I eat these chocolate chip pancakes myself!" She threatened.

I didn't want the baby to devour my best friend from the inside out so I dragged my sore body out of bed and to the door. I also couldn't resist the lure of chocolate chip pancakes and I was going to have to face them eventually so I might as well do it now. I opened the door and was greeted by a cranky looking Lia, she glared at me for keeping her waiting then moved, as quickly as her pregnancy would allow, downstairs and towards the kitchen.

Damian was there waiting and had set the table, already having served three beautiful plates of chocolate chip pancakes, I grew tense just being in the same room with him after what I'd done. I knew Lia had made these because she they were my favorite and wanted to butter me up but it wouldn't work this time. I picked at the yummy smelling pancakes, unable to meet their eyes and willing the little unicorns in my stomach to stop having a dance party.

"Naia, come on you know I'm here for you no matter what," Lia urged me, as I tried to find an appropriate way to start my confession.

"Guys, I-I'm so s-sorry," I stuttered, unable to come up with much else.

I could practically see Damian becoming anxious just from the fact that I started with an apology. I opened my mouth to speak again but was cut short by the ringing of his phone, I couldn't help but feel relieved by the interruption. I could tell the call was an important one as he hurried to excuse himself and take the call.

"Okay, now it's just us so start talking or I'll stab you with my fork!" Lia demanded once she knew Damian was out of hearing range.

"Does he know you're this violent?" I asked as I pulled my hands off the table and to the safety of my lap.

"No but he's going to find out if you don't stop stalling and tell me what has you looking like someone kicked your granny," she warned.

I took a deep breath and briefly closed my eyes to gather courage.

"IhadsexwithZandreAlexanderlastnight!" I blurted out quickly.

Lia looked confuse for a moment but soon deciphered what I had said, at that point her eyes grew as big as saucers in her head.

"OH MY GAAAAAAAWSH!" She yelled.

"Shut up will you!" I whisper-yelled at her, afraid Damian might hear.

"Sorry! Ohhh my gosh!" She whispered-yelled.

I hung my head preparing for her to lash out at me for betraying her and Damian like that.

"Well what are you waiting for?!" She asked with a gentle kick to my shin, "gimme all the dirty details!" She urged as she propped her elbows on the table with an eager smile on her face.

"What?" I asked in total confusion, "you aren't mad?"

"Mad that you got laid by a hot guy? Heck no! But I definitely don't know how we're gonna tell Damian, I mean Alexander is his arch nemesis after all," she answered," but we'll figure it out later! Right now I want details!" She giggled.