"Ah, I guess you, ah, know my husband, Richard."
Shane craved nothing more than to smash Ava's ex-husband in his homely face. He'd watched this scum bag abuse Ava, and he wanted a reason to put the asshole in his place.
Instead, he slid clenched fists in his jeans pockets, hoping he was able to leave the bar without landing himself in jail. “Oh, you mean Dick?"
"Richard,” she corrected.
"Look, Shane, can't we just let bygones be bygones?"
He turned toward the voice of the man who had treated Ava like shit. He took a deep breath and mentally stopped himself from bashing this poor excuse for a man in the fucking face like a punching bag. “No, Dick, I don't think I will. I just want to tell you what I think of the both of you."
"What are you doing in my bar?"
At the sound of that sexy, whiskey tinged voice, Shane turned and looked into the beautiful eyes of the woman he loved. Ava.
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Chapter Ten
"There you are, darling. I've missed you all day. Where on earth have you been?” The sweet sound of Ava's voice blanketed Shane like warm sunshine after a cold, wet rain. He hardly gained his bearings when she launched her curvy warmth into his arms and planted a hot open-mouthed kiss on his very surprised mouth. She looked like a dark-haired goddess and smelled like heaven on earth.
"Hi sweetheart,” Shane held her close as their noses touched. He drank in the sight of her, like a thirsting man on a desert. “I've been right here, all the time, waiting for you. How are you tonight?"
"I'm fine, now.” Those eyes filled with unshed tears, but as they both turned and spied the look on the shocked faces of Brittany and Richard, Shane and Ava couldn't help but burst into uncontrollable laughter.
"Oh, look who's here, Shane. It's Brittany and Dick."
"Richard,” the ex spurted weakly.
"Like I said, Dick. Funny to see you here. Heard you got married.” Ava's arms were still around Shane's neck, and he prayed this wasn't an act, and that she'd never let go. “What a funny coincidence."
"Sure is, honey,” Shane nuzzled her neck, and whispered, “I missed you like crazy."
"Me too.” She bit his ear, and he shivered like a randy teenager. “We need to talk."
His voice choked. “The last thing I want to do with you right now is talk."
Ava nodded and turned back to the couple with mouths agape as if they were fish waiting to be fed.
"You and Ava are. . . together?” Dick rasped.
"In more ways than one.” Shane winked, while Ava's sexy chuckle hardened him to stone.
Brittany stuck her pointy nose in the air, and sniffed. “You do realize, Ava, that you're much older than Shane."
His ex-fiancee's attempt at being catty only fueled the fire in Ava's beautiful eyes. He secretly cheered her on and sensed an Oscar winning performance wasn't far behind.
"Oh goodness, Brittany, what's eleven years between lovers? You know what they say about the young ones?” She threw Brittany a wink as though they were in each other's confidence. “They can go all night and then some. Once they hit forty, well, oh sorry, didn't mean to insult anyone, but,” she gestured toward Dick and added a shrug for good measure. “The engine does slow down a bit, doesn't it?"
Ava leaned in as if to share a secret with the aghast blonde. “I really must thank you,” she and looked over at Dick. “Both of you."
"Thank us?” Brittany frowned, a blank stare not far behind. “F. . . for what?"
Ah, Brittany, Shane thought, always one step behind in the ‘get a clue’ department.
Ava moved closer to Shane, so close that his cock gave a fierce throb. She'd never leave him again, of that he made a silent vow.
"More than you know,” Shane answered.
Ava chuckled. “Well, if it weren't for the two of you fucking, lying and cheating behind our backs, we never would have found each other. Isn't that right, love?"
That's it baby, pour it on. “Abso-fucking-lutely.” Shane wanted to leave them with a final thought. “The two of you hurt Ava and I fucking hate you for that. You deserve each other."
Brittany and Dick didn't move, just sat as if waiting for direction.
"Oh and one last thing, Dick,” Shane leaned into the ex. “Ask Brittany how many other men she was fucking when she worked for you.” He wasn't done taunting Ava's ex. “I gotta tell you man, it's probably a good thing you let Ava go. She sure can wear a man out. She probably would have given you a heart attack with that hot body and wicked mouth of hers.” He winked. “If you know what I mean."
It was Ava's turn. “Oh, Brittany, by the way, don't let Richard eat too many onions, he gets terrible heartburn. And don't let him drink anything after eight p.m., or he'll be going to the bathroom all night. It's what happens when you're Dick's age.” “Oh, and one more thing,” Ava winked at Shane, and looked back at the couple whose open mouths reminded her of hungry guppies. “Get out of my bar. Now."
Ava and Shane turned arm in arm, barely able to hold in their laughter until they exited the bar, and nearly doubled over from laughter while people on the street threw them strange looks.
They stopped and stared at each other. Shane grew serious.
"Are you here to tease me, or to stay?"
"Both,” Ava drew her fingers through his hair. “If you're still interested."
He brought her hands to his mouth and kissed. “Interested? I told you before, I love you."
"I'm sorry, Shane. I flew off the handle. After what happened with Richard, I—"
He placed his finger over her mouth. “Shh. Okay, listen to me. And this is the absolute last time I'm going to say this. I know how old you are. I don't care how much you weigh, and as of right now this is all a dead issue and no longer open for discussion. I just want to take you home, tear every scrap of clothing from that hot body of yours, and fuck you in every room of my house. What do you say?"
She took his hand, and kissed his palm, and smiled through tears of joy. “I say that I love you, too. I want to take a chance with you. Let's start again, okay?"
Shane led her back to the bar, and found to their delight that Brittany and Richard had, indeed, fled the premises. He led her to a couple of stools where they sat, facing each other. “Can I buy you a drink, gorgeous?"
Ava's hand burned as she placed it on his thigh. “I think we've been here before,” she joked.
Shane leaned in close. “You mean you and me?"
Ava nodded. Shane entwined their fingers and leaned in for a kiss that burned from the inside out.
When she could find her voice she whispered. “And since I am the owner of this establishment, drinks are on the house."
"Ah the perks of loving a bar owner.” He kissed her again, long and hard. Ava took his kiss, savored his taste, and knew she never wanted to be anywhere else, but with him.
"And I do love you, Ava. More than you'll ever know."
"I love you too, Darling."
"Caribbean Cosmo, right?"
"Shane, you remembered."
"What will it be, guys?” Elena broke in on their moment, a broad smile creasing her pretty face.
Shane replied but his eyes fixed on Ava. “My lady will have her usual."
Ava nodded and lifted trembling fingers to caress his handsome face.
He turned his head to kiss Ava's palm, smiled and winked. “A Caribbean Cosmo—with a twist."
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Hey, I'm just a girl who loves to write ever since I read my first romance back in the Dark Ages; I'm 57 (the new 47, I'm told..lol...) overweight, and love to eat (hey I'm Italian!) And I love the feeling of a book in my hands, and to open the first page and know I am entering a fantasy world where I can lose myself within those pages. There is nothing like being in love with.....being in love. I collect children's versions of the timeless (and my favorite) fa
iry tale, Beauty and the Beast, to me the greatest love story ever told.
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TO MY READER:
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
About The Author
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