Pyke

Camila

“What?” Megan and Bianca ask in unison.

“Why would someone give you money? Ten thousand bucks?” Megan asks again, now sitting beside me on the couch with brows draw in together.

We’ve been friends since we started our freshmen in college. I know they will be surprised because who will just throw ten thousand dollars without a catch?

“Cam, stop zoning out. Why would someone offer you money? For what? Is this some kind of scam? Are you going to sell drugs as payment or...” Bianca’s eyes widen in shock. “Is he going to pay you for sex?” She’s already sitting on the coffee table, gripping my knees.

“Will you two stop overreacting. I did not accept the offer.”

They both sigh in relief.

“I mean I haven’t thought and decided, yet.”

They exchange a look—a look as if I’m losing my goddamn mind.

“What’s that supposed to mean, Camila Leigh?” Megan asks.

“It’s huge cash, and I can buy a car, you know.”

It’s disappointing because I am considering his offer, but it feels like I’m selling my soul to the devil if I am going to take it. I’m afraid Kyland will find out where the money comes from. How am I going to tell him?

“Cam, start talking. You’re killing us here. I have millions of ideas spinning in my brain right now. Spill it.” Bianca stands up, shoots me a glare, and crosses her arms over her chest.

“Never mind, forget about it,” I say, waving my hand to cut off this nonsense topic.

They groan in annoyance.

“No, you’re not just going to tell us to forget about it, Cam. Now, you’re going to tell us, or I will ask Kyland and let him ask you instead. Your choice.”

I roll my eyes to Megan’s warning. Kyland will forever lock me in the dungeon if they will say a word about this.

Why do I even start this topic in the first place? Why am I so tempted with that prick’s offer?

I was beyond angry when he offered me. I feel so cheap like a whore. I wanted to punch him, but he might sue me if I will hit his gorgeous face again.

Ugh!

I just say his gorgeous. Well, he’s undeniably gorgeous, but he’s still a jerk.

“Okay, just calm down.”

“Just tell us already,” Megan says and stands beside Bianca.

“He offered me for a Boudoir photoshoot with him.”

“Who?” my friends ask in unison. They look more curious than ever.

“Pyke,” I say quietly.

“Pyke!” They yell into my face with wide eyes.

their reactions. Does this mean they know

you happen to have sex with him? I heard he’s huge.” Megan giggles.

god, Megan. Get a grip.” Bianca sits down and

up with her after taking her virginity. He just wanted to win a bet by sleeping with Bianca in less than a month. It was too late when she found out, and the news spread already all over the campus, and she was beyond humiliated—that was when she

“Just saying you know, it’s not bad

a whore for God’s sake, Meg,” I tell her.

focuses her eyes

Pyke and how I lost my

and I was so tempted to take it because, duh! It’s the latest iPhone model. I can afford to buy, but I will not spend my money on that. I still have no luck in finding a job. I can’t let Kyland

new wardrobe, too. I was thinking of buying something special for Aunt Carissa. My shoulders sag at the thought of not happening

“Why did you not take the

“Because he thinks Cam agrees to do a photo shoot

it was his fault that I lost my phone,” I

Megan giggles. We

hot.” She grins sheepishly. She’s right Pyke is living in

know him?” I ask inquisitively.

cocking her brow on me. “He’s Kyland’s

club where he works. He never invited me to meet his friends either.”

right. He’s overprotective and doesn’t want to be a bad influence for me. He wants me to finish college without heart troubles. He didn’t tell me I wasn’t allowed to have a boyfriend, but I chose

a good cousin unlike you, you knew everyone who has a dick.”

“If it’s Charlie Hunnam’s dick, why not?”

for you,” Bianca

not his dick,” I reply.

burst into

“So, are you considering his offer?” Bianca asks, suddenly turns

catching in the middle of considering his offer or turning it down.

“What is he going to do with those photos is

Cam. Don’t get me wrong, it’s an art, but why you?” Bianca

I don’t know the reason either.

long toned legs that could run miles, luscious lips, and not to mention a great ass better than J-lo.”

B, I’ll think about it. It’s tempting, you know, but I still have three weeks to re-think over and decide. If I will tell

B asks, but she doesn’t look surprised.

you girl, he never dated though. I doubt if he offered everyone he banged,” Meg

to, they will be glad to do it. Pyke didn’t

some kind

and Meg laugh at me.

or boss, or not, your cousin will not let it go. That guy treats you like a baby sister. I think Pyke likes you as his

the highest bidder? Hang it on his bedroom

a

take it?” I ask looking at them.

nod.

maybe an automotive design is not a good career path for you,”

model is my career?” I ask her, arching

model, not a nude model, bitch!”

the movie, shall we?” I suggest.

“Not until you’ll answer if you sleep with him or not,” Bianca

want

you, we only

out from each socket.

“Three times!” they yell.