I turned and left, closing the door before anyone could say a damn thing. When I decided to visit today, it wasn't for this. But seeing Heiress on that couch sick triggered the fuck out of me. It only proved that things were never going to change with her.
No time was wasted. I got on my bike and rode to the corner store in the parks to check in with Sammy. I parked out front and made my way inside.
"Duke, long time no see," Sammy called out.
I held a hand up as I walked to the cooler in the back to grab two bottles of water. I figured Solana would need one for our ride. I walked back over to the register and placed both bottles on the counter.
"Yeah, man. I've been busy."
Sammy scanned both bottles, then lifted a brow. "You not grabbing any skittles?" he asked.
I chuckled because normally I would have stocked up for the week. But things were different now. I didn't need them.
"Nah, don't need em. I got my own brand of skittles at home."
Sammy shook his head and told me the total. I reached into my back pocket and handed over ten dollars.
"You seen Vinny and his boys around lately? They haven't been messing with you, right?"
Sammy tried to hand over my change but I waved him off. He released a sigh and shook his head.
"I actually haven't seen them in here in a while. From what I hear, his mother isn't doing too good, so he's been missing a lot of school to help out around the house."
I hated to hear shit like that, but those kinds of things were the reality for a lot of people here in the parks. Which is why we hosted our backpack fundraiser every year.
I tapped the counter and let Sammy know I'd be back to check in on him.
The ride to Sugar Kissed felt like it went by slowly. I knew it had a lot to do with hearing about Vinny. I planned to make a few calls to find out if what Sammy said was true, but he had never been wrong before.
I parked my bike in front of the shop and let myself in. Solana still had a few customers in line. I walked around the counter and she turned to kiss me a few times before returning her attention to the customer in front of her.
"Grab that basket from the kitchen," she said over her shoulder.
I lifted a brow and headed to the back. On the counter sat a wicker basket with a pink checkered blanket folded on top. I was about to open it when Solana called my name.
I grabbed the handle and carried it out front.
"Don't look inside yet."
I smirked in her direction. "Girl, ain't nobody peeking in this basket."
"Mm-hmm," she hummed, then rang up the next customer.
I walked over to an empty table and placed the basket in front of me, then leaned back and spread my legs to get comfortable. I licked my lower lip and ran my hand over my beard. I couldn't help but watch my girl smile and laugh. That shit made every thought running through my mind null and void.
She finally helped her last customer and walked them out, locking the door behind them. Then turned to face me with a smile.
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
I raised two fingers and gestured for her to come to me. Solana clasped her hands behind her back, giving off her natural sweet energy, but the sensual sway of her hips contradicted it all.
She placed her hands on my knees and leaned forward, leaving only a few centimeters between our lips.
"What can I do to help you, Mr. Hinton?"
I closed the distance but kissed her jawline instead of her lips.
"You can do a lot, baby. But if you want those lessons, you've got five minutes to meet me outside. We gone need to take your car now since we're having a picnic too."