The Irresistible Bundle (34 page)

Chapter Forty-Five

"What are your plans for Spring Break?" The girls weren't even out the door yet Yolanda was already trying to get them to commit to coming back.

"Ma" Carina whined. "We can't make any plans yet. We have to see how our academic load is at that time..."

"Thank you for everything Yolanda. This has been a wonderful Christmas." Desirae honestly replied. She blinked away the tears forming in her eyes.

"Perdóname nena" Carina welcomed her mother's apology and embrace. She was thrilled how they'd welcomed Desirae as if she'd always been a part of the family. She knew Desirae wanted to come back but it was too far away to make any solid commitments. Who knew where she'd be three months from now?

Carina, Desirae, Diego, and Griffin headed into the airport. They'd attempted to check-in online but were directed to the ticket counter. When they arrived, they learned that they'd all been upgraded to first class courtesy of Valentino. Desirae smirked as Griffin's jaw dropped. He usually flew first class but couldn't pay for all their tickets so he'd accepted that he'd be slumming' it. Whoever had paid their way had paid a hefty chunk of change since it was the holidays and all.

The group flew comfortably in first-class to the other side of the country. As soon as they landed they could feel the difference. The weather outside was brisk when the wind decided to remain stagnant but it was outright blistering cold as the wind ripped through their winter coats. Carina already missed the milder winter weather in Southern California.

"Who has a car big enough to take all four of us?" Desirae pondered aloud as they headed towards baggage claim area.

"Doesn't matter" Griffin stated. "I need to get a rental for me and Diego. We're staying downtown which is in the opposite direction of the campus. We don't want to inconvenience any of your friends."

Carina nodded. Maybe Griffin could get a car big enough to accommodate all of them.

"Carina" Desirae sang. She looked too happy to be getting Carina's attention. She raised her brows in silent inquiry.

"Look who's here" Desirae squealed as she led the way. Diego and Griffin gawked as the duo jumped into a scary looking giant's arms. His deep laughter rang through the terminal as he easily lifted them. Carina and Desirae greeted him with kisses, making the giant blush. Diego and Griffin slowly approached the interesting trio.

"Are you here for us handsome" Carina purred. Diego did not know nor want to know this wanton woman in front of him. She was making this big man squirm with her attentions.

"Yes troublemaker" the giant chuckled. "Boss man said to pick y'all up. If your brother wants to rent a car boss man can get any car at a good price and have it delivered first thing in the morning."

Carina turned to Griffin awaiting his approval. "Does that mean we can get a Porsche for the same price as a Prius?"

The giant guffawed at the funny man. "I'm sure boss man can work some magic. Where am I taking you guys to?"

"Four Pointe in downtown..." Diego replied. He extended his hand to the massive wall of muscle that currently had his sister and her best friend in his arms. "I'm Diego, and this is my best friend Griffin."

The man grunted. "I'm Brody. That one belong to you" he asked Carina.

She proudly nodded. "Be good to him" she chided. "That's my big brother. He takes care of me and keeps me out of trouble."

Diego smirked as the giant roared with laughter. No one was buying that shit. Carina was a force to be reckoned with. There was no taming his muñeca. It wasn't always a good thing but he had to take the good with the bad.

"Let's go" Brody led the way. Diego stuck close to his sister. He wasn't sure who this man was or what he meant to these crazy two. They exited the airport and loaded into Valentino's luxury SUV. It seated the five of them comfortably and had plenty of room for their luggage.

Carina's phone rang breaking the silence. They'd barely pulled out of the loading zone. Desirae laughed as she looked at Carina. "Damn I wish it was Marco calling you."

Diego scrunched his eyebrows. Wasn't she with Valentino? Why would she want Marco calling instead of Valentino?

"Thank you" Carina greeted into the phone.

"My pleasure" Valentino purred. "Did everyone travel comfortably and arrive safely?"

"Yes sir" she chirped. She was all too aware of Diego being all up in her conversation. "What's the game plan boss?"

"I'd like to get that rental out of the way and then I'd like us to meet for dinner this evening. Is that okay?"

"Of course.... Is it okay if Diego and Griffin join us?" Carina asked. Desirae jumped up and down and waved her hand in the air. She mouthed Andrea's name as Carina rolled her eyes.

"I figured all the dinners for the next few nights would be as so. Desirae's coming I presume... what about Andrea?"

"I'll see if she's available. Is Marco joining us?"

"You can't have one without the other love." Valentino's playful tone warmed her insides. "I'll call you later with details. May I speak with whoever wants to be in charge of the rental?"

Carina handed the phone to Griffin as she instructed Desirae to text Andrea. The SUV headed towards downtown to drop the guys off first. "Des and I have some unpacking and laundry to do. We'll call you with dinner plans."

Diego nodded. He had a million questions but it wasn't the time or place to ask them. Brody the big man dropped Diego and Griffin off first. The guys settled in and relaxed knowing they were in for a long night.

Carina and Desirae hugged and kissed their favorite body guard as they exited the SUV. Beatriz flew out of the building and climbed in the car. Carina was surprised to see her until she saw Desirae. "You told her he was here."

Desirae smiled and nodded. Obviously he was pleased to see her too. Carina had a feeling they wouldn't make it too far. Beatriz was the perfect size to ride that man while he sat in the front seat enjoying the view.

The girls unpacked, washed their dirty laundry, and checked their emails. Valentino texted a time and place; Carina forwarded the information. Diego confirmed and stated they'd be picking the girls up. In no time Carina, Andrea, and Desirae hopped down the stairs to the rental. Girls gawked as they stared in envy at Diego and Griffin. Carina smirked as she watched the guys eat up the attention.

Andrea chattered on as they sat in the back of the SUV. She greeted the guys but didn't seem entirely enamored. Carina silently questioned Desirae who merely shrugged. Andrea ogled
every
man worth noticing. Her brother was extremely handsome and Griffin was cute.

The group pulled up to valet at a well-known steakhouse. "Boss man's pulling out all the stops" Desirae snickered.

"Pussy of gold" Andrea muttered as Carina elbowed her.

"What" Griffin and Diego spluttered making Desirae giggle. The guys weren't sure if they'd heard right. Carina led the group into the restaurant. She spoke with the hostess who looked disappointed to see them.

"Is it me" Griffin hedged. As he watched Carina's friends snicker at the disappointed hostess.

"No dawg" Diego replied. "This is going to be an interesting trip."

Carina followed the hostess to a private room. Two men in business suits stood as the group entered. Their faces lit up as they looked at Carina. Diego didn't miss the hunger in their eyes. Diego's eyes shifted to Andrea and Desirae who looked indifferent to the greeting. It seemed as if the men were both here for his sister.

Carina kissed the man in the Armani suit on the lips. His mere presence filled the room. She gestured for group introductions. She introduced Armani suit as Valentino. The girls greeted him as boss man. Diego didn't miss the winks between the guys and girls. The other man wore a silk dress shirt and expensive dress slacks. Carina greeted him with a kiss on the cheek and a prolonged whisper. This was Marco; the one Desirae had hoped to be the one calling. Both men were handsome, muscular, and sharp. They missed nothing.

They greeted Diego first. The group of 7 had the room to themselves. Valentino made it clear that everything was paid for. Diego wasn't sure how he felt about it but otherwise he wouldn't be able to afford the place. The girls seemed accustomed to this kind of treatment.

Diego watched as Carina sat between the men. They took turns speaking to her and shared stories with the table about their days at the club while the others were away. The food was divine. Diego ate his fill and watched as the others immensely enjoyed their meals too.

Carina watched in awe and disbelief as Desirae enjoyed her crab legs with steak just a little too much. Desirae took her time sucking the tender meat out of the crab legs. The table watched as Desirae's lips wrapped around the crab legs and her tongue played with the white meat. All eyes followed the meat from the crab into Desirae's mouth. Valentino gasped as Desirae's tongue curled and caressed the crab leg. She allowed butter to drip down her chin before lapping it up. Desirae's emerald eyes gleamed with mischief. Valentino and Marco squirmed as Diego and Griffin gaped at the erotic display.

"So" Desirae purred as she leaned forward. Her breasts pressed against the table.

"Behave" Marco groaned as Carina and Andrea giggled. Carina stroked Valentino's stiff pants.

"They're getting a little over-excited" Carina playfully admonished. She didn't mind. It meant she was going to have a fucktastic night.

"Did you contact Nicholas" Desirae continued as if the temperature in the private room hadn't gone up ten degrees.

"Yes" Valentino croaked shooting a glance at Diego and his friend. Was he going to have this conversation with her brother here? "Nicholas can get us in for a private party on MLK day. So it's less than a month away. There's also an invitation only party that we can attend for Valentine's Day. He also has the mansion open all New Year's Eve and Day for members to come in and out."

"When would we be doing our thing" Andrea eagerly inquired.

"MLK day" Marco replied as he bit his lip. Damn were the girls eager. He hoped Carina was game to let them all play.

"Can we do something sooner, like on New Year's Day" Carina asked. "Is the club open during the day for you guys?"

Valentino couldn't believe she was asking this in front of her brother. His eyes darted back and forth between the girls and their guests. Talk about fucking awkward situations. "If that's what you want" he hedged.

"What exactly are we talking about?" Diego demanded. There was something more to this conversation that he and Griffin were missing. The men were obviously uncomfortable discussing this in their presence and the girls acted like they weren't even there.

"It means you can't get all tore up" Carina scolded Andrea and Desirae. They pouted as they sighed in agreement.

"I think we won't be able to do anything on the main floor" Marco surmised. "But we can enjoy the festivities. Maybe I'll get the chance to personally experience Desirae's certified grade-A oral examination."

Griffin choked on his drink as he caught onto the conversation. Diego scowled. Andrea tsked her disapproval. "You still owe me a ride Marco."

Marco looked at Carina who winked at Andrea. "Wouldn't want to deny you the opportunity of a lifetime" She teased.

"Remember I need lots of practice to attain gold status" Andrea deadpanned.

Desirae and Carina fell off their chairs laughing as Valentino and Marco shook their heads. Griffin and Diego looked between the girls and the men in suits trying to determine what the hell they were missing.

"That one there" Desirae pointed at Carina as she gasped for air between laughs. "That's a fucking Olympic Champion. It will take you years of dedicated service to reach her level."

"But we're similar in same age" Andrea whined. "I mean how old were you Carina when you started training for the gold?"

Marco joined in with the others who were already laughing. Griffin and Diego sat still dumbfounded.

"Will someone please enlighten me" Diego demanded.

"You don't want to know" Valentino informed him. He wasn't on the floor laughing like the others but he was chuckling.

Diego wanted to ask what the hell they were walking about but he was afraid to actually get the answer. Everyone was laughing; it didn't seem like they were talking about that prick but Valentino had enough grace to seem uncomfortable about the whole thing.

"So what's the plan for New Year's?" Griffin spoke over the laughter. They had one free day then it was New Year's Eve. They'd be heading back soon after that.

The girls climbed back into their seats. Carina kissed Valentino and winked at Marco. Diego hadn't missed seeing Marco brushing up against his sister more than once but Valentino didn't say anything about it. It wasn't Diego's place to state the obvious.

"The ladies have a VIP appearance at Club 69 New Year's Eve. You gentlemen are invited but let me warn you. The rest of their group are like piranhas." Valentino extended the invite to Carina's brother and his friend. It would be good for there to be more men in the mix.

"They're man-eaters" Desirae warned.

"Let's establish as of right now. No fucking Melissa or Chelsea. The other girls are fair game." Andrea gave her blessing.