Page 114 of Where We Bloom

“Yeah, yeah, I guess I love you, too.”

“That’s so precious, darlin’.” He winks at me and leads me to the salesman who looks like he might have a heart attack.

“Hello, Mr. Gallagher. How can I assist you?”

Of course, he knows who Connor is.

“Diamond earrings,” Connor replies. “Let’s see what you’ve got.”

The man is certifiable.

But he’s had so much fun today, I can’t tell him no.

An hour later, we walk out with not just the sexiest pair of pear-shaped diamond earrings I’ve ever seen but also a matching necklace.

Because of course, we did.

“Okay, billionaire, that’s all I have in me. I’m wiped out. I need food and a massage, STAT.”

“We’re going home,” he says. “For a snack, and I’ll rub your feet. And then, we’ll have to get ready for our night out.”

“Are you going to tell me where we’re going?”

“No.” He brushes his lips over my forehead. “It’s a surprise.”

Gazing in the mirror, I take stock.

Hair done, check.

Makeup, check.

I haven’t put the dress on yet, but it’s hanging behind me, ready, when my phone pings with a text in our Spicy Girls Book Club text thread from Dani.

Dani: Earth to Billie! We haven’t heard a word from you since you landed in New York. How’s it going? Did you shop? Tell us things!

I giggle and hop up on the vanity, letting my feet dangle as I take a quick selfie, then type out a response.

Hi, guys! Sorry, things have been kind of busy.

Skyla: Tell us everything.

Alex: Is BUSY code for full of sexy time?

Millie: Why are you projecting all of your amazing threesome sex onto Bee, Alex?

I snort at that. It’s only been a couple of days, but I already miss my girls.

There has been sex and shopping and food. So much food.

Skyla: Make Connor get you pizza from that place around the corner from his penthouse. It’s my fave.

We had that the first night!

Dani: You look so pretty tonight! Where are you going?

I don’t know. He hasn’t told me. It’s a surprise. You guys, I have to tell you something BIG.

Alex: Spill it.

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