“Man, girl, like, wow, you’re really about to leave for Russia on an all-expenses-paid two-week vacation. That sounds like a dream.” I grin, and she snorts.
“A dream yo ass has already experienced,” she chuckles, and I giggle.
“Yeah, but that don’t mean I’m not excited foryou,Connie. I really am happy Pyper is doing this for you,” I tell her, thanking the waiter who comes over with a pitcher of water and takes our order while we finish our conversation.
“I’m pretty shocked she’s doing that. I’ve never been invited to their family home in Russia in all the years we’ve known each other.”
“Yeah, she can be pretty secretive about her family, but shit, y’all have been friends for so long. Hell, you even dated her brother, and call her grandpa your grandpa, right?”
“Yeah, that’s true, and Alik and I havebeenover, but…” She deflates, and I can tell she’s got some lingering feelings there that she’s still trying to bury. “And honestly, yeah, I call Granda Viktor that, but that man is fine as hell, he doesn’t look like no grandpa,” she chuckles, making me smirk.
Connie is truly unhinged, but I love her for it. Not the grandpa, though. My girl needs a vacation and a prayer. Like, right now.I let out a cackle that probably echoes through the whole restaurant.
“Not the grandpa, Connie!”
“Listen, they know those Russians are fine,” she laughs, waving a hand dismissively before leaning in.
“Connie, don’t tell me you’re about to fuck your best friend’s grandpa? When you done already fucked the girl’s brother,” I laugh out loud, and her eyes go wide.
“Girl, hell nah. I mean, don’t get me wrong, Grandpa Viktor fine as hell, but shit, I don’t see him like that…” She trails off, and I look at her pointedly.
“Uh huh, are you sure about that?” I throw her a look and she grins, taking a sip of her cocktail.
“I think I am, but shit, who knows what I’ll get up to while I’m there. Mel, I just want to get fucked and have fun. I don’t care by who. As long as they mind their damn business and not trying to go no further than the bedroom, I’m good.” She shrugs, and I lift my glass for her to toast.
“Here here, shit,” she laughs as the food is brought out, and we gab and catch up while eating.
“What time you and Pyper heading out?” I ask, munching on my steak pasta.
“She’ll be here soon, and I’m looking forward to it. It’s been too long since I just... unleashed. I need to get away, and honestly? You’re talking about Grandpa Viktor, but if I’m honest, I’m a lil intrigued to see her cousin Mikhail that Pyper ass can’t stand… she makes him sound like a bad boy and a time.”
“Haha, your ass is so unhinged, Connie. Shit, by the end of the vacation, your ass is going to have fucked the whole family,” I snort out a laugh.
“Respectfully, I just want some dick.” She winks
“Period.” I agree, sipping on my drink, chasing down my food.
“But enough about my hot girl winter. How’s your man? How’s the boo-thang?” she asks, and that warm, stupid glow hits my cheeks immediately.
“Honestly, Connie?”
“Lay it on me, Mel.” She grins, swirling her drink.
“Friend, I’m so happy. Sye is literally the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
“Now that’s what the fuck I like to hear!”
“Haha, I’m so serious that man is so… ugh, perfect, and don’t get me started on how insatiable he is. He’s always ready to go for me in every way. I’ve never felt so desired in my life.”
“Ugh, praise God!” Connie raises her hand.
“Amen, and he keeps me on my toes, friend,” I continue, getting caught up in the thought of him. “He’s funny when he needs to be, serious when I need to vent, and just plain adorable like a little puppy dog. Sometimes he’s a completely different person with multiple personalities, but I love all the little puppy dogs in my man,” I tell her, and she sighs, staring at her drink lovingly.
“See, that’s exactly what I want for myself.”
“You’ll find yours,” I assure her.
“From your lips to God’s ears.” We wrap up and walk out just as a big, black Audi pulls up. I wave at Pyper in the back seat and watch Connie hop in before they speed off. “On the cool though.I see you bitch! Thick as fuck, fine as hell, and money long clearly… but frennnn.” She looks me up and down, making me pause.
