The Brothers Drakos ~ Book 1

17 - 'I love you Rayne Mills'

Not long after the ball Rayne moved into the suite of the Drakos Estate. There was no point in living in an apartment that she was never at anymore. Plus the news of Joshua escaping and going missing from prison had scared Rayne. It had only been a month after the ball but she got the call that he had escaped during transfer. Rayne had a momentary relapse and went directly to the brothers home to tell them. They insisted she not be living alone for much longer as they could protect her better if they were close.  She doubted seriously one of the reasons for her move in was they wanted her around twenty-four seven but whatever the reason, she was more than happy to oblige.

Billee redecorated and had taken over the apartment for her own. She appreciated having a space to herself and even bought a cute little puppy. Rayne called it her purse dog. She put it in her purse and carried it everywhere. It hated everyone but Rayne. The puppy was a teacup Yorkipoo mix that she named Tinkerbelle. She had been working more hours and even got a promotion.

Over the next eight months there wasn’t a week that Billee and Rayne weren’t found together by the pool or cooking and having fun at the estate. The girls would go out and have fun to bars and clubs once a month without men. It was a nice escape for Rayne and Billee was able to flirt, get free drinks and find a bed buddy for the evening if so needed.  Billee worked and hung out more than anything. She told Rayne of her tryst in the bathroom and how overcoming that experience would be hard to come by. There were tons of men that wanted her attention and her bed but it just wasn’t time for one on the regular. Darryl had hurt her and her mystery man had created something in the depth of her soul that couldn’t be denied. It would be some time before anything could come close.

Rayne worked only three days a week in the office now and the new manager was amazing. He was efficient and kind. He and his wife were down to earth practical people and the office ran resourcefully. Rayne only needed three days a week to perform her function.  This was her typical Thursday off and she awoke in bed alone. There had been very few nights she slept alone since moving in. Sometimes it was one or the other and often times it was both brothers keeping her body and soul warm. She was intimate at the same time and different periods with Darius and Dimitri. She needed the softness and love making Darius afforded and yet others she needed to be submissive to Dimitri’s carnal desires of her flesh.  It was the perfect push and pull, the perfect give and take. She couldn’t be happier.

The sound of the shower was emanating from under the mostly closed bathroom door and she heard Dimitri clear his throat.  Darius entered the room with a tray of assorted breakfast items and coffee. He was in nothing but pajama pants of Olive green. The way his muscles and body moved coming towards her made her breath catch mid throat.

“Good morning love. I have coffee, croissant and some fruit if you are hungry.” She sat up and pulled the covers up to her chest. She was still naked from a bit wilder few hour encounter with both brothers the night before. She was completely famished and couldn’t wait to devour the coffee. 

“One Splenda and half and half. Just as you like it.” She took the tray and set it across her lap.

“Not that I am ungrateful or anything but what did you do?” she laughed taking a healthy sip of her coffee.

“Ahhh you have caught me. I have to go away this afternoon for Greece. Seems we have a financial issue that needs my direct attention and while I am there, I will oversee some small details to our home there during the remodel. Don’t give me the pouting face Rayne. I will be back on Tuesday next week.”

She had devoured the coffee and croissant and was working on the pineapple as Dimitri exited the bathroom in nothing but a towel. Mmmmm wet muscles and hair on his shoulders. She gulped down the pineapple chunk and bit her lip in lust.

“Told you she would figure you out brother. Breakfast in bed didn’t help.”

“Oh it helped my starving body but the two of you so scantily clad is helping my hunger more.”

Both brothers smiled and shook their heads. If they had learned one thing in the last eight months it was that Rayne’s appetite for s****l interaction far exceeded both the brothers put together.

“What?” She said giggling, popping another piece of pineapple in her mouth.

“I have to pack and go soon love but somehow I think that perhaps Dimitri can sate you as needed.” Darius kissed her lips fully and left the room to pack.

“Well blue eyes, what shall we do today?” Dimitri asked slipping into his boxer briefs and black sport shorts. “Let me clarify because I know that sly f*****g smile on your face. What do you want to do besides my c**k?”

She smiled brightly placing the tray to the side and heading into the bathroom. Turning on the shower Dimitri watched and fought the urge to take her again. His c**k was still sore from the rigorous activities the night before. He was sure if she had to in a moment of life and death, Rayne could suck the paint off a bumper. He was not entirely sure how he or his brother were walking normally that morning.

“I want to go buy something for Billee. Her birthday is next week and she has everything. I have a budget but want it to be nice.”

“You don’t have a f*****g budget. Dammit Rayne, we gave you a bank card and black credit card for a reason. You are to have anything and everything you want.”

She sighed due to being tired of having this conversation. She wasn’t with them for the billions. They wouldn’t let her pay for anything anyway. So, with her raise and never needing money, her bank account was full and rarely used.

“Yes Dimitri I know.”

Finishing her shower and dressing in a one-piece capri romper in black, she put on minimal makeup, enhancing her eyes mostly, of course. She slipped into her wedge sandals and came out of the bathroom with perfectly straightened still purple streaked hair.

Dimitri sat on the bed still shirtless. She walked to him and stood between his legs with her arms resting on his shoulders.

“You know how much I love you right Dimitri?”

He looked at her directly with still hidden messages behind his eyes but proceeded to nod and smirk slightly.

“Then don’t make me use money that isn’t mine.”

“How is it not yours? You live here, we love you and you are a Drakos.”

“But am I? I am still Rayne Mills. We aren’t married and I don’t work for a cent of that money. I am definitely yours and Darius’ but the money isn’t mine. Drop it.”

“You work for it love, in more ways that one.” His smiled was deviant.

She smacked him on the arm and shook her head. Darius entered the room and watched the two interacting. Never had Dimitri been so free and caring. Mind you, he wasn’t emotional or touchy feely like a puppy dog in love. But being his brother and knowing what he went through, the subtle changes were milestones.

“Are we really having the money discussion again? Dimitri it is futile.”

Rayne moved to Darius and reached up kissing him completely on the lips.

“When do you leave? I was going to go shopping for Billee’s birthday.”

“Unfortunately, the car is here. I have to run by the office here and get a few things first. You two go, have fun and please don’t forget I love you Rayne.”

She leapt up on his waist and smiled, her forehead touching his. “How could I forget that silly man. I am so distraught you are leaving but somebody has to bring home the bacon.” She kissed his lips laughing.  They made out for a moment and she slipped down to her feet again.

Removing the necklace from her neck she placed it in Darius’ hand. This was her mother’s. It was a single heart in silver with the word love written in the side. The boys knew what it was and how important it was to Rayne.

“Take this. I am going to send my love with you and I expect it to be returned.”

Darius would have argued but something that was learned months ago, she would win. He nodded and kissed her forehead again. They all three walked down to the car. Dimitri put the bags in the trunk and Rayne kissed him goodbye one more time. She teared up a little realizing this was the first time in nearly nine months they weren’t all together.

“Alright love, stop. It is a few days and I have your love to keep me happy and warm.”

She nodded and stepped back so Dimitri could close the door. Rayne watched Darius say something to Dimitri as he leaned in the window. Dimitri nodded and shook his brother’s hand. The care started to pull away and Rayne got a shiver. She didn’t like this separation at all and hoped the time would pass quickly.

“Well big man. We are alone and I need a drink. Let’s go!”

They headed into the house to grab her purse, his wallet and the keys to the Aston Martin. They went to the Galleria and walked around a bit killing most of the afternoon. Undecided on what to buy, Rayne pulled Dimitri into a jewelry store. Maybe something with her birthstone would be pretty? Looking around she noticed a necklace that matched Billee’s tattoo. It was a gold orchid touched with white diamonds in the outline. The stem and leaves were emerald and peridot mixed to create the illusion of a real flower. It as about two inches long in design and she had to have it.

“Can you wrap it and give me a gift receipt?” she said handing her card to the cashier.

After ringing up the purchase she handed the receipts to Rayne and indicated it would be a few minutes to wrap it up. Rayne had a large green tea and some water, now her bladder was screaming. All the girls behind the counter were eyeing Dimitri with lustful thoughts. Rayne was used to it but still liked to stake her claim now and again. He was always so upright, commanding in stance and stone faced. Walking up to him and putting her hand on his chest she looked at him pleading for a kiss with just her eyes. Unable to deny Rayne, one small corner of his mouth slid ever really to the side in a smirk and he bent down whispering.

“You don’t have to stake any claim blue eyes. My only desire is you.” He placed a heated his on her lips and pulled back with one eyebrow raised.

“I know. I just like to do it sometimes in case you forget. I need to pee. Here’s the receipt, I am going to run across and go to the bathroom. Will you wait for the package please?” he nodded and popped her ass as she left the store quickly.

On the way in the bathroom her phone rang. She didn’t even look and slid it to answer as she ripped her pants down to pee before she couldn’t hold it anymore.

“Hello?”

“I miss your smell.”

“What? Darius?

“Well I sure as hell hope so. If anyone else misses your smell I will have to commit murder.”

She laughed asked him to hang on while she muted it to pee and flush.

“Ok…Geezus I had to pee. Sorry. I miss you too. I probably turned to talk to you sixty times this afternoon and was sad you weren’t there.”

“I like that. I am halfway there but couldn’t wait any longer to call you. Send me a pic. Something to see you right now. That should get me through until tomorrow. We will video chat after Dimitri and I do about business, sound good?”

“Yes it does. I miss you Darius but you have my love and I just sent you two selfies. The second one you might want to only look at when now one else is around.”

He laughed heartily being truly happy for the first time in his life. “Alright I am quite tired from last night and going to catch a quick nap. Speak with you in the morning. Please take care of my brother. Promise me that Rayne. You will always take care of him. He needs you more than he realizes. We will always be fine but I want to know...”

“Geezus Darius, I will. Stop sounding like you are gone forever and a year. I love you sweetheart.”

“I love you to Rayne Mills, more than life. Speak with you tomorrow.” With that he hung up.

She came out of the bathroom a moment later to Dimitri leaning close to the entrance. “Thought you might have fallen in. Was about to call the coast guard.”

“Smart ass. Darius called and needed a few selfie shots to tide him over.”

“Hell I want some selfie shots on my phone too.” Dimitri said smirking.

She pushed him in the arm and laughed. “You can see it all in person later, hands on and all.” He nodded with his ever-stoic face and quickly winked at her as they headed to the car.