turned as a tall, curvy blonde with startlingly blue eyes approached, arms thrown wide, wine sloshing from her glass. “Don’t say anything about the contacts,” Abri whispered. “Or the dye job.”
“Come stai, Abriana?” the woman said, throwing her arms around Abri. I sidestepped to avoid the wine flying from her glass.
“I’m fine, Marietta,” Abri said. “How are you?”
The blonde released Abri from the hug and ran her fingers through her hair, pouting. “Devastato.”
“Marietta,” Abri interrupted, motioning towards me. “This is Danielle. She’s with Cole… and she doesn’t speak Italian.”
“Oh, okay” Marietta said, her voice heavy with a thick Italian accent. “I’m devastated. Giovanni did not get parole… again.” She lifted her glass and realized it was almost empty. She snapped her fingers and the ever-vigilant Jasper appeared with his tray. We all helped ourselves to another glass.
“That’s too bad,” Abri said. “Maybe next time.”
Marietta dabbed at her eyes with a napkin. “Yes, maybe next time.”
A young man wearing a tight suit that clung to his muscles came up behind Marietta and wrapped his arms around her, kissing her neck. She reached back, running her fingers through his dark, curly hair. “Fortunately, my dear Nico is helping me through this trying time.”
Abri shot me a warning look, letting me know to keep any comments or opinions to myself. “Yes,” she said, her voice serious. “It’s always nice to have friends to rely on during a time of need.”
“Sì,” Marietta said as Nico’s hands slid up to fondle her large breasts. “And I feel a need right now. Come, Nico.” She nodded to me. “Nice to meet you, Danielle.” Her voice still sounded sad but lust was burning in her eyes.
“That one you don’t mess with,” Abri said, as we watched the two make their way down the hall, their hands frantically pawing at each other. I hoped they wouldn’t pick my room to do… whatever.
“What’s wrong with her?” I asked.
Abri chuckled. “She’s pazzo… crazy. She can be a good and loyal friend, but get on her bad side and she’ll kill you in your sleep… and there’s no telling what might get you on her bad side.” She shrugged. “She’s been running Giovanni’s operation since he ended up behind bars. She doesn’t really want him out… and there are rumors she helped put him away.”
“Wow.” I shook my head. “I really don’t think I can do this.”
Sonny and Cole were walking towards us, neither one walking perfectly straight. Their little chat had apparently required a few more glasses of wine. Abri patted my shoulder. “It’s okay. Just relax and go with the flow. We’ve all been where you are.”
Sonny grabbed Abri and kissed her. “Come on, doll. The party’s winding down and I want to go home and fuck.”
Abri laughed. “Why wait until home? There’s plenty of room in the limo.”
Sonny looked at us and laughed, a huge drunken smile on his face. “And she wonders why I love her so much.” The couple headed for the door, Sonny’s hand planted firmly on Abri’s ass.
I looked around. Sonny had been right. The party was winding down, most of the guests from earlier already gone. I hadn’t even been aware so much time had passed. Suddenly, I felt a hand on my ass. I jumped, startled, and looked at Cole. Before I could say anything, his mouth met mine, his tongue teasing my lips. I moaned, leaning into him, caught off-guard. I parted my lips and his tongue slipped into my mouth. He tasted like wine, and I was thirsty for more.
His fingers tightened on my ass as I turned towards him, pressing myself against him. I could feel his hardness against me as his hand slid under my short dress, tugging my wet panties to the side. His fingers caressed my slit. “Oh God, yes!” I gasped, not caring anymore about whether it was wrong or right. I wanted him. He wanted me. That was all that mattered. I fumbled with his