After arguing for five minutes about playing truth or dare or not, we decided to do a vote.
Kasey, Kate, Ronald and I voted yes.
Simon and Luke, being the boring buggers they were, voted no. It was 4 against 2 so guess we were playing.
We arranged out seats in a circle and Ronald spun an empty wine bottle around.
Spin, spin, spin...
It finally stopped spinning and everyone sighed in relief as the except for Ronald.
"Oh oh, let me ask him." Kate, his wife, said enthusiasticly.
"Truth or Dare?"
"Truth." Ronald said carefully.
"Perfect. When you asked my dad for my hand in marriage before you proposed to me and if he said no instead, what would you have done?" She asked seriously.
Ronald looked at her and his eyes softened.
"I would have stole you from under his wing anyway. Asking him what just formality. I would've made you mine no matter the circumstances." He said honestly.
Kate squealed and Ronald kissed her gently on her lips.
We all, well by all I mean Kasey and I, started awwwing at their cuteness. Simon just called him whipped and Luke rolled his eyes.
"Stop it you guys. You two are just jealous that you're not married yet." Kate said to Simon and Luke.
"Pssht, any girl would be lucky to have us as husbands, we're just not ready yet." Simon said being his big headed self.
"No that's not it. It's because the only girls you know are the ones that stand at the traffic signal with a board that says $5.00 for an hour." Kasey shot at Simon causing all of us to stare open mouthed at her followed by heavy laughter from all of us.
"Moving on." I said once I caught my breath.
I spun the bottle and we all waited in anticipation for it to stop.
It stopped at me.
"I'm asking her. Truth or Dare?" Kasey asked that dreadful question.
"Dare." I said, shivering from nervousness.
She let out a squeal.
"I dare you to imitate Luke on something he has told you." She said with a smirk plastered on her face.
I can't do this. No.
"Kasey I.. I can't do that." I insisted.
Luke's eyes was now on me, he looked like he was ready to jump over the railing.
"Then you have to do the panalty." Kate said, giggling.
"The panalty is that you will have to lick my armpit." Kasey said seriously.
"You're kidding me right? Your armpit? You can't be serious." I said hoping she was joking.
I knew exactly what to do and how to mimic his demeanour.
"Well I am." Kasey said, dead serious now.
"Well then it looks like you wanna lick my arm." Kasey said sarcastically. "It doesn't matter what you say. We're all playing the game and no one's backing out or getting out of a dare.''
She and Simon should become a thing. She's the first woman to speak to him like that.
Just get this over with.
I guess I was pretty darn good with my impression because Kate and Kasey were laughed themselves to tears. Simo could barely breath and Luke was extremely annoyed.
I quickly moved away and walked back to my chair. I could feel beads of sweat on my neck and forehead.
I got my breathing under control and looked to Luke who seemed to be unaffected yet uncomfortable.
"Let me spin this time." Simon said picking up the bottle and spinning it.
It spun and stopped at Kasey.
Payback.
"Oh please give me the honor to ask her this one." I said slyly.
She looked at me bewildered.
"Truth or dare?" I asked sounding impatient but I didn't care.
"Dare. And unlike you I won't hesitate." She challenged, sticking her tongue out at me.
Oh we,ll see.
"Kasey, my dearest, I dare you to make the bird call , of what you think, a constipated owl sounds like.''
She hesitated for a while but got up with her game face on.
We spent the rest of our time catching up until Emma and Chris called the rest of them to go home.
Kate and Ronald hugged me together. "Thank you for an amazing night." Ronald said sincerely.
I said goodbye to Emma and Chris and walked upstairs to get some well deserved sleep.
An annoying buzz woke me up and I mentally groaned.
Why are the nights so short? I thought with annoyance before stretching.
I turned off my alarm before hopping out of bed and making my way to the bathroom.
My schedule for today was free until 2 pm so I decided to throw something casual on so I dug out a pair of baggy hobo pants with red stripes and threw on a white button down shirt. After 5 minutes, I was finally done with my messy bun and I slipped on my flats and walked into the kitchen to get some coffee.
I walked in the kitchen and it was quieter than usual.
Where is everybody?
I went on to pour my coffee and walked to the table. I almost jumped out my seat when I noticed Luke walk in.
It was obvious he was freshly showered. I could tell because of his damp looking hair.
"Good morning Hayley." He greeted me.
His voice emphasizing my name. It sounded different hearing him say it.
"Good morning Luke. Sleep well?"
"Yeah, I did. The beds here are very comfy." He replied smiling widely, showing me his perfect set of white teeth.
I didn't want to make an ass out of myself and decided to take my coffee elsewhere before he walked over with his mug.
I stood up to move and pushed my chair back.
"Where are you going? I thought we'd have breakfast together." He asked, seeming a little disappointed.
"I .. eh .. I need to g.." I stammered.
"I thought as much. Sit down, I'm no stranger Hayley and besides, you're going to make me feel like I'm intruding your space by staying here. It's only for a few more days tho. I'll be out before you know it."
I felt bad that I made him feel like he was an intruder and not wanted.
"Luke, it's nothing of that sort okay. You're not an intruder and I'm really sorry if I'm making you feel like one." I said apologizing, my eyes never leaving my mug.
"Now that that's clear, where is everyone." He asked with curiosity and just like that the tension was no longer there.
"I think they're all sleeping. I mean it's fairly early and they must be tired from last night." I said carefully.
"Well wasn't last night interesting. I enjoyed it." Luke said with humor laced through his voice.
I instantly looked up and saw a small smirk playing on his lips.
"Uhm yeah wasn't last night something. Kasey can be so pushy but she's adorable. I got her back though." I said and we both laughed softly.
" She likes you, heck, my entire family likes you. I don't understand why." He said jokingly, staring at me.
"The exact same reason my parents like you." I shot back humorously.
" Are you always this feisty?"
" Nope, only when people question my likability. " I replied.
"Likability? Is that even a word?" He mocked.
I rolled my eyes. " Err I thought I ditched my English teacher when I finished high school." I said pursing my lips.
His smile got wider and he looked so gorgeous. His dimples were showing slightly and I had the urge to lift my hand and trace the little indentions with my fingers.
No wonder he had such a reputation. With that face, no girl would deny him and that also explains why he doesn't want to marry if he could have a different woman every week instead of being stuck with one woman for the rest of his life.
Why are you such a player?
"Excuse me?" Luke asked me, looking bewildered.
Omg, did I actually say that out loud?
Smooth Hayley.
I started to shuffle in my seat and I was about to stand up and leave.
"No, wait-" He called out. " Simon didn't tell you? You don't know anything?" He questioned me.
"Err no. He respects the privacy of others." I said uncomfortably.
We sat in silence for the next 5 minutes and all he didn't was stare at me the entire time. I could actually feel his gaze bore into me as I looked down trying not to make eye contact with him.
You're such an i***t Hayley. I mentally cursed myself.
Not being able to take the silence anymore as it was becoming too loud, I stood up and walked out of the kitchen.
After a few minutes, my phone started ringing.
"Hey babe, are you free now? I have some movies we could watch if you're not busy." Nicole breathless voice asked on the other end.
"Hey, Nic. I'm actually all free until 2 pm so come on over. Btw can I call Kasey? She's Luke's sister and she's kinda crazy like you but you'll love her."
"Yeah sure, the more the merrier." She Chirped and hung up.
I ran down to make some popcorn and dig out the chocolate stash from the pantry cupboard.
I popped 2 bags of extra butter popcorn into the microwave and got on to looking for the good stuff.
I walked into the pantry and what I saw left me insanely shocked but happy at the same time.
Simon and Kasey seemed to be having a conversation but they were all smiles and giggles. Simon seemed like he was about to lean in and make a move and I decided that I should make my presence known.
Before I could clear my throat, I suddenly felt something hard bump my shoulder followed by a loud sound of someone being forcefully pushed against the wall.
"Omg Luke stop. now!" Kasey yelled breathlessly and scared at the same time.
Luke had Simon pinned against the wall and his hands were around Simons' neck.. tightly while they both just stared at each other in anger.
"Leave us, now!" Luke said softly but the anger in his voice was so distinct.
Kasey and I made our way to my room where the laptop was set on my bed and sat on the carpet in silence.
"Kasey, how did it happen?" I asked breaking the silence.
"He opened the do-" She started to say but Nicole's voice stopped her.
"Later. I want to know everything." I told her.
She nodded and put on a smile. We started the movie Nicole brought along.
Kasey was quiet for the first half of the movie and her vibe was palpable but the moment she saw a shirtless Channing, she started to smirk and she seemed normal after that.
After the movie, Nicole had to go for lunch with Aiden and I had to meet another client of mines.
Kasey wanted to go home and I agreed to drop her off on the way but mum insisted she stay for lunch.
I couldn't help but wonder what went on between Luke and Simon.