Her Naughty Neighbor: A Curvy Woman Instalove Romance (Naughty Nights Book 4) by C.L. Cruz

Author:C.L. Cruz [Cruz, C.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-01-10T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

Jake

The sun beats down relentlessly, turning the backyard into a sweltering workshop. My brother-in-law and best friend, Ethan, and I are deep in the midst of sawing and hammering, the shed gradually transforming under our hands. It's a pet project I've taken on—a playhouse for Ellie. I want it to be a surprise, a special gift to show them they're part of my world now.

Ethan pauses to wipe the sweat off his brow. "Man, you're really going all out."

I can't help but smile back, despite the heat. "Yeah, well, Ellie's a great kid. And Nadine... she deserves some good in her life."

“Never thought I'd see Jake Ward turning into a family man,” Ethan teases, but there's a note of respect in his voice.

"People change. Priorities change," I reply, marking a spot on a plank. I've been thinking a lot about what it means to be part of someone's life, really be a part of it. Nadine and Ellie have opened up a side of me I didn't know was there.

Ethan looks at me with a hint of skepticism. "So, this is more than just a fling?”

“It is,” I confess.

I shake my head, trying to concentrate on the measurements, but my mind keeps drifting back to Nadine. The feel of her lips against mine, soft and inviting. The way her body responded to my touch and moved against me. Those moments of intimacy weren't just physical; they stirred something deeper within me, something I hadn't felt in a long time.

I've always been the guy who kept things simple, who avoided complications. But with Nadine, it's different. She makes me rethink what I want in life, what it means to really connect with someone. And it's not just her; Ellie's become a part of that, too. The thought of those two, with their laughter and warmth, brings a sense of fulfillment I didn't know I was missing.

Ethan's voice breaks into my reverie. "You're miles away, man. Everything okay?"

I snap back to reality, gripping the hammer a little tighter. "Yeah, just thinking. I never planned for any of this. It just happened, and now, I can't imagine things going back to how they were."

Ethan claps a hand on my shoulder. "Take it from me,” he says. “Sometimes the best things in life are the ones you never see coming."

I nod, feeling a sense of resolve. I'm going to finish this playhouse, and then, I'm going to tell Nadine just how much she and Ellie mean to me.

The rhythmic sound of sawing and hammering fills the air as Ethan and I work in tandem. Our conversation about Nadine and Ellie lingers in my mind, adding an undercurrent of anticipation to each stroke.

Suddenly, Ethan straightens up, nodding toward the yard. "Looks like you've got company," he says with a sly grin.

I turn, and there she is, Nadine, crossing our yards with a couple of water bottles in hand. Her presence, unexpected and delightful, sends a jolt through me. She's dressed casually, her hair pulled back in a practical ponytail, and yet, she looks effortlessly beautiful.

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