Good Girl With a Secret Life

Part 17

James POV:

We're in the limo on our way to the club and the tension between Curtis and Jaxson is strong. I know Curtis has liked Aria for over a year now. He's five years older then her and respectful so would never make a move. I've only introduced Jaxson to Aria a few months ago and since that night at the diner his eyes have been on her. I've never brought Jaxson around cause we do business and Aria doesn't know about it. I trust her with my life but that last thing I want is to involve her and put her in danger. Let's just say our business is "dangerous". I'm not sure how I feel about Jaxson going after Aria. He's always been a playboy but the last few months I haven't seen with any other woman.

We pull to the club and of course Jaxson has his arm wrapped around her waist possessively. I can see the anger and sadness in Curtis's eyes. I feel for him. He's a really good guy. He doesn't mess around with girls ever unless he's truly interested. Since he has met Aria he hasn't been with any other girl. Aria is blind and has no idea how he feels. Poor guy.

Once we walk in and get set up in the VIP area I notice Jaxson order vodka like usual but also Crown Royal. That's Aria's drink of choice. Damn he's really trying. Aria whispers into his ear and he nods. Then she walks over to me. "Hey love, can you walk me to the bathroom?" I'm confused instantly. Aria is super independent and even if I insisted to walk her she would never allow it. I have a feeling she wants to talk. I just smile and say "of course princess".

Once we get to the bathroom she pulls me into the ladies room and takes me into a handicap stall. "James, whats going on between Curtis and Jaxson? I need to know." I just sigh. How is she so naive to not to realize both these men are infatuated with her. "Aria? You really don't realize how what's going on?" She bites her lip and nods her head no. "You will never repeat this to either of them, you understand?" She nods her head yes. Reluctantly I finally say "Princess they both really like you and not just as friends. Curtis has wanted to date you for over a year but the age difference has scared him so he decided to stay your friend until you're 18, as for Jaxson he's been interested since that night at the diner. He's held back for months, but obviously the way he's acting he's ready to make a move." She looked down at her feet and bit her lip hard. "Princess, is there something you need to tell me?"

Aria POV:

I know I need to tell James about me kissing Jaxson. I've never not told him. Even at the clubs I would make out with guys and always told him. "James.....I may have kissed Jaxson the other night." He shook his head side to side. "Look I met this guy on the beach who turns out to be friends with Travis and Will and we all went out to the bar including Jaxson. While I was at the Bar that guy said some shitty stuff to me and I was upset. I wanted to leave and Jaxson had no issue. On the walk home he tried to ask what happened and instead of answering I kissed him. Then when we got back we were with my cousins and their friends and drank a lot and while we were laying in bed we kissed again."

James was clinching his fists and looked pissed off. "Aria, he took advantage of the situation and.." I instantly stopped him "No James I instigated the first Kiss and he stopped it. Even after drinking more and we finally went to go to bed he refused to sleep in my bed with me. He insisted on sleeping on the floor. I refused and pressured him and he never tried to kiss me. I started the kiss and he never pushed it further either. God he even texted me the next day apologizing saying he felt horrible that he took advantage. But her never did." I took a deep breath.

James stared at me for a few minutes. "James, please say something." "I wanna say he really likes you. Hell he even took you out to a nice dinner to prove it." I unintentionally bit my lip. "Princess, he did just take you to dinner, nothing else happened, right?" I looked at him with a questionable look "James, did you know his parents would be there?" He almost started choking. "What?? His parents were at dinner? Like he introduces you to them?" I nodded a yes. "Fuck, he really likes you. Curtis is going to freak out. Look Princess you really need to figure out who you want before it gets ugly. You can't string them both along." I looked down in defeat. "I don't know what I want." "Alright, this isn't something we need to figure out right now. Let's just go have a good time." We headed back to the tables.

Once we get back Jaxson comes over wrapping his around my waist with my back flush against his chest "Babygirl you guys were gone for awhile. Everything okay?" I turned myself around to face him and smiled "Yeah I just needed to have a talk with my best friend." "Babygirl, you know you can talk to me about anything right?" My smile was ear to ear , I just gave him a tight hug and kissed him on the cheek. "Thank you, now I think we need a drink." I gave him a wink and walked to the bottles on the table.

We were all dancing and having a good time and then Curtis grabbed my hand and started walking me to the dance floor. He looked over to the DJ nodded his head and then one of my favorite songs came on. I smiled over at and started swaying my hips getting engulfed into the music. Before I knew it Curtis was really close and rubbing on my body. We've never danced this way. I turned to him looking at him confused and he just gave me a little smile. I stopped my self and whispered in his ear "I'm gonna go grab a bottle of water." And I started walking away. When I looked back it him he looked disappointed and almost defeated.

I went to the bar and grabbed some water and just stood there looking around. Then I noticed Jaxson with some skank grinding on him. I don't know why but I was pissed. I was ready to grab her by her fake hair and yank her off. What is going on with me. I've never been jealous before and he's not even mine to be jealous about.

I headed back to the VIP and spotted James. "Dance with me?" He just smiled and grabbed my hand. We were going back and forth dancing and he would sneak a few feels on my body before I would spin out of him. I never looked around not wanting to ruin my enjoyment. Dancing is my happy place. After a few songs we went back to the VIP table hand in hand. When I got back I saw Curtis with a girl sitting on his lap. When I looked I didn't see Jaxson. I asked The other guys where Jaxson was and they pointed to the corner where he had his back against the wall and that same whore was face down ass up grinding on his dick. I saw red. I went to pour a drink but there was no more crown left.

I walked to the bar in the VIP area which was right next to Jaxson and his whore. I walked over with my head held up high and ordered a double Crown Royal on the rocks. Before my drink came a very sexy man covered in tattoos wearing designer jeans and a black button down shirt with the sleeves rolled up walked up to me. He pointed to the bartender and nodded. "Hey beautiful, don't tell me you're all alone?" I faced him and wow was he gorgeous, a perfect jaw and bright baby blue eyes with a little stubble that gave him a rugged look. The top buttons of his shirt were buttoned down showing off his tattooed chest and neck. I finally answered "I'm here with a few friends". He started looking around. "Well where are your girls now?" I almost laughed "When did I say my friends are girls? Me and girls don't really get along." He smirked "of course not, they're too jealous of you." My drink came and I went to pay but the bartender shook his head "it's been taken care of". I instantly looked at my table and than to Jaxson who still had that whore grinding on him. Then this gorgeous man whispers "a beauty like you should never pay for her own drinks. All I ask in return is your name." I smiled "and you think buying me a drink deserves me giving you my name?" He looked surprised then said "Well I was hoping it would." I bit my lower lip and gave in "Aria" and then I started walking away and he grabbed my arm pulling me towards him almost spilling my drink. "Well Aria, I'm Ryder. How can I convince you to see me again?" "Well I don't live in the city." "Well where do you live?" I smirked "currently staying in Jersey Shore for the summer." He smiled "which town? You don't seem like the seaside heights type of girl." I smiled back "You're right, I'm definitely not." "Well are you going to tell me which town?" I gave him a devilish smile. "I'll give a hint. Catch me on 16th ave Surfing, oh and thanks for the drink. I do love my whisky." With that I walked away not looking back.

I got back to our table and everyone was getting ready to leave. James came over "where were you Princess?" I held up my drink and he nodded. I chugged my drink and walked out with the boys and a few additional whores. We all started piling into the limo and I was last. I felt someone's arms wrap around me. I turned around to see Ryder. "What are you doing?" He smiled "I thought I could join the after party?" I pushed him back. Before I could answer James jumped out of the limo "who the fuck are you?" Ryder almost looked amused "I'm a friend of Aria's". I have him a glare. Then James stepped in-front of me "that's funny, I know all her friends and she's never mentioned you. I think you need to back the fuck up before I make you." "Protective, are you the boyfriend?" I started laughing behind James back and I could I feel James tense up even more "don't worry about who I am. Just stay the fuck away from her, Aria get in the Limo." I mouthed a bye to Ryder and got in the limo.