Page 91 of Perfect Rhythm

Nyx: Because I don’t want any of those hoes getting too comfortable. I’m the only one who can dance all over you.

A jealous Nyx was my favorite Nyx.

Shade: I mean, it’s their job to make sure I’m satisfied. That’s how they get paid.

Immediately, my phone started ringing.

“What’s up?” I answered, hoping that my smile didn’t bleed through the phone.

“Why are you fucking with me?” she hissed.

“Trust me, I’m not. I’m just speaking the truth.”

“Whatever. I meant what I said. No lap dances. If you want to sit there and stare at ass all night, be my guest. But keep your hands to yourself.”

“I’m not sure if I can make that promise, beautiful.”

Suddenly, I heard keys dangling in the background. “Fine. I’ll make sure of it myself.”

“Damn, girl, I’m just fucking with you. I’m not even anywhere near a dancer. I’m in my brother’s office.”

“Don’t be lying, Shade.”

“I’m not. I swear.” I tried to hold back my laughter, but I failed.

“Ain’t shit funny.”

“Yes, the hell it is. You were about to come up here and act crazy for no damn reason.”

“Oh, I had a reason.”

“Mmhmm. It’s good to hear your voice.”

“It’s good to hear yours too.”

“You good?”

“I’m okay. I just need to relax. I think I’m about to pour myself a glass of wine and run a hot bath.”

I bit the inside of my jaw, the thought of her being naked taking over my thoughts. But instead of saying the first thing that came to mind, I reeled myself in and simply said, “That should definitely help you relax.” Silence fell between us. “Well, I’ll let you get to it. Call me before you go to bed, so I can tell you goodnight.”

It took her a minute to respond.

“Are you okay?” she asked.

“Yeah, I’m fine. Why?”

“Because it’s not like you to try to get off the phone with me so quickly.”

“I wasn’t trying to get off the phone quickly. I was just trying to let you go do what you needed to do.”

“Yeah, but you also didn’t say anything about me saying I was about to run a hot bath. You do know I’m going to be naked, right?”

Yes, I fucking know.

“Nyx, go relax and call me later.”

Please. Because if you ask me anything else I’m going to say fuck your boundaries and give you some dick instead.