The small pink toy?
Andrea Walker
I’ll have you know it’s actually above average.
Me
Then have fun with your above-average orgasms tonight, Walker.
Andrea Walker
I will. I’ll have nothing left in me for Saturday.
Me
Again, I have no expectations for what happens after our date, so I don’t care.
This time, Mason hears her frustrated sigh and turns to her questioningly. She dismisses his concern with a vague hand motion and an explanation I can’t make out. When he’s back to his screen, she picks up her phone again.
Andrea Walker
You better make it up to me on Saturday, Lex. I’m serious.
Me
Has an evening with me ever disappointed you, Walker?
Andrea Walker
Not to my knowledge. If I remember correctly, you’re pretty great at mornings, too.
For the first time since this little chat started, Andrea meets my eyes above my screen. Something in how she looks at me and the silent promise behind her words tells me Kevin was right. I’m already forgiven, and she’s only ensuring I won’t break her precious heart again. And in the same go, she’s reinforcing her power over me, wrapping me tighter around her finger.
Which is exactly what I deserve and where I belong.
Chapter 16
The dread that fills me when my phone buzzes with a text isn’t good. But if it’s Lex telling me he’s here, I’ll scold him for being early. I’m not ready yet!
Still holding two hairpins between my teeth, I rush to check my phone. Phew, it’s Mason.
Mace the Menace
Are you sure you can’t come tonight? It’s the Tiki bar you wanted to try.
Me
I already told you I can’t. I’m seeing a friend.
Mace the Menace
Girl, stop lying. I know all your friends, and they’ll be at Tiki Tiki Bang Bang with me.
Me
Well, you obviously don’t know this one.
He sends me three emojis rolling their eyes, and I throw the phone on my bed to return to my hair. I stupidly decided to have it up, and now that I’ve ruined my curls, I need to make it work. Tami already helped me with my makeup and nails earlier, and out of pride, I refuse to ask for her assistance again. I shouldn’t suck this much at making myself look good.
