Page 66 of Four of Hearts

“I bet it’s not.”

“Is Bennett still sick?” she then asked.

I looked up at him to meet his eyes. Smiling, I said, “He’s doing better. I stayed with him to keep him company. He’ll be back on stage next week.”

“That’s good. Because there is this one woman who keeps whining about Bennett not being on stage. I think she’s crazy.”

I furrowed my brows, wondering if it was the same woman who kept talking to me last night.

“Anyway. I’ll hang up now. Watson is on stage and he looked kinda hot in that Tarzan costume.”

I laughed. “Shit, that’s what I’m missing? Take pictures for me.”

“Will do. Alright, I’ll see you soon!”

“Bye.” I hung up and put the phone down before looking at Bennett. “Watson has a Tarzan costume?”

Ben looked amused. “Yeah, and he even swings around stage on ropes. The women go crazy for that shit. We just think it’s funny.”

I’d be the judge of that.

They probably had so many different costumes and outfits prepared, and I would just have to go watch every show to see what they came up with every time.

Or…I could just ask them to wear those costumes for me and put on a private show.

Yeah, I very much liked that idea.

***

I woke up alone in a bed the next morning. No one was lying next to me, and when I opened my eyes and looked around the room, I determined that I was in Leo’s room.

I sighed, wondering how I missed out on the guys coming back home last night. I didn’t mean to fall asleep, but after starting to watch a movie with Bennett, I guess I couldn’t keep my eyes open.

I pushed aside the covers and found myself in a large shirt which wasn’t mine. My clothes were on the bedside table, and I was surprised that I hadn’t woken up as I was getting undressed.

I must’ve needed that sleep if it had been that deep.

After getting up from the bed, I headed into the bathroom first, washing my face and teeth, before going upstairs where I found all four men sitting around the table.

“Morning,” I greeted.

They immediately turned their heads, grinning as they wished me a good morning.

Leo got up and walked over to me, cupping my face with his hands, and leaning in to give me a quick kiss. “You were out last night when we came back. Are you feeling okay?”

I nodded, smiling up at him. “I feel well-rested.”

He chuckled before nodding back to the table. “Go sit. I’ll make us breakfast.”

As he walked to the kitchen, I went over to the others, rubbing Kline’s shoulder before sitting down next to him. My eyes moved to Bennett, noticing how much better he looked. “How are you feeling?”

“Good. Just a sore throat but I think the fever’s gone,” he told me with a gentle smile.

“That’s good. And you two? Are you okay?” I asked, looking between Watson and Kline.

“We’re perfect. Did you have a good night yesterday?”

I looked at Kline again and nodded. “I did. I enjoyed spending time alone with Ben. It made me want to spend time alone with each of you every now and then.”

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