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Samiyah regained her smile. “You don’t get off the hook that easy. I’ll tell you when you tell me what that last comment was all about.”
Claudia sighed, “Oh come on, Samiyah!” Claudia twirled in the sand making herself dizzy before coming to a stop.
“What is this nonsense you’re talking about?” Samiyah said.
“You know I’m not his type. You’ve seen the women he’s been with.”
“Tall, thin, supermodel features, is that what you mean?”
“Exactly!” Claudia said it like she’d won something. “You catch my drift then.”
Samiyah nodded. “I do, but I can also tell you, those women are never the ones that seal the deal, if you know what I mean.”
“Oh hush, you could be a supermodel if you applied yourself.”
Samiyah’s eyes balked. “Says who?”
“Says that fine ass man who didn’t want to let you off the dance floor girl and can you blame him, you’re killing it in this dress!”
Claudia held her hands up motioning them down into a coke bottle shape for added effect.
Samiyah laughed. “My guy’s pretty awesome.”
“Yes, he is,” Claudia agreed. “And one day, so will mine.”
The happiness in Claudia’s voice dipped, and Samiyah noticed.
“Listen, girl, don’t you dare hold yourself back because you think you’re not his type. That is not the person you are. And if I have to remind you of this constantly? I will. Everyday!” Samiyah chimed. “Well, except while I’m on my honeymoon. You’ll have to remind your own self during that time.”
The women chuckled, and Claudia threw her arms around Samiyah. “I love you, girl.
“I love you, too.”
“Don’t look now.”
“What?” Samiyah inquired.
“There are two dangerously gorgeous men walking our way. Samiyah twirled to a stop and the women watched the sexy men traipse toward them. Absentmindedly, Claudia lifted a hand and began to fan.
She leaned into Samiyah and whispered, “If Jaden keeps trying me, Im’ma end up pregnant tonight.”
Samiyah let out a shrill of laughter and doubled over. Claudia’s smile was bright and inviting. As Jaden neared, she slipped her tongue through her teeth and softly bit down. Next time he made a move she was going with it. No holds barred. The mantra repeated in her thoughts. She wouldn’t let her head get in the way again. At least as long as they were in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This was the vacation of a lifetime, and if it were left up to Claudia, she wouldn’t let her childish fears get in the way.