I winked.
I was in the middle of doing the dishes when my phone rang from somewhere in the house.
Kimber went to find it and then returned with it in her hand, as she said, “It’s someone named Jury.”
I lifted my chin, “He’s a brother, put it on speaker, yeah?”
Then she teased, “If I were doing the dishes, I wouldn’t have to put it on speaker.”
I scoffed, “Smartass.”
Then, before Jury could speak, I called out, “Yo, you're on speaker.”
“Hey, man, cool, and no worries. Just wanted to let you know that we have an issue with Bliss. Got a few to take a look at the paperwork?” I sighed.
“I can try, man. Last time I tried to get it all under control.” I told him.
And then Kimber spoke and shocked the hell out of me.
“Can I come with you?” she asked.
I lifted a brow, “You want to come with me to a strip club?”
She shrugged, “Never been to one. I’d like to see what they are all about.”
I nodded, “Okay, just know that I only do the books. I don’t partake.”
Her eyes went soft, then she smiled, “Noted.”
Then she shared even more about herself, and I felt pride infuse my entire being for her, damn, but she was smart as hell.
Fuck me.
See?
Everything about this woman did it for me.
Kimber
“Well, honestly, yes, I’ve never been to a strip club, and well... I offered to go with you so I could maybe help. I just didn’t want to offend you by offering to help. I didn’t want you to feel like I didn’t think you didn’t know what you were doing.”
He lifted a brow, “You like paperwork?”
“I have a CPA. I like numbers.”
A slow smile spread across his face. “How many layers of you are there?”
I shrugged, “No clue.”
He winked. “Good. Look forward to discovering all the layers.” Then he swallowed, “Baby girl, take this to heart, yeah?”
I nodded.
“Don’t ever lie to me to hide what you really think. I like what you did by owning up to your truth. But always tell me the truth going forward. Don’t give a fuck if you think it will hurt me or not.”
“You’ll tell me the truth?” I asked.
He nodded, “Always. And if it’s something with the club, I’ll tell you what I can. Okay?”
