Page 19 of Sassy Pants
“Excuse you,” I snap and try to get loose. I’ve had about enough of men thinking they can manhandle me today. “Hands off.” Stud lets go but he doesn’t give me any space.
“Why’s this dipshit giving you a ride? Told you I’d pick you up.”
“I don’t owe you an explanation.”
Another car door slams, and I glance over to see Jesse approaching Stud and me. Ugh. What is it with dudes and macho pissing contests?
“What’s your problem, man?”
“Move along, Lancaster. This doesn’t concern you.”
“Gianna is my business.”
Oh God they are doing that whole bumping of their chests thing.
“Both of you cut it out. I gotta go clock in. Jesse, I appreciate the ride, and I get that you think you still care about me. We were kids andlife goes on. I want nothing but the best for you, truly. It’s just not going to be with me.”
He stares at his shoes then flashes me his panty dropping smile that is pure Jesse—heartbreaking and beautiful. “See you around, Gia.” He climbs in his car and takes off.
“As for you.” I poke Stud in the chest, and he grabs my wrist and pulls me into him. A thrill shoots through me as he gazes down at me wearing a big cheesy grin. “I like you, but I don’t know that I’m cut out for your lifestyle. The club. The girls. I don’t do drama and I don’t share my man.”
Tucking his thumb under my chin he forces me to meet his gaze. “There’s something between us. I want to know where it’ll takes us, and I think you do too. You just put down your claim for me to your ex.”
“No. I was letting him know there wasn’t a chance I’d ever want him back, so he’d leave me alone.”
“Where’s Jelissa’s car?”
“At my dad’s place. It wouldn’t start, and Jesse offered me a ride.”
He snorts. “That’s convenient.”
“You think he messed with her car. That’s dumb.”
“I’ll take a look at it. Tonight no taking rides from your ex.”
I nod. “Okay.”
“I’ll be here about ten thirty.”
“Later.” I start to move off when he pulls me back.
“Forgetting something again, babe.” Stud’s mouth comes down on mine and my leg lifts midway like in the movies. I definitely love the way this man kisses me, but in the back of mymind I hear the warning bells. They’re being rang by Maxi. I know I should tell him about our little run in at the pharmacy, but I’ve had enough drama for today, and my shift hasn’t even started.
Chapter 10
Stud
“See you tonight, gorgeous.”
Gianna flashes me her pearly whites, and I enjoy the view as she struts into Pizza Palace nearly hypnotizing me with the way she moves them hips. I fire up a cigarette and dial Chaser.
“Found her. That fuckstick Jesse gave her a ride. She said she was at your old man’s and Jelissa’s car wouldn’t start. Convenient huh? Yeah. I’ll meet you there, man.”
I end the call and get back in my cage. I drive straight to the trailer park. I’ve been here more than once with Chaser to line his dad out. Fucker loves to hit the bottle and when he drinks, he gets meaner than a junkyard dog. I pull in behind Chaser and that’s when I ascertain that Jesse is parked next door. Thatshitstain better keep the fuck away from my woman.
Gianna may not realize it, but she was meant to be an Old Lady. The way she shut his shit down and laid it all out there proved she’s the kind of woman I not only need but that I want.
Chaser lifts the hood to the black Chevy Malibu. “Everything seems to be in order. Try and start it.”
