48: Blackmail

CHRISTY

Everette's brows furrowed and sat up. The wind blew some strands of his hair blocking some of his eyes.

So smoking hot.

“Believe it or not, I did not cheat.”

“Oh, please. What's my assurance that you're telling the truth?”

“I won't force you to believe me, but that's the truth.”

On the other hand, why was it an issue to me that he cheated on Eden or not? That was already out of my control.

“I don’t like cheating,” I informed him. “The next time you do that, forgive me but I cannot just sit down and let you get away with it.”

“What will you do?”

The corner of my lips lifted. “I will cut whatever I have to cut.”

Everette shivered. “You are one scary woman when you get angry.”

“I sure am, and you should be wary about it.”

A comfortable silence filled in as the gentle sea breeze kissed both of our skin. I wished we had the same moments like this where we would always have the time to spend with each other. And I appreciated Everette's effort in coming here even if it was not his