Page 22 of Seducing a Sagittarius
“I concur. All I’m saying is, he better put some respect on my baby’s name in that office. She’s a queen and will be treated accordingly.”
“It’s not like that, Daddy. But you are right. If he is coming for me, he better come correct. I want the grand gestures and all!” We laughed.
“That’s right. Aside from that, will this job help you get out of that debt you put yourself in?”
“Yes. It may take me a few years or for however long he needs me. I plan to stick around for a long while.”
“Or you could just let us pay it for you. Your education has always been a top priority for us. It was our pleasure to put you through school so you could have the knowledge to create generational wealth. Look at me and your mom. Not even sixty yet and already retired, just so we can still enjoy our best years.”
“That’s right. And we want the same for you.”
I smiled, taking both of their hands. “I know you guys do. I’m more than grateful and appreciative of you guys’ generosity, but I want to do this on my own. You all got me far; now let me take the reins from here. If I don’t do it in two years, then I’ll be more than happy to ask you all for help.”
“Okay. Now, on to the next subject.” Mom clapped happily. “The podcast. I want to go forth with it,” she announced.
“That’s awesome, Ma. Did you find out what you wanted to call it yet?” I asked.
“Not yet. I was hoping you’d help me come up with a name for it. I want to start next weekend since my microphones are here, and the studio is finished.”
“Wait, you finished it, Dad?”
“Yup. Yesterday.”
“Oh yes! I can’t wait to start with you. I’m going to brainstorm some names tonight.”
“Do that. I’m going to invite Kimberly and Iesha to join in on some nights, but it’ll just be you and I for the most part.” Kimberly and Iesha were her best friends, and those women loved to spill some good tea. I called them my gossiping aunties.
“Yes, I’m excited!” And I was. My mom had been talking about doing a podcast for a few years now. She told me that she used to be a radio personnel member in college. She reported the local news around campus and even interviewed some heavy hitters in the music and entertainment industry.
She’d always had great topics to cover, and this would be our bonding moment because I loved to talk too.
We ate and talked a little while longer before I went back to my room to take care of my hygiene and get dressed for the day. Since I had time to spare, I made myself some tea and went into my parents’ library. Scanning the shelves, I settled on Sensual Abduction, A collaboration by Kimberly Brown and Rosè Dior. I read all genres of books, but today, I was in the mood for a little kidnapping romance. I cleared that book within two hours and absolutely loved it. It was a strange dynamic because I didn’t know if I could fall in love with my kidnapper, especially one who kidnapped me and my child. Nevertheless, I could see why Lila or Nala fell for him. Even he couldn’t resist the magnetic pull that was happening between them, with his mean ass.
It made me think about the magnetic pull I felt with Avery.
Girl, stop thinking about that man. I scolded myself as I pulled another book from the shelf. As I began readingStrummedby Iesha Bree, my cell phone rang. Picking it up from the coffee table, I saw Avery’s name on the screen.
Shit.
Just when I was about to dive into my book world, I was being called in to work.
“Hello, Mr. West.”
“Ms. Grant, how are you this afternoon?”
“I’m well, can’t complain.”
“Good to hear. Were you busy?”
“Not really, just reading?”
“Oh . . . What are you reading, if you don’t mind my asking?”
“It’s calledStrummed.”
“Oh, who is it by?”
“Iesha Bree . . . Do you need me for something?” I asked. This was different. It was like he was calling me for personal reasons, and I was becoming nervous.
