Page 81 of Call Me Mrs. Taylor

I’m glowing because I figured out what it is that makes me happy on a deep, soul level.

Winning.

I’m glowing because Iwon.

Like that raggedy little boy said earlier, I saw Ace in my dreams and made him happen. That’s power. Can't nobody tell meshit.

And when I hit LIVE, the comments start to roll in, confirming my perception.

wilmajax33 Yas bitch, face is tea

My face is bare. All I’m wearing is victory.

forever31 You look ten years younger, what did you do?

karmakitty19 Did you get something done? No judgment we just need the deets

I smirk as I smooth the primer over my cheeks.

“I did do something,” I say. “Something that made me happy.”

mufasaswife What bitch lol

carygoleman You draggin it, just tell us

“I got what I wanted. And do you know why?” I press shadow onto my lids. “Because I did exactly what I told y’all I was gonna do. Remember when I said to apply pressure and go after what you want?”

I check the counter. Fifty-six in the chat.

They love me.

“By the way, I’m doing a natural beat today.” I pause for effect. “My man likes that look.”

The chat goes up.

minajfann00 You got him? Omg

lexijewel5 SAT

2live05 Perched

I reach for my foundation. “I’m not gonna share too much yet, but I will say this: You glow different when a man is obsessed with you.”

ovhoeintl Not you got him in a chokehold

bratt15 Facts tho

macslut44 What you do to that man?

blackbird103102 Because these niggas be so nonchalant. Give me chalant bitch

I laugh softly as I apply concealer. There was nothing nonchalant about Ace peeping through my window, desperate for a glimpse of me.

That’s the only way this can work, in my mind. We both gotta be obsessed.

I run a hand across my cheek, thinking about the times Ace grazed it lovingly.

“My skin is soft,” I say absentmindedly. “That’s important, ladies and gents. When your man touches your face, it should feel like butter.”

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