117. Being friendly
Last night they had sex and Mara was too horny to care when Keegan came inside her. Mara noticed it, but it was not her fertile date so she did not worry when she woke up the next morning. Keegan was still sipping his coffee when she greeted him in the kitchen after she was done helping Cody get ready for school.
“Morning, beautiful,”
She blushed cutely when he watched her react to his words. Mara felt his hands wrapped around her waist when she circled the counter to prepare Cody’s lunch. Her heart was thumping faster as he told her that he was going to miss her. Keegan was going on an out-of-state job for Seamus. Mara decided that she and Cody are going to stay at his when Keegan gave her the option to stay at his boss with Charlotte, not wanting Mara to get lonely.
“I won’t get lonely, Cody won’t let me,” she said playfully before continuing, telling Keegan that they have a get-together for a playdate at Bree’s right after school. Cody was excited about that too and Mara was also looking forward to relaxing with her friend while the kids play in the pool.
“I’ll have Blain drive you and make sure you get to where you need. He’ll be available until I get back.”
“Okay.” Mara decided that it was a good thing to have Blain when Keegan was not around. Though her stepdad was not an issue anymore, she still felt uncomfortable thinking that the PI guy might be watching her. Mara still didn’t know what she was going to do with her grandparents.
And as if Keegan can hear her thoughts he asked. “So, have you considered what you’re going to do with your grandparents?”
“Um… not yet, I think I’ll discuss it with you again once you get back. If I do decide to meet him, I want you there with me.”
Keegan smiled at her words and kissed her lips, right on time when Cody fake gag when he saw them kissing. They both laughed and Keegan ruffled his hair adoringly.
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“Meeting Charlotte for brunch, then as I said earlier playdate at Bree’s.”
“So, a full day then,”
“Yeah, well, I need to keep busy right? Being jobless and all…” She sighed before he leaned in and kissed her temple.
“You’ll get used to it, and it’s temporary. You’ll find a job. A better one with better working hours.”
Mara nodded, though she wouldn’t hope for much. She knew without a college degree her option was limited. She was hoping to work back at Babes assisting Jojo and Rocco. Maybe when things settled between her and Keegan he would come to his senses and see that working there is a good option.
When she arrived at Silvio’s, Charlotte was already there and her smile was so wide that Mara instantly caught on her happiness. Charlotte was one of her people. She felt close to her, though they weren’t close back when they were working at Babes.
“Oh my God look at you, you look too damn smug and happy.” Mara settled in on the seat next to her and she was grinning from ear to ear. They paused when the waiter came to take their order.
“Yeah, Seamus got me a puppy! Ugh… when you think he couldn’t be more adorable. That man is spoiling me rotten.” Charlotte giggled before quickly opening her phone gallery and showing her pictures. It was the cutest golden retriever puppy. Charlotte was babbling that one of Seamus’s friends was giving them for adoption and he thought of his wife immediately.
“Aww… that’s too cute, he’s grooming you already.” Mara teased and Charlotte slapped her arm playfully.
“Yeah well, maybe so, but I’m not complaining. I’m so not ready to have babies. I love kids, but I’m too greedy for his attention.” Charlotte winked and that made her laugh.
“Attention whore.”
“That I am. I think all the girls at Babes are one. If not, we wouldn’t be having so much fun on stage.”
Mara laughed, thinking they did have fun on stage. Aside from the money and the friendship, there was something about showing off on stage whether it was for a solo or a group dance. They all had fun moving their bodies to the music. Their skimpy outfit was another way for showing off, being the center of attention was truly fun and Mara did miss it.
Their order came and they were busy taking bites of their meals in between their talk.
“Do you ever miss it?”
“Hmm… I guess, but Seamus understands me too well when he surprised me with a dancing pole in one of the rooms, a few weeks after I moved in. So yeah, this attention whore is still giving lap dances, although now I’m giving them private ones, only for my husband.” She grinned before telling Mara she should surprise Keegan with her dance moves. “Try it when he gets back, you won’t need a pole. A simple sexy lap dance should elevate your mood. I mean we love dancing and God knows how long it has been since your last one… ohhhh, we and the girls need to go out dancing, we should go to that club, Players, bring our guys or not. We can have a girls’ night out. Oh my God, that will be so goodddd, the kids can have a sleepover at mine, Marjorie loves kids.”
Mara thought about the idea, and Charlotte was right it has been too long since she danced with her friends. And Mara always loves spending time with her girls. “Well, you know I’m meeting Bree, Dee, and Cassidy. And the kids are going to have a playdate. Jade is bringing her son Chase, and Ivy is bringing Leia. Why don’t you come later and we can discuss details and make plans?”
“Oh yes! This is what I’m talking about!” Charlotte exclaimed and they both laughed.
Mara drank her water before she started chewing on her greasy fries. The food was too good and the company was making her forget about Keegan that was leaving for a three-day work, leaving her alone with just Cody. She knew she was going to miss him, but with her friends around she will feel less lonely for sure.
Two hours later, Charlotte decided to stick by her side and went with her to pick up Cody from school before going straight to Bree’s. Blain drove them there while Charlotte’s driver went back to Seamus’s. There was lots of laughter coming from inside the house already, Chase and Leia were running, chasing Hazel who was giggling. Then they all stopped when they saw Cody. It took seconds before they were all running towards him and pulling him inside the house, then Hazel was yapping to her mom about pool time.
“Okay, kids!” Bree commanded their attention and all the kids snapped their attention her way, including Cody. Mara couldn’t help but smile at her other best friend when she heard her telling the children to go get changed into their bathing suits and warned them not to enter the pool until an adult is accompanying them.
Half an hour later, the kids were swimming in the shallow part of the pool while the adults gathered by the side of the pool, talking and sipping on Dee’s mocktail. Snacks were abundant and some of the kids were snacking and laughing, some were drinking their juice. When Dinner time arrived, the kids had showered and watched movies while eating their pizza.
The adults were scattered around the dining area, and that was when Charlotte threw the idea of a girls’ night out. Bree was excited, Cassidy too, and the rest followed with the same level of interest. They started talking about the dates, the when and where best to let the kids have their sleepover.
It was almost nine when Jade and Ivy decided to go home, and the rest followed with the promise of following up with their plans. Mara dropped Charlotte back at Seamus’s before Blain took her and Cody back to Keegan’s. The man made sure everything was secure before leaving her and Cody until the next morning.
Keegan called just before she went to bed. He asked about her day and they talked for an hour before ending the call with a promise that he will call again the next day. Mara smiled when she hugged Keegan’s pillow. She inhaled his scent and rested her cheek before closing her eyes. She missed Keegan, but she did have a fun day where she and Cody managed to have a good time even without Keegan around.
Two more days to go, Mara thought as she drifted off to sleep on top of Keegan’s pillow.