Paradise Amongst Problems

I returned to the Glade Apartment Complex alone. Mom stayed behind to finalize the divorce proceedings or something. It had been a hellish visit.

Lots of screaming, Dad even put his fist through a wall. It was just horrific, really. I’d spent three days there, before Mom had bought me a plane ticket. I’d tried to stay with her, but she’d put her foot down, reminding me that even though we had sex, she was still my mother.

So, here I was sitting in the airport waiting to get picked up, wondering which of my family members would be the one to get me. After debating with myself, my money was on Emily.

To my surprise, it was NOT Emily who showed up, but instead, Sasha.

“Hey.” I said, and Sasha kissed me gently.

“Didn’t think you’d be the one to pick me up.” I admitted to my sister. She laughed and nuzzled my cheek with her nose.

“It was going to be Hannah, but Natalie roped everyone into helping out with her latest and greatest event, so I was cast away by Natalie for being ‘unhelpful’” Sasha made air quotes. I laughed and tugged her in for another kiss, one she happily returned.

“Alright. Let’s get back to the apartment, then. You’re going to love the event.” Sasha confided.

———

Sasha had been right. My mouth hung open, slack-jawed as several women in bikinis milled around the lobby. Natalie waved and I waved back, stunned.

“Cole!” a voice said, and I turned to see Danielle Rose walk up to me, smiling.

She pulled me tightly against her incredible tits and I let out a faint sigh of happiness. She kissed me hotly on the lips, and I was surprised, but kissed back heatedly.

Danielle moved her face back, but kept her body snugly in my arms.

“I missed you very much.” she cooed.

“Sasha. Why is everyone in bikinis? Not that I am complaining.” I hastened to add.

“That’s Nat’s event. Bikini contest. Which you’re a judge in, by the way.” Sasha winked. I turned back to Dani, squinting suspiciously. She had the decency to look abashed.

“The price is a dinner for two coupon at the fanciest restaurant in the city: Cosmos.” Dani said eagerly. She kissed me again, and I kissed back softly.

“Think about it.” she beamed, and walked off. My half-sister kissed me lightly.

“Go mingle with the contestants.” she winked, pushing me. I chuckled and obeyed, finding Skye Warren and Iris Williams chatting in armchairs. Skye gave me a private grin, and the memory of Skye discovering me and Erica making out in the elevator rose up.

“Cole!” Iris jumped to her feet, threw her arms around me tightly and kissed me full on the lips. Unlike Dani, this was a fairly normal way she greeted me. Iris returned to her seat, eyes dancing. I nodded to Skye and let the two girls resume their conversation.

“Hi.” a shy voice said, and I turned to see a beautiful girl smiling nervously at me.

“Jana.” I gaped.

“Is it too revealing?” Jana fretted.

“No, God no. It’s... it’s perfect. You look incredible.” I murmured, and brushed her hair out of her face, causing her to blush furiously. I leaned my face down to kiss her lightly on the lips. She kissed back gently but lovingly, and I wrapped my arms around her body, pulling her tightly to me.

“Enjoying the event, baby?” a familiar voice purred. I broke the kiss with Jana, though kept my arms around her, to grin at Katy.

“Yeah, I am. Shame you’re not competing.” I flirted.

“Nah, with these puppies, I’d win too easily.” Katy laughed. She stole a quick kiss from me, then ran a hand through my hair, eyes tender, adoring, and maternal. She kissed me again.

“I’ve never had a son.” she smiled wistfully.

“You guys were just kissing, and then you compare him to your son?” Jana asked in disbelief. Katy laughed.

“She’s got a huge **** fetish.” I grinned at Jana. Katy smiled sweetly.

“I’m not the one banging my six sisters.” she said.

“Hey, I haven’t fucked Heaven or Sasha yet!” I called as she walked away. I turned back to Jana, who looked fairly confused. I kissed her lightly on the lips.

“Hey. I want to meet up with you sometime soon, if that’s alright with you. We could go on a date.” I asked. Jana beamed.

“I’d love to.” she agreed instantly.

“You two are adorable!” Lila Zane laughed, walking up. Jana slipped away when Tessa Sharpe, who wasn’t a contestant, called her over, leaving me alone with Lila.

Her beauty was near inhuman, and as she leaned in to kiss me, I began to think. If I had met Lila before Emily, I’d absolutely have made a pass at her. She was so stunning it took my breath away, and to think, we first met because I was escaping Hannah’s shower.

My hands roved Lila’s body and when I leaned back from the kiss, she was flushed.

“I love you.” she whispered to me, before kissing me again. The surprise confession left me off-balance, but I kissed back. When Lila leaned back, she chewed her lip.

“Do you want to catch a movie sometime?” she asked. I laughed.

“Yes, I would.” I said with a sappy grin.

“Remember our first meeting? I was horny as fuck, and you pounded me like a damn bull. A girl you’d just met. I think I loved you then, but I knew you didn’t love me back. But... we’ve spent a lot of time together recently, and I hope... I hope you feel the same way.” Lila murmured.

“Yes, I love you, too.” I assured her. She beamed.