“I’m looking forward to it.”
“Mmhmm, bye.”
Rubbing his hands together, he shot me a wink, then turned and walked out of the room.
22
OCEAN
“Oh, wow!” Skye said as she walked into the bathroom wearing a black silk robe, her eyes dancing around the room.
Red, heart-shaped balloons covered the ceiling, while rose petals blanketed the floor. I left a narrow path between them, where dim candles guided her straight to the clawfoot tub waiting in the center of the room.
There wasn’t a thing out of place.
From the time I left Ol’ School’s crib, I’d been on the phone making calls to get everything I needed to make sure my apology was felt.
“You like it?” I asked.
“I love it.”
I moved closer and untied her robe, letting it fall to the floor. “Get in. It’s nice and warm for you.”
She tucked her bottom lip between her teeth. “This is really beautiful, Ocean. So soft and sweet.”
“Like you.” I kissed her forehead and held her hand while she stepped into the tub.
“Oh my God, this feels perfect.”
“Yeah?”
She nodded, then sat down slowly, rose petals and bubbles consuming her frame.
I reached over to the small table that I’d positioned close by, grabbing the glass of champagne and a strawberry.
Her eyes sparkled.
“Is that white chocolate covered strawberries?”
“Yep.”
She sucked her teeth. “You’ve been talking to Nyx?”
“Don’t worry about all that,” I shot back.
She laughed. “I ain’t mad at it. At least you’re trying.”
“I’ll always try with you.”
I slipped the strawberry into her mouth and handed her the glass of champagne.
“I believe you.”
“Good.”
I slid the hair tie from the loose bun that was on top of her head. “You mind if I massage your scalp? I just want to talk for a bit.”
She gave me a stunned look. The same look she’d given me earlier, letting me know she was surprised by my actions.
