Page 50 of Surrender to Love

“Girl,” I sigh, then laugh. “I’m so ashamed.”

“Yeah right, bitch. There’s no shame on your damn face. All I see is satiation and you know I approve. Let me guess; I’m headed back to Crescent Falls alone?” she asks and I nod.

“You’re not mad, are you?”

“Absolutely not. When you mentioned coming here after Giselle’s, I had a good idea as to why, but when you squeezed all that ass and those hips into this skirt, my idea was confirmed. Besides, I enjoyed myself. This crowd is grown and sexy and I even danced. Now, my sis can go get her damn man. This was a good plan and a great night. Are you ready to go?”

“We can stay longer if you want,” I say.

Grinning, she says. “Longer, my ass. You’re barely sitting you’re so ready to go. We’re leaving as soon as we settle the tab.”

“He took care of it,” I say and she nods.

She texts her driver Travis then grabs her mini tote. I grab my wristlet and we walk out. Travis has pulled to the front, standing outside of the back passenger door. As soon as we approach, he opens it and we slide into her all white S-Class.

“Home, Ms. Stansfield?” Travis asks as soon as he’s inside.

“After we drop her off,” Alex answers.

“Where to, ma’am?” he asks.

I give him Shiro’s address and he keys it into the navigation system. Shiro’s townhouse is only about twenty minutes away. I double check my face in my compact mirror and redo my bun. Alex is engrossed in her phone, no doubt checking the market or some other thing in her world of finance. I swear my bestie works day and night.

When we make it to Shiro’s, I shake my head at myself then smile. I knew I would end up here even when he said it. My words were simply lip service.

“Have fun,” Alex says when Travis opens my door.

“Oh, I will,” I assure her. “Thanks again and text me when you get home.”

“As if you are going to be in any condition to answer a text. Goodnight, girl.”

“Goodnight.”I don’t bother to text Shiro. He can see me on the security camera. Before I make it to the door, my fine ass man fills the frame. I gladly walk right into his arms and his big hands grip my ass. “I only came for my panties,” I lie.

“Just yo’ panties?” his deep voice utters in my ear as he pulls me inside. “Yo’ ride just left though.”

“I’m getting an iDrive after I get them.”

With a smug look on his handsome ass face, he releases me then closes the door. “You can get them in the morning,” he says.

“Shiro!”

“What, baby?” he asks. I’m obsessed with the way baby sounds on his lips. The little two syllable word sends a chill down my spine every single time. He pulls me back into him. “I miss you so fucking much. Tell me you don’t miss me too.”

“Are you going to keep shit from me again?” I ask.

“No. I’ll never do that again.”

“Did you hire a new receptionist yet?”

“We’re interviewing tomorrow. You can be there if you want.”

“I don’t need to be there. I just need you to do better this time.”

“Done,” he says resolutely.

“Just like that? Done?”

“Yeah. I’m not doing another week like this one. I fucked up and I know it. I’m not taking any chances of doing no dumb shit like that again. Shit, my damn pillow don’t even smell like you anymore.” He kisses the side of my neck then stares into my eyes. “Baby, did you miss me like I missed you?”