Canadian heartbreak (The stars book 1)

7: The game is on

 *Tyler*

 I watch Penny getting ready for the karaoke party. She has pulled on a tight black sweater dress, showing off all her beautiful shapes. I know she is still angry with me for last night. But usually she gets good again real fast. I fear a bit that Zayn is feeding her illusions of big passionate love that lasts forever and it annoys me.. the bastard needs to back off.

 Yes I came home early halfway expecting to catch them together. There is no doubt he is after my woman. He has always been out to get her, she just hasn't realised. And honestly I hate having him here in my house, but I also know that Penny would have flipped if I had said no.

 "You look wonderful darling". I tell her. Running my hands up her thighs under her dress to cup her sexy ass. "I hope I am the one you are dressing up for".

 She pushes my hands away. "Not now Ty, the guests will be here in 10 minutes and yes who else should I be doing it for ?"

 "I can easily get it done in 5 minutes". I try grabbing her again, but she slaps my hands away and my tone might get a bit acidic. "Zayn for instance, your perfect Zayn".

 "Stop it Tyler. Zayn is my friend". She says, but her eyes are avoiding mine. How am I to compete with that man, from what she tells me, he is some real life saint. At least to her and there is nothing he can't do. I always prided myself that I had a better body, but now he shows up here looking like a freaking Greek God or something.

 I roll my eyes. "Both you and me know he is just biding his time, waiting to sink his claws into you. And well you always talk about him like he is the 8 wonders of the world. I kind of expected to come home and find you two banging each other's brains out last night".

 She just ignores me, putting on her make-up, making herself beautiful. The idea that she might be doing it for him is like a searing pain and anger running through my veins. And I stomp downstairs. Getting even more annoyed when I find Zayn on the floor, helping my daughter with her puzzle. Apparently he has both women in my life wrapped around his little finger.

*Zayn*

 Tyler sends me a deadly glare as he steps into the living-room. At least he refrains from saying something in front of Athena. I actually get him being angry. But on the other hand, he had his chances. If Kitty decides she rather be with me, well that has to mean he did something wrong.

 "Sweetie, why don't you go to your room and watch a cartoon on daddy's ipad ?" Tyler says, handing his ipad to Athena and she runs off looking happy.

 I get up from the floor, knowing what is about to happen. And I prefer having him look up at me, not down. His voice a low hiss. "Don't think for a second that I don't know what you are playing at. Penny is mine so back of".

 "You don't own her Tyler". I just say slowly. "I made a mistake not confessing my feelings before you came into the picture. But seeing that she isn't happy, well I intend to do just that, make her happy. If she chooses to leave, well then you failed".

 He is grinding his teeth. "I knew it, you sneaky sleazy... You come here to my home and intend to take away my family. I should kick your ass out of here".

 "I won't lie.. I love her and I always have. I can't just wait around any longer. What she wants is up to her". I tell him. "And I get you, I would feel the same if the tables were turned.. but well you are welcome to try".

 Just then Kitty comes into the room and we both turn to look at her. She looks absolutely stunning in a tight sweater dress and black tights with a little bow peeking out under the rim of the dress. Her hair is falling in loose waves around her face. Her eyes are dark and smoky. Her lips are slightly pink and moist.

 "You look amazing Kitty". I tell her softly, going over to kiss her cheek softly. Earning me a glare from Tyler, but I don't care any longer.

 As I let go of her, Tyler sends me an evil smirk, stepping over to grab her. Kissing her hard and rather inappropriate, his hands fondling her ass and breast on the outside of the dress. I feel like throwing up to be honest.

 "Stop that Tyler". She gently pushes him away, flushed and out of breath. He turns and winks at me, making me grind my teeth. Oh believe me, the game is on.

 *Persephone*

 I can feel the tension in the room. And I can see the angry glares exchanged between the two men. Something definitely happened here. But I don't know what.

 Tyler reaches to caress my cheek softly, sending me a smile. "Maybe it is about time we get married, I mean you always wanted to".

 Zayn turns on his heels, stomping out the room and I glare at Tyler. "I hope that wasn't supposed to be a proposal and no I definitely don't want to marry you because you want to annoy Zayn".

 "The man just told me that he loves you and he wants you.. right here in my own house. What do you want me to do about that ?" He says, glaring at me.

 My heart flies into a frenzy. He loves me ?! Zayn loves me. I feel slightly dizzy and I don't know what to do. "He said that ? Like..in those words ?"

 "Yeah in those words. He had the nerve to tell me I was welcome to try and throw him out". He says he is flushed with anger. "You need to ask him to leave".

 I send him a cold smile. "You don't want to do that Tyler.. giving me ultimatums and telling me to throw out my best friend. You can try, but.. well it wouldn't end well for you".