Two Of A Kind

Chapter 15 – Confessions

Aaahhh!!!. Alex fell back into the pillows fighting to get her breath back as Shane popped her head from under the covers and lay down next to her, her arm wrapped around her waist. Alex turned her head towards her. The mere sight of Shane made her dizzy. The way her shaggy hair fell around her face. The way she would lick her lips when she was thinking of something bad The way she could bewitch Alex with her eyes. She couldnt remember the last time someone had made her this happy. And made her come so many times in one night alone. She was starting to get addicted to the cool hairdresser.

Dude, are you okay?. Alex looked at Shane and smiled pulling her closer to her.

I couldnt be more okay dude. That earned her a smile from Shane who looked rather pleased with herself. For the last few weeks Shane had been spending a lot of time with Alex. Almost every night she would go home with Alex or Alex would come home with her. The funny thing was that Shane was loving every minute of it. She was actually looking forward to seeing Alex. And whats more, she had stopped seeing anyone else, literally. She still admired the female form and even on occasion felt that heat shoot through her body, but she didnt feel the need to ***** anyone else. And that was scary. It had never been like this for her. Not even with Cherie. Alex alone was enough for her.

Im hungry. Lets get something to eat. Shane jumped off the bed and pulling on a robe walked out the door to Alex spacious kitchen downstairs. Alex laughed. The first few times she had been a little surprised by Shanes appetite, but she had gotten used to her compulsion to get something to eat every time theyd had *****.

Shane was making herself a sandwich when Alex walked into the kitchen wearing boxers and an old tee. Alex frowned in disgust when she saw Shane pile the sliced pickle on top of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

You know if I didnt know better Id think you had a bun in the oven. Shane flipped Alex the finger and pushed herself on the counter. Alex grabbed two glasses and poured both of them some juice from the fridge.

Alex..

Mmm..

What is this?. Alex looked up to see Shane watching her with a very serious look on her face.

What do you mean?.

This thing we have. Going out. Going to dinner. *****. I mean if I didnt know better, Id think we were in a relationship.

Were not in a relationship until youve met my mother, Alex joked, but the smile on her face vanished when she realized Shane was being serious. She leaned against the counter next to Shane sipping her orange juice. Shane wasnt asking her anything she hadnt asked herself. Shed been serious when shed told her that she didnt do relationships, but then what were they doing? She thought about Shane all the time. She would find herself looking forward to when they would hook up again. And the other day someone had actually caught her whistling. Alex did not whistle. Ever.

I dont know, Shane. What do you want this to be?. Shane put her sandwich down. Sometimes Alex could be right on the mark. She didnt know what she wanted it to be. All she knew was she wanted to be with Alex. But she was afraid if she told her, it would scare her off. Then Alex turned to face her and said very softly,

I want to be with you too. Shane glared at her. She really hated it when Alex did that. But seeing the look on her face her annoyance disappeared instantly. Alex looked so vulnerable. Shed never seen her like this before. She pulled Alex between her legs and placed her hands around her face.

I like you. I like being with you. And I like being with you without being with anyone else at the same time. Maybe we could try that. Just being with each other without being with anyone else. Alex nodded. She liked the sound of that. It almost sounded like a relationship. She sighed and wrapped her arms around Shane placing her head against her chest. Shane laughed when she heard a muffled,

Does that mean we cant do threesomes?, and whacked Alex on the head.

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Shanes eyes were closed her head leaning back in the chair. She let out a loud moan. She and Alex were having breakfast. Or rather theyd started having breakfast when Alex had gotten a little distracted by the careless way Shane had tied her robe. Alex was gently kissing Shanes neck, as her hand was moving back and forth underneath the robe a little below the belt.

Shanes head snapped up and Alex hand reappeared from under the robe when they heard someone coughing loudly right next to them.

Good morning, ladies. Marina sat down opposite Shane wearing nothing but a white terrycloth robe. A big grin was plastered on her face. Angela had told her that shed walked in on the two of them several times already. Shed joked that she couldnt even move through her own house without having to knock every time she wanted to enter a room. Alex eyed Marina up and down and then she started smiling as well. The amusement clearly pushing away the small moment of embarrassment.

Isnt that Angels robe?, she asked, suggestively wiggling her eyebrows. Marina blushed a little. She and Angela had spent the entire night of her surprise party talking and she had taking a liking to the blonde. The blonde corporate cow as Alex liked calling her. But then where there were sisters, there was sibling rivalry. She knew that much from own experience. Angela had been an attentive listener and theyd found themselves spending more and more time with each other.

Yes isnt that yours?, Marina replied dryly pointing at Shane who was still staring at Marina. With a shake of her head she recovered and a lazy grin lit up her face as she slapped at Marinas hand stealing a piece of toast from her plate.

Where is my darling sister?. Marina sighed.

Ah, alas, she is already at work. Alex shook her head. She wasnt surprised. Angel worked for their father heading up their legal department. She loved her job, which was a good thing, because their father Michael was a bit of a slave driver. Alex had learned that much from own experience having spent many hours at the office herself during summer breaks and between shifts.

Leave it to Angel to choose work over a gorgeous woman.

Well, at least youve got your priorities straight, Shane chuckled. Of course it helps when youre an unemployed bum.

Oy, Alex said indignantly, Im blissfully unemployed. Besides Ive never heard you complain before about all this time Ive got on my hands. She playfully whacked Shane on the head. Then her face turned serious.

But yeah, I think its about time I got up off my *****. I guess Ill have plenty of time to find myself a job while youre away with Marina, frolicking in Italy. Alex had meant it as a joke, but she felt the mood change. Both Shane and Marina were looking rather serious now. She sighed. She wasnt too happy about any of it either.

Marina had been very serious when she had said she would need to see her parents to sort out this mess. And Shane had been equally serious when shed insisted on accompanying her. It had taken several weeks, but Marina had finally negotiated a sort of truce with her father. It turned out that he had known about Angelinas plan to suck Marina back into their lives, but he had been appalled when he had heard about the lengths Angelina had gone too. For a moment Marina had thought there was hope for her family yet, until her father had gone on and on about how Marina could have gotten hurt, not even mentioning her friends.

Sparked by anger she had finally had the courage to give her father an ultimatum. Either he would meet with his daughter, hear her out and respect her decision. Or she would disappear completely and he would never hear from her ever again. In the end he had relented, not willing to risk losing his daughter for good.

Marina and Shane were supposed to leave in a few days. Alex hadnt been too pleased about having the two of them walk into the lions den without back up and she had insisted on going along. But Marina had been afraid that if her sister were there, it would only complicate matters. Besides she didnt want Alex to get involved even more. Finally, they had compromised. Marina had officially employed Ice and her agency who would accompany them herself, as a personal favor to Alex, with two of her finest employees. Alex mind still wasnt completely at ease, but she trusted Ice.

Sorry, didnt mean to ruin the mood, Alex apologized lowering her head and staring intently at her plate. She felt a hand on her back.

Dont worry about it, dude. Its all good. Shane looked at Marina hoping to see the confidence in her voice mirrored in Marinas face. But all she saw, was worry. Marina seemed genuinely scared of seeing her family, which didnt exactly instil Shane with a lot of comfort.

Hey guys, dont worry. Everything will be fine. And otherwise well just fly to Florence to haul your asses back. Alex voice sounded light, but she felt anything but cheerful. She was getting a really bad feeling about this. Which is why Alex had taken some extra measures that she hadnt told Marina or Shane about. She hadnt been very sure about it at first, but it had been Angel who had finally talked her into it. She knew more about Marinas family than any of them. Marina had completely opened up to her, giving up playing her games after the last disastrous outcome. She had regaled her with stories from her past. Happy memories of being a child and playing with her brothers and sister. And also not so happy memories watching her family being extraordinarily cruel to get what they wanted. She had told her that she had found herself distancing from them because of it. The gap between them had only increased when one night her eldest brother had walked in on Marina and her girlfriend in bed together. Her parents had been appalled and it was then that Marina had come to realize that she needed to live her own life. So she had come to America in an attempt to escape them. And they had let her, believing it was only a phase.

Angel had told Alex some of the not so happy memories to make her realize what Marinas family were capable of and in the end Alex had caved in. They had decided to follow and watch Shane and Marina from a safe distance. Robin and Nicky were going to accompany them. Ice was aware of this, but had agreed not to tell her two wards.

Marina smiled at her. Shed tried to thank Alex properly on many an occasion, but every time she had tried, Alex had brushed it off saying she should be thanking Shane. Marina liked this woman. Most of all she liked her because of the way she treated Shane and the way she made Shane feel. Whenever Alex would walk into a room, Shanes face would light up. When the two of them were together, they seemed utterly oblivious of their surroundings.

She was about to tell Alex that that probably wasnt going to be necessary, when there was a loud rapping on the door to the backyard followed by the noise of someone sliding it open. An elegantly dressed woman, probably in her late forties, walked into the dining room plopping herself in the chair opposite Alex. She dropped her bag on the table and looking at Alex loudly exclaimed,

Ive left your father!. Alex just stared at her, her piece of toast falling back onto her plate. Shane looked at the woman curiously before leaning over to Alex and jokingly whispering in her ear.

I guess now Ive met your mother. Does this mean were in a relationship?.

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Previews

But if you ever want to let me know what kind of a kisser you are, Alex said putting her arm around Alices shoulders, my lips are at your disposal, as are various other body parts.

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The Welcome home, Marina banner over the bar had been replaced by a Bon Voyage banner. The place was as packed as it had been the day of Marinas return. She hadnt been too keen on a party. It felt too much like a goodbye forever party.

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Mom Shanes my girlfriend. Shane looked at Alex in surprise. She broke into a big smile and Alex knew she had done the right thing.

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They watched their ladies walk away with their bodyguard. When Shane and Marina had disappeared from sight, Alex and Angela turned around and made their way to their gate where the company plane was waiting for them.