Finders Keepers_An Enemies to Lovers Romantic Comedy

by Kara Chase

  When I’m out in the world, I’m still the same fucking badass. Probably now more than ever. After all, having a family just makes me want to set an example.

  And what better example could I provide my kid other than being a badass all the fucking time?

  “What are you thinking about?” Vivian asks me from the other side of the table, carefully brushing away a stray lock of hair from her face.

  That’s right. We’re back at Scala’s. Where it all began for us separately. But now we’re together.

  Before replying, I just look into her eyes and smile. Fuck, isn’t she beautiful? Even after being with her for more than two years now, I still love her more than I ever thought possible.

  “I was just thinking of how much I love you.” I reach across the table and lay my hand on top of hers, the warmness of her skin seeping into mine.

  “How much wine did you have already?” She giggles softly, gently rubbing her thumb against the palm of my hand. Just that sweet little motion is enough to send sparks down my spine.

  “Clearly not enough,” I laugh, and then refill both our glasses.

  This is our first date since Andrew was born. It feels amazing. All thanks to Anna, Vivian’s friend.

  She offered herself to play babysitter for the night, and I couldn’t be any more thankful. As much as I love being home to live out my new father-role, I still love taking my woman out and pampering her like the queen she is. And having dinner at the most upscale and expensive restaurant in New York City sure qualifies as pampering in my book.

  Yeah, that doesn’t sound like something the old Lucien would say or do, does it? But that Lucien is gone, babe.

  I’m the new Lucien. The improved version.

  “This feels good, doesn’t it? Having a couple of hours just for the two of us.”

  “I couldn’t agree more,” I smile, and then I hold my breath as I feel Vivian’s barefoot touching my knee.

  Smiling back at me, she then moves her feet up my leg, only stopping when she has it softly pressed between my legs.

  It only takes me a fraction of a second to get as hard as a rock. You didn’t think that marriage and a kid would be enough to kill my sex drive, do you? Fuck no, babe. If anything, to know that Vivian is the mother of my child just makes me even more hungry for her.

  In fact, I kinda feel like making another baby...right fucking now.

  But first, there’s something I need to do. I look over to the head waiter that’s coming over.

  “Yes, Mr. Parker?” he asks as I beckon.

  “You know, I’ve forgotten to mention it, but I don’t think I’ll need you to hold a suit for me here anymore. Think you can have it waiting for me at the coat check room so I can take it back finally?”

  The head waiter smiles. He literally fucking smiles.

  “Very good, sir,” he says. But he looks pleased as fuck.

  I thank him. And now I’m ready.

  “Let’s get out of here,” I tell her in a whisper. “Let’s go back home...or, fuck, let’s just go back to the car.”

  “I don’t think I can wait that long.”

  As she says it, she keeps on massaging my hard cock with the tip of her foot, rubbing my whole length gently and driving me completely fucking insane in the process.

  Fuck, what is it with Vivian today? If she doesn’t cut it out, I might just have to fuck her right here on top of the fucking table. I look around the whole room, and I grit my teeth as I notice that the place is fucking packed.

  No way I can make a move without everyone noticing it.

  “Tell you what,” she whispers, slowly taking her foot from between my legs and pushing her chair back. She stands up, throws her folded napkin on the still empty plate, and walks around the table. With one hand on my shoulder, she leans into me and brings her lips down against my ear. “I think the restroom is just back there...why don’t you wait for a couple of seconds, like a good boy, and then meet me there?”

  “You know I’m not a good boy.”

  “Why, then you’ll just have to prove it to me, won’t you?”

  With that, she’s gone. I turn around on my seat just to watch her walk across the room. Her perfect figure draws a few glances from the men in the room.

  Yeah, fucktards, that’s my fucking woman right there.

  Okay, shit.

  Listen, I know I left you hanging for more than an year, and you really didn’t deserve that. But right now I got more important stuff to do. Like walking through this fucking dining room, finding my wife, and proceed to have some fucking steamy sex.

  As much as I’d love to stay here with you and just chat the night away, I’m a busy guy. Now more than ever, since I’m a father and a husband. So, excuse me, but I’m not going to let the first date I have with Vivian in a long time go to waste.

  Hey, don’t be sad. We might meet again. You never know.

  Until then, just remember this: love isn’t a fucking myth, and even the most daring bastards have a heart. How do I know it? Well, babe, I used to be one...but then I found Vivian.

  I found the one.

  And if you keep looking, I’m sure you will too.

  Now, excuse me, but my wife is waiting for me.

  A Final Word From Lucien

  Alright.

  I know I told you I had to go enjoy my wife. And I will.

  I just hate to leave things unfinished, you know? Fucking bugs the shit out of me.

  So here’s the deal.

  You’re sitting there wondering what the fuck happened to Derek and Natalie, right? I mean they did fucking get our own real estate agents to set us up.

  Well, here’s the thing, baby.

  That’s not really my story to tell. Their story is really tied into the story of the Trident Residences – the ultra luxurious building on 57th Street.

  You can check out what happens to them though by picking up a copy of The Heart Thief. That’s when I think Kara told me she’d have more of their story. See their story is fucking tied to the lives of so many people in this building we live in.

  It starts off pretty much right as soon as Vivian and I inked our place. And I think you’ll get a kick out of what happened.

  I mean, you liked our story right? Fucking right you did.

  The Heart Thief is out on June 28, 2018. If it’s already past that date, then you should find it no fucking problem at all.

  Alright, well listen, Vivian is all keyed up and ready to go. I’m not wasting any more time away from her or my cock is going to fucking revolt on me.

  Take care, baby.