Gamble on Love

Chapter Ten

It's early afternoon the day after our first date when I get a text from Lucas.

Cocky dickhead: Hey babe

Me: Hey there

Cocky dickhead: Be ready at 10:30 tomorrow. I'm cashing in my second date ;)

Me: Will you give me any clues?

Cocky dickhead: Hmmm... let me think. No. Just wear casual clothes that you don't mind getting ruined

Me: Ugh fiiinneee. Cya then

Cocky dickhead: I know you can't wait to see you again. Don't miss me too much ;)

Me: I won't

What has he planned this time? I'm surprised he texted and arranged a second date this quickly.

So I call Kiara and ask her to come over. While I wait for her, I head into the shower.

I've just stepped out when Kiara bangs on the front door. Throwing my dressing gown on, I head downstairs and let her in.

"Hey babe." She hugs me.

"Hey Kee." I hug her back before heading back upstairs.

"So lover boy has already arranged a second date? I'm impressed."

"Lover boy?" I question.

Kiara winks. "He seems enthusiastic. I mean he's either really into this bet or he's really into you."

I roll my eyes. "The bet."

The look Kiara gives me suggests she thinks otherwise. "Yeah sure honey. Keep telling yourself that."

"I will." I huff.

"Where's he taking you?" Kiara asks as she hesitates over the clothes she's looking at. I shrug and point to my phone. She looks confused yet amused. "Don't mind getting ruined? Oi oi."

I throw a pillow at her. "Shut up."

She picks out a pair of ripped jeans that are paint stained with an old plain top. "This should be fine."

"Thanks Kiara."

"Welcome."

"Wanna stay and sleep over?" I ask her, since she's here she might as well stay.

"Sure! Where's Wild Child?"

Of course she'd ask where her favourite film is. I point to my desk. "Over there. I forgot to put it back when I dusted."

She grabs it and puts the disc in, jumping on my bed and making herself comfortable. I settle beside her and grab the Tangfastics, ready for our film marathon.

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We're settled in bed when I realise I haven't asked about Asher. "How's it going with you and Asher?"

Kiara sighs happily. "It's amazing. He's so kind and passionate. He makes me happy Rae."

Smiling into the darkness, I say "I'm glad Kiara." I hear the bed rustling, and can see from her outline she sat up. "What's up?"

"We need to go on a double date!"

I roll my eyes. "Really? That's your train of thought?"

"Text Lucas and tell him!"

"When?"

"Now!"

"No I mean the double date."