Chapter 18

Ruby’s POV

“Should I get you a bikini, Ruby?” Hugo asked, a smirk growing on his lips as he eyed me up and down.

“No, I don’t plan to get in the water,” I forced a smile, glancing at the people swimming almost naked in the pool.

“What a shame. The guys at the beach went on about how hot you looked, especially in a red two-piece—”

“Hugo!” Jay glared at his brother.

Hugo raised his hand in mock surrender and left us.

“I’m sorry about that. He’s drunk,” Jay apologized, taking my hand and leading me to the bar to refill our drinks at the poolside. The bartender was absent, so he took his place behind the counter.

“You know how to make drinks?” I asked.

“The best,” he said, clicking his fingers before proceeding to mix the drinks. He handed me a shot, which I took.

“That burns,” I gagged. We both laughed and took more drinks, toasting to our meeting.

Jay and I were still at the bar when I was suddenly tackled into the poo