Page 34 of Only If You Dare

My smile was bright, and I wiggled my eyebrows.

“You think so?”

Santana shifted her weight poking her hip out.

“Yes,” she snapped. “Sister Girl, you’re wearing that dress. How does it feel?”

I twirled. “Feels good, materials cool, thin and flowy.”

Santana nodded. “You’ve pulled it off, and you might get the attention of some brothers.”

I twisted my lips. “I’m not wearing this to get attention.”

“I know it, but still,” she said steady in her admiration of the dress.

“Okay, I’ll take them all.”

I re-entered the dressing room and changed back into my blue jeans and belly baring halter top.

“Oh, and another thing,” Santana said as we made our way to the register, “Spring is not upon us yet. As much as I know you’re ready for the season to change, you’ll just have to wait like the rest of us.”

She was referring to my halter. “Hey, what can I say, I’m a warm-blooded female. It’s my way of life.”

We left and headed for a shoe store.

“I guess you’re not dressing the part the entire time since you only purchased enough clothes for a week,” Santana said.

“I’ve got a few other things, but it’s my normal everyday wear. From what I’ve researched, wearing leggings or maxi dresses is good.”

“As long as your shoulders and knees are covered. Gotcha,” Santana said.

“I wonder why Julian didn’t tell me this,” I pondered out loud.

Santana snickered. “Maybe because he doesn’t care what you wear, even if that’s nothing at all.”

I shook my head and smiled. Santana laughed as we entered Shoe Depot.

“Let’s try and make this quick. Our flight leaves at two.”

“I am still so jealous,” Santana said.

“You should’ve asked Fredrick to put you on assignment with me. He can be a bit anal, but he usually does whatever you want since he’s got this grade school crush on you.”

“I don’t mean the assignment. I mean the man, honey.”

She did a snap then twirl, and I laughed.

“You are tripping me out,” I said.

“Yeah, but you know it’s true.

My cell buzzed. I checked my caller ID and was instantly coated with warmth.

“Hey,” I answered.

“Bella…”

I stopped walking and shut my eyes, fighting hard not to be charmed by his charisma.

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