The Second Wife by Melinda Mulera (book club reads .txt) 📗

Chapter 8: swimsuit pool

I checked the bag once more just in case I had forgotten anything important as we walked towards the car, planning to head over to Craig's pool party. It was sort of a get together than a parry anyway.

I jumped into the car and sighed out as I leaned back, feeling the heat from the seat and the air around the car trying to choke me.

"Damn, I left the car in the sun...." She whined as she stared the car, probably getting burned from the leather seats. We were still in our swimsuits since all we were going there to do was enjoy a cool pool. I had to change my suit because we all know that straps can attract unwanted attention. "Craig said his pool is as cool as ever. I hope it is..." She sighed out and I nodded slowly as I stared up at the road.

"What does Craig want to do?" I asked as I glanced towards her. "I mean, he's recent project?"

"He wants investors on his new app called Locked. It's a love app that allows two couples to be able to reach each other with no boundaries. It's sort of a security thing." She shrugged her shoulders and clicked her tongue. "We've been using it just the two of us but it's not done yet. The app needs it's own device, like a mini iPad. It doesn't work well on the phone because google has some security blocking software whatever." She chuckled and glanced at me for a moment. "It's ridiculous if you think about it. But it's a pretty cute idea. He has two models made already, keeps it for the investors in case they want to try it out. Most of his friends, however, told him it was a stupid idea and told him they wouldn't help, that he should find another idea. He's talented in being creative but.... His ideas are... Really weird."

"They sure are." I nodded and glanced out the window. "I hope something works out for him."

"I hope so too." I heard her chuckle as she pulled into another street where a line of cars parked by the road greeted us.

Cars that could buy you eight mansions if you tried to steal them all. By rich friends, I didn't know she meant friends that could spend billions on a car.

"That's his place?" I asked as I glanced towards the cars. "His friends own those!?"

"He's got insanely rich friends." She chuckled as she parked behind a black hot a** convertible. "Come on, let's go get spoiled." She chuckled as she got out first. I grabbed my beach bag and got out as well, also amazed at the scenery of the neighbourhood. It was neat but I could tell there weren't any families, just young men and women looking for fun.

I spotted a couple walking on the other side, laughing and holding hands as they showed each other something on the phone. The girl was dark skinned and extremely gorgeous with round hips and large round breasts. The boyfriend, however was light skinned with long dark hair tied up to a loose messy bun. He's hands were covered in tattoos and he was mighty handsome.

They were a couple that could kill.

I envied them.

"Hey, let's go!" Linda yelled from the white gate, waving her hand as she smoked brightly. I walked towards her, getting her to wink before opening the small gate that led directly into the backyard through a small stone corridor.

At the end of the corridor, the light blinded my eyes, nearly blinding me we were boe in the backyard. As promised, there weren't as many people as I thought there would be. Just some rich gorgeous men and sexy woman in rather revealing swimsuits. Almost making me feel as though I was wearing a child's swimsuit.

"Linda!" I heard Craig yell from somewhere and as we began to glance around the place, he had suddenly appeared in front of us, looking breathless and smiling at us. "Gosh I missed you." He reached out and wrapped her in a tight hug. Come to think of it, Craig kind of looks better than he normally did. Hus hair used to be long to his shoulders and very wavy but messy. He was so skinny and to be honest, he looked really unmanly. Unlike others that look adorable looking unmanly, he looked terrible. Now, he cut his hair short and left the top part to wave about, looking rather attractive since his black eyes stood out more now. His overall masculinity had boosted and he looked well shaped than before. His muscles were pressing against his white tee, finally looking attractive for once.

"You met me yesterday." Linda said as she circled her arms around his neck and smiled. "How could you miss me already?"

"I always miss you." He whispered even though my ears were able to catch his words as he leaned to her neck and before he could kiss her, I turned away and glanced at the pool instead. "Hi Iris." I heard him say and I turned to glance at him with a small smile. "Been ages since I saw you. Almost three months ago."

"Yeah," I nodded awkwardly as I smiled at him. "Anything I can drink?" I asked just so u could get away from them. He and I never really talk and when we do, it's always awkward. It was mostly because I and Linda had fought about Craig before and he feels insecure around me. Linda had been asked out by successful men and she still chose him.

Well, I didn't know a thing about love so I didn't pressure her that much.

"In the house, through those glass doors and you'll find an alcohol table. If you drink that is." He smiled softly and I nodded before leaving them to themselves.

Well, they were always electric every time they were together. Almost making me jealous.

I made my way towards the glass doors where a lot of eyes followed me towards the doors, escorting me even as I walked into the house. Once inside, I sighed out and walked towards the buffet, spotting a bowl of fruits in an instant.

Genius.

I reached for some sweet wine and poured it into a cup and reached my free hand towards the plastic plate, filling up my plate with black berries and mangos slices.

First time seeing mango slices at a party.

Haven't been in many to tell.

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