“I mean it! Taking care of people is what you were meant to do. After all, you lifted me out of the road last week and then fixed me up in no time.”
I smile fondly at her earnest expression.
“It’s especially easy when a beautiful woman is in distress, honey.”
Colleen laughs. “Thank heavens there aren’t too many damsels in distress. Or at least I hope not.”
I kiss my girl then, tasting the sweet vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup on her lips. “Don’t worry baby, you’re the only one I’m doing this with right now.”
She nods solemnly, squeezing my hand.
“I’m glad. I don’t think I would like it if you did that with anyone else. But what about your friends? The other men I saw that night?”
I raise my eyebrows, pretending ignorance.
“What do you mean?”
Colleen worries her lip so that it’s pink and bee-stung.
“Well, it seemed like maybe you, Dylan, and Frank have done things together before. You know, like you did with those girls last week.”
I nod, still teasing her. “You mean when you spied on me?”
She rolls her eyes and lets out an exaggerated sigh.
“Yes, last week when I spied on you.”
I chuckle deep in my chest.
“Don’t worry, you have nothing to worry about, sweetling. Those bastards are harmless, and Dylan, Frank and I just like to have a good time. Yes, we’ve shared women in the past, but we use a very reputable source. It’s called City Girls, and it’s an agency in Manhattan. I don’t expect you to have heard of it.”
But Colleen looks down, even as her pulse jumps.
“No, actually I have heard of it because my sister met her boyfriends through City Girls. Actually, Sarah was moonlighting as an escort when she met Braden and Grant. They were two of her clients,” she says in a small voice.
I squeeze her hand.
“Then even better because you know that City Girls is a very selective service. Usually, they provide the girlfriend experience, but this time around, we wanted something a little skankier, and they were able to meet our needs.”
Colleen shoots a sideways look at me.
“Yeah, Genesis and Skye are nothing like my sister. I know for a fact Sarah’s never done anything like that.”
I nod.
“Yeah, and Genesis and Skye aren’t the City Girls norm. But hell, if there’s money to be made, then why not? We tipped well, I can tell you that. But you know I’m out of the game now right, Colleen? I won’t order from City Girls going forward, not when I’m with you. I’ve already told Dylan and Frank they’ll have to party on their own for the time being.”
Colleen squeezes my hand and shoots me a grateful smile. “I appreciate that. I know it might not be as fun…”
“Hey, not at all. It is fun being with you. Ten times more fun, in fact, and if I didn’t want to be with you, I wouldn’t. We share lots of laughs, right?”
Colleen smiles then, and my heart warms at how true my statement is. My days of a sleeping around, however “fun” that was, seem to be behind me for the time being. I thought it would be boring to be monogamous, but hell, one week with Colleen has worked out so far, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it continues for a while this way.
We stop to rest for a moment in the shade of a sycamore tree, and Colleen giggles a bit. I turn to look at her with a questioning glance.
“What is it?”
“It’s just so funny. There are so many coincidences in life don’t you think? For example, Sarah meeting a father-son pair through City Girls, and then Genesis and Skye being from City Girls too. Goodness, maybe I should join just for the hell of it.”
I pull the curvy girl close before planting a kiss on that plush pout.
“I don’t think that’s necessary, honey. I don’t do well sharing, and if it’s money that you need, then just let me know. I have more than enough.”
Colleen flushes.
“Oh no, I don’t need money, although thank you for offering. I just think life is so interesting sometimes.”
I nod. “The older you get, the more you’ll see how strange and wonderful this planet can be.”
With that, Colleen brightens.
“You’re right, but look! It’s Jungle World!” she exclaims, pointing at a tram that winds its way through assorted fauna and flora. “Come on, this looks fun!”
Laughing, I follow her as she pulls me to one of the cars and we get in. It’s nice and private, and the curvy girl gasps as we wind our way through Africa, and then Latin America.
“What do you want to do after high school?” I ask idly as Colleen eyes a monkey curiously. The monkey looks right back at us before turning around and stalking away, showing off its red butt. Then my girl giggles and smiles at me.