The Draglen Brothers - DRAKEN (BK 1) (5 page)

“What is the rule?” I say, as I turn
down the music.

“You know rules don’t apply to me,
sis, I just want to know if we are riding together to the party
tonight.”

“You’re not going.”

“Yes, I am. You know that parties
don’t happen unless I’m there. Besides, I want to see this guy
that’s got you dancing again. I want you back dating again, since
Travis you have been different.”

“What did I say about his name? You
need to ride by yourself to the party, I might stay over at Donna
Marie’s house. Now get out,” I say, feeling horrible for speaking
to D like this.

“Hey listen, Cess, you’re my twin
sister and best friend. I’m sorry, but I want you happy again. I
don’t want you to not open up because of him. Now don’t be mad, and
come give your brother a hug,” he says, smiling, arms wide open
waiting for my hug.

“I’m not hugging you, D, you’re not
fooling me. As soon as I’m in your arms you’re going to lick my
face. Ugg, and that’s gross by the way.”

“The ladies love it.”

“That’s only because they’re
delusional,” I say, smiling.

“Well, I’m glad we got this all clear,
now I need to go get ready for the party, sis. And, umm, just in
case you were wondering what to wear, I think that silver dress
thingy will make heads turn,” D says, walking out of my room. I
yell out, “Thanks D, love.”

“Any time!”

I head to my big closet, and sit on
the bench looking at all my silver dresses. I choose the short,
backless one. I decide to be different, and add blue heels and
accessories. This is going to be a night to remember. I plan on
having a good time.

***

Dressed and ready to party, I grab the
keys to one of the many cars in the garage. I see I have the
Maserati Convertible keys. Yes, this will be perfect! When Draken
sees what he missed out on, he’s going to kick himself. I grab my
packed bag, and make my way to the car. Gloria always makes sure
the car is brought around. She tells Gordon, who is the driver, to
ensure the car is ready to drive.

I jump in, and waste no time speeding
past Draken’s house. I still feel embarrassed about how I was
treated, but this party will redeem me, and it will be Draken
wishing he could have me. Ha! I don’t have to drive very long
before I’m in front of Donna Marie’s house. I pull up and my car is
taken away for parking. I head in and go straight to the music, I
start dancing, moving very slow. Dancing alone can be so fun at
times, and you get to see the reaction of the guys, and ladies. I
hear Suzy before I see her.

“Cess, Cess!” Suzy yells over the
music. As I turn, she is dancing towards me. Suzy and I are the
best dancers among our friends. They all think they’re too proper
to do what we do. There is never shame in our dancing, just
freedom. She finally reaches me, and we are dancing and
talking.

“You look fabulous! Every guy here is
going to want you,” Suzy says.

“You are the one who looks amazing,
that blue fitted dress is painted on, and I can see every curve.
You wouldn’t be trying to catch someone tonight?”

“Maybe, I’ve got to go mingle. Have
fun! I’m sure your neighbor boys are coming. Donna Marie is very
convincing,” Suzy says, grinning. What the hell did she say? Before
I can ask her, she’s gone, moving through the people. I move away
from the dance floor, just walking around. I really enjoy Donna
Marie’s house. It’s very lavish, like ours. I take a walk around,
and finally spot him. Bitch! He is all over her, and they look as
if they are in love. That’s how we were until she got her little
slutty hands on him. I should watch them make out. I need to go. So
much time has passed, yet I can’t get over Travis. I hate that
name. I truly loved him, and my heart still breaks, watching him
kiss and love another. I spent all that time hoping I could be his
everything, when all along he was passing time with me, and really
wanted Lauren. Lauren is pretty, but I would never have guessed it.
He still looks so good. He notices me staring as he kisses her
neck. The eye contact is instant, so I flip him off. He just gives
Lauren a deep kiss, tugging at her hips. Damn, I miss sex. Turning,
I go to an empty area, and let the tears fall as I sit on a bench.
I don’t realize I’m sobbing until I hear a voice, I’m crying so
hard. I just ignore the person, hoping he leaves. Then hands are on
my shoulders, caressing me. I don’t look to see who it is, I’m
happy that someone is not telling me to get over it. Then, his
mouth is next to my ear.

“Hello, Cess, who made you
cry?”

“Showken?” I say, leaning away, oh my,
does he look tasty. Why is he here? Oh yeah, Donna
Marie.

“Who made you cry?” Showken asks
again. I’m so astonished at his deep green eyes, I don’t notice the
other brothers walk up. Oh, I’m surrounded by hot men, that will
surely make me feel better!

“Hi, Showken. It’s nothing, just
seeing someone who hurt me, it can be a little too much at times.”
I say, wiping my face with a handkerchief out of my
handbag.

“So, this man was your ex?” Layern
says. Wow, how did I remember his name? He looks at me so caringly.
I wonder if Draken is here too.

“No, he’s not here.”

“Shit!” I say, jumping back. How the
hell did he know that? “How did you know what I was thinking?” I
ask.

“I didn’t, your body can tell me a
lot, besides, I have what you might call strong perception.” Layern
says, smiling.

“Where is this guy that makes such a
beautiful lady cry?” Showken asks, searching my eyes. I look around
and see the other brothers’ eyes roaming over my body. Wow, at
least someone wants me.

“Don’t worry about him, Showken, I’m
fine. I think I’m going home,” I say, turning to leave, but he
pulls me back in front of him. I know these men are going to be
trouble.

“Wait, we just got here, and we want
to dance,” Showken says, smiling, and I see those dimples again.
Yikes!

“We? I mean, I’m sure all the ladies
would like to dance with you guys,” I say, blushing. They are just
a bunch of sexy hot men. I really need to leave.

“Showken, just tell her,” Gemi says,
looking at me.

“Tell me what?” Oh shit! What are they
not telling me?

“We are here to have fun, but also to
see if you like our brother, Draken,” Gemi says, cocking his
handsome face to the side. I notice they all are waiting for an
answer. Why didn’t the asshole bother to come? Why send his
brothers? I frown.

“He doesn’t know. We are trying to
help him out of his shell, so to speak,” Layern says, smiling. All
this attention is going to have this girl going crazy. I look from
brother to brother, and there’s something different about them. I
know they are fine, and brothers, but they look like they could be
very dangerous.

“Umm, I… well, since it doesn’t seem
like you’re going to let me leave, I guess let’s go dance!” I say,
moving from the corner they have me in. I glance over my shoulder
and smile. “I hope you can dance, because that’s my specialty.” I
walk away towards the music and party people. I feel them right
behind me, and I know they are there, there is a sense of danger
there too. I hope they are not serial killers. I turn and look, and
all smiles is what I see, as they walk like kings. I walk to the
floor and begin to move. One of my favorite songs is playing, Ride,
by Ciara. I feel hands on me as I’m dancing, and Showken is behind
me. Wow, he can really dance, moving to my pace and never missing a
step. This guy is really good! I close my eyes, feeling the song,
as I feel another set of hands coming from in front, and there is
Gemi dancing with me, and he is grinding on me like we are alone.
Yikes, I’m so in trouble. I turn my head, and see Layern mouth “my
turn next.” These guys are walking sex. That’s as simple as I can
put it. If you look up sex, it will have all their pictures,
especially Draken. I wonder why he is not here? He must not like
me. Showken is whispering softly in my ear.

“My brother Draken wanted us to check
you out. Make sure before he asks you out that you are a big
girl.”

“What does that mean, a big girl?” He
looks at me, and arches a brow as he chuckles. I see my friends
laughing and eyeing them. Gemi makes me focus on him when he starts
going down to the floor, making sure to rub his big, hot hands down
my legs. This is a fantasy! Showken persists.

“Well, Cess, it’s up to you. My
brother wants you, he will take you on dates, buy you gifts, and
treat you well. You have to be willing to share this body with
him,” he whispers, as he turns me quickly, and now I’m facing him.
Gemi is having a good time with me from behind. What are they
doing, and what is he asking me to do, exactly?

“What are you saying, Showken?” I say,
looking him in his eyes. I’m trying to have an attitude, but he is
so damn sexy.

“I mean,” he says, “You are sexual
when you’re dancing, and before you answer: the way you are dancing
lets me know you are not a virgin,” Layern walks up, pushing him
and Gemi away. They find new dance partners, the ladies and guys
are staring at all three of them. Layern totally takes control of
the dance as a new song comes on. He picks me up, and pulls my legs
around his waist, and lays his hand on my belly, pressing me to
lean back. I lean back, feeling the music, and now the dance is
pure heat. It’s dirty dancing, with an R rating. I’m having a good
time when he, too, asks me about Draken.

“I’m sure my brother has told you
about Draken.”

“No, he has only asked if I will screw
your brother!” I snap.

“I see you’re upset,” Layern says,
moving me slowly. “but you can’t deny you want him, right? Cess, I
know you think Draken is an ass, yet you still want him. You’re
young, nobody is saying you have to marry him. Our brother likes
you. He just doesn’t know how to tell you, and that’s where we come
in. You are new to him, Cess; you have a brother, wouldn’t you do
anything for him?” I return the movements, letting him know I can
dance too. I’m not up for sale, and I don’t care how handsome they
are or how well these guys can dance, smile, and especially tempt
me to make me go back on my promise. Their asshole brother can go
to hell. I’m not dating or accepting gifts, and mostly definitely
not screwing him.

“No, no I’m not dating your brother.”
I say, pulling away. “You and your brothers can find another slut.
I choose to be single, and not because offers don’t come in on a
regular basis. I’m Cess Lamil, and you need to look that up. I
don’t need any gift, or anything he can do for me. I can provide
for myself.” I walk away, going to speak with my girls. The more I
think about it, the more pissed off I get. I walk up to Suzy,
Jamie, and Kelly, who are gawking at my new sexy neighbors. I don’t
think they even see me. Jamie is more the type they need, for what
they’re asking.

“Hello!” I say, waving my hands in
their faces. They are all staring.

“Cess, please tell me you’re going to
go to bed with one of them tonight?” Kelly says, waving. I stand in
front of them, placing my hand on my hip.

“You can have them! They are here
trying to fix me up with their brother, Draken, but want to make
sure that I give up the cookies. What kind of-” I say.

Before I can finish, Jamie is fussing.
“Cess, you are so stuck on yourself. They should be protecting The
Great Draken. I’m surprised you haven’t heard of him. If they are
here on his behalf, consider it a privilege. You should watch the
business world more closely. Draken and his brothers run Out of
World Enterprises; it’s the third largest company in the world. I
know you come from money, but the joke is, they are the money. You
see where I’m going with this?” Jamie says, still smiling at them.
I turn, and see all their eyes are on me. Why?

“Jamie, maybe you should do it, I
don’t want to, and you know all about him, go for it,” I
say.

“Jamie, if you won’t, I will,” Kelly
says, freshening her lip gloss. “Oh shit, here comes
one.”

I turn, and Showken is there smiling
at everyone. I have to stay away from him, and his brothers. I see
Travis looking at me and his face says it all, jealousy. Yes! That
is what I want him to feel.

“Hello, beauties! Can I steal Cess for
one second, and then may I have a dance with you, Kelly? My brother
would like to dance with you now, Jamie.” Showken says, placing his
hand in mine and walking me to one of the many balconies in Donna
Marie’s house. Where is Donna Marie? If I have to guess, she and
Rich are somewhere having sex. They are like rabbits.

“I said no!”

“I say, yes,” Showken says.

“Why are you bothering me about this?”
I frown.

“Look, we are only here for 6 months,
then we’re gone. Listen, it’s not an insult, actually we think very
highly of you. We just want our brother happy, but if your answer
is still no, we will not say another word. I do ask, though, if you
would not mind coming to a party at our house next weekend. Draken
spends most of his time at the office, so will you come?” He does
that smile, and the dimples are my weakness. “Yes, I will
come.”