Total pages in book: 96
Estimated words: 91925 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 460(@200wpm)___ 368(@250wpm)___ 306(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 91925 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 460(@200wpm)___ 368(@250wpm)___ 306(@300wpm)
“Oh my God, you’re glowing. I can’t ignore this all day. No wonder you were willing to have lunch with me and go shopping. Your ass has fallen back into Knight’s bed. I know that look when I see it,” Sunny says blowing up my last thought.
“Oh, hush up and mind your business,” I hiss, keeping a smile on my face to take out the sting of my words as I release her. “I had an opening in my schedule. Your timing was perfect. That’s why I’m here.”
“Mm-hmm. Sure. So you haven’t hooked up with Knight after that blind date?”
“This place has some great chicken salad. I’ll probably get the wrap,” I say as I return to my seat.
Sunny puts her purse down and takes her seat across from me. I pick up my menu and start to browse it. I hope she’ll take the hint. I don’t want to talk about Knight.
“So that’s how we’re going to play it?” she says crossing her arms over her chest.
“Oh, I love their gyros too.”
“Be like that if you want. I’m still team Knight anyway. You’re always happier when you two are messing around. I love him for you.”
I sigh. “Sunny, the purpose of a redirect is to change the topic. Not begin a one-sided conversation about it. Knight and I are family. We shouldn’t get involved.”
“Yet, you’re fucking him again. Honey, I’m here to tell you that excuse is lame. I saw the chemistry between the two of you. Maybe this time you can let yourself go and be happy.
“Stop fighting what your heart wants. He’s good for you. Be good to yourself.”
Thank God our waitress comes over, so I don’t have to reply. Sunny is the only person who knows about me and Knight. She’s always questioned why we aren’t more.
However, this is the first time she’s called bullshit on the in-law excuse. I guess watching me trudge around lonely for the last year has placed some truth serum into her water.
“I’ll have the lamb and chicken gyro. Thank you,” I say to the waitress.
“Can I have the same and a mimosa. As a matter of fact. Make that two, I’m not drinking by myself,” Sunny says and hands over her menu.
“I’ll get that order in, and I’ll bring your drinks right out,” the waitress says before she takes off.
Before Sunny can start to grill me again, I get a text from Knight. I look down at my phone with a grin on my lips. He went home yesterday and returned with a bigger bag to stay over.
A few of my things were missing from my closet this morning. I get the feeling he took them to his place for me to stay at his. I haven’t asked because I don’t want to dig into what that all means.
Knight: I’m making fajitas and margaritas tonight. I got board games and Netflix is waiting at mine. It will be fun.
Me: I have court tomorrow afternoon.
Knight: Which is why we’re staying the night at my place. I’ll pick you up later.
I don’t miss that he’s not asking. He’s telling me what’s going to happen. It’s sort of a turn on if I’m honest. He’s been doing that more lately.
“See, that smile is only getting wider. I got my money on Knight. Boy has game.
“We should totally double date soon. I’ll see when Jamel is free. You’re not allowed to back out either.”
“Whatever. What are you shopping for again?”
She rolls her eyes at me. I shrug and place my napkin in my lap. Looking at my nails, I try to figure out if I have time to get a mani-pedi before I need to be back in the office.
I might have some time. My mind goes to how Knight had my toes in his mouth last night as he plowed into me. My eyes nearly cross from the memory.
That man makes everything sexy. The way he connected eyes with me while giving me that intense look. I bite my lip. Yup, I’m going to make time to get my nails and toes done.
“Jamel is taking me on a trip to Venice for a week. I’m trying to find a few cute outfits,” she says, pulling me from my nasty thoughts.
“This should be fun.”
Knight
I haven’t been able to stop smiling since we left Reminisce’s office this evening. I wanted to spend the night at my place. I brought some of her things here, so she doesn’t have an excuse for needing to leave. I thought she would put up a fight, but she was ready to head to my place when I arrived.
Her words brought a smile to my face. “I’m ready for those margaritas,” she purred as she grabbed her purse, ready to leave.
As soon as we got in, I went to work on dinner. She went to my room to shower and change. I was happy to see her in the satin shorts and tank top I brought over from her place.