THE DEVIL I LOVE

NICA

terial of the thin black bodysuit that covered my torso. Annalise had brought it from her own cl

back on my bed and flipping through a magazine as she examines me once more. She's wear

d me to be here tonight. We're in my old bedroom at the family estate just outside the city. My father's out of town, and Brady decided to throw a party, as i

rabbing my lip gloss and applying a thin coat to my lips. Who am I kidding? I'm only here because I know he'll be here too, after becoming so clos

y behind me, patting her hair down. She has it straight

Do you know how many guys have tried and you turned down?" she smirks, playfully slapping my ass as I twist the lip gloss tube close

walking past her, out the door and walking down the hallway to make my way downstairs. Our family home was huge, and the estate was even greater in comparison. A

ked down with Annalise right behind me, Brady caught sight of us, walking over to us as I reached the end of the staircase.

ng as he walked beside me, my pace quickening although he cou

e kitchen. If I was gonna be here, I needed a drink. Not only did I hate crowds, but with Brady's protec

snaps, grabbing my arm gently and pulling me around to face him. I glared at him, looking

and short. My hair was much darker than his, and he got our mom's beautiful green eyes while I got our da

friends," I smirked, knowing it would shut him up. Ever since I caught him and Anna

After staring at me for a moment, he sighed, shaking his head as he stepped

y're off limits," Brady mumbled before disappearing back into the crowd. With a grin, I l

s. I brought the cup up to my lips, letting the sweet liquid roll down my tongue before swallowing the sip. We wer

ked really good. It's the first time I'm seeing him without his usual dressy attire, an

hugs his muscles. I can spot the thin gold chain he wears resting on

n on my lower lip, teasingly, and his eyes immediately narrow at me. Just as I'm about to let go and g

ck as she laughs, showing off how bright her smile is. They're talking with a large group o

look away, but I'm unable to. My expression is blank. He really came here with someone else when h

o disappearing from my sight as someone

an in front of me. As usual, another man

so that he's met with my back. I didn't think he would show up after w

round me so he's facing me again. His

just want t

ened, otherwise you wouldn't be here, let alone walking," Annalise stands up, pulling my arm so I stumble

d quickly walking away. With a sigh, Annalise turns

hink you should tell Brady about it,"

umble, crossing my arms across my chest. I feel slightly uncomfortable with h

gonna know soon

initely is. Even if Nico and I liked each other like that, nothing serious could

giving her a look before I nod my head back where he stood. I watch as he

meant. Was I okay with seeing him with someone else? No, I wasn't. But I couldn't

I smile weakly, running my fingers through my

" I pout slightly, finishing off th