Chapter 10

The foursome finished their lunch, still chatting happily until the gentleman had to leave. Each couple whispered sweet ‘thank you’s’ and exchanged phone numbers before Claire shut the door behind them.

“Wow,” she said quietly, meeting her friend’s eyes.

Lily lifted her head from the back of the couch and grinned sheepishly “ I have no words to describe last night and today . But I do think we hit the jackpot “ she winked while reaching for the half bottle of wine and pouring herself a glass .

Claire nodded, flopping down on the couch alongside Lily. “I have words,” she began, winking, “but I’d rather not say them out loud.”

“All I can say is I think Time Square heard me call out his name “ Lily snickered  “Did you know he is 50? God C you wouldn’t know by the way he -- well “ her eyes twinkled with delight.

Claire’s jaw dropped a bit. “Fifty? Wow.” She thought for a moment, “I have no idea how old John is. How sad is that? Early forties I guess, but I dunno. And that’s by looking at him. If I were blind and he just fucked me, I would guess younger,” she snorted.

Lily burst into a fit of giggles “From what Richie said your John is pushing 50 . What he do make a deal with the devil to look that fine ? “

“Pushing 50?” Claire replied incredulously, “You’re shitting me.” She laughed, shaking her head. “Damn, we definitely hit the jackpot. He’s rich too, John at least. I know that sounds shallow but can you believe the luck we’ve literally run into?”

She arched an eyebrow “He’s rich? Wow girlfriend you did hit it good . Don’t know about the mysterious Richie though I don’t think that matters too much after the way he treated me last night. “ Lily paused for a moment , unsure what Claire would have to say about her confession to Richie. “I told him about Daniel “

“Daniel? Wow,” Claire replied thoughtfully, her brow furrowed. “That’s really surprising, but kind of not all at the same time,” she finally said, “You were weirdly comfortable around this guy.”

“I know its the strangest thing .C I never tell anyone about what Daniel did except you and even then it took what a few months before I could even admit it to you. “ Lily shook her head “But there was - is something about this man who made me feel like I could trust him . I know deep down this is just week fling but part of me - I dunno C he made me feel so good and not just the sex either “

Claire nodded, still deep in thought. “I kind of feel the same way,” she said slowly, “I thought I was insane, but I really wouldn’t mind getting to know John. We talked quite a bit last night, believe it or not,” she smirked, “and we have a lot in common. He runs his own charity foundation, Lily, you know how I feel about helping others, hell it’s why I do what I do. He’s funny and charming and -” she paused, “too good to be true.”

“Really ?!  Well sounds like your prince charming has arrived , all the qualities you were wanting are in this John. “ Lily let out a sigh “Richie on the other hand I have no clue what he does other than he travels alot . He could be an ax murder for all I know “

Claire snorted, “With those dimples? He’s way too adorable to pull that off. Maybe he’s just shy.” She paused, grinning, “Okay shy with his words.” she corrected herself. “I think we just need to keep them around for a bit longer. Hell, they gave us their phone numbers obviously they weren’t quite ready to say goodbye either.”I hope,she added inwardly.

“True those dimples are mighty cute “ Lily smiled dreamily  “ They could be fake numbers too ? “ she pointed out,I hope not but do I have the nerve to call him ?  ‘When was the last time we ever gave ours out too ? Shit C . All he had to do was look at me with those puppy dog eyes and I’m a goner, How sad is that ? I just met him for fuck’s sake “

“Not sad at all, actually,” Claire replied quietly, flashing back to Jon’s baby blues. She then grinned impishly, “and there’s only one way to find out if the numbers are fake.” She pulled out her phone and scrolled through until she found the number he had entered in. “Oh,” she said, snorting, “he spells his name J-O-N, who knew?” she said as she hit the call button and putting it on speaker.

Jon’s phone trilled , he reached in his jacket , pulled it out and glanced at the number then smiled “Well hello there.  Didn’t expect to hear from you so soon ? “ he held out the phone showing Richie just who had called .

Claire faltered, trying to think of a reason for calling. “Oh, Jon, sorry I hit the wrong button,” she said quickly, holding back giggles as she hung up on him.

Jon laughed “Wrong button my ass . “ he glanced over at Richie “Wanna bet they wanted to see if the numbers were fake ? “

Richie guffawed, “No betting needed, I guarantee you that’s what they wanted,” he replied, grinning.

Lily nearly fell off the couch laughing “Shit , Claire you hung up on him  “

Claire wiped away tears from laughing so hard, “I panicked!” she replied, gasping for air.

“So its the phone game lets see if they answer “ Jon replied a huge grin spread across his face as he pressed send on his phone .

Claire jumped as her phone began vibrating. “Fuck! Shit! It’s him!!” She half-screamed, “Should I answer?!”

“Here “ Lily grabbed the phone and pressed the speaker button. “We both answer how’s that , Hello ? “ biting back her laughter but not succeeding .

“Ah so I do have the right number but its both of you so its gotta be on speaker “ Jon chortled as he pressed speaker on his so Richie could listen in.

“Yea you got us both though I think Claire has lost her voice “ Lily teased

Claire smacked her friend playfully, “Did not!” she replied, “Sorry I hung up on you Jon, total accident,” she added.

Richie laughed, “Hiya ladies. Claire, I wanna thank you for hanging up on Kidd here, actually,” he said, “it brought his ego down a touch and every little bit helps,” he joked.

“Ow well you’re the one that hung up then said should I answer? “ Lily  continued to taunt her friend jumping out of the way of another smack .

“Fuck you too , Dean .  Are you sure it was an accident baby ? “ Jon asked teasingly.

“Totally and completely sure,” Claire giggled, “Accident to call you in the first place, really. As I said, I hit the wrong button.”

“She lies “ Lily called out , ducking yet again from another near smack.

“Oh are you lying to me? Claire baby “ Jon asked clearly enjoying this banter with these two girls.

Claire glared at her friend jokingly. “Maybe a little,” she said quietly, giggling. “I really called because,” she thought for a moment, “um..”

“She called cuz we thought maybe there was a slight chance you can gave us fake numbers “ Lily piped in to answer for her friend.

Richie laughed, “And why would we do that, darlin’s?”

Claire growled softly, “I wasn’t the one who said it first,” she replied, shooting Lily a loving evil eye before she burst into giggles again.

“I just well- “ Lily stammered “ I mean guys do it all the time . You can’t tell me a few girls haven’t done it to you so - not like we thought we would see you again “ her face flush as she tried to explain her reasoning .

Richie winked at his brother, “I dunno that that’s ever happened to me, how ‘bout you, Kidd?”

“Nope never “ Jon added “Why has it happened to you lovely ladies ? “

“Yea can’t speak for Claire but yea “ Lily admitted quietly .

“And I may or may not have done that to a guy or two in the past,” Claire added sheepishly.

“Aw you naughty girl for shame “ Jon chided  “What would you have done if they had been fake ? “
Claire shrugged, she hadn’t thought about that. “Been bummed?” she replied flat out.

“Really? “ Jon asked , his eyebrow arched .

“Yea we would have “ Lily replied then shot Claire a shocked look that she actually would have been.

Claire nodded, understanding her friend. “Yep, believe it or not,” she joked.

Richie sniffed, “You mean, you like me?!” he asked jokingly, “you really like me??”

“Na I just sleep with men I don’t like “ Lily quipped “ of course you big goof . Or did that kiss goodbye lack the meaning behind it ?? “

“Too bad we have a busy day or I’d have Mark turn the car around right now “ Jon replied with a naughty tone.

Claire shuddered. “When won’t you be busy?” she asked, grinning at Lily.

“Afraid the rest of the week we are jammed pack -- wait hold on a sec “ He placed the girls on hold and flipped thru his schedule on his blackberry , glanced at Richie  before returning to the phone call. “ Looks like Friday we’re free “

“Works for me, how about you Lily?” Claire winked.

“Please say yes, darlin’,” Richie chimed in.

“Definitely works for me too “ Lilly added with a seductive tone.

“Good what would you ladies like to do on Friday , its your day anything you want to do “ Jon answered “So think about it and let us know “

“Will do,” Claire replied, “Don't work too hard now, gents.”

“Will be hard when our minds are somewhere else “ Jon teased “Don’t go finding any other hotties now “

“Oh yea we have them lined up around the corner “ Lily taunted as she laid down on the floor , propped up on her elbows

Richie sniffled again, “Fine, be like that. Guess I’ll just see you around then,” he said wistfully.

Claire rolled her eyes, “Okay hanging up now, ya dorks. We’ll talk to you later.”

“Dorks huh? Well love you too babe “ Jon snorted  “Gotta run don’t do anything we wouldn’t do . Give ya a call later for the details on Friday “

“Byeeeeeeeee “ Lilly called out “You two behave too if we gotta “

“Byeeeeeeee” Richie mimicked playfully, “we’ll try but can’t guarantee anything,” he replied.

Claire hung up, breathing a sigh of relief. “That was weird.” she said, opening up another bottle of wine and pouring herself a glass.

“Na that was fun when was the last time we been that goofy “ Lily laughed as she held her glass out for some wine . “Ok we’re goofy on our own but with men? “

Claire nodded, “It was like that last night, too.” she replied, laughing as she recalled, “I made him dance for me.”

“That bad ? “ Lily joined in her laughter

Claire snorted, “You’d think with that ass he’d be better.” She winced, “not so much.”

“As long as he can move in the bedroom , who cares if he can dance ? “ Lily retorted

“My thoughts exactly,” Claire answered, grinning.

The two ladies spend the rest of the afternoon and evening in their hotel room, hanging out watching movies, chatting and enjoying the fact that they were on vacation and could be as lazy as they wanted.