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Steam curls around us, the sound of water cascading from the show head filling the shower as I step in behind Zaid.
The water Is warm against my skin and I close my eyes as I let it fall over my head and my face. Zaid’s hands run up and down my body, lathering me in soapy bubbles, and I lean my back onto his chest, sighing.
He wraps his arms around me, running his lips down the side of my eck. The touch is exciting, but my heart races for an entirely
different reason.
I’m still reeling from the emotions of our confessions last night, from how perfect it was with him. But there’s still so much we have to talk about.
Something I have to ask him.
I swallow hard and pull out of his arm, turning around to face him. My mouth dries, my body tensing as I watch the water slide down the hard planes of his chest. My nerves tighten my stomach, and I take a shaky breath, trying to find the right words.
“Zaid.”
He glances down at me, his dark eyes soft. “Hmm?”
I chew on my bottom lip, suddenly feeling stupid for even bringing it up, but I have to know. “Are you still okay with me being with Aiden and Jake?”
He stills, the water drumming against his skin as his gaze darkens. A frown tugs at his brows. “Do you still want that?”
I do, but I’m afraid of answering without knowing what he feels.
“The only thing that matters is you, Alina.”
I blink, taken aback by how simple he makes everything seem. “It doesn’t bother you?”
He shakes his head without hesitation. “I’ve never had a problem with it.”
My heart lurches in my chest. He’s saying this like it is the most obvious thing in the world and I am the one that hasn’t been seeing it.
“Someone else making you happy isn’t a bad thing, Alina. It doesn’t make me jealous.”
My body coils tight and I realize it’s the relief flushing through me.
He steps closer, his hands gliding over my arms. “I just want you to be happy.”
I sag against him. I hadn’t realized how much I’d been holding onto the fear that this would change everything, that it would force me to choose.
Texhale, pressing my palms against his chest. “I love Aiden and Jake, I say, my voice barely above a whisper. “But with you… it’s
different. I love you more.”
His breath hitches.
“If it ever got to the point where I had to choose, I would choose you.”
His expression shifts, something warm passing through his dark eyes before his lips part into a slow smile. His hands slide up,
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cupping my face as the water falls over us,
You will never have to choose between me and your happiness,” he murmurs, his thumb brushing over my cheek. “I won’t ever do
that to you
A half an hour later, we are heading downstairs, my hand in his as we prepare ourselves for another conversation to define what this relationship means to the four of us.
The smell of coffee and sizzling bacon fills the kitchen as we step downstairs. Jake is by the stove, focused on flipping pancakes, his brows furrowed in concentration. I can see the tension in the lines his shoulders, the way he moves, a little too calculating.
“Morning,” Zaid says first, his voice rough with sleep.
Jake glances over his shoulder and nods.
Aiden walks in a moment later, his hair still damp from his own shower, and immediately moves beside Jake, grabbing plates and setting them on the counter.
He doesn’t say much, just mutters a quiet morning before focusing on helping with breakfast.
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I can feel the uncertainty in the air, the hesitation in the way Jake and Alden avoid looking at Zaid and me for too long.
They don’t know where they stand with me now. That realization clenches something Inside my chest.
Without another thought, I step up behind Jake and wrap my arms around his waist, pressing my cheek against his back. He freezes for half a second before exhaling a slow breath, his body melting in mine.
I turn him around, cupping his face, and press my lips to his.
He sighs into the kiss, relief flooding through him as his hands settle on my hips. When I pull away, his forehead rests against mine, and I smile softly.
Aiden watches me with those piercing eyes, uncertainty flickering across his face. I don’t give him a chance to pull away; I close the space between us and kiss him just as deeply. He groans against my ps, his fingers tightening around my waist, pulling me closer.
When I step back, I meet both their gazes, letting my actions speak for themselves. I’m still here. I’m still yours.
Zaid steps beside me, his fingers brushing against mine before he moves to help them with breakfast. I go to the coffeemaker, pouring four cups as the house settles into an easier rhythm. The tension isn’t gone completely, but it’s lighter now.
We eat together at the table; the conversation starting slow before slipping into something more natural. But when the plates are empty, the real question finally comes.
Aiden leans back in his chair, eyes locked on mine. “So… what happened? Are you going to be with Zaid? Exclusively?”
I’m surprised that there’s no anger in his voice, just a tad bit of hurt. A bit of curiosity. Jake doesn’t look at me, just focuses on the rim of his coffee mug, as if bracing himself.
I shake my head immediately. “No. I don’t want that. I want all of you. I always have.”
Aiden and Jake both exhale at the same time, like they’ve been holding their breath.
I frown. “Why did you guys think things would change?”
Jake is the one who answers, setting his mug down. He looks at Zaid, then at me. “Because I knew last night. I knew immediately that Zaid is in love with you. And by the way you looked at him, you are too.”
I don’t deny it.
Jake sighs, running a hand through his hair. “I love you, Alina. I feel so much for you. But I can’t give you the same kind of crazy, world–shattering love that
Zaid can. Or Aiden.”
I frown at that, not really understanding.
He sighs before continuing. “I’m older. I’ve fallen in love enough times. And I’m not looking for that first, passionate kind of love the way you guys are.” He lets out a breath.
There’s a prick in my chest, because I understand what he means, and yet it almost feels like he’s the one breaking up with me.
“I don’t want to let you go, baby. You make me feel intense things. But if Zaid is the one who can give you everything you need,
then I love you enough to step back.”
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His words hit me deep, but I don’t hesitate, I leave Zaid’s side, stepping toward Jake and sliding onto his lap. I cup his face, forcing
him to look at me.
“I need you,” I whisper. “I love you. And I need you.”
His throat bobs, something raw flashing in his eyes.
I turn to Aiden, reaching for his hand and gripping it tight. “And I need you too. I love you.” My voice shakes, but only because of how much I mean it. “I don’t want this to end. I love all three of you
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