A Beautiful Struggle (Beautiful, #4)

Between the loud music and the drunk people screaming at one another, I couldn’t hear anything besides the crazy thoughts running through my head. To calm my nerves, I yelled over to the bartender, “I’ll have a strong, fruity one!”


Turning towards my direction, he nodded his head and started grabbing liquors and fruit mixes to combine together for my delicious beverage. I couldn’t help but stare at the bartender. He had on this short-sleeved black shirt, and as he shook my drink in the two cups, I watched his strong arms move up and down. I put my arm on the counter and rested my chin in that hand, mesmerized at the gorgeous, fuckable view in front of me.

My mind started to go off into a dirty place, thinking about what he looked like naked. I bet his ass is hard as a rock. I know I am. Still staring at him, I heard someone giggling to my left saying, “Wow, Patrick we’re in public! Put the boner away, hotstuff!”

Turning to my left, I saw Jade giggling at me. Winking at me, she turned to the bar and whispered for my ears only, “Who are we eye-raping?”

Glancing back at the gorgeous bartender, I nodded my head towards him and said, “Right there.”

Just then, the bartender glanced up and he must have noticed Jade, because his eyes zeroed in on her. Quickly pouring the drink, he strode over to us. Handing the drink to me, he said, “That’ll be five bucks,” without looking away from Jade.

Pulling seven dollars out of my wallet, I laid it down on the counter and started to rip open my straw. I needed a little liquid courage to get me through this so-called blind date. I mean, what the hell? We were having it in a bar, for Christsakes!

Pushing the straw down into my fruity mixed drink, I pulled the tip of the straw to my lips.

“What can I get for you, darlin’?” the cute bartender asked Jade.

Placing her arms on the bar, she leaned in so her huge tits were hanging out. Moaning loud enough for him to hear, she tilted her head to the side and in the hottest voice I’ve ever heard she said, “I’ll have a stiff one.”

Still sucking on the straw, I looked over at the bartender, whose eyes were now dilated and his Adam’s apple was moving up and down rapidly. Blinking at Jade, who was now biting her bottom lip, hotstuff yelled over his shoulder, “I’m taking my break now.”

Quickly gulping down the mouthful I had, my jaw dropped open. I couldn’t believe how easy it was for Jade.

Giggling, Jade jumped up from her seat and walked over to the exit with the bartender. I shook my head back and forth and muttered, “Unbelievable,” under my breath.

I concentrated on the drink in front of me when I heard, “Tell me about it.” The voice was sexy and right next to me.

Turning to see who the guy was, my eyes widened when I saw just how gorgeous he was. No. He isn’t gorgeous. He’s beautiful. He had these puffed out, chiseled muscles. They were muscles upon muscles. Straight, white teeth. Silky, brown wavy hair and a little bit of scruff all over his face that instantly made me harden. Deep brown, twinkling eyes and he stood at about 6 foot 3.

“And you are?” I asked.

“DERRICK!” I heard in unison.

Blinking, I looked over at Ashlynn and Iz approaching quickly. Stopping right next to Derrick, Ash wrapped an arm around his waist and smiled up at him. Iz took my hand in hers and gave a gentle, reassuring squeeze. Looking down at her, I smiled. Winking at me, Iz looked over towards Derrick and said, “Patrick, this is Derrick.”

Glancing at him, I was completely stunned when I saw Derrick checking me out. I was broken from that trance when I heard Ash say, “Derr, this is Patrick.” Releasing her arm from around his waist, Ash stepped back to give us some room. Giving my hand one final squeeze, Iz let go and started to walk onto the dance floor with Ash.

Derrick looked at me. Extending his right hand towards me, he lowered his head and goddamn! “It’s nice to meet you Patrick,” he said, his eyes blazing.

God, even the way he said my name was sexy as hell. I extended my hand and said, “It’s very nice to meet you, Derr.” I couldn’t believe I was actually talking to this hunk!

Holding tightly onto each other’s hands, we shook them for a few more seconds than normal. I guess neither of us wanted to let go. The whole time I was shaking his hand though, I couldn’t help but think about how I wanted to shake something else of his in my hands.

I smiled up at him as we . I couldn’t believe just how beautiful this man was and for the moment he was all mine. Now if I could only think of something to say. I don’t know about all of you, but when I’m staring at a beautiful man I can’t seem to form words. Opening up my mouth, I was dumbfounded because I couldn’t do something so simple as form words. This is definitely going to be a struggle.





Chapter 5




Derrick



Emily McKee's books