“I’m not gonna lie,” I said, turning toward him, “I haven’t really been feeling that great today.”
“What’s wrong? You pregnant?”
“Ha ha ha,” I replied sarcastically. “Very funny, Kier. It’s nothing serious, I just feel off. Maybe jet lag or something, I don’t know.”
He studied me for a second, probably determining how far to push, then nodded once. “Okay, I need to go to the studio. It’s going to be late when I get back. I’m assuming you want to stay here and rest?”
I considered it, then exhaled softly. “Yeah, babe. I’ll sit this one out.”
“Alright. It’s food in there.” He stated, gesturing toward the kitchen. “But I’m going to drop something in your account just in case you decide you want to order out. I’m going to grab something while I’m out.” He reached for his keys and pulled me into a kiss. We held each other for a moment, until he placed a final kiss on my forehead. “I’ll see you later.”
Protesting him putting money in my account was like beating a dead horse. So instead, I nodded. “Thank You. And please, be careful baby.”
Kier left, and I went back into the living room, easing down onto the couch, letting myself sink into it. The silence stretched around me, making me uncomfortable. I knew he’d come back, but this was truly the first time we’d been apart in well over a month. I pulled my phone out, dialing Treasure, desperate to fill the quietness.
“Hey,” I said when she picked up.
“Don’t ‘hey’ me,” Treasure shot back. “You made it to Houston and didn’t say anything?”
I smiled faintly, leaning my head back against the cushion. “I literally just got here.”
“Mm-hmm. So, what’s the plan? Are you going to this album release party in a few days?”
“I don’t know yet,” I said honestly. “Are you coming?”
“Not this time, Sibley. I mean, Kaori is cool and all, but writing about her won’t get many website clicks.”
“Oh, you then got too big for your britches, huh?” We both laughed. “What you say, sis? Today’s prices are not yesterday’s prices?”
“And in that order.” Treasure cosigned with a laugh.
“I hear you, Tre, but everyone has to start somewhere, hell even you. Any exposure you could give Kaori would be good for your site, her sales, and it’s good exposure for the label too.”
“Is this my best friend, or the representative for Stone Records?”
“Both, Babygirl. Gotta look out for my boo.”
“Yesss, Sibley, I love to see it! So, I’m assuming it’s going well?”
“Probably too well. This is messing with my mind, Tre. I shouldn’t have strong feelings this soon, right?
“Why not, Sibley? Celebrities are getting married after getting to know each other for five minutes. Y’all been kicking it all summer, and daily at that, with no breaks!”
“I’m not a celebrity, and this isn’t a PR stunt to me. I got real feelings for him. He makes me laugh, we have so much in common, and I feel safe with him emotionally. Again, too strong of feelings to have so soon. I don’t want to get hurt.”
“If you’re really invested, a heartbreak at two months will feel the same as a heartbreak at one year. Do not start tweaking, doing things to avoid something that you don’t even know isgoing to happen. Enjoy that man, and let your heart make the decisions, not that crazy brain of yours!”
“See, that’s why I called you. I knew you would get me together.”
“And will! Where is he anyway?”
“Studio.”
“And you didn’t go?”
“No ma’am. I need a reset from the reset in Arizona.”
“Damn, y’all was doing that much fuckin?!”
