Imogen
Wow this place is huge, it has vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows. The front look onto the gardens which I'm betting Cody has a gardener or two. His Porsche and his black Range Rover are parked out the front. He's standing right behind me, I can feel his breath on me, it makes me tingle. Fuck it, I can't feel like this about him. He's my enemy and I'm really pissed that my body is having some kind of betrayal going on right now.I turn furious at him for being so close and at me for having this reaction. "Do you mind, you're in my fucking space. Back off." Too much? I don't really care, we need boundaries but before I can open my mouth, I hear my brother's voice cutting in. Again."Imogen, stop with the shitty attitude." I pull a face and stick my tongue out. at my brother. "So adult of you." He's clearly not impressed but Cody has a smirk on his face, one I'd like to slap off his face."You ready to see your room." Cody says as he grabs my bag from my shoulder. I quickly grab the handle."I can manage thanks." I say through gritted teeth. Six months is going to kill me being in close proximity to this hulk of a man with tattoos running up his arms that clearly showcase how hard he works in the gym. I'm guessing he has his own gym downstairs. We're both at a tug of war with my bag, this isn't funny."Okay, darlin'." He says, it sends a jolt through my body. Seriously, two words and he's got my knickers in a twist. This is so fucked up. However, he has relented and I am now in full control of my bag. Meanwhile my brother looks like he wants to run over and shake me. I shrug my shoulders. It's not as if he doesn't know that Cody and I can't stand each other."This way." Cody starts to walk down a wide corridor that leads off from the large open-plan living space. The flooring is beautiful ash wood, the walls are painted white and there are a few pictures of him either on his own in his hockey kit, winning championships or with his team mates. It hits home how massive he has become in terms of his success. It's pretty daunting to say the least.We pass two large wooden doors on the left and three on the right. Straight ahead is a set of two wooden doors. "I've given you my room. It's the largest and I think you'll be most comfortable in here." Cody opens the doors and allows me to step inside. I catch my breath. OMG. It's the largest room I've ever seen. There's a super deluxe bed on my right covered in a white bed drape with six, yes six. pillows all perfectly plumped up. Straight in front of me are large terrace doors that are open and look straight onto the lake. It's absolutely stunning and for once in my life I'm actually lost for words."Do you like it?" He asks as my brother let's out a low whistle."It's beautiful Cody. Thank you." I'm totally taken aback that he's given me his personal space. Seriously? "I'd be fine in a guest room to be honest." I tell him."Don't worry, I've taken the room next door. It's got the same view. We'll be neighbours." He chuckles. Fucking great, now I'm going to worry he's right next door. I'm going to have to try to avoid him if he's out on the deck when I want to go out there."Right. I can take one further down the hall." I tell him, hoping he says yes. I know I've got to work for him, but that doesn't mean I want to see too much of Cody.My plan is to prepare all his meals when he's at practice or at games then he can help himself."We'll get your bags in and let you get settled. I've got something to do later, sis. I'll come back over tomorrow and check in on you after practice." My brother tells me. I'm wishing I could be back at my folks home well away from Cody whose mere presence is doing something weird to my body. I'm wondering what he looks like naked and reprimand myself for thinking this of my fucking childhood enemy. The one that teased me and called me names.I nod and watch they both leave the room as I take a step onto the deck and inhale the pure fresh air. The lake is serene as the sun glints gently down. This guy has made it so BIG. Little Cody and his hockey sticks is now THE hottest ice hockey player in the country.In my eyes though, it doesn't change the fact that he was a total jerk to me growing up and I'm never going to forgive him for how he treated me.They drop my bags and a couple of boxes off to the room. My brother gives me a proper bear hug and ruffles my hair. "Hey stop it. I'm not eight anymore." But it feels good. I kind of missed him whilst I was in New York."If you need anything Immi let me know." Cody says using that fucking nickname again. I want to slap him, instead I grind my teeth. I've a feeling I'm going to have worn down teeth by the end of six months."I won't need anything. But we do need to lay down some boundaries." I say noticing his eyebrows raise. He looks amused. I clench my fists even tighter to avoid punching him."First, I don't intend to see much of you. Give me your schedule so I can be in my room whilst you're around." He's folded his arms in front of his chest with his toned legs hip width apart. His jeans are hugging him in all the right places and I can see his package. I try to avert my eyes, too late. He saw me. I'm mortified, I want the ground to open up and swallow me"Secondly, if you call me Immi, I'll resign on the spot." He stifles a laugh. Now I'm the one raising my eyebrows."Listen darlin', I don't want you around too much either. Stop already with the rules. I'll put my schedule on the fridge in the kitchen." Cody turns to leave the room."You start today so best get on with lunch." Then strides out the room leaving me furious as fuck and wanting to walk out and get the first flight back to New York. Only I'm broke and homeless so I'm stuck here in this damn place with Cody. I throw myself on the large bed and fist my hands to stop from screaming. That conceited dick.Cody Damn it. I walk back to the open plan lounge area all the while running my hands through my hair. My dick has had a life of its own as I stood right behind her inhaling her intoxicating shampoo, coconut. It took all my power not to grab her round the waist and turn her to me and plant kisses on her lips. Fuck this. I can’t be having an attraction to Immi. It’s just not on. My memories of her are a spoilt little brat who got her own way from her daddy and her big brother, my best friend Atlas. I’m blaming her spoiltness directly on those two. He never went anywhere without her and nobody was allowed to date or touch his little princess. It perhaps wasn’t nice of me to have taken the piss out of her so much, but you know we were fucking kids what can I say? Now what’s the problem is that she’s all grown up. Little annoying Immi has grown into a sexy, hot woman and my dick wants to get right inside her and fuck her senseless. This isn’t going to work out, her living here in my hous
ImogenHe’s such a jerk sitting there watching television, he hasn’t even turned round once to acknowledge me. I’m cutting up lettuce as if I’m slicing his fingers off one by one. Because how mad I am, I could easily do this to Cody fucking Brannigan.He’s watching a hockey game and I’m trying my damndest not to stare at his broad shoulders and those tattoos that are running down his arm from his white tee. He’s not evening tensing his arms and I can see the form of his bicep muscles, the ones that in between thinking of cutting his fingers off, I want to run my hands down and trace the patterns of. I’m hot and flustered and I feel a warmth rush up from my pussy to my stomach. Holy Fuck. I chop harder. He doesn’t seem to notice or he’s really good at ignoring people.I add some bell tomatoes, feta cheese and red onion to the salad and sprinkle it with basil before drizzling olive oil over it. The chicken I was grilling is finished, I slice it in thick chunks and lay it on his plate be
Cody Right, well I wasn’t expecting that. I thought the last thing she’d want to do is come out with a rowdy group of hockey players tonight. Damn it. Now I’m going to watching her all night, I won’t be able to keep my eyes off her. Why the fuck does she have to be so damn hot? I mean HOT. Her eyes are flaming as she smacks my plate down on the counter. I know I’m riling her up and it’s amusing me. It’s childish I know, but I can’t help myself. She’s in my space. I could kill Atlas for putting me in this position. I don’t need a woman around, especially not this one. She’s driving me to distraction and I’ve got a serious game at the weekend. All our games are serious, we are top in the country right now and none of us can let that slide. The practice sessions, the training, the endless drills are hard work. But it’s worth it. I love being there right at the top. It was my dream since I was a kid and knowing my folks have always been right behind me, means that I can’t ever let them d
ImogenI’m so angry at him. He honestly thinks that he is some kind of gift to women. Yeah, so what? I have checked his Instagram page. I couldn’t help it. There was a stupid stage I went through when I was about fifteen when I really fancied him. Personally, I blame it on being a teenager and growing up.Even though he constantly took the piss out of me and was always banging on about me reading or having my head in a book and being a goodie-two shoes, I still fancied him. Who wouldn’t with his gorgeous electric blue eyes and that hair that falls ridiculously into his face. His jaw line has always been chiseled and those cheek bones would make a model jealous. Then there are those fat, plump lips. They would drive me insane. Every time he’d be saying something shitty to me, all I could do was watch them and wonder what it’d be like if he kissed me. Of course, Cody was way too busy being a jerk to me and kissing other girls.That man has always been a serial dater. He’s a fucking man-
Cody “Change of plan.” Atlas says on the other end of the phone. “We’re going to drive to Half Moon Bay and go to the bar on the ocean front. You still in?” I’d rather have gone to Daisy’s it’s up the road, it’s comfortable and everyone knows us there. The vibe is good but if Atlas wants to go to Half Moon Bay then that is where we’ll end up. He usually get his own way being team captain and all that. “Sure, why not. I’ll drive since I’m not drinking. Our game is at the weekend I don’t want to feel like shit going into it. It’s too important.” “No problem. I’ll not be drinking much either just a couple of beers. But you know for Imogen it’ll be lovely to take her out to the ocean front. Especially having been stuck in New York.” “They have the bay there.” I say not impressed the change of plan is all about Immi. Fuck’s sake. When did she become the most important person to impress? I know she’s Atlas’s sister but really? “It’s not the same bro, you know that. I’ve spoken to the gu
Cody The guys are already in the changing room. It’s time to take my mind of Immi. That woman sure is getting under my skin and it’s not even been twenty-four hours. How I’m going to last six months is beyond me. I’m swaying from angry-pissed off to wanting to tear her clothes off and letting her know what my tongue would feel like against her clit. “Hey, Cody. You’ve decided to join us.” Atlas thinks he’s so funny. I’m only ten minutes late. Besides they’re not even changed into their kit yet. Too much bicep showing going on and whose got the best abs. We’re such jerks right? I know but it’s fun and in any case, I already know my abs beat the total shit out of theirs. I work like a demon in the gym, in the pool, I do Pilates and Hot Yoga. I’m obsessed with being the best and staying at the top. Ain’t no fucker going to knock me off. “Yeah, had a call come in from Amber.” Atlas and I both use Amber as our assistant-P.R. person it’s just easier that way and she keeps us both extremel
Imogen Well, I’m pleased he is finally out of the house. Damn that man, Cody. And damn me. I can’t stand that I actually find him so fucking attractive. His body is insane. He looks like a male model you know, the pictures you’d find on P*******t. And yes I do kind of stalk that app an awful lot. Why not? I like looking at nice looking guys. Cody is so tall, he’s like a man mountain and makes me feel like a friggin dwarf when I was in the kitchen making his breakfast. Boy, he sure has grown up. Only, I wish he wouldn’t have grown up to be so bloody good looking. It’s freaking me out right now that he has this effect on me. The man is gorgeous with a capital G. And for me that’s the worst thing ever because I absolutely do not want to think of my brother’s best friend being so good looking. With his tousled hair and those eyes of his when he was looking at me, and that smirk on his face. One minute I wanted to slap it off his damn face, the other I wanted to dash behind the island an
Immogen “Actually, I have no idea.” I am lying of course I am. This woman is almost as famous as Kim Kardashian but I feel like being obtuse because she is standing in my space. Her hands remain firmly on her skinny hips, that woman needs to eat a few more burgers. She’s definitely got that lollipop head thing going on where it looks like it’s way too big for her body. I glance at myself in the mirror, noticing how at least I have boobs, a waist and hips that flow out just enough to be grabbed during sex. I am definitely no stick insect unlike Jupiter Hilton standing before me. “Jupiter Hilton.” She huffs out and flicks her long hair over her shoulder. “Right and?” I say with a sarcastic tone. Actually, I am impressed so would you be if she was standing in your room – borrowed for six months room, that is. It’s not like I haven’t followed her but I am wondering if she is Cody’s latest banging play toy, then how come haven’t I seen anything on her social media or his? Okay, yes I h