My Best Friend’s Stepdad by S.E. Law & S.C. Adams

Author:S.E. Law & S.C. Adams [Law, S.E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub

CHAPTER 7

Annie

“You girls go ahead and explore the grounds,” Travis growls before winking at Halsey. “Most of the estate should be open, so there’s probably lots to see. Meanwhile, Curtis and I will stay out here in the main area for the auction. You know how these things are – boring, so I don’t want you girls to suffer.”

“Thank you!” Halsey smiles before lifting herself up on her tiptoes to kiss her boyfriend’s cheek. “Just come find us as soon as it’s done. We’ll be out back.”

I give Curtis a kiss on the cheek too, and the handsome man gently squeezes my bottom before swatting it fondly.

“Run along now, princess. The sale shouldn’t take too long, so go enjoy yourself.”

My cheeks flush because Curtis is acting like we’re together, and I love it. I love playing pretend, as if we’re a real couple that’s established and dating. Yet I know that’s not the case at all because we’ve never even been on a date! At least, not a genuine one. Yes, we sort-of enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner together, and yes, he’s had me spread nude on his bed in multiple positions now. In fact, my body aches pleasurably from his attentions, but that doesn’t mean we’re a couple. It just means that for one dirty weekend, Curt and I have been inseparable.

But I brush away those thoughts. This isn’t the time to worry because the Kingston Estate is enormous, not to mention impressive. It’s a huge stone manor that resembles a castle in Europe with its tall, skinny windows and a front door that bears a likeness to a drawbridge. There’s the main building, of course, but also two wings flanking either side which probably triples the square footage of the estate. I’d love to explore, especially since this place was allegedly outfitted with some very questionable playrooms by the Russian mafia, but Halsey’s already tugging my hand to lead me outside.

“Come on,” she sings. “It’s a gorgeous day and the gardens look exquisite. I want to explore!”

I nod agreeably as we step into the sunshine, gasping as a huge green lawn rolls on for what looks like miles.

“Oh my God, the maintenance cost must be incredible,” I whisper, my eyes round. “I mean, I didn’t know grass could be such a vivid emerald color.”

Halsey nods, squinting a little.

“Yeah, right? It’s almost like they colored it with food dye or something. I’ll have to talk to the gardeners about that.”

I smile as we start walking across a paved footpath towards a wooded area behind the lawn.

“Yes, but you don’t own this place, Halsey. Someone else would manage the estate.”

My friend just shrugs, unconcerned.

“You heard Travis and what he said. He’s going to buy it for me.”

I stare at my friend.

“Yes, but it was just a joke, right? I mean, Hals, this place must be in the tens of millions of dollars. We’re in one of the nicest parts of Long Island, and not only that, but that house must be thirty thousand square feet! What would you do with so much space?”

She shrugs sassily and grins.

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