Rocking a SECRET by Crystal Perkins

Author:Crystal Perkins [Perkins, Crystal]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Stella

Marvin’s livid when he hears what’s been going on. He’s also apologetic. To both Vivian, and me. He tells me he’s sorry for the way he’s treated me. He just thought I was out for a piece of Kace.

“I want all of Kace, actually,” I tell him.

“It looks like the feelings are mutual.”

Kace and I walked in holding hands, and haven’t let go yet. It feels nice to hold hands, especially when he runs his thumb over my hand every once in a while. I know he’s doing it to show me his support; I love him even more for it.

“You don’t have any idea who could’ve gotten their hands on the tape?” Reina asks him, trying to keep everyone on track.

“No. But when you find them, I’m going to kick the shit out of them. That tape was for me. No one else should’ve seen it. Or pictures from it. Especially not Kace. I’m sorry, son.”

“Me too. I never wanted to see you, or my mom, like that.”

He shudders a little, and I’m the one rubbing his hand now, leaning over to kiss his cheek. Reina gives me a look, and I roll my eyes. It’s just a cheek kiss for God’s sake.

We work out the details for the night. Kace and I are going to meet Marvin for drinks at the Chandelier Bar at the Cosmo. Marvin and I will go up to a room, and after a half hour, I’ll come back down with my hair a little messy and my lipstick off. Kace will have to do a good acting job. He assures us he can look relieved and sad, thinking about sending me off in order to protect his mom. And I can act hurt.

We all start to file out, when Reina stops me. “Stella, you can meet Kace once we’re done here.”

“You want me to stay, love?”

“You can’t. I’ll see you soon.”

“I love you.”

“I love you, too.”

He kisses me hard and long, only stopping when Reina clears her throat. I sigh and turn to her as he closes the door and leaves. “Have a seat, Stella.”

“Just go ahead and fire me.”

“Is that what you want?”

“Of course not.”

“Then please sit down so we can talk.”

I sit down, and look her in the eye. “I really am sorry. He just makes me crazy.”

“I know what that’s like. Matt and I have caused many a scene,” she reminds me with a smile. “I just need to know that you can complete this mission. You know the blackmailer may ask for worse from him before we can track them down. You have to be able to handle going along with whatever comes up.”

“I will. We talked a little earlier, and we’re both on the same page with our relationship. Knowing that makes me feel more secure.”

“Okay, I trust you—and so does Jane.”

“That’s it?”

“Do you want it to be harder?”

“No, but Tegan’s on probation and all.”

“She betrayed your trust. You just acted a little inappropriately. There’s a big difference between the two.

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