Page 43 of Sharing Shadow Secrets (High Five Novella #6)
Looking at all the packages in the entryway, I smile seeing a sticker on one of the boxes with the logo of the costume place I ordered from. Making my way up the stairs, a flirty idea strikes. I want to send Brandon a photo of me in it.
I pull on the netted tights and slide on the nurse dress.
I groan, seeing it barely covers my ass.
This is not how it looked on the model …
also the model has a different body type then me.
I adjust the pink wig into place, wondering if this is too much for a work event.
Staring at myself in the mirror of my bedroom, I hem and haw.
I unzip the front a half inch more and snap a pic for Brandon.
Taylor
My costume arrived.
Brandon
I smirk at his response but then get a little sad that he’ll be in Puerto Rico the night of the party.
Taylor
Is this too much?
Brandon
Isn’t the dress code for Halloween either slutty or scary?
Taylor
I look slutty?
Brandon
Very.
Taylor
How do you feel about role play?
Brandon
Am I the sick patient or the doctor?
Taylor
Who would you rather be?
Brandon
Who do you want me to be?
Taylor
The guy in the mafia who just got into a bad motorcycle accident and needs me to care for him.
Brandon
Is this the plot of the book you’re currently reading?
Taylor
Maybe … plus I DM’d so many internet models that my for you page is nothing but hot shirtless guys with helmets on or masks.
Brandon
You DM’d them over a month ago. They’re still on your FYP because you watch the content.
Taylor
I thought you didn’t have TikTok …
Brandon
I have a general understanding of how algorithms work.
Taylor
You caught me … I’m a slut for a thirst trap.
October 29th
Taylor
I’m starting to feel really stressed. Would it be okay if the girls and I came up to the lake house on the 30th instead of the 31st?
Brandon
Of course. Why are you stressed? You’ve planned every detail, and this is your third activation with High Five.
Taylor
This is the first one I’m doing all by myself, and I just want it to go perfect.
Brandon
It will because your run of show document is planned to nearly the minute.
Taylor
Thank you for the calming vibes. How’s Puerto Rico?
Brandon
This conference is everything that is wrong with the world. But I’m doing my job, getting high-net-worth people to move their portfolios to our platform from the competitors.
Taylor
Good boy. Also … I have the strongest feeling that I’m going to get a signed contract in my inbox soon. Like, very strong! I sent it first thing this morning, and I don’t think they’ll back out. We’ve talked about everything so …
Brandon
You better get that signature! I am fucking dying.
Taylor
What happens if I get it right now or tomorrow?
Brandon
Then on Saturday, I will make sure I’m in Lake Geneva.
Taylor
Saturday???
Brandon
That’s the soonest I could get to you.
Taylor
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brandon
We can spend the entire weekend in bed. I’ll take care of you since you’ve been working so hard.
Taylor
but also Saturday at the earliest?
Brandon
You don’t have a signed contract yet …
Taylor
Okay … Saturday. I’ll tell my roommates to hit the road early, but they might be hungover …
Brandon
Good thing it’s a huge house.
Taylor
Good thing!
Brandon
I’m so proud of you.
Taylor
It’s a huge account too. Like HUGE.
Brandon
Will you have time for me?
Taylor
Yes, because I will be able to hire a person full time maybe. Still deciding how I want to do that, but yes. You’re going to see so much of me you’ll have to tell me to go home.
Brandon
Never.
Taylor
Promise?
Brandon
Promise.