“Thank you. Have a good day.”
I decided to wait to check out the card because I was almost done with Anaya. It only took me fifteen minutes to finish up with her. She was my last client of the day, so I planned to clean up and then close up shop.
“Ooh, girl. You never told me you had a man. You must be putting it on him for him to be buying you designer. What’s in the bags?” Anaya’s nosy tail peeked inside one of the shopping bags sitting on my desk.
I owned a few designer pieces, but it was rare for me to spend large amounts of money on myself. My business was successful, but I tried to live within my means because you never knew what could happen.
“I haven’t looked in the bags, silly, and I don’t have a man.”
“Now you’ve really sparked my curiosity. What secret admirer do you have? Whoever he is has some money, so you need to lock him down and marry him.”
I tittered at her silly comments, but internally, I knew the gifts could have only been from one person. Keynauri and I fought tooth and nail about him spending money on me, but it seemed to go in one ear and out of the other. When we got back home from the last trip, he set up an account for the kids and put enough money in there to last me for a couple of years. I called him and fussed at him because it wasn’t necessary, but he politely told me to mind my business.
With the money in my account, I could quit my job and live well for a few years, but I had no desire to stop working. I loved what I did, and my business was growing by the day.
“I am not marrying anyone. The dating pool is hell, and money doesn’t make it any better.”
I headed over to my desk so I could check her out. She always paid in cash and gave me a generous tip, which I appreciated.
“You are crazy. If I were you, I would put on some lingerie and send a picture of you sitting next to your gifts. As far as I’m concerned, coochie is a nice thank you card in itself.”
“Anaya!”
“What? I’m just saying. If a man is spending this kind of money on you, he either really wants to get your attention or he’s in love. Either way, I would be popping this pussy on a handstand and saying, ‘Thank you, big daddy’ with a little video attached.”
“I am so done with you.” I grabbed the note from the flowers, but I wasn’t gonna open it until after she left.
“Alright, I’m gonna check your site next week so I can schedule another appointment for next month. I need to get my chin waxed before I go to Houston for my girls’ trip. I can’t be out there looking like my boo Saucy Santana.”
“Yeah, it’s time for you to go. I’ve had enough of you and your foolishness.” I walked her out and made sure to lock the door behind her. When I returned to my desk, I opened the note to see who it was from. A smile spread across my face as I read the contents because it was typical of him.
You know I’ve never been a fan of rules. Don’t bother fussing because I don’t give a fuck. Enjoy your day, Cocoa Puffs.
—Your rich ass baby daddy.
I rolled my eyes at his arrogant ass.
My phone went off, so I reached over to grab it. The moment I saw his name flash across my screen, I couldn’t help but giggle.
“What do you want, sir? Aren’t you supposed to be somewhere doing superstar, shit?”
“I am. In my fucking skin and that’s enough.” Keynauri grinned, showing off his diamond grill. The last thing he needed was something to make him even finer than he already was.
“Yeah, whatever. What made you buy all of this stuff for me? I told you I don’t need you to spend your money on me. I’m not your responsibility.”
“I told you when I blew up, I was gonna spoil your ass rotten. It doesn’t matter whether we’re together or not; ain’t shit changed. Now quit being so difficult and say, ‘Thank you, daddy.’ You deserve it, ma.”
“You almost got me, but you had to mess it up. Thank you, Keynauri. You’re the best baby daddy a girl could ask for.”
“I’d better be the only one, if you know what’s good for you.”
“Are you threatening me, Mr. Joseph?”
“Naw, I don’t make threats, only promises.”
I bit my bottom lip, trying my best not to react.
“What’s on your agenda for the day?” Keynauri asked. Based on his background, he was in the car.
