Sinful Attractions

Trinity

The week flew by uneventfully and after a full Saturday of Open Homes Luke and I were exhausted and ready to unwind. I flopped down on our couch and removed my shoes, before I took a long overdue sip of a very large glass of wine. “So let’s go out tonight. It’s been too long since we let loose and I am definitely in the mood to get my dance on.”

“I am mentally exhausted from this week, do we have to?”

“Yes! Would you quit acting like we are a middle aged couple with five cats.”

He knew I was not a fan of cats and that would get a reaction. “First of all, we will never be a middle-aged couple, unless you are referring to Will and Grace in that category, and secondly it is never just getting a dance on with you, it is a full night of debauchery!”

When Luke was fast to quip I wouldn’t have it any other way, I had nothing left to argue with him. I made it very clear though he was feeding me first.

Heading off to our respective bedrooms I stripped off and made my way into my bathroom.

After a long day the hot water was soothing to my muscles and I was thankful for the moment of peace the shower brought.

Finally turning off the water, I blow dried my hair and applied loose waves with some finishing spray.After applying a little more makeup than normal, I finished up and made my way into my walk-in robe.

After several minutes of procrastination I settled on one of Luke’s favourite outfits, or as he likes to say ‘accentuates all the right features’. Grabbing my clutch, I made my way to the lounge room. “Luke, are you nearly ready? Shall I order an uber?”

“Yes, I am just brushing my teeth. Order it now, let’s go to Capulet first.” Capulet is Luke’s favourite cocktail bar, and a good starting point for getting us in the mood. I ordered the uber and watched as it quickly approached, yelling to Luke to hurry up. He came racing down, doing his belt up ready to go. We locked up and headed out to meet our uber and settled in for the short drive to Capulet.

Arriving at the bar we thanked our driver and Luke helped me out of the car before we headed in.

For a Saturday evening the bar was already filled with the usual suits – Business executives finishing their week off with the obligatory Martini or Single Malt in hand, the usual College crowd hoping to snag a sugar daddy and the mysterious crowd at the VIP section – regulars who you don’t dare make eye contact with because sometimes it is just better to play ignorant on some parts of life.

After ordering our drinks we surveyed the room looking for a table we could settle at, while we got some liquid courage into us. Unfortunately, as it was a last-minute decision to come out the only tables available were towards the VIP section, so we bit the bullet and made our way towards an opening. “So just to be clear, I do plan on hooking up tonight.”

Laughing out loud at his usual behaviour, like this was a shock to me. “As if I expected anything less from you, you brazen hussy.”

“Girl, if you got it, get it.” He says taking a long sip of his drink and perusing the room for any fresh talent. “Agh babes, don’t turn around but there is a major hottie eyeing you up to your left.”

Rolling my eyes “Luke please! You always say that, and usually major hottie translate to a middle aged man with a Peter Pan complex.”

“No seriously, if this hunk of a man was looking at me with that lust in his eyes, I would already be naked. Pretend to knock your purse off the table and check out your Nine O’clock, up there in the VIP Section. When I said I wasn’t going to do that, Luke cut me off. “Seriously Girl! Would you just humour me for once?”

“Fine Luke.” I said with a bit of attitude. As I subtly moved my elbow, I nudged my clutch at the same time, knocking it to the floor. As I bent over to reach and pick it up, I lifted my head slightly searching the crowd where Luke said.

Suddenly there he is! I froze as my eyes locked with his. Stephen Gotti!

The man from Gilhooley’s earlier this week.I couldn’t help the sharp intake of breath as my eyes studied the delicious man I had run into previously.

Those bulging muscles covered in ink that instantly made my head spin, remembering the feel of his hands as he gripped my hips or the way he smelt so good.

Realising I had been looking for far longer than I should, I felt my cheeks go red as my eyes drifted back up to his.

When I found his gaze still firmly fixed on mine, I saw a small smile adorn his luscious lips, before a devilish wink sent me bolt upright in my chair. Busted!

Desperately trying to save face, I picked up my drink and downed the rest of it, feeling my face burn up. I couldn’t believe I got so brazenly caught. “Is it suddenly hot in here or is it just me? Do you need another drink? I need another drink! Let me get us some drinks.”

I quickly jumped up from my chair, nearly knocking the table over and weaving my way through the crowd forming, before Luke could say a word.

Once I felt a safe distance away, and out of Stephen’s hypnotic stare I slowed down and took a deep breath, mentally giving myself a pep talk to chill.

After waiting several minutes in line at the bar to be served, I was finally about to place our order when I felt a firm hand placed on the small of my back and the light pressure of someone leaning against me.”Put the ladies drinks on my tab please Dylan.”

Turning to see who decided they had a right to make such a demand, I was instantly met with those beautiful green orbs and the smouldering face of Stephen.

Stephen’s eyes met mine with a gentle smile and even smoother stroke of my back where his hand was still firmly placed.

Mustering what little courage I had, I turned to face Stephen who made no effort to remove his hand from my back. “That’s very nice of you to offer, Stephen wasn’t it? I’m alright with buying my own drinks, although the gesture is appreciated.”

“I am pleased to see you remembered Trinity, believe me a name like yours, and that beautiful face is one I have not forgotten. And the honour is all mine, what were you having?” Stephen stepped closer to me and I was once again overwhelmed with the smell of this beautiful man so close to me. His scent had me hypnotised to the point I nearly forgot what his question was.

“Thank you, I’ll take a JD and coke for my house mate and a margarita for myself please.” Stephen added his drink before thanking the bartender. As he left to attend to our drinks I turned to thank Stephen only to find him leaning in closer about to speak.

“I am pleased to hear that man with you is just your housemate.” Moving closer so our bodies were now pressed against each other, I could feel his warm breath on my neck. I felt faint as the heat radiated through my body, and I gently gripped Stephen’s arm for support. I did say I would see you again soon, I never realised you would look more breathtaking when I did.”

His lips grazed against my ear as I felt a tingle emanate in my core, a hot flush rushed over me. “That’s very sweet of you to say Stephen, I must admit you’re looking quite handsome yourself, although I am sure you already know given you caught me blatantly staring just before.”

Stephen’s eyes lit up and a wicked smile spread across his lips, his eyes inadvertently dropping to mine.

Instinctively I find myself licking my lips, causing his hand still firmly placed on my back to grip tighter against the sheer fabric of my dress.

“If I may be so blunt, and hopefully not intrusive, would your housemate and yourself like to join us? I would like to spend more time talking and getting to know you Trinity.”

“Let me check with Luke, but I think I would like that too Stephen.” The moment I replied I felt Stephen’s arm around my back tighten more possessively, surprisingly I didn’t mind. There was something about this man that had me drawn in and I was certainly not embarrassed to admit I wanted to find out more about him.

The bartender returned with our drinks and after thanking him and Stephen again I picked mine and Luke’s drinks up and started to walk back to our table.

I was aware of Stephen walking closely behind me, more so when his hand remained possessively placed on my back, as if wanting to warn off any unwanted suitors.

As we got closer to the table, I saw Luke deep in conversation with one of our Sale’s Associates from work and he wasn’t aware of my return until we were right on top of them.

I placed Luke’s drink in front of him, drawing his attention away from his conversation. “Babes, you’re back. Oh, who is this hunk of a man you have with you? Hi, I am Luke and very pleased to meet you.”

I laughed at Luke’s blatant come on stepping aside to introduce Stephen.

“Luke this is Stephen, we met earlier in the week at Gilhooley’s when I was waiting for you, and Stephen this is Luke my house mate and also very over the top best friend.”

Luke and Stephen shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. “And Stephen this is Matt, Matt works with both Luke and I in our Sales Department.”

Matt added that Stephen and him were already acquainted as Matt had sold him his property in Bunya Pine last year.

“Nice to see you again Matt. I extended Trinity an invitation to join myself and my associates up at our booth, if you gentlemen would also like to join us?”

“You don’t have to ask me twice, let’s do this.” Luke was quick to reply and stand up. We collected our drinks and started to follow Stephen up to his booth.

When Stephen took my hand in his, directing us, I felt Luke nudge me with his elbow and I turned to see both him and Matt wink at me.

I rolled my eyes at them both, which only earned me a ‘Get it’ mouthed back from Luke.