I shrug. “It's one of the reasons I bought property here. The best way to become fluent is to immerse yourself in the culture completely.”
It helps me when doing arms deals across the country, but I don't mention that. Hazel looks like she’s deep in thought as she stares at me from the other side of the table. Her face is free of any makeup, and her hair has a natural texture to it. I like her like this. It’s almost as exotic as seeing her naked.
I’ve discovered in the short time we’ve been together that she enjoys dressing up. She usually has curls in her hair and makeup on, even if she’s just staying in the house. Maybe the fact that she is natural now means she’s comfortable around me.
“Penny for your thoughts?”
My question seems to surprise her as if she had been completely zoned out.
She smiles, but I can tell it’s forced. “I’m just happy, that’s all.”
“Does that mean we can start sleeping in the same bed?” The question has been on my mind for a while. I’m tired of the distance between us. I want to wake up with her every damn morning. She’s still holding back.
She pulls her bottom lip in between her teeth, and my dick twitched at the sight.
“Maybe.”