“You don’t have to afford all of it. We can go in on it together.”
I furrow my brow. “You want to go in on an RV with me and not even live in it?”
“I might not stay there all the time, but I’ll still be there sometimes, so it’s only fair.”
“Wait, you’re willing to stay in an RV?”
“Why not? If I can sleep on these bus bunks, despite the abysmal bathroom situation, I could sleep in a luxury RV. Besides,” she leans in and whispers, “it would be good for little droid for us to spend time together.”
It’s moments like this that I can’t imagine Samantha being anything less than perfect because everything she’s said is like a dream come true for me.
Still, her history with Natasha and Bianca worries me. What if I’m not seeing all her red flags?
Samantha hops to her feet. “I have an idea! Wait here!”
Samantha
I rush the two steps to Carl’s office and pound on his door.
“Come in!”
Bursting into the room, I ask, “Carl, I need the Corolla keys!”
Without saying a word, he tosses them to me.
“Is it all right if Toxic takes the night off?”
Carl nods, and I see that he’s looking peaked.
Looks like his morning sickness is about to kick in.
Turning around, I practically run into Toxic.
“Where are we going?” he asks.
“Grab your toiletries. We need a night away from this bus.”
“Seriously?”
“As you, yourself said—insatiable appetite.”
He grins and does as he’s told.
It’s not like me to get butterflies over anything, and for a moment, I wonder if it’s just morning sickness.
But it’s not.
It’s Toxic. He’s forever changed me, turning my cynical brain into something I don’t even recognize.
As we’re driving, Toxic says, “I know a great Mexican place at the edge of town. It’s delicious, and should clear your pipes if you’re still having that issue.”
“Real funny,” I say sarcastically.
I reserve a hotel room before going into the restaurant, excited about what the night will bring, because it’s more than just sex. Now that I have all the proper paperwork, I can tell him that his mother’s medical bills have been officially wiped clean.
We’re seated promptly, and a basket of chips and salsa is soon devoured.
“Your sister has been a godsend,” I tell him. “Once things are settled, I’m looking to hire her on full-time.”
