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Once I was out of the house, I went to the beauty supply store first. I didn’t waste time going up and down the aisles looking for Divine’s mousse. As soon as I walked in, I walked straight to the counter.

“Hey, my man. Where can I find this?” I asked, holding up the bottle.

“Try right down that way,” he said, pointing in the direction that he wanted me to go.

It took a few minutes, but I was able to find what Divine wanted before leaving to go to get my love’s flowers. Since she already had plans with her girls, I would leave her to it while I did the planting then check in with her once I was done.

I was so familiar with the supply store that I went straight to my intended section. Instead of getting bulbs like I’d planned, I got plants that were already growing. I grabbed both herbaceous and tree peonies since Divine didn’t specify her preference. Once I had everything I needed, I headed back to her house.

I left the flowers in the car before going inside so Divine could finish her hair. As if I were seeing her for the first time, as soon as our eyes connected, my heart went haywire. It never failed that her smile sent shockwaves through my entire body and sent my heart into a frenzy.

“You found it,” she said with a growing smile.

“Don’t look so surprised.” I chuckled.

“Whenever I send my brothers to get something, they never bring back the right thing.”

“I know how to follow directions, and I damn sure know how to read.”

“Well, thank you, Lee,” she said, taking the bottle from my hand.

“You’re welcome, pretty girl. You need to get on it. You don’t want to be late.”

“I’m about to spruce this hair up and head out.”

“I’m going to hang back for a few. Divine, get there in one piece please.”

“I know how to drive, Liam.” She rolled her eyes playfully.

“The jury is still out on that one,” I teased.

“Whatever.”

“What’s the name of the restaurant? You never told me,” I reminded her.

“One something. I’ll send you the address.”

“All right. I’m about to go to the back for a while.”

“I can’t wait for it to warm up enough so I can get out there.”

“By the way you dress with your cheeks hanging all out, I didn’t think you got cold.”

“Whatever. You’ve never seen me with anything hanging out.” She laughed before going back to her bedroom.

Pulling out a stool, I sat down at the island since I didn’t want to get started on the flowers before she left. Only a few minutes passed before she came out looking even better than before if possible.

I shook my head. “Don’t hurt em, D.”

“I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t try.” She smirked.

“You’re right.” I agreed.

“Well listen, I’m about to head out. I’ll call you when I get there.”

“Send me the address, Divine.”

“I will, father.”

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