Lisa's Gift (25 page)

The growl that surfaced from Nicolas vibrated in Jana’s pussy, sending the most delightful rays shooting inside her. When his strong hands grasped her hips, pulling her closer as he latched on to her clit and began to suck harder, Jana knew she had pleased him.

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Lisa’s smile met hers. And then their lips joined, tongues dipping and tasting. Pressure building between Jana’s legs made her arms wobbly.

She fought to stay upright. The result was shaky arms that barely held her up.

Another growl from the man between her legs broke their kiss and together they began to stroke his cock again with their mouths and tongues.

Nicolas’s fingers found her breasts and began to knead, before pinching, pulling, and teasing her nipples. While he worked her body into a frenzy, his hips rose faster, his suction on her clit firmed, and then he bit down hard.

Jana screamed her release.

She was soaring higher and higher. Nicolas hadn’t lied when he said he would take her to places she’d never been. Nothing could have prepared her for the rush of adrenaline coursing through her body, awakening every nerve ending so that she swore the entire utility company for Arizona was housed in her shell. And then she was falling, drifting, coming back to earth.

As she opened her eyes she was just in time to see a fountain of come erupt from Nicolas’s cock and squirt Lisa just above her right eye. Jana couldn’t have stopped the laughter even if she had tried.

Wide-eyed and blinking, Lisa opened her mouth as the milky substance dripped over one eye, sliding down her cheek. She tentatively touched it, drawing back her hand. Then her gaze snapped to Jana. She didn’t have time to respond. Lisa moved quickly, lunging to capture Jana in her arms. Intertwined they tipped to one side and rolled off the men onto the cool marble floor.

Wrestling, they giggled and grunted as Lisa attempted to wipe Nicolas’s come in Jana’s face.

Neither was aware of their audience and neither of them cared. Once again they were free-spirited girls enjoying each other and just having fun.

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Breathlessly, Lisa released Jana, and then rolled upon her back.

“God, I love you.”

Jana crawled to her side, swiped her finger across Lisa’s cheek and popped her finger into her mouth, tasting Nicolas. “I love you, too.” Jana leaned forward and kissed Lisa squarely on the mouth. The first time she had taken the initiative.

When they parted Lisa’s eyes were filled with moisture.

Jana’s smile faltered. “What’s wrong?” she asked.

“I just don’t want this to end,” Lisa choked through unshed tears.

“Oh, Lisa.” Jana drew her friend into her arms. From behind them Jana heard Nicolas say, “You two didn’t forget about us, did you?”

Ahhh…shit!
Yes, Jana had. A flush of embarrassment flooded her cheeks as she released Lisa. What must the two men think of them? Two naked women rolling around the floor like children.

When she turned to face them she couldn’t believe her eyes. Both men stood above her with rigid hard-ons.

Lisa was right. Nicolas
was
insatiable.

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It had been two weeks since their romp at Trent’s place. Life had settled back into its normal pace with the exception that each night, instead of one woman Nicolas had two, excluding the times Lisa had opted out of their ménage a trois due to working late and the occasional headache. From a male’s point of view, he should have been happy, but things were getting awkward.

After placing his razor and aftershave in his carry-on, he zipped the bag before tossing it over his shoulder. Then he reached for his larger suitcase. He wasn’t sure about their trip to Puerto Vallarta, a quaint city just due west of Guadalajara in Old Mexico. There was hesitancy in his steps as he made his way from the bedroom to the front door.

Lisa had grown even more distant and he just didn’t understand why.

Had he made her feel like the third wheel? After pulling the door shut, he inserted his key and locked it, before heading for his truck. The fact that it was getting harder and harder to share Jana with Lisa wasn’t helping.

He wanted Jana all to himself. Showing each woman the same amount of attention wasn’t easy.

His luggage made a
thud
as he threw it in the bed of his truck. For a moment, he leaned against the vehicle.

When had Jana stolen his heart?

Dammit!
He pushed away from the truck. He couldn’t deny that the times he and Jana had spent alone together had been special to him. She was everything he had been looking for—that he hadn’t even realized he’d been looking for.

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With a tug, he opened the door and climbed in. He sorted through his keyring, found the right one and inserted it. As he turned the key the engine roared to life. The sounds of the garage door lifting, gears grinding rang in his head. Hands on the steering wheel, he paused again. He didn’t want to hurt Lisa. And he had no chance with Jana without Lisa.

Jana would never jeopardize her friendship with Lisa for him. The bond between the women was that tight. Helluva position for him to be in.

He backed out of the garage, hit the automatic garage door button to close it again, and headed toward Lisa’s house in Chandler.

Sitting at a red light—lost in thought—he startled at the loud, obnoxious sound of a horn blaring behind him. When Nicolas looked up he saw that the light was green and everyone around him was in motion, except for the angry people stuck behind him.

Shit
! With a jerk his truck lunged forward. He ran his fingers through his hair. Man, he couldn’t live like this. Something had to be done.

A perfect scenario would be for Jana to move in with him and they both keep Lisa as a friend. “Not gonna happen ol’ boy, but you can dream,” he said aloud. No, there wasn’t a win-win solution in this triangle and he should have known that from the start. But he hadn’t counted on falling for Jana.

Was he fucked or what? Or just hoping for something he couldn’t have? He thrummed his fingers on the steering wheel. Could that be it?

Was he only attracted to Jana because he knew there was no way of obtaining her?

God. Could he be that superficial?

As he steered his truck into Lisa’s driveway he reached for the strength to see this next week through. Some deep soul-searching would need to be done on his part.

Exactly what was it he wanted from Jana and from Lisa? What was he willing to give up? Was he willing to lose both women?

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As he climbed out of his truck then jogged up the steps to the door, Nicolas wondered what his options were. Two from his point of view. Two women or none. Neither choice was acceptable as a long-term solution.

The front door of Lisa’s house was unlocked, so quietly he let himself in. He could hear shuffling sounds coming from the hall. Then the telephone rang. Lisa ran past him without a hello, nearly tripping over the pink luggage sitting just off the hall. She was breathless as she reached the telephone sitting on the coffee table next to the couch.

“Hello. Yes. Yes. Oh my goodness. Yeah. Of course.” She held onto the telephone and flinched with surprise when she turned around.

“Nicolas. I didn’t see you there.”

Strange. How could she have missed him?

Lisa shook her head, her brows furrowed. “Well, it looks like I’m not going with you two.” She slipped the telephone receiver back into its cradle.

“What?” Jana’s voice came from down the hall.

Lisa gave an exasperated wave of her hands and raised her voice.

“Susan at the center has had a family emergency. She was supposed to substitute for me while I was gone. With her going back to Texas there’s no one to cover for me. I can’t go.”

Jana entered the living room, disappointment etched on her face. She released a heavy sigh and shrugged one shoulder. “Oh well. We can always go another time.”

Lisa’s eyes widened. “Hey. Just because I can’t go doesn’t mean the two of you have to cancel your trip. Go on. Enjoy yourselves.”

Jana frowned. “No. Not without you.”

Lisa turned to Nicolas. “Tell her this is ridiculous. No way am I going to ruin your vacation.” Her gaze shot back to Jana. “Jana, you have to start work soon. This may be your only opportunity to get away. Nicolas had to jump through major hoops to get the week off from the restaurant. You guys have to go.”

Nicolas looked from one woman to the other. A whole week alone with Jana—he had to be dreaming.

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He attempted to hide his excitement. “Jana, Lisa’s right. If she doesn’t mind us going we might as well. Maybe she can join us later in the week if she can find another replacement.”

Lisa wiped her palms down the front of her pants. “He’s right!” There was too much animation in her voice, as she continued, “I’ll start today.

There has to be someone available who can take my place. My ticket is refundable, I’ll reschedule as soon as I can. I’ll probably be on the next plane out.” Her grin lacked something.

“I don’t know.” Jana’s gaze jumped from Lisa to Nicolas and then back to Lisa. “It feels strange going without you.”

Lisa gathered Jana into her arms. “You’re being silly. Heck, you guys will probably enjoy a little one-on-one, if you know what I mean.”

Nicolas knew exactly what she meant and couldn’t agree more. The solemn mood that had been riding him began to dissipate like a sour note on a brisk breeze. In fact, he was looking forward to the next week.

“Come on, doll. We’ll keep the sheets warm until Lisa can join us.” A delightful blush heated Jana’s cheeks at his insinuation.

Insinuation! Hell, he might never let her leave the hotel room, much less the bed.

Jana scanned Lisa’s face for any objections. “Lisa, is this really okay with you?”

Lisa gave her a shove toward Nicolas. “I wouldn’t have it any other way. Now get your bags and get the hell out of here.” She gave a carefree grin and waved them out the doorway.

As Jana climbed into Nicolas’s truck, she couldn’t believe that for the next week she would have Nicolas all to herself. Her excitement overwhelmed the guilt that simmered quietly in her belly.

Before Nicolas could shut the door she jutted a hand out stopping him. “Oh wait! I forgot my cosmetic bag.”

He smiled, cupping her face in his warm hands. “Doll, you don’t need makeup. You’re naturally beautiful.” He kissed her gently.

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God, he was gorgeous. She loved the way his T-shirt stretched over his broad chest. And the way that errant lock of black hair drooped over one eye. She brushed it lightly away. “And you’re full of shit. I’ll be just a moment.” She bounded from the truck.

As Jana entered she heard Lisa talking in the kitchen.

“Yeah. It worked. They’re gone. Yeah. Yeah. I know. I’ll be there in about thirty minutes. I love you, too.”

Jana stood paralyzed for a moment. Who could Lisa be talking to?

Was this convenient family emergency an excuse not to go with her and Nicolas? And who was Lisa telling she loved? A knot formed in Jana’s throat as she moved down the hall and into the bedroom she’d been using ever since she arrived in Arizona. She stood for a moment and looked around the pale pink room.

Lisa didn’t keep secrets from her. Did this have anything to do with her and Nicolas? Recently Lisa had been distant. She’d been working late and her headaches were coming more frequently. Or was that a lie, too?

“What are you still doing here?” Surprise rang in Lisa’s voice. Jana spun around to face her friend’s shocked expression.

Jana picked up the case sitting on her bed. “I-I forgot my cosmetic bag.”

“I see.” Lisa glanced nervously over her shoulder and then back to Jana. “I thought you left. I mean—you’d better get going. You don’t want to miss your plane.”

“Lisa, I don’t feel right going without you.”
Please, Lisa, don’t lie to
me
. Jana didn’t know what she’d do if her trust in her friend faltered.

She didn’t have anyone else, except for Nicolas. The thought made her freeze, then she brought her attention back to Lisa. “Is there something wrong? Don’t you want to go with us?”

“You silly goose.” Lisa’s laugh brushed off Jana’s concern as foolish.

“Of course I want to go. Who wouldn’t? I just can’t right now.” She swiped her tongue quickly over her lips and swallowed. “Please understand, Jana. I just can’t go right now.”

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There was nothing Jana could do. If Lisa couldn’t—or wouldn’t confide in her, Jana couldn’t force the issue. Something in Jana died, a heaviness that built in her chest and withered.

Perhaps Lisa had found someone new and just didn’t know how to tell her and Nicolas.

Maybe Jana had already worn out her welcome.

Oh hell! She could stand here forever wondering what Lisa was hiding and what reason was behind it, but still it wouldn’t get her anywhere. With no real options, she walked over to Lisa, gave her a kiss and then brushed by her as she left.

Nicolas was waiting just outside the truck with a big grin as he held open her door. At least one of the three was happy to be traveling to Puerto Vallarta.

The drive to the airport was slow going. Traffic moved at a snail’s pace on Highway 101 and then on the 202. With each mile away from Lisa, Jana grew more anxious. She shifted in her seat.

What was Lisa up to?

“Is something wrong?” Nicolas asked, pulling off at the airport exit just as a small red car shot in front of them.

“No.” She continued to stare into the mass of cars ahead. All the while she let Lisa’s words, “I love you, too,” thrum through her head. Her friend wanted both her and Nicolas gone.