I watch the first thirty minutes of the movie then I move. I travel to the bathroom, start the water in the large whirlpool tub, and drop three capfuls of my body wash in. As the tub fills, I brush my teeth, gargle, and wash my face. Since I’m getting a facial and full body massage later, I leave my hair in the bun. Styling it would be a waste.
Before taking off my pjs, I grab a water bottle from the fridge and disconnect my cell from the charger. There’s a bath tray in the bathroom so I place the water and my phone there once I’m immersed in the tub. After drinking about half my bottle of water, I text Kandi. It’s Saturday and the girls typically sleep in, so I don’t want to wake them.
Me: Good morning.
Kandi: Grand rising! Why are you up?
Me: Taking a bath. Bout to grab something light before my spa appointments. The girls up?
Kandi: All three!
Me: My babies are up?
Kandi: Feeding Jazzmyn. Averi is holding her and Romi is holding her bottle. It’s soo adorable.
Me: Send a pic.
Kandi: Okay. So did you sleep alone last night?
Her text makes me think of Xai and I instantly feel bad. I didn’t text or call him back last night.
Me: I did and I slept good too.
Kandi: If you slept good, then I guess I can’t get mad. Let me get up and cook these waffles. Call me after your treatments.
Me: I will. Send the pic.
Not even a minute later, I get three cute pictures from Kandi. My girls really love Jazzmyn and they try to be so helpful when she’s around. Before bathing, I hit Xai. He answers, sounding wide awake and on the move.
“Are you in your car?” I ask him.
“Nah. I’m at the shop, outside by the washing bays. I was just about to hit you.”
“Sorry about last night. I crashed after I ate. I guess I was tired.”
“It’s cool. You doing your thing this weekend, relaxing and shit. I wasn’t gon’ stress you ’cause I already get to be in your space tomorrow.”
“That’s right for lunch. I check out at twelve. We can meet somewhere close to the hotel.”
“You at The Metropolitan, right?” he asks. I’d informed him of my weekend staycation earlier this week.
“Yeah.”
“It’s a lot around there or wherever. We can meet anywhere you want. Pick your favorite spot.”
“I’ll think of something by tomorrow.”
“You do that.”
“I gotta get ready for my treatments today. You have a good day, Xai.”
“You too, pretty lady,” he says before ending the call.
After finishing my water bottle, I gingerly lift the bath tray and place it on the floor. Then I take my bath, moisturize my body and face, and get dressed. Since I have a little over an hour until my appointment, I decide to grab breakfast from the restaurant downstairs.
There are two restaurants and a bar in the lobby but only one restaurant serves breakfast. I find a small table in the back and order a mocha latte and a sausage, egg, and cheese croissant. My mind is truly bigger than my stomach because I’m still full from dinner. I’m only able to drink my latte and eat half of my croissant. As I do, I call the girls and check in with them. They are full from waffles and are watching a movie with Kandi and the baby.
Fifteen minutes before my appointment, I head to the spa and check in with the lady at the counter. A feeling of relaxation and calm blankets me as soon as I enter. Between the subtle opulence, natural materials like wood and stone, the calming colors, and soft, ambient lighting, there’s a soothing ambiance. The place not only looks beautiful, it smells pretty as well. The air is infused with a unique blend of aromatherapy scents. I smell hints of eucalyptus and lavender. There’s also soft, instrumental music playing in the background.
