She smiled and I helped her sit up before we made our way back to the front of the truck. She fixed herself and I smiled, pretty proud of myself.
“What? Do I have sex hair?” she asked when I was caught staring at her.
I laughed and toyed with her hair, putting a piece behind her ear. “As sexy as that sounds, no. Your hair’s perfect. I was just admiring you. You have that after-sex glow going on. Plus you’re just always beautiful.”
She blushed and kissed me before putting on her seatbelt. “Take me home. Then you can help me shower and sweet talk me some more.”
I grinned and started the truck. I’d do that for the rest of our lives if she’d let me.
Chapter Thirty-Six
CARA
“Babe! Come in!” I smiled at my best friend and accepted her hug with a strong one of my own.
Life had been crazy with Blair and Drea on their honeymoon, and my relationship with Vera, that we hadn’t seen much of each other except for business meetings and phone calls.
“Hi, doll! I’ve missed you! Where’s Dre?”
“She’s in the living room with Milo.”
Milo was a dog at the shelter Blair volunteered at. She loved him so much that Drea adopted him for her when they first got together.
“I heard my name. Cara, how are you, love? I’ve missed you!” Drea stood up from the couch to greet me with a hug.
“Hi, Dre. I missed you, too.”
“Come on. Sit, sit. Would you like something to drink?”
I smiled and shook my head. “I’m okay, thank you. Sit down and relax.”
I waited until they both sat down on the couch across from me before I continued. They were so cute together, sitting there cuddling up to one another with Milo at their feet.
“Tell me, how was the honeymoon?”
Blair’s smile was infectious. “It was just incredible. We stayed at this adorable Inn. What was it called, babe?”
“The Hearthstone Inn. Absolutely stunning. The staff was so nice and accommodating.”
Blair nodded and turned back to me. “Yes! It was amazing. Better than any five star hotel in a big city.”
“Well, I don’t know about that, but it sounds wonderful.”
Drea laughed. “Of course, Ms. bougie-ass. We like the simpler things in life.”
I looked around her very simple house and nodded. “Oh, yes. I can tell. Your house is very modest.” I rolled my eyes. “So what did you guys do, besides sex. I’ve already assumed there was plenty of that, so no need to replay that part of the honeymoon, thank you.”
Blair smiled. “Obviously. But besides that, we just had a very relaxing time. We got massages, and checked out the local stores. We went to that pottery store you got your coasters from. So freaking cute! We also checked out the farmer’s market. It was just so adorable, I want to go back there in the fall. I heard the owners of the Inn talking about it. It sounds like the perfect small town vibes. They even do a tree lighting ceremony and have apple cider, which I’ve never had, but I’ve heard it’s a big thing in small towns. But enough about us. We want to hear about you. What’s been going on?”
“Nothing crazy has been going on, really. You know me, work keeps me busy.” It was hard to keep my eyes focused on them. I didn’t know how to be honest. How did I tell them that my relationship with Verawasfake but now it’s not and these feelings that won’t go away are very real and very scary? I couldn’t. Not yet.
When I finally snuck a glance at them, Blair was looking at me with suspicion. I should’ve known I wouldn’t be able to hide from her. I just hoped she didn’t call me out on my dicey attitude.
I sagged in relief when Blair’s expression turned softer and she smiled. “Work and Vera now. How’s that going? You guys were absolutely freaking adorable at the wedding. And we know you left early. We’re so happy for you, babe.”
A slight blush appeared on my cheeks. I was happy that I could talk about Vera, but I still had some guilt inside me at the fact that all of my friends thought it was real in the beginning.
“Yes, and Vera. Things with her are wonderful, but scary. We went hiking the other day, and?—”
