The Irresistible Bundle (36 page)

Chapter Forty-Eight

Carina, Marco, and Valentino met up with Griffin, Andrea, Desirae, and Diego for brunch the next morning. It was almost noon by the time the group sat down to enjoy their meal. Carina took a deep breath knowing that she needed to do something to make things a little less awkward. Even the waiter noticed the thick tension amongst the men.

"So" she said as she sipped her coffee. "What did you guys do last night?"

"Well since we'll be clubbing most of the time that we're here, the ladies decided to take us to some parties on campus." Griffin answered for the group.

Carina looked at her friends and noticed their expressions. They valiantly tried to hide their grimaced expressions. She immediately stiffened knowing she wasn't going to like part of this story.

"We got to see your boy live and in action" Diego joyfully offered. Desirae elbowed him as Marco's eyes narrowed. "That dickhead never goes home alone does he Sis?"

"He's not
my boy
" Carina hissed. Why was Diego being such an asshole? "Would you rather me go home with him knowing that he'd be fucking any available pussy if I wasn't close by just so that you wouldn't have to deal with your baby sister being in bed with two men?"

"That's not the point" Diego growled.

"Then what the fuck is?" She challenged. He'd been so understanding before... but now it was like he'd done a complete 180.

"How could you have ended up with him to begin with? How the hell are you with two men now? It's like the decisions in your personal life keep increasing in levels of absurdity!"

"That's just it Diego" Carina stated firmly. "These are my decisions. I've already explained myself about Jaxon and I'm not doing it again. If this bothers you so much then don't stick around."

Valentino's phone cut through the sibling's hostility. "Excuse me" he muttered. He desperately wanted to step in but he knew it was something Carina and Diego had to resolve with each other. Valentino stepped away and motioned for Marco to follow. The catering company was trying to get access to the club to begin set up.

Marco looked at the time and cursed. They should've been at the club already. Valentino was already out the door. Marco paid the waiter for the meal and excused himself from the table. "We have to head back love" he whispered to Carina. She nodded and kissed him on the cheek.

"We'll see you in a few hours" she replied. She blew Valentino a kiss as he talked on the phone. He smiled and waved at everyone as he headed to the car.

"Why'd they leave?" Diego asked.

"Besides you scaring them off with your asshole behavior" Desirae snapped. "Perhaps you forgot that one owns the place and the other manages it. If there's going to be a party in a few short hours they need to get the place ready."

Diego looked at his sister. She didn't seem sad to see them go, as if she was accustomed to their busy schedule. How did the three of them manage this if the men worked at the same place and she was a college student?

"What are you guys wearing for this afternoon?" Andrea asked trying to shift gears. They left the restaurant chatting amicably. Griffin agreed to pick them up again for the private party.

"I mean it" Andrea warned as the girls exited the car to head into the dorm. "You can ogle the hussies all you want but they're off-limits!"

Carina laughed as she waved goodbye and headed inside. Diego and Griffin had no idea what they were getting themselves into. She was almost tackled as she walked through the lobby. Carina scowled at Ariel and Melissa. "What" she demanded. They still had plenty of time to get ready.

"Where the hell have you been?" Chelsea demanded as she stalked up to them.

"We need to practice" Ariel interjected. Carina rolled her eyes finally understanding their impatience. They wanted to go over the Shakira dance.

"Have you watched the video?" Andrea asked. The girls eagerly nodded as Melissa pulled out her iPad.

"Let's review quickly before practicing" Melissa placed the iPad between the girls. Everyone watched and added their observations as they deliberated who should do what and how their parts should be.

The girls got into formation and danced to the music. They discussed how to stand or dance in place while the guys' portion played out. Dorm mates stopped to watch them. They received cheers and helpful feedback as they perfected their portion of the number. Afterwards the girls discussed their outfits and headed to their rooms. Carina was pleased with the events. It guaranteed a fun afternoon and some reassurance about their outfits.

Carina and Desirae convinced Andrea to get ready with them. Carina showered and shaved while Desirae wrestled with what she planned to wear. Carina returned to the room to find Andrea putting on makeup and Desirae scowling at two outfits on her bed.

"What should I wear roomy?"

"This is what I plan to wear" Carina offered without looking at her outfits. She knew it sometimes helped Desirae decide how to proceed. She rubbed lotion on her body and shimmied into the one-piece outfit. She rarely got to wear it and Desirae had never seen it before. It was almost a replica of an outfit in one of Shakira's video. The cat-suit-like one-piece was a deep plum color that showed skin on the top half of her body but completely covered her from the waist down. The stretchy material hugged her curves just right.

"How do you do that" Andrea whined. "You manage to wear a mash-up between Cat Woman's one piece suit and a halter bathing suit top?!"

Desirae nodded. "I like it.... You're showing a whole lotta back and ribs... hell, even some side cleavage but you still have your girls covered with that small bit of fabric going from your shoulders to your navel that's somehow pretending to cover your nipples!"

"No offense Des but I'm looking in Carina's closet for something to wear!" Andrea gleefully exclaimed as she rifled through Carina's clothes.

"None taken" Desirae sighed as she enviously stared at Carina's closet. Desirae didn't fit in Carina's clothes otherwise she'd be in there every weekend looking for something to wear.

"What" Carina scoffed as she stared at two fabulous outfits on Desirae's twin bed. "You have some of the sexiest outfits I've ever seen!"

Desirae rolled her eyes. This girl looked like Cat Woman's sexy little sister and somehow she was ogling Des's outfits like they were couture. Desirae stared at the two finalists on her bed. She wanted to look good tonight for various reasons... one: being her favorite bartender, two: being Valentino and Marco, and three: being Diego. Decisions.... Decisions...

"I think you should wear this one" Carina advised. She handed Desirae the outfit of her choice. Desirae nodded as she noticed the few changes Carina made to her wardrobe selection. "Can you dance in these shoes?"

Desirae nodded. She stripped to her undergarments and slipped on the teal colored skinny jeans. Carina handed her the yellow ruffled halter top. Desirae paused to look in the mirror before slipping on her heels and accessories. She situated her makeup while Carina helped Andrea finalize her outfit.

"Put this on" Carina instructed. She handed Andrea black leather Capri pants and a maroon ruche sleeveless top with a plunging neckline.

"Um" Andrea hesitated. Carina could pull this off but not necessarily anyone else. "Don't you think?"

"Shut up and put it on" Carina snapped. She already knew Andrea would look fucking fabulous in this. The girl needed to grow some titties and just put the outfit on. Andrea swallowed loudly causing Desirae to chuckle. Andrea stepped into the leather pants and breathed a sigh of relief. She slipped the top over her head. Everything looked good so far. The top fit like a second skin. She wondered how Carina's jugs fit into them. Desirae handed Andrea several bands to wear on her wrist and she tossed matching wedges to put on her feet. The girls finished their hair and makeup and headed downstairs.

Carina looked at the collective group with approval. Almost everyone was wearing pants. Melissa and Chelsea danced to their own skanky beat but there wasn't much she could do about it. At least they were wearing shorts with fishnet stockings and boots. Apparently they never took the weather into account when they dressed for a party.

Everyone snuggled into their coats and headed out the door. Diego and Griffin were already waiting. Carina bit the inside of her cheek wondering if she should've worn something different. She'd forgotten about Diego's presence. It took adjusting to hanging out with her older brother. He'd always been away at college when she'd finally been old enough to go out and about.

Griffin led the way to the club. The cars pulled up to the valet and the group scurried over to the velvet rope. The girls parted allowing Carina to take the lead. The same guy stood at the entrance.

"Hello again" Carina flashed a brilliant smile at the suit. He blinked several times before nodding his head. The girls giggled as the guys rolled their eyes.

"Mr. DeLuca said staff and you ladies only" he stammered unsure of himself. He'd gotten reprimanded the last time he refused them entry but he needed to stick to orders.

"Of course" Carina smoothly replied. "This is my brother and his best friend. Valentino is aware of them coming. Please feel free to verify that."

The suit looked at the group of 8. He couldn't tell what they were wearing under their coats but he sure as hell was dying to see. He smirked at his sudden epiphany. "Show me what's under the coats and you can sail on through. I heard you ladies put on quite the show to get through this rope on Halloween night."

"We did" Carina purred. "I got on my knees while Sati did a strip tease."

The girls cackled with laughter as the guys' jaws dropped. Carina opened her coat to allow the suit full view of her outfit. She licked her lips as she parted her legs shoulder width apart. She leaned to one side then the other before angling her body and bending over to show some of her backside. She blew him a kiss as she sauntered past the rope. Her eyes let him know that she saw his erection.

Each of the girls followed suit doing something equally outrageous. The suit squirmed uncomfortably by the time the guys were left.

"We sure as hell ain't showing you our shit" Griffin scoffed. Andrea howled with laughter as the suit motioned for them to go through.

"Ladies" their favorite bouncer, Brody, greeted. "It's about damn time. You trying to give this man a heart attack?"

"No just blue balls" Carina taunted. The suit flushed with embarrassment as the others laughed. She blew him a kiss trying to appease him. The group barely walked through the door before receiving a boisterous greeting from everyone in the club. The girls curtsied and headed to their designated table.

"Is it always like this?" Diego asked with astonishment. It was as if everyone in the club personally knew them and hadn't started the party until their arrival.

"We are like royalty" Andrea winked. "And here come the kings."

Valentino and Marco approached the group as a server took their orders. The girls swarmed the men greeting each of them and sat back down in their seats. Carina sat between them knowing the group was watching. Hell the whole fucking club was watching.

"Do the employees know" Carina whispered to them.

"They will by the end of the night" Marco winked as he rubbed his nose against Carina's face. Valentino chuckled as he watched the array of reactions from everyone within eyesight. This would be fun.

"Fucking-A" Ariel whined.

"What" Desirae panicked as she looked around. There was no way in hell the night would be drama free with Jaxon around.

"Isn't it bad enough that Sati's in mourning? Now you have us all melancholy 'cause you bagged both of them. We never had a fucking chance did we?" Ariel pouted as she looked between Valentino and Marco.

Carina shrugged; only if they knew.... She looked between Desirae and Andrea. They waggled their eyebrows but said nothing. Drinks and appetizers arrived as the DJ played some music.

"When do you want to do this" Marco demanded slapping his hand on the table.

"Bring it on" Chelsea taunted. Oh the girls
so
had this! Marco nodded and headed to the booth. The girls shooed Valentino away and huddled together. Staff members started cheering as they saw the girls leaning over concocting a plan.

"Irresistible 8" they chanted. The girls beamed as Diego and Griffin laughed. Diego breathed a little easier. Apparently his little sister was well known but also respected.

The girls removed their coats to an uproar of cheers and approvals. They bowed and flaunted their assets as they walked to the dance floor. The eight smirked as the men walked on stage and froze. They were
not
prepared for the sight before them. Most of the guys wore jeans or slacks. Valentino and Marco were equally not immune to the girls' effect. They stood immobile as they gawked at Carina's dark purple one-piece cat suit. She wore gold heels that matched her belt. Her hair was loose and wild allowing her to flip her hair and dance like a nymph.

"No fair" one of the guys groaned.

"They already beat us" another complained.

Marco shushed them and clapped his hands to get their attention. He narrowed his eyes at Carina before getting the guys into their own huddle and making a game plan. If the girls wanted to play dirty then game-on! Once everyone knew what they were supposed to do the guys got into a similar formation as the girls. The DJ handed Carina and Marco headpiece microphones and started the music.