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Katherine
After we eat and shower, where he washed my back —and everything else— I finally get a chance to check my phone. I’m not surprised to find it overflowing with messages. I touch base with LaShonda first since I’m sure she’s on the edge of her seat for news.
LaShonda: I love Alex. He’s perfect for you.
LaShonda: and girlllll... the way he looks at you.fans self
My lips twitch.
Katherine: You’re not wrong.
He damn near scorched me with his eyeballs when I was laid out for him like a breakfast feast. I’m going to have to start wearing sunscreen when we have sex.
She starts typing back immediately.Called it. She’s waiting for news, just like the bestie she is.
LaShonda: How’s Paree?
Katherine: Well, we haven’t left the hotel room yet, but it’s amazing so far.
Katherine: Wait, how did you know I’m in Paris?
LaShonda:rolling on the floor laughing emojiHe might have mentioned it while you were in the ladies’ room.
Katherine: sneaky
LaShonda: So you haven’t left the hotel room yet?
Katherine: Nope. A stylist is bringing up racks of clothing, shoes, everything we didn’t bring. He’s spoiling me.
LaShonda: as he should. As. He. Should!
Laughing, I switch over to Kingston’s text, which is short and to the point.
Kingston: I miss you.
I step to the window, pull back the curtain, and look out at the view. It’s that or dance around the suite like a love-drunk fool. I’m still finding it hard to believe that we actually get to be together. That we were carrying a torch for each other. And now, we can tip those torches against one another and go up in flames together.
My nipples bead beneath my robe, the little hussies. Like we didn’t just come on the table and then again in the shower.
Katherine: I miss you too.
Kingston: Call me later?
Katherine: Of course.
Katherine: Are you okay? I didn’t mean to abandon you.
Kingston: You’re not my babysitter.zany face emoji
Kingston: I’m meeting some friends tomorrow to take some photos.
Katherine: Can’t wait to see them. By the way, Simon’s scheduled to drop by the apartment tomorrow.
Kingston: Don’t trust me with your jungle?
Katherine: we’re still working on your succulent-parent skills.
Kingston: I should probably get him to take a look at Stan while he’s here.