Page 48 of For the Lover in You
"I doubt that. With the way Trey has gone above and beyond for you, I don't see how he wouldn't have feelings for you," Trina said.
"I agree with Trina," Chasity added.
I was over the Tremaine conversation. I didn't want to look at the situation as bigger than what it was and get my heart into something for being delulu. Tremaine had already explained he was a stand-up guy, and he would do anything for anybody in need. That is exactly how I planned to take it. He saw I was in need and wanted to help.
"Whatever. Come on and let's go pay. I'm starving and done talking about Trey."
We made it to the front desk, and Trina went first to pay for her spa treatment. Then Chasity paid, and my turn was next. I dug in my wallet, counting out the cash I had made last night. The receptionist looked at me and smiled.
"Mila Cruz?"
"Yep, that's me."
"Your experience was already paid for."
I looked over at Chasity and Trina and smiled. "Aw! I thought I told y'all not to pay for me."
"I didn't. After you told me you didn't want to be looked at like a charity case, I decided not to," Trina answered.
"Same. I was respecting your boundaries." Chasity shrugged.
I looked back at the receptionist, this time confused.
"Are you sure? Did I pay prior to coming, or was my card charged when we booked?"
She shook her head. "No, it was paid for over the phone, and the caller also added these to the experience."
She reached behind her and pulled a bouquet of red roses. My mouth fell open as I looked at the red roses being placed in my arms. The red was vibrant against the green stems and white wrapping paper.
"D-did someone leave a name? I'm not sure who would've done something like this for me. Maybe you got the wrong Mila."
The receptionist shook her head. "Nope. It's you. The person didn't give me much info, but he asked that I write a message in the card. Hopefully, that helps."
My eyes bounced from the roses to the receptionist, over to Chasity and Trina, and then back to the roses. There was a white card stuck in the middle of the bouquet. I slowly removed the card and flipped it over.
I hope the massage you received today is better than mine from last night.
-TH
My heart leaped out of my chest as I repeatedly read the card. I couldn't believe it. I looked over at Trina and Chasity. My face must've shown my surprised reaction.
Chasity moved quickly over toward me with Trina in tow. "Who is it from, Mila?"
I couldn't form a sentence. I passed them the card and let them read it. I knew when they both finished reading because their eyes darted to me.
"Trey sent these?" Chasity shouted. "Oh, my goodness! I told you he was feeling you! Call him right now and tell him thank you!" she demanded.
Trina smiled. "Yeah, Chas is right, best friend. I think Trey is smitten with you."
"Really?"
She nodded. "Don't act like you're not a catch, baby. You're the catch and more."
"Right! Now call that man and tell him thank you and you're coming to sit on his face after lunch!" Chasity shouted.
The three of us burst out laughing until the receptionist asked us to lower our tone. We walked out of the spa, trying our hardest not to stop laughing so loudly.
"Y'all are crazy!" I remarked, wiping at my tears.
