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“No. It’s nothing.” Holly didn’t want to give Dev any private details. At least not right then.
 
Talking about what Alex had done to her would surely set her off again.
 

“Holly, what happened?” Dev said in a ‘Mum’ voice. “I know something’s been bugging you since you came out of the bedroom.”
 

Holly looked to the bathroom where Riss and Kayla were.
 

“Um…” Holly paused. “Alex got me so worked up, that I was in
actual
pain. I felt like I was going to explode, Dev.”

“Oh my God.” Dev whisper shouted and clapped without bringing her hands together.
 
“And did he help you…’O’?”

“No! I don’t know what would happened. You…um…kinda knocked on the door before it got that far.”

Dev put a hand over her mouth.

“Oh I’m
so
sorry.” She snickered.
 

Holly didn’t want to ask whether it was allowed, because of what Alex and Dev had praised to their parents.
 

“So, why are you down? Isn’t what he does a
good
thing?”

“Oh, yes. Of course. It’s just that…I can’t even think about it. It makes me…I get all…” Holly mimicked a shiver with her shoulders
 

“Worked up again” Dev finished the sentence and Holly nodded. “Well, I won’t tell, but are you going to tell me what you guys were doing to get you in that state?” Dev wagged her eyebrows.
 

“Spanish lesson” Holly said as Riss and Kayla walked into the room.
 

Dev knew what happen when Alex spoke Spanish to her, but Holly wasn’t about to tell her that he sensually tortured her, all over. Holly had to bite her lip as she felt herself heat…again.
 

“I see what you mean” Dev fanned Holly’s face.

“What’s up?” asked Kayla.
 

“Alex fog” smirked Dev.
 

“Well,
he’ll
be the one needing a fan later.” Kayla giggled.
 

The girls finished getting ready and looked themselves over in the mirror.

Dev looked very much the birthday girl with her dark, cherry red bandage dress that complemented her olive, Hispanic skin.

The dress finished mid-thigh and Dev was right; the square neck line hugged her ‘ladies’ just right and her new black high heels made her legs go on forever.

Ben, watch out!

Her dark hair that was now in soft waves fell down her back and over her shoulders. She wore the earrings Holly had bought for her.

Kayla wore a black, thin strapped, knee length tea dress that showed off some cleavage with the heart shaped neckline. Crystals captured and reflected the light from the seams of the skirt and the bodice.

Her blonde hair hung in soft curls to her shoulders.

Riss’ dress stopped mid-thigh, like Dev’s. It was gold with a black lace overlay, with a band that ran under the bust, tying around the back. The bust seams were gather-stitched and hugged her chest tight. Again, showing some cleavage.
 

The slightly flared skirt had a ring ruffle all the way around the hem. Her light brown hair hung down at the back, a small bump for volume and the front pieces pinned back.
 

All three looked like they’d come straight off a catwalk.
 

Holly’s phone beeped.

A: Hey babe. I miss you. X

H: I miss you too. X

A: Are you ok?

H: Yes. Are you?

A: I will be when I see you.x

H: I love you. x

A: I love you so much. X

What’s going on? Asked Riss and Holly showed them all her phone.
 

“Awww!” they said in unison.

Riss and Kayla had gotten texts from their guys too. Holly saw Dev trying to hide her sadness, but she saw right through it and squeezed her hand.

“Did I tell you what my parents did this morning?” Dev asked, as Riss and Kayla were putting their things away.

“No, what?”

“Just before you got to our house, they gave us our birthday cards, and as I opened mine a little packet fell out. I picked it up, and it was a condom!”

“Oh my goodness.” Said Holly with a surprised laugh.

“I know! It was so embarrassing. My Mom had written on it ‘have fun’. I could’ve died!”

“Did…Alex?”

“Yeah, he got one too, and by the look on his face he wasn’t pleased about getting something he couldn’t use…yet.” Dev chuckled.

“Not funny, Dev.” Said Holly She could understand Alex’s reaction though. It was like being given a free pass, only to have it delayed…for a week!

Holly looked at herself in the mirror. She’d worn her hair loosely again but with two diamanté clips holding the front of her hair away from her face. She didn’t normally wear dresses, but she opted for one this time.

It ran down, almost to the floor, and it did if she took off her heeled shoes.
 

The long, black, boat neck dress fitted closely to the waist with wide straps. It had a floaty panel of material covering the top, parting at the back that made it look like a separate top. It cinched into the waist but then hung loosely to the floor. It looked pretty plain but when she walked, it showed the dress had a split up to mid thigh on the left side.

Her make up comprised of slightly smoky eyes and nude lip gloss. Holly wore her daffodil necklace and, of course, her coordinates ring that matched Alex’s.

“Wow, we look
hot
!” Said Riss.

“The guys are gonna go crazy!” Said Kayla. “When Alex sees your legs, Hol, he won’t keep his hands off them; you keeping them covered all the time.” She added.
 

“Yeah we’ve seen them, like once.” Said Riss, referring to when Holly had worn shorts, albeit not very short shorts, at Riss’ house.

“Ben, I think, will suddenly get backache.” Giggled Holly. “Or, he may not even care and just put you over his shoulder and carry you out.”

“Well, here’s hoping.” Dev said quietly and Riss and Kayla looked at her in shock.
 

“I love Ben!” She said, throwing her hands up. “Yes, I know we fight, blah blah. I
love
him, not just
like
him, and he has
one
last chance to step up and admit he likes me back or…or I’ll stomp on his balls.”

All the girls howled with laughter.

“I don’t think you’ll need to do that Dev.” Said Holly as her phone beeped.

A: We’re on our way to the party. Be careful x

Holly was about to reply when she got another message.

A: I need you. X

H: We’re leaving now, babe. Mum & Dad already left. What’s up? x

A: I just need you. X

A: You’re worrying me babe.:\ x

H: I couldn’t think straight when you left.
 

H: Me neither. Still can’t
walk
straight. ;)

He
had
to know she couldn’t get over that so quick.

Shit, she was raring to go just from a text.

A: You are fucking killing me!
 

H: Mmmmm

A: Agghhhh! :O

H: See you soon. Xx

A: Not soon enough. Xx

Chapter 27

Riss drove to the Grand Queen Hotel where the party was being held and where some of Alex and Dev’s relatives were staying.

The Grand Queen was situated in the centre of Seattle. It’s clean, modern stonework built up to ten floors of luxury rooms, two restaurants, spa, gym, pool, and of course, function room. The entrance had black granite floors, white walls that were made warmer with different coloured glass art, and paintings.
 

The girls were led through the large foyer, eyes following them as they walked, by the concierge. They went through a set of double, glass doors and then to a set of heavy oak doors.
 
Keeping prying eyes and ears away.

The doors opened, and all heads turned to them.
 

“Here’s my birthday girl!” shouted Evie and she rushed over to greet the girls.
 

“You all look so beautiful.” She gushed.

The guys had been standing near the doors to wait for the girls, and they were stood, frozen, to the spot.
 

Alex was stunned.

Holly looked so beautiful!

Her long hair, that he loved, flowing down her back. The sparkles where some pieces were held back, looked amazing against the dark, silky tresses.

His eyes roamed down the length of her body. She had covered everything except her arms. The dress fitted perfectly to her body, but kept the silhouette of her upper parts hidden beneath the loose top.

Holly’s mouth had popped open and her eyes wide as she looked Alex over.

She licked her bottom lip into her mouth, and they took a step towards each other.
 

Ryan and Kyle walked to Riss and Kayla.

Dev walked off with Evie as they went to greet their relatives.

As Alex met Holly, they didn’t say anything. He pulled her to him with his arm around her waist, cupping her head with his other hand as her arms circled his neck, her fingers in his hair. They kissed each other with mind blowing passion.
 

“Dios mío!” A woman’s voice came from a few feet away.
 

“No esperaba que!” Said a man.

As they slowly pulled back from their kiss, Alex and Holly hugged each other tight, as though they hadn’t seen each other in days instead of hours.
 

“Wow. You look…so…I…um…
fuck
!” Alex completely lost his communication skills as he stepped back, holding Holly’s hands, as he looked her up and down. His brain didn’t function properly with the vision before him. His pants were growing tighter by the second, and it was a good thing that the lights were low in the room.

Due to his height, he could easily see how much Holly’s breasts stood out, and he thought about how he’d held then earlier.

His pants strained against his hard on.

Holly looked Alex over too. He was, by far, the most beautiful, gorgeous, handsome, stunning, sexy, hot vision of perfection she had ever laid eyes on, and any other words that could describe just how gorgeous he was.
 

He was wearing a black, long sleeved shirt with whist buttons, with pockets on the chest. It was slim fitting but not overly tight.

It was very evident he had an amazingly hard, sculpted body and a tight waist.
 

He’d undone the cuffs and had the sleeves pulled up around his forearms. The top two buttons undone, enabling the collar to open out. Holly could glimpse the top of the gap between his square pecs.

His pants were black chinos with a white canvas belt, and he wore white Nike, tennis style flats.

His hair,
God
his hair, was falling so sexily mussed from their kiss, she wanted to run her fingers through it again. Hell, just anytime at all she wanted to.

Holly felt the usual surge of heat through her body whenever she was near him and because of their earlier activities, her body responded rapidly.
 
Like lightening hitting her core.

Before they could resume their embrace, the older couple approached them.

“Alex! ¿Quién es esta bella chica?” The lady said.
 

She had deep brown eyes; a warm smile and her eyes crinkled as she did.
 
She was about the same height as Dev and Holly could tell they were related as she was also really pretty.
 

“Abuela, Abuelo, this is my girlfriend, Holly. Holly, my grandparents on my Dad’s side.”

“It’s nice to meet you, Mr and Mrs. Valencia.” She said, nervously.
 

“Oh, call me Abuela”
 

“And call me Abuelo” they both said.

"Alex’s grandfather was tall too. He still had some of his black hair, and it was evident he was a handsome man.
 

Abuela pulled Holly in for an unexpected hug, which Abuelo joined in.
 

Abuela cupped Holly’s face, still smiling.
 

“Eres una chica
muy
hermosa.” She said, which made Holly think for a second to translate.

“Oh…Graçias.” She blushed as she realised Abuela had said she was a very beautiful girl.

Alex’s smile was huge, with pride, for Holly understanding what Abuela had said.
 

“Buena! So, Holly, Rami tells us that Devon has ben helping you to learn Spanish.” Abuelo asked.
 

“Yes she has. She’s helped me a lot.”
 

“You don’t help?” Abuela asked Alex as she looked curious as to why Alex wasn’t the one teaching his girlfriend.
 

“Um, I’m more of a hindrance than a help.” Alex said as he smiled knowingly at Holly who went a deep shade of red.

Abuela took Holly’s hands and she was studying her. So much; in fact, that Holly began to feel a little uncomfortable. She glanced at Alex who was smiling, lovingly, at her.

She was transfixed on his chocolate eyes when Abuela spoke.

“Vas a tener bebés hermosos juntos.”

Alex’s eyes widened in shock and snapped to Abuela.

“No digas eso, mujer!” Said Abuelo.

Holly was thinking hard. She knew ‘hermosos’ was ‘beautiful’ but speaking as a plural.

“Juntos…together?” she asked.

Alex looked a little worried as Holly wracked her brain.
 

“Don’t help me.” She said, quickly incase Alex told her. “I think…” The Holly froze as she realised what Abuela had said.

You’ll have beautiful babies together
.
 

Abuela giggled like a little girl and Abuelo shook his head, but smiled at his wife. Holly, still in shock, looked to Alex. Abuela patted her cheek.

“Eres una buena chica” She said before she and her husband walked away.

“I’m so sorry” Alex said, pulling her close. “I didn’t think she would say anything like that.”

“It’s ok. I just wasn’t expecting that…at all.”