I grinned at him. “Not if I can fuckin’ help it.”
He returned my grin. “Lucky fucker,” he muttered.
I looked around the table, and counted my fucking blessings. My family, and Velvet had all gathered to celebrate Carla’s birthday at Mum’s. Erika, Mum and Velvet had spent the afternoon cooking while Jamison and I had taken Carla skydiving. It was something she’d always wanted to do so we’d finally agreed to it. Jumping out of a plane wasn’t something on my bucket list, but I had to admit, it was pretty fucking exhilarating. It was maybe even something I would happily do again.
Mum started to clear the table, and Velvet hopped up straight away to help her. They exchanged smiles, and I thanked the universe for giving me two women as amazing as these two.
Carla started bouncing in her chair, clapping her hands together.
I jerked my chin at her. “What the hell’s got you so happy, babe?”
“It’s present time, Nash! What did you get me?”
I groaned. My sister was all about the presents; always had been. I pitied the poor fucker who ended up with her; if he didn’t get it right every birthday and Christmas, his life wouldn’t be worth living. “Settle down, darlin’. You’ll find out in a minute.”
Velvet looked at me and smiled; she’d helped me choose a present for Carla which meant this year, I was on a fucking winner. I’d have to milk this for everything it was worth; get as much out of Carla while she was still loving me for the present. I flicked a smile back at Velvet, and when she turned back to help Mum, I let my eyes drop to her ass. Christ, I really was a lucky fucker; Jamison was dead on the money.
Erika jumped in and helped clear the table while Jamison and I kept Carla occupied. When they’d finished, we all moved into the living room for present opening. Carla was almost bursting out of her skin in excitement.
“Bloody hell, Carla. Anyone would think you were still twelve, the way you’re going on,” Jamison grumbled.
She glared at him. “There’s nothing wrong with showing your happiness, Jamison.”
I stepped in before these two started a fight. Passing my present to her, I said, “Happy birthday, babe. You’re gonna fuckin’ love this present.”
Her excitement levels skyrocketed. “Really?” she asked, as she started ripping into the wrapping paper.
A second later, her entire face lit up, and the biggest smile I’d ever seen on her face took over. “Oh my God! I love it!” she squealed.
I curled an arm around Velvet’s shoulders and pulled her close, murmuring in her ear, “Remind me to show you my appreciation later on, yeah?”
She blasted her sexy smile at me, and breathed into my ear, “Don’t you worry, baby, I’ll be reminding you for a long time.”
“What did he get you?” Erika asked.
Carla, still beaming, held it up. “It’s a GHD Air hairdryer.”
Jamison frowned. “A G-what?”
I nodded at him. “Exactly, brother. All you need to know is that it’s a fuckin’ expensive hairdryer that’s guaranteed to make all the women in your life love you if you give them one.”
Carla grinned and pointed at me. “What he said.”
Jamison groaned. “Fuck, your present should have gone last, Nash. I’ve got no hope now.”
Eyeing Velvet, I murmured, “There’s some serious Nash loving in this for you, sweet thing.”
Her hand moved to my leg. “I’m counting on it, baby.”
***
The next morning, Velvet was running around like a mad woman. She had her final exam for her beauty course today, and was worried about passing.
I walked into the kitchen where she was studying her notes. Moving behind her, I snaked my arm around her waist and leant my chin on her shoulder. I tried not to let her tits distract me, but a man can only achieve so much, and a second later my eyes were glued to her chest.
She reached a hand back and ran it through my hair. “Nash, stop looking at my boobs, and finish getting ready. You’re dropping me off this morning and I don’t want to be late.”
“How do you know I was looking at your boobs, sweet thing?” I asked, without taking my eyes off them. My addiction to her tits was getting out of hand, but I was helpless to control it.
She sighed, and the rise and fall of her chest only turned me on more. “I know what you’re looking at because you’re always looking at the same thing.”
“Any man in their right mind would be doing the exact same thing as I am right now.” I straightened, and turned her in my arms so I could see her face. “Talking of men looking at you, did you talk to Scott about finishing up at Indigo?”
“Yeah, my last shift is next week.”
I breathed a sigh of relief. “Thank Christ for that, babe. I can’t take much more of those assholes leering at you.”
She reached up and cupped my cheek. “I know, baby, but it’s not much longer now.”