Excerpt # 2 From Chloe by J H Cardwell

Excerpt 2:

Maura seemed completely distracted with planning and doing things with Harrison. So much so, she didn’t let me know Harrison was coming over until the doorbell rang. I was sitting at the bar in a white tank top with no bra and satin pajama extra short shorts. My hair was in a messy bun on top of my head, and I was drinking my coffee, completely zoned out. So when Harrison and JOHN walked into the kitchen, I didn’t notice it until it was too late. The clearing of their throats was my first sign, sending a shiver down my spine.

I shot to attention, unfortunately other parts of my body had already done so beforehand, and I caught two guys ogling my large chest. Throwing my arms over my front, I stood up. Forgetting the only pants I had on were actually more ‘panties’ than pants, I realized they were now glaring back at them as well. The flushed cheeks on John told me they weren’t expecting my half-dressed escapade either.

“Maura!” I hollered. Then when she didn’t respond, I said ‘excuse me’ and began walking towards my room. I FELT both set of eyes follow my backside all the way down the hall.

Just as I was getting ready to slam my door, a set of strong arms caught it mid-swing.
“John! What are you?…Why are you?...Get out!”

John’s laughter was enough to piss me off. “Hey, can we talk just a minute?” His eyes stayed focused on mine. He had a smirk on his face like he was trying really hard not to look down. Now my cheeks were flushed. I let out a loud huff and threw on the robe hanging behind my door.

“Uh,…” What am I saying! “No! We can’t talk John. Out…Now!” I hollered, shooting my pointed hand towards the door.

“At least get dressed and come talk with me in the living room. There’s something I really need to discuss with you…please?” John said with a sincere, but pleading expression on his face.