My friend throws me a suspicious look then.
“Are you sure nothing’s going on between you two? I mean, you guys broke up a while ago...”
I nod.
“Yeah, but like I said, we broke up on good terms. We just decided we didn’t want to see each other romantically anymore and that’s why it’s no biggie.”
Sydney looks skeptical nonetheless.
“Yeah, but you know that being friends with an ex is dangerous territory. I mean, most people don’t do it because it’s a can of worms with maggots crawling out of it.”
I smile.
“Not if you maintain boundaries, girl. That’s the key to the whole thing.”
Still, my pretty friend looks skeptical.
“And you’ve kept these so-called boundaries with Sean?”
“Of course!” I exclaim. “Trust me, we are not having sex anymore. Besides, Sean and I weren’t in a conventional relationship even when weweredating because right off the bat, we agreed we didn’t want to be exclusive.”
Sydney frowns.
“That’s fucking weird.”
Now it’s my turn to roll my eyes.
“You already knew this, Syd. Besides, non-monogamy is the new thing. Not everyone wants to be boyfriend-girlfriend, and then marriage, and then a house with a white picket fence.”
Sydney raises her hands in surrender.
“Of course not, but just saying. It still sounds weird.”
I blow out a breath with apphhht! sound
“It’s not weird, trust me, girlfriend. Sean and I spent a ton of time together, of course, but we were both seeing other people at the same time. You know I like my freedom, and I can’t be tied down by just one man. There’s no excitement to life, and I’d kill myself if that happened.”
Sydney sighs wistfully. “I wish I could be more like you, Kace because you’re incredible. But sadly, I think I’m a one-man kind of girl even if it comes with limitations.”
I merely giggle.
“Hey, to each their own, but don’t you feel like exploring sometimes? Just a tiny bit? Like feeling a couple dicks inside instead of just one?”
Sydney giggles then.
“Stop, you’re so dirty.”
I shake my head.
“No, I’m not! It’s amazing and I appreciate a partner who supports my desire to share my body with others. Especially since as a cocktail waitress, you know I hook up with guys all the time from the hotel. Honestly, I think Sean liked hearing about my escapades, to tell the truth.”
“You naughty girl!” Sydney gasps, shaking her head with wonder. “He wasn’t offended?”
I shake my head.
“Not at all. In fact, I think he even got off on it.”
Sydney is amazed, taking another sip of her drink.