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I nodded.
“Understood, sir.”
“Now, you first.”
He opened the door and guided me out. He didn’t wait to emerge. He was right behind me with his hands around my waist. My stride halted at once, making him bump into me.
“Where’s my husband?” Roulette blurted, interrupting whatever moment the siblings were having in the hallway.
“I refuse to let another couple out-fuck us at our own dinner. It’s unacceptable.”
The Childers joined in laughter as I grew red in the face.
“Well– well– well–” Royce said, tilting her head.
“Ummm… I understand, girl,” Range admitted, sipping from her cup.
With her fingers, Rome formed a heart, refusing to humiliate me anymore than I was already.
Thank you.I mouthed and blew her a kiss.
“Ladies,” August cleared his throat.
“I’ll be back in shortly,” Rome assured him. “Two minutes.”
“A lot can happen in two minutes,” he told her.
“She’s fine,” Rugger spoke up.
“Say less.”
Instead of sticking around, I followed August back into the great room where everyone was engaged in conversation.
“Would you like another drink, Ti? I have two minutes to spare.”
“I would love another drink.”
“Have a seat.”
After making sure I was situated, I watched as August made his way out of the door. The little girl in me was screaming to the top of my lungs. This was it. This was the moment and the man I’d been waiting for my entire life. He was ice cream with a field of cherries on top.
NINE
Inebriated Ti.
Emotional Ti.
Sensitive Ti.
Spoiled Ti.
Sleepy Ti.
Sober Ti.
Strict Ti.
Sexy Ti.
