Total pages in book: 125
Estimated words: 119093 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 595(@200wpm)___ 476(@250wpm)___ 397(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 119093 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 595(@200wpm)___ 476(@250wpm)___ 397(@300wpm)
“Do you like them both enough to see where it goes?”
“Yeah, I do. I mean, I know it’s only been a few weeks, but…”
“But?” she prompts.
“I told you about the butterflies. I knew the moment I met Pete that he was the one. And I think the reason it was so hard to pick between Hayden and Brody was because I felt that same connection with them.”
“Then what’s the problem?”
“A poly relationship isn’t the norm. I have two kids who lost their father. I’m trying to provide stability. Their mother being with two men is hardly considered stable. And what if this all goes wrong? Where does that leave me? Where does that leave us?”
“You had the perfect stable life with Pete. You guys did everything the right way. Dated, got engaged, married, moved in together, bought a home, had two beautiful babies. You guys were the definition of perfectly stable, yet it still ended with you heartbroken.”
I swallow thickly. “We weren’t perfect,” I mutter.
“Pretty damn close,” she says. “My point is that nothing’s guaranteed.” She takes my hand in hers and squeezes it gently. “So maybe it’s okay to live your life however you want because at the end of the day, what’s the point if we’re not living and loving, even if it’s not considered the norm?
“I’ve only met Hayden and Brody a few times, but even I can see how much they care about you. Why not see where it goes? And as far as your kids are concerned, is it so bad that they see their mom being loved by two men? I think there are worse things in life than that.” She shrugs.
“And,” she adds, not finished, “after losing their dad and Grandma Violet, would it be so horrible that they’re loved by two more people? Because we both know Miles and Evie are so freaking lovable, and I have no doubt the moment they meet Brody and Hayden, they’ll have them wrapped around their little fingers. Nobody is immune to their charm.”
She finishes her little speech and stares at me patiently, waiting for me to think, but the truth is, there’s nothing to think about because she’s right. I learned the hard way that life is too damn short, and people can be taken from you in the blink of an eye, so it’s pointless to worry about the what-ifs. I have two men I care about who want to continue getting to know me and like me enough to consider a future. Maybe it will work out, maybe it won’t, but I would be crazy not to see where it goes.
“You’re right,” I tell her. “I would be a fool to let two men who care about me walk away simply because our relationship wouldn’t be conventional.”
“Exactly,” she agrees. “Plus, who the hell would say no to being DP’d?”
“D what?” I look at her in confusion.
“DP’d,” she repeats. When I look at her like she has two heads, she sighs. “You know, when two guys take a woman at the same time. One in her pussy and the other in her ass.”
“Lacey!” I hiss, smacking her hand and shoving it away.
“What? Don’t you read all those romance novels? Watch porn? It’s been like forever since you’ve gotten laid. You have to be using something to get yourself off.”
“Yes, I read those kinds of books and watch porn, but I didn’t know it was called that.”
“Okay, so now you know. And you, my lucky best friend, get to be DP’d. I’m totally going to be living vicariously through you.”
“I doubt that will be happening,” I say, trying—and failing—not to think about Brody and Hayden taking me at the same time. Jesus, that would be hot.
“Why not?”
“For starters, my life isn’t a romance novel or a porno. They said things would continue how they are. Me dating both of them. Although…” I trail off, remembering what they said about being with women at the same time in college.
“You should probably talk to them,” Lacey says. “Make sure you guys are on the same page…in every way.” She waggles her brows suggestively.
“You’re right.” I pull out my phone and send a group text, asking them if we can get together to talk. This is all complicated as it is. I’d rather figure this all out before my kids get home. That way, they aren't affected if it doesn’t work out.
They both text back that they can meet me anywhere and anytime. Since I’m already out, I offer to go to them, and Brody texts back their address and that I can come over whenever I want.
“I’m going over to their place so we can talk.”
“Good.” We stand, and Lacey pulls me into a hug. “Just remember that the only thing that matters is your happiness. And when you’re happy, your kids will be happy too. Everyone else outside your bubble can go fuck themselves.”