I only then realised that Alec was still topless and I was openly gawking at his chest and arms. I quickly looked up to Alec's face and instantly glared at the smugness that was visibly plastered across his face.
"Can you put some clothes on?" I asked.
Alec raised his eyebrows. "Does my being topless make you uncomfortable?"
No, it makes me drool.
"Yes, it does."
Alec smirked. "Though shit. It's hot out, so I'm skins for the day."
I frowned. "I don't even know what that means."
Alec clicked his tongue at me. "Irish people."
"American people!" I fired right back making him chuckle.
"So, you just want me to be your boyfriend?"
Nice subject change.
I licked my lips, and nodded my head. "Yes, you just have to make it believable that we are a real couple."
Alec smiled suggestively. "How would you like me to make it believable?"
Why did he say that word like it was something dirty?
I felt myself flush, and I hated it. "Stop tryin' to embarrass me."
Alec pushed his hair back from his face and said, "I'm asking a legit question."
"Just act like a lovin' boyfriend; hold my hand, kiss my cheek-"
"Open a door for you then smack your ass when you walk by?"
I rolled my eyes. "I'm bein' serious."
"So am I."
I groaned, and placed my head in my hands. "I just want me family to think we're a real, happy couple. That's it."
Alec chortled. "Trust me kitten, this will be the easiest job I’ve ever done."
I uncovered my face, and raised my eyebrows at him. "It will?"
Alec nodded, still smiling wide. "Yep."
Perfect!
I smiled also. "So does that mean you will escort me to the weddin'?"
I had my fingers and toes crossed, hoping he would say yes.
Alec laughed at me. "If you abide by my conditions then yes, I will."
I frowned and uncrossed my fingers and toes. "What are your conditions?"
Alec held up his index finger. "Number one, absolutey no falling in love."
Oh, he had a sense of humour!
I couldn't help the snort that erupted out of me then or the laughter that followed it. Alec's eyes narrowed as I snorted again mid-laugh which of course only made me laugh harder.
"I'm being serious Keela," Alec growled, no trace of humour on his face or in his tone.
Oh, crap, he was serious!
I laughed harder then, and quickly fanned myself. "I know, that's why... I'm laughin'... so hard."
Alec stared at me blankly and unblinking, so I forced myself to relax until my laughter subsided. "Okay, so I'm not to fall in love with you. Got it, what's number two?"
Alec rolled his eyes and said, "Number two, you treat me as a person and not as the hired help."
I frowned. "I will always treat you as a person... I can't treat you like hired help even if I wanted because I'm not payin' you."
Alec clicked his tongue at me. "You could pay me in sexual favours."
I raised my eyebrows then gave him a get-real look and said, "You will get paid with nice manners."
Alec smirked. "The rest of my conditions might make you a little uneasy then."
I sat up straight as a shiver ran down my spine. "What are they?"
Alec lifted his arm and rubbed the back of his neck. "You sure you want an honest answer to that question, kitten?"
I nodded my head and ignored the bulge of his bicep even though it whispered for me to take a peak.
Alec shrugged and said, "I want to fuck you."
I was about to laugh, but Alec's tone and facial expression shut me up before I even made a sound. I did nothing but stare at him for a few moments before I opened my mouth and said, "Why aren't you laughin'?"
"Because I'm not joking."
I widened my eyes in sheer horror. "You better be fuckin' jokin'!"
Alec sat back a little and raised his eyebrows and hands. "I don't joke about conditions for a contract."
I smacked my hands down on the kitchen table. "This is not a contract, this is a favour. You don't get paid for it with anythin' other than a verbal fuckin' thank you."
Alec folded his arms across his chest. "So I'm to be your boyfriend without receiving the privileges or benefits of having a girlfriend?"
Seriously?
"Yes! This is all only pretend!"
Alec shook his head. "Nah, that's a no-go for me. We're going to hash that out right now, if you want me to be your boyfriend then I want some privileges at least. I'm a man - I have needs."
Oh my God!
What the hell was this?
I rubbed my temples with my fingers. "What exactly do you want from me, Alec?"
If he said he wanted to fuck me again I was going to smack him.
"I like physical intimacy. No feelings or emotional bullshit, just the physical stuff. I like holding hands, kissing, cuddling, hugging, and fucking. If I'm to be your pretend boyfriend then this is what I want, it's not asking for much."
Not asking for much?
NOT. ASKING. FOR. MUCH?
Men!
I was mad that he wanted to have sex with me, but I couldn't help but also feel a little flattered because men who looked like Alec never peeked in my direction, let alone look in it. Flattered or not, I was also extremely disgusted that sex is all he wanted from me. I wasn't expecting anything to come from this arrangement, but to be told someone wanted me for my body, and my body alone, was not a mistake I would make twice in my lifetime.
My heart was hammering against my chest and my stomach contents were rolling around inside my belly.
"Shaggin' is not on the table at all so you can get it out of your head right now."
I could not believe he even suggested that he get laid as a condition to escort me to Micah's wedding!
Alec grinned. "We'll see."
I growled, "What do you mean 'We'll see'?"
"I mean we will see."
Fuck that and fuck him!
"We won't see anythin'! I change me mind, I don't need your help," I snapped and stood up from my chair. I pushed it into the table then turned and walked towards the door, but Alec’s arms stopped me as they surrounded me.