Total pages in book: 27
Estimated words: 24936 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 125(@200wpm)___ 100(@250wpm)___ 83(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 24936 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 125(@200wpm)___ 100(@250wpm)___ 83(@300wpm)
I merely shake my head, astonished. So evidently, Halsey’s been in relationships with older men before, including a relationship with a sixty year old just a few years ago. Even more, she’s planning on dropping out of school, in order to set up her castle out here in Long Island where she’s going to have children with Travis and basically become a housewife. Holy cow, this is so nuts.
But then I realize that without Halsey as my roommate, I likely won’t see Curt after this break ends. After all, she’s the connection between the two of us, so why would he reach out to me if that connection’s no longer there? Of course, there’s the hot sex, but let’s be honest. A guy like Curt can get hot sex from any woman he wants. They probably see his gun and badge and melt straightway into a puddle at his feet.
It makes me bite my lip, looking at the ground as I kick at an invisible root.
“What is it?” Halsey asks with a smile. “Something got you down? I know that yesterday and hell, even this morning, were pretty eye-opening, but it’s fine, Annie. You’re among friends, and it’s not like we’re going to spread it around that you’re a nympho or anything.”
I look up and shoot her a wavery smile.
“Oh no, it’s not that. I just … well, you know this weekend’s events came as a surprise to me, but it was a surprise to Curt as well. Do you think he wants to…?”
Halsey looks at me expectantly.
“Wants to what?”
I bite my lip, fidgeting a bit.
“Well, do you think he wants to see me after Thanksgiving is over? I mean, of course we’re having a good time together, but maybe it’s just a short-term liaison. Maybe after we leave to go back to Loyola, Curt will decide that this isn’t his thing, and he wants out.”
Halsey shrugs.
“Maybe.”
I stare at her.
“That’s all you can say?”
The blonde shrugs again and smiles.
“It’s hard to say exactly what my stepdad’s going to do. I mean, I’ve known Curtis for years now, and you’re right because there have been women leaking out of his ears for as long as I can remember. Maybe he has no long-term plans, and merely sees this as a fun rendezvous that’s going to end as soon as we head back to the dorms. But in my experience, you just have to play it by ear, Annie. Men are impossible to read sometimes, and besides, you should give him time. Most likely, he probably doesn’t even know himself because you only started hooking up yesterday.”
I stare at her.
“Okay, that definitely doesn’t make me feel better.”
“Patience, girlfriend,” Halsey admonishes. “It’s the tortoise that wins the race, not the hare.”
But her words have gotten under my skin and I pout.
“But isn’t that the pot calling the kettle black? I mean, a little? You just started dating Travis in September, but you know you want kids with him already? I mean, seriously, Hals. I can’t believe you’re upending your life for him. I can’t believe you’re not using protection either!”
My friend giggles, not at all offended.
“Yeah, it’s crazy, right? And I’m not on any type of birth control either. I was on the pill for maybe the first month, but we stopped after that because we wanted to try for a baby. And one thing, Annie, is that the sex is so much hotter without protection. I love having Travis bare in me, and he comes harder when he’s raw in my pussy without all that latex.” But then she cocks her head at me. “Have you and my stepdad been using protection? I know that I should know, seeing that I’m right there in the room with you guys, but I’ve been a little busy with my own thing.”
I bite my lip and nod, flushing.
“Well, yes, sort of. I mean, we did use some in the beginning, but Curt’s big. I think the condoms kind of pinched because he’s so huge, and so we stopped using them late last night,” I confess in a whisper. “And you’re right, it does feel amazing to go bareback. I love how hard he is, and he gets even bigger when he’s inside me raw.”
Halsey shoots me a wicked grin.
“So who’s the pot and who’s the kettle?”
“Oh my god, stop,” I say with a laugh. “Okay, so we’ve both been bad girls, and yes, it does feel good. But Hals, I guess I just can’t believe that you’re dropping out of school to potentially become a ‘lady of the manor.’ It’s nuts!”
“It is, isn’t it?” Halsey nods with satisfaction. “I can’t wait, actually. Oh wait, I see Curtis and Travis coming this way. The auction must have finished. I wonder if Travis won? If so, then you can officially call me “Mistress Halsey” as befits the lady of the manor,” she giggles.