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Alright, no need to rub it in. We all know athletes have strict diets.

I think I only told him so he can pass some test he doesn’t know he’s taking. Because if I ate anything close to a carb, Josh would’ve lost his mind. I didn’t realize it at the time because he was so good at masking his words and making them sound like concern. Now, I wonder if I’m that stupid.

Roman

What are you wearing?

Lavinia

Why do men always want to know that?

Roman

It helps with the fantasies.

Lavinia

What am I wearing in your fantasies?

Roman

A pink, sheer nightgown thing that hides nothing.

I’m a pin-up in his fantasies? The funny thing is, I have a nightgown like what he described. It’s not entirely sheer, but thin enough to be provocative. No surprise, it was a gift from Aunt Constance at my bridal shower.

Lavinia

That’s scarily accurate.

Roman

Seriously?

Lavinia

No. Sorry to disappoint.

Roman

Then what are you wearing?

I look at the gilded mirror across from my bed. It’s been there since before Jules and I moved in and since this is her parents' apartment, we’re under strict orders not to change anything. I actually like the mirror and want one like it when we move.

My hair’s tied up into a big bun and my cheeks are flushed. I can tell him what I’m wearing. Or… I reach up, removing the tie from my hair and running my fingers through it until it’s fluffed up and messy. Throwing off the blanket, I kneel up in bed and take a photo. Before I can think better of it, I send it to Roman.

Roman

My soul left my body, baby. Gotta warn a guy before you try to kill him.

I giggle, glancing at the mirror again. I’m wearing cheeky pink panties and a white tee that pulls tight across my chest.

Lavinia

Where are you?

Roman

Just got to my room as you sent that photo. Don’t know what I would have done if someone else saw you, but it would definitely play into that ridiculous nickname they’ve given me.