“Thank you. I’m so excited to have you here!”
They walked through the kitchen next. First thing Meadow noticed was a huge island, new appliances, and a pantry big enough to house a small family. Everything smelled like candles and money.
Meadow shook her head. “Tia…this is crazy. Look at the pantry! I could dance in here!”
“You could! But please don’t.”
They laughed again.
Then steps sounded from the hallway.
A voice Meadow instantly recognized but wasn’t prepared for greeted them.
“Well, look who decided to pull up.”
“Bruh,” Meadow pointed at . “What are you doing here?!”
Brent leaned against the counter wearing sweatpants, a tight tee, and that arrogant ‘know it all’ grin. “Nice to see you too, sweetheart.”
Meadow spun to Tia. “Tia, why you ain’t tell me he was here?!”
Tia flopped onto the barstool. “I forgot.”
“You forgot?!” Meadow rolled her eyes.
“He popped up this morning,” Tia shrugged. “Don’t yell at me.”
Brent walked closer, nodding slowly like he was taking in every feature on Meadow’s body. “You came all the way out here to see us?”
“Us?” Meadow clutched her chest. “Who the hell is ‘us’? You live in the city…not this one neither.”
“Me, and a little birdie told me you was coming so I decided to come and keep you company,” Brent smirked.
“Boy, go to hell.”
He laughed. “Still spicy.”
Meadow rolled her eyes so hard.
“C’mon,” Tia grabbed her arm. “Let me show you your room before you catch a charge.”
Meadow shot Brent one last glare then followed Tia upstairs.
The second floor was just as stunning with its wide hallways, thick carpet, and black-and-white photos of Tia and Blain already framed like a love museum.
Tia opened the bedroom door. “This is you.”
Meadow stepped inside and gasped again.
The room was huge, bright, and airy, with a king-sized bed and an oversized velvet headboard. Soft pillows, a full vanity,and a sitting area by the window. The bathroom attached was big enough for a few people to get ready and not bump into each other.
Meadow turned in a full circle. “Tia, I’m moving in.”
“No, the hell you not.”
“Yes, the hell I am.”
Tia lay across the bed dramatically. “Girl, get comfortable. We got a full day.”
