The plan was for him to break into Jimmy’s apartment while everyone was here playing nice, celebrating and all that good shit. Jack and the Satan’s Knights were on call to aid in protection should anyone try to dampen Vic’s grand opening. Everything was going fine, the mobster and his clan were well protected by the associates that flocked from all the boroughs just to be here tonight. My eyes diverted across the bar, towards all their unsuspecting, smiling faces and zeroed in on Jimmy, watching on as the no good bastard clinked shot glasses with Victor. I’m coming for you motherfucker.
All good.
I replied then deleted the messages from my phone and shoved it back into my pocket. I took my freshly filled glass and made my way through the crowd of people, my eyes scanning the faces until I found the one I was looking for.
I caught a glimpse of her dancing behind the ropes that separated the area that had been closed for Nikki’s birthday celebration from the rest of the club. My mouth watered as I took her in from head to toe. She wore some one piece pant outfit that was cut so low the curves of her breasts were exposed. I imagine it would be fun to peel her out of that thing but I didn’t even know where to begin.
She turned around, snatching Rico’s drink from his hand and I caught sight of her bare back. The only thing holding that outfit to her body was the thin straps of fabric that tied around her neck. I made a mental note to start there, to untie that perfect bow and let the fabric fall from her body granting me access to the most perfect set of tits I had ever seen.
She was definitely coming home with me tonight.
She led Nikki towards the dance floor, moving her body to the music as she brushed passed the people that stood in her way. Her smile was intoxicating, a rare occurrence these days, but nonetheless mesmerizing, a reminder of the girl I had fallen in love with. The girl she was before I broke her.
*****
It was Nikki’s sweet sixteen. Despite the fact our relationship was unwelcomed by her father, there wasn’t much he could say that would keep us apart. He had started to give me more and more responsibilities within his organization but I knew the truth behind each order. Vic just wanted to keep me away from Adrianna, so any chance he got he pulled me away from her. He threw me to the drug dealers, bookies and whatever other lowlife he was dealing with.
Adrianna tore up the dance floor with Nikki and her friends, being the perfect older sister that everyone wished they had. Her eyes found mine, her smile widened as she crooked her finger, summoning me to join her.
I laughed loudly, shaking my head and watched her lips contort into a frown, her eyes shining with mischief. I wasn’t much of a dancer, I could count on one hand how many times I had danced in my life. She put her hands together in a mock plea only for me to shake my head again adamantly. She made a face, one that meant to say ‘suit yourself but you’re not going to stop me’ but I saw beneath the fa?ade and recognized the disappointment in her eyes. I silently vowed to make it up to her. Maybe even dance with her when we were alone, but one way or another I’d erase the disappointment from her eyes.
*****
That night was the last time Adrianna ever asked me to dance with her and unfortunately, I had never made good on my promise. It was the little things, like just one dance, that made me realize just how many mistakes I had made when I had her in my life. I should’ve danced with her when she asked. I should’ve listened to her more. I should’ve run away from here with her. I should never have broken a promise; instead, I broke them all.
I couldn’t peel my eyes away from her, enthralled by her as she moved through the crowd and before I realized it, I was walking towards her. The sisters found a spot on the dance floor, claimed it as their own and started to dance. Adrianna was always a great dancer; a part of me never took her up on her offers to dance because I didn’t think I could keep up with her. Tonight, I didn’t care if I stepped all over her feet or if I made a complete fool out of myself, I was going to dance with her and make good on my promise. So, what if it’s a few years late, better late than never.
She lifted her head smiling and my whole body was affected by that one simple expression. Her eyes found mine, her body went still just as I stopped right behind Nikki. I placed my hand on her shoulder as I kept my eyes on Adrianna’s gorgeous face.
Nikki glanced over her shoulder at me and I forced myself looking at her. “Happy birthday kid,” I said, leaning in to kiss her cheek.