CHAPTER 25
ANDIE
We had had an amazing time in Spain, soaking up the sun by the villa’s pool during the day. Our evenings were spent dancing, with many selfies taken. The time away had been good for my soul and I was starting to feel like the old, happy me again.
It was the last day of the holiday. I was lounging on a recliner by the pool, enjoying the warmth of the sun’s rays, and listening to the other girls laughing and joking from inside the house. It was so quiet and peaceful; I laid back and closed my eyes. My phone pinged on the side table beside me and I picked it up to see it was a text from Morgan. My heart rate immediately picked up.
M: All is okay in house.
A: That’s good. How are you and Charlie?
M: It’s so good having him at home. Can we talk when you get back?
A: Is this about that hot kiss you planted on me before I came out here?
Remembering the kiss made me rub my thighs together.
M: It is and about what you said to Baz.
A: Then yes, we definitely need to talk.
M: I can’t stop thinking about you.
My heart thumped in my chest and my hands shook, making it hard to text back.
A: I’ve been thinking about you, too.
M: Good. Go and have fun. Can’t wait to see you.
A: Can’t wait to see you either.
We were going out for dinner later that evening. I hired a local hairdresser and beautician service to work on us all, wanting a nice pamper session so we could look our best for the final evening. I couldn’t keep the grin off my face as I picked up my ice-cold water and sipped at it. The week away had been good for me and Morgan’s texts made me realise that I had missed him more than I admitted, and I did love him. Somewhere in our friends with benefits agreement I had fallen in love with him, too.
“What are you grinning at?” Lauren asked, Betty, and Kate following her out to the pool, all looking beautiful after having their hair and makeup done.
“Well, you ladies look stunning.” I lifted my sunglasses and wolf whistled. “Guess it’s my turn.” I jumped up and quickly made my way across the side of the pool.
“Not so fast,” Lauren called out, and I stopped in my tracks.
“What, or should I say who, has got you all smiley and looking loved up.” I looked at Kate who had taken a seat on the recliner next to Betty whilst Lauren was stood up with her hands on her hips giving me a ‘spill it’ look.
“Hey, don’t look at me. You and Morgan aren’t together anymore. I don’t expect you to be celibate for the rest of your life. I’m your friend and would like to know who’s got you looking so happy, it’s nice to see.” She smiled warmly at me.
“So, come on, tell us!” Betty said.
“Well, it’s Morgan.” I put my thumb nail in my mouth and bit down on it, smiling from behind it.
“What?” Lauren looked between the others who shrugged at her then looked back to me.
“Did you know about this?” Betty asked Kate.
“No, I had no idea. Morgan has been really angry and drinking a lot lately. He hasn’t mentioned anything.”
All three sets of eyes were back on me. “Well, we shared a kiss on the day we flew out here-”
“You fucker! You didn’t say anything,” Lauren said.
“Well, you didn’t say anything about your new guy,” I shot back.
