The Irresistible Bundle (37 page)

To the guys' dismay they soon realized that the girls had not only planned but rehearsed their parts. The "dance off" went back and forth between the two groups. The girls shook their hips and rubbed their bodies against their competitors. By the time the guys recovered their parts were almost over.

The crowd loved every moment. Carina got plenty of action between Valentino and Marco while Desirae danced between her bartender and Valentino. Andrea danced between Marco and a server. Sati managed to dance against Valentino and to Carina's immense relief Melissa and Chelsea never got a chance at her men.

The crowd gave the group a standing ovation as they parted ways. The girls headed to their table as Marco followed the guys and consoled them. It'd been a valiant effort but they were no competition to the Irresistible 8. Carina noticed the suit at the rope had even gotten a pass to come inside and man the door.

"So boss man" Ariel stated. "Do we get to do something like this tomorrow night too?"

Valentino shook his head. "It's more formal tomorrow night. This is the stress reliever for the staff. As a matter of fact..." Valentino's phone rang and he smiled. Carina's eyes narrowed at his expression. Apparently he'd been waiting for this call.

"Yvette darling" he greeted. The girls squealed in delight and yelled their hellos through the phone. "Yes, that's them" Valentino said between the girls greetings. "I wanted to make sure before I told them. Yes... Yes..." He paused. "Of course" he stated as he ended the call. The girls held their breaths as they waited for Valentino to elaborate. "Yvette needs you at her shop between 10 and 11 to have you try on gowns. You'll be representing her again for tomorrow night's affair."

Andrea and Desirae bounced up and down with delight as Chelsea pouted. "But Valentino I already have my fuck-me-I'm-hot dress for tomorrow night."

"I'm sure you do" Valentino chuckled as the others rolled their eyes. Griffin and Diego looked at the girls in confusion. "But part of the agreement was that you'd attend tomorrow night as Yvette's girls and that means she gets to dress you."

"Absolutely" Beatriz concurred. "No problem here!" Sati beamed.

Chelsea scowled but said nothing more. She was out numbered. She'd have to find somewhere else to go with that fucktastic dress. Carina smirked knowing that whatever Chelsea had picked would've topped the all-time skank record by her obvious rebuttal.

"Thanks" she whispered to Valentino. She didn't recall this part of the agreement but it would be fun to be dressed by Yvette again.

"This was Yvette's doing. Don't be surprised if she doesn't even give you much of a selection." Valentino softly replied. Carina nodded. "Ladies, there will be press here tomorrow night so wear whatever it is that Yvette provides you. The limo will pick you up and take you all to the salon to get your hair and nails done."

The girls screamed with delight and hugged Valentino. Marco laughed as he approached the table. "Guess the secrets out" he teased.

"What about Diego and Griffin?" Carina's concerned gaze turned to the silent men at the table.

"Yvette wants them too" Marco smirked. "She wants to show the media she can dress the men as elegantly as the women."

"Does that mean she's dressing you two?" Sati asked.

"Yep" Marco stated, "Anyone ready for another performance?"

"Carina and I have something" Beatriz offered. Valentino and Marco looked between the two. They weren't aware of what Carina had planned. "Another Shakira song" Beatriz added.

Carina nodded her head in understanding. Beatriz had mentioned it in passing but she hadn't realized that she'd been serious about it. "I'm game" she shrugged as she stood up from the booth. The room chanted Carina and Beatriz's names as they talked to the DJ. Once the music was set up the two stood apart from each other and began. Carina and Beatriz performed
Beautiful Liar
by Beyonce and Shakira. Staff members got their phones out to record the performance.

"Too bad asshat isn't here" Desirae muttered. Andrea laughed and nodded.

"But he'll see this online soon enough" Desirae sneered. And surely someone would put it under the J & C page designating this as another "dedication" song even though the man-whore was nowhere around.

Carina and Beatriz finished to a standing ovation while a group of servers performed LMFAO's
I'm Sexy and I Know It
.

"I want to show you something" Valentino whispered to Carina. "It's in my office." They stood up but not before Desirae demanded to know where they were going.

"Oh hell no! The rule applies tonight too!" She proclaimed crossing her arms across her ample chest.

"What rule?" Griffin asked. He hadn't been told about any rules for the night.

"Carina can't get laid by either man anywhere on premise. If I can't get any she can't get any." Desirae haughtily replied.

"I told you to go to the supply closet with your favorite bartender." Carina teased. Diego gawked as Andrea waggled her finger at her friends.

"I've got a change of clothes for Carina." Valentino interjected before they got carried away again.

"And what's wrong with her outfit?" Melissa demanded.

"Nothing" Marco replied exasperated. "We just got her something nice to wear."

"We" Ariel and Chelsea simultaneously said.

"Yes, we" Marco's raised eyebrow dared them to elaborate. Fuck what everyone else thought.

"Fine but if you go we go" Andrea motioned between her and Desirae. Marco smirked knowing where those two troublemakers wanted this to go.

"Not tonight sugar. If you feel better you three can go and Valentino and I will stay here." Marco offered.

"Deal" they shouted scurrying off to the back office. The table laughed at their enthusiasm as they disappeared. The trio stepped into Valentino's office giddy with excitement.

"Did you tell them what you were planning on wearing? Is that why they got you something?" Andrea asked. It hadn't missed anyone's notice how the men had reacted to Carina's choice of outfit.

"No but they knew we were dancing so they must've suspected I was going to wear something more
comfortable
than my nicer outfits."

"I'll be damned" Desirae muttered as she looked at the beautiful strapless dress. It was a Betsey Johnson evening dress with delicate black lace over beautiful pink satin material and a black bow at the waist. The dress only went to mid-thigh and the men had left matching black and pink strappy heels to complement the outfit.

"I cannot wait for Friday!" Andrea resolutely stated.

"Why" Carina asked as she changed outfits.

"Because then I can see you in action during your gold medal sex status and learn something from you. Not only did you manage to nail two sexy and gorgeous guys but you got to
keep
them and they don't mind providing for you! I mean WTF?"

Carina rolled her eyes at the overly dramatic Andrea. "You can't complain too much. Looks like I seem to be sharing them with you two."

Andrea dropped to the floor and kneeled before her feet. "We are so grateful" she chanted as Desirae laughed. Carina playfully kicked Andrea. She folded her one-piece outfit and left it on Valentino's desk.

"Let's go ladies" Carina sashayed back to the group. The table cheered their approval as they approached.

"Well done gentlemen" Diego beamed; he much rather preferred seeing his sister in something like this.

The servers came around the tables and provided everyone with their dinner of choice. After the meal a few slow songs came on. Carina took turns dancing with the four men at the table including her brother. By the end of the party Carina sensed Marco's mood change. She sat on his lap and wrapped her arms around him.

"What is it baby?" She crooned. She wanted to make whatever was bothering him better. Marco was always the upbeat one of their intimate trio.

"He wanted to sing a slow song with you remember" Valentino nudged the couple. Marco scowled at Valentino.

"That's right" Carina exclaimed. How had she forgotten that? She rushed over to the DJ and prepared their song selection while Marco scolded Valentino. He didn't feel it necessary to remind her. The table laughed as Valentino rolled his eyes at his best friend and lover. Marco was so transparent sometimes and he didn't even know it.

Carina marched over to the table and handed Marco a microphone. Two stools were placed on the dance floor close to each other. Carina sat on one, ensuring that her pretty dress didn't unnecessarily flash anyone. Marco sat next to her but angled himself so that he could see everyone, especially Valentino who they dedicated the song to. They performed Lady Antebellum's
Just a Kiss.
Marco and Carina sang to the audience, to each other, and to Valentino.

The party ended with that memorable performance. Everyone went up and congratulated them for a job well done. She smugly smiled knowing that performance would also end up on the internet. If Marco and Valentino hadn't just jointly publicly proclaimed her, the only thing left to do was have a threesome for everyone's viewing pleasure... hmmm....

"Ladies, don't forget Yvette - no later than 11 tomorrow morning." Marco called out as they left. Carina kissed the guys goodnight knowing they had plenty to do this evening and in the morning.

"Andrea and Desirae take a lesson from this one here" Griffin announced as they got in the car. Carina crossed her arms over her chest and pondered where the hell this man was going with this. "She isn't clingy or jealous regarding her men. They obviously have to work and she understands that."

Desirae and Andrea rolled their eyes. They weren't like that either but what was the point in voicing that. Griffin was no more than a temporary good time for them. Once again the group sought out parties for the evening. Jaxon was thankfully once again MIA. Carina acknowledged that New Year's Eve night would most likely not hold the same good fortune. Only time would tell.

Chapter Forty-Nine

"My beauties" a voice greeted the group as soon as they entered the store. The girls giggled with delight. Diego and Griffin looked around. The place looked like an all-in-one stop shop for costumes and dress rentals. A beautiful woman in her mid-to-late fifties approached the group.

"Yvette" the girls exclaimed. They each hugged the elegant woman. She smiled at the collective group. Everyone was excited for the night's festivities.

"Ladies, follow me" Yvette waived the group to a private area with dressing rooms. It reminded Carina of the time Yvette took them to try on costumes. "I've had the chance to separate some pieces for several of you. I have my approved collection on the racks if you want to browse through it. There's a specific dress code tonight that includes evening wear and ball gowns. No one can try anything on until I give the go-ahead. Understood?"

The group eagerly nodded as they followed Yvette. Griffin and Diego sat on a set of plush suede chairs while the girls huddled around the shop owner. Gasps erupted from the overexcited group as racks of evening dresses appeared in front of them. Each rack contained similarly colored dresses but in all varieties of lengths and designs. Melissa immediately went to the rack with white and ivory colored dresses. She screamed in delight as she grabbed one that caught her eye. "Yvette" she begged "May I please try this one on?"

Yvette looked at her choice and nodded in approval. Melissa practically ran to the dressing room not allowing anyone to see her selection.

"Are there any duplicates?" Beatriz asked looking after Melissa.

"No" Yvette scoffed insulted at the notion. The guys laughed as the girls sifted through the racks. Chelsea and Ariel grabbed dresses and after Yvette's curt nod of approval they scurried after Melissa. Carina bit her lip in dismay. What if the girls had already picked the cream of the crop? She wanted to look fabulous for tonight.

Melissa strutted out of the dressing room. Griffin gave a high pitched whistle that caused her to blush. Carina and Desirae hurried over to see what all the fuss was about. Yvette followed them and instructed Melissa to turn around slowly. She wore an ivory colored floor-length gown.

Carina stared in awe as she realized how perfect the dress was for Melissa. It was a one-shoulder dress that showed her neckline with a satin ruche bodice. The most telling feature of the gown was the beaded bands at the left side of the dress that tastefully revealed part of her stomach and ribs. The colorful beaded bands wrapped around to half of her bare back and reconnected with the ruche bodice. The top band was the longest, showcasing her left shoulder blade while the dress hid the other side of her back. Each band shortened in length. The fourth band revealed part her waist and was the shortest. The dress was elegant yet sultry.

"Fuck me" Andrea croaked. The dress was phenomenal.

"Do you like it?" Melissa hesitantly asked. The group's jaws dropped at her insecurity.

"You are absolutely exquisite darling. No need to try anything else on." Yvette replied as she shooed Melissa off. Chelsea skipped out of the dressing room and marched over to Yvette. She looked at the group expectantly. Somehow the duo had found dresses that perfectly suited them while remaining in good taste.

Chelsea's choice of gown was a deep indigo color. Miraculously it was also a floor-length gown. Almost everyone in the group had expected her to find something scandalously short. Desirae laughed and pointed at the slit that allowed plenty of leg to show through. The split front was high up revealing her thighs. The dress simultaneously hid and exposed Chelsea's assets. Her gown also revealed her back and stomach but in a completely different way than Melissa's gown. Chelsea's dress had glittery bands that contained beads, sequins, and crystals that wrapped around as a halter then proceeded down as matching bands that crisscrossed over her stomach. Almost all of her back was exposed; only one band connected the back of the dress. Chelsea showed off the indigo sweep train that made the dress all the more refined. Carina clapped as Chelsea curtsied. Yvette waived her away and looked to Ariel who was exiting the dressing room.

"Brown" Sati screeched as Ariel stepped out. The guys laughed as the girls watched Ariel's approach. It was obvious that she was hesitant now that Sati had commented on the color.

"Hush" Yvette scolded. "I was hoping one of you would like this style." Yvette fussed with the gown and beamed with approval. It was something Carina would never have chosen but it looked sensational on Ariel.

The strapless gown was indeed brown, made with a taffeta material. It was a unique high-low style, short in the front and long in the back. The gown had an A-line skirt in the front with a sweep train in the back. The train was all the more unique because from the front the inside of the train sported a leopard print while the back and outside of the train was the same chocolate brown as the rest of the dress. The gown featured a pleated waist and beaded top. It was sassy and classy all at the same time. Ariel smiled brightly as she watched everyone's expression change from insecure to envious.

Beatriz waltzed into a vacant dressing room with several dresses while Sati carried a bright orange dress to a room. Andrea's eyebrows nearly touched her hairline as she gawked at Sati. "Are we trying to outdo each other? Brown..... Now orange," Andrea shook her head as she browsed through a rack of red dresses.

It wasn't long before Sati sauntered out of the dressing room and sashayed over to the guys. They touched her dress to see if the feathers were real. "Stop" she reprimanded slapping their hands away. Sati feigned being at a runway. She strutted her stuff turning at different angles to let everyone see. Her soft orange-colored dress was a complete opposite of everyone else's chosen gowns. This gown was short, like mid-thigh short. It featured a sweetheart neckline with a bodice littered with glass beads, sequins, and crystals. The most fabulous part was the ostrich feathers that made up the skirt portion of the dress; the gown was glamorously charming.

"I have the perfect accessories" Yvette announced as she thrust matching heels with feather tips and a feathered headband. There was just the right amount of feathers to not make the overall effect tacky. Sati's bronzed skin glowed against the soft orange dress.

Griffin sighed loudly in the background. "Soon" Yvette huffed at the impatient men. She marched over to the rack of grey and silver dresses. She pulled two out and handed them to Carina. "Here" she instructed as she pushed Carina towards a dressing room.

"Showtime" Diego called out as his sister went to try on the dresses. Carina had been the only one the owner had handpicked a dress for. Diego knew that was of importance. Everyone knew Carina had to look her best as she was representing both Valentino and Marco.

Diego watched as the girls chose their matching accessories, shoes, and purses while the rest of the group selected their dresses. This process hadn't been as painful as he and Griffin had originally thought. The girls were entertaining and easy on the eyes. No wonder Andrea warned them to keep their hands to themselves. It was easy to get too acquainted with all of his sister's friends.

"I like this one better" Carina quietly stated as she walked up to Yvette. The girls swarmed her. Carina looked in the mirror. She'd been unsure of what Yvette had chosen but this was a mighty fine pick. The dark grey dress was almost a charcoal color. The soft taffeta material felt luxurious as it caressed her skin. The floor-length gown was classically beautiful while managing to be alluring.

Carina adjusted the strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline; her girls were on full display. The dress hugged her curves with a slim A-line trim. The dress would've been boring if not for the ruche bodice with the sparkling beads and sequins that centered the front of the dress and caused everyone to look at the entire gown. The back of the gown was equally stunning with a v-shaped laced back that was heavily decorated with beads and sequins.

"The epitome of sophistication" Yvette breathed. She smiled at Diego who'd been left speechless. Yvette cupped her cheek and winked at her as she walked away. Carina nodded satisfied with everyone's reactions. She hoped to do her men proud.

Andrea walked out of the dressing room with her shoulders back and her head held high. She liked this dress and didn't see why Yvette would decline it. She took small quick steps; the dress tightly hugged her thighs and didn't allow her to take long strides.

Andrea confidently stood in front of Yvette as everyone eyed her selection. The dress featured white satin material on top for the bodice with all black tulle that flared in a mermaid style from the knees down. The formal gown had black beaded embroidery throughout the dress. The embroidery outlined her sweetheart neckline and made an "s" shape down her side. The beaded design separated the satin and tulle materials. The impeccable dress gave Andrea a graceful presence.

"Fabulous" Yvette clapped as she handed Andrea matching stilettos and a tulle material wraparound.

"What the hell is taking you so long" Chelsea demanded of Beatriz. Two people had selected their gowns in the time she'd remained hidden in the dressing room.

"I can't decide" Beatriz wailed from behind the closed door.

"Well get the hell out here and we'll choose for you dumbass!" Chelsea snapped. She was hungry and couldn't leave until Beatriz picked her gown for the evening.

"Ladies we also have to get our hair and nails done at the salon." Sati reminded the group.

"We so need to personally thank Valentino" Chelsea dreamily replied.

"Fuck no you won't" Desirae scoffed. Chelsea scowled at the loud-mouth twit.

"Not everything I say implies sexual favors" Chelsea hissed. The girls roared with laughter as Chelsea stomped away. Okay maybe most of the time she offered her body like it was open for business 24/7, 365 days a year. But she already knew that Valentino and Marco wouldn't give her the time of day. She'd tried and spectacularly failed.

Beatriz stepped out wearing a bright yellow strapless gown. The girls bit their lips as they stared at it. The dress was loud in color but quiet in design.

"No" Yvette snapped her fingers. "Too much like a mixture between the other girls' dresses. Yours needs to be unique to you. Try on the watermelon one."

"So you're a fruit now?" Griffin teased as Beatriz's shoulders slumped forward.

Carina looked around for Desirae who had disappeared. She'd seen her roomy grab something risqué. Beatriz stepped out a few minutes later in another gown. This one was a mixture between light fuchsia and a deep pink; no wonder Yvette called the color watermelon. The evening gown featured a one-shoulder, sweetheart neckline. The empire style dress featured long, soft layered ruffles through the front and the dress was made of chiffon and satin materials. The ruche bodice was ornately decorated with glass beads and crystals.

"I love how the over-the-shoulder strap begins at the middle of your front and goes across to the other side in the back" Sati gushed. "Damn, I would've worn this!"

Beatriz's smile lit up her entire face. "Thanks Sati... that decides it! This is the one!"

The girls clapped jumping up and down. Seven girls had chosen their dresses and only one remained. Desirae took the round of applause as her cue to step out. Andrea gasped as Chelsea stomped her foot.

"Why couldn't I choose something like that" she barked. Everyone had kept drilling to her and Mel that they had to pick something classy. Nothing short and revealing... Carina rolled her eyes as she looked at Desirae.

"Fuck me" Diego muttered in shock. He stood up to get a better view of what was supposed to be a formal dress. How the hell was he supposed to ignore the brunette bombshell now?

"Devine" Yvette commended as she circled Desirae. "Not many can pull this dress off." She fixed the short skirt and walked towards the selection of shoes and accessories while the group gawked. Desirae placed her hands on her hips and shrugged her shoulders.

"You like" she taunted as she leaned toward the guys.

"Watch out" Sati teased. "I can see your ass from the backside."

Carina looked at her roommate. The ostentatious black dress left her speechless. It was short. Like shorter than everyone else's dresses short... add to that a strapless top and the dress was fuck-me-I'm-still-classy-but-smoking-hot. Oh but Desirae had to up the ante. While everyone else sported a sweetheart neckline, her dress featured a colorfully jeweled and beaded deep v-neckline that showed plenty of skin and protruding tattas. The black satin ruche bodice had color splashed through the center thanks to the jewels. The tiers of organza material ruffled to make a flaring mini skirt. On anyone else the dress would've looked skanky but Desirae pulled it off beautifully. She'd managed to look spectacularly sexy and swanky.

"Now the men" Yvette announced as the girls completed their purchases. Griffin and Diego groaned as they followed Yvette to a wall with a vast selection of tuxedoes. Diego looked in dismay at the grouped pieces. This woman had
everything.
Each section held various color selections, pieces, and accessories. There were bow ties, neck ties, and vests to choose from. Maybe he could have Carina make his selection.

Yvette stared at Diego and Griffin. She tapped her finger on her chin. After a few moments of quiet contemplation she walked over to the wall and placed pieces on an empty rack. Diego and Griffin warily watched as the woman chose for them and didn't even ask for their input.