Spontaneous - Brenda Jackson [51]
“Wynona is hoping Kim can squeeze in marriage and a baby before she becomes a doctor,” Edward said, casting out his rod.
Duan shrugged. “It’s whatever Kim wants,” he said. “The beauty of our relationship is that we’re in agreement on just about everything.”
“And I guess you trust her completely.”
The statement sounded sarcastic. “Yes, I trust her completely. Just like I’m sure you trust Wynona completely.”
Edward nodded. “Oh, yeah. Sure. I trust Wynona. I wouldn’t be marrying her if I didn’t.”
Duan studied the man for a second. “I guess you wouldn’t since this will be your third marriage, right?”
The beer bottle Edward had been holding nearly slipped from his grasp and he quickly glanced over at Duan. “Yes, it will be my third marriage.”
“Hey, you know what they say. Three’s a charm.”
Duan wasn’t sure whether Edward’s smile was genuine. “Yes, you’re right,” Edward said. “Three’s a charm.”
LATER THAT NIGHT, Duan got a call from Chevis. “I was able to convince the warden of my need to talk to Green and he agreed. Our meeting is set for Wednesday at noon. Has anyone heard from Tron?”
“Landon spoke with him a few days ago,” Duan said of the former FBI agent turned private investigator, Antron Blair. “He’s checking out Edward’s cell phone records from five years ago and his land phone records from ten years ago, as well as his bank statements for the same period. I hope to hear something from him soon.”
He shoved off the bed when Kim walked out of the bathroom. Wynona had gone to Bible study at church, and instead of accepting her invitation to join her, he and Kim had decided to go to a movie at the multiplex around the corner from the hotel. He usually would not have wasted his time or money on the flick, but he would suffer through it for her.
“All right, Chevis, keep me informed on how things turn out with your meeting with Stein Green on Wednesday.”
After flipping off the phone, he gave Kim his total attention. There was no hope for it. She was wearing a hot pink tank top and a short black skirt that showed what good-looking legs she had. He’d much prefer staying in the hotel room tonight and messing around with her, but he knew she had her heart set on seeing this movie. Still…
He crossed the room when he saw the trouble she was having putting her necklace on. He came to stand behind her. “Need help?”
She glanced over her shoulder at him. “Yes, thanks.”
He pushed her curls aside to have access to her neck. She smelled so good. But then, she always did.
“You were right, Duan.”
“About what?”
“Mr. Bennie having a thing for Mom. I can’t believe I’ve never noticed it before.”
He finished with the necklace and leaned down to place a kiss on her neck at the same time she brushed her backside against his crotch. He sucked in a deep breath at the contact. Damn, it felt good. “I hate to say that I told you so,” he said, wrapping his arms around her middle to bring her even closer to him.
“You know what I wish,” she said, shifting to look over her shoulder at him.
He leaned in and brushed a kiss across her lips. “No, what do you wish?”
“That Mom would notice, too. But they’ve been friends for so long she probably doesn’t see him as anything other than a friend.”
“I can believe that.” Duan went back to her neck, sucking in his favorite spot, not caring that a passion mark would probably be visible tomorrow. “Dad didn’t start noticing Cathy until she turned up the heat.”
“How did she do that?”
Duan chuckled. “Hell if I know, but I’m sure Olivia does. Terrence and I figured the less we knew, the better. All we do know is that they went to New York on a business trip together and things changed for them after that.”
He sucked in another deep breath when Kim intentionally wiggled her backside against his crotch again. “Hey, I wouldn’t do that too many times if I were you,” he warned.
She laughed when