Page 53 of Heart of a Savage
“Okay. I’ll be there.”
“You better.” He hung up as my thoughts began to wander.
What was so important that he needed to see us? I was sure that he had gotten a contract hit, but he hadn’t been pressing me to do those since he and my father were trying to push Paige and me out of the game. This one must have been big. The good feeling I was feeling after Messiah left had now vanished as I put my armor back on to prepare for whatever my uncle had in store for us.
The soundof my drapes motor activated, and immediately the light followed as I half opened my eyes, seeing a round ass a few feet away from me. Holding my hand up to shield my eyes from the light, I saw Paige turning and placing the remote on my nightstand.
“Uuugh. It’s too early, Paige Lenai,” I said, tossing the duvet over my head. She pulled it from over me as I grabbed the pillow, replacing the blanket.
“Girl, get up. Mama ’Brina is on her way, and you got a delivery downstairs.”
“Delivery?”
“Yes. I don’t know who sent it, but I already instructed Mooney to remove them once you see them.”
“Well, what is it? Save me the trip.”
“Nope. I want you to see it and them.” I looked from under the pillow, seeing the smile on her face.
“Paige, don’t piss me off.”
“It’s crazy that I can’t smile at you without you jumping on ten. Get your ass up, Grinch.” She headed toward the door as I lifted from the bed.
Maybe I am a grinch. I just didn’t find too much to be happy about these days.
I went inside my en suite bathroom, used the bathroom, and then took care of my hygiene. Since I wasn’t meeting up with Uncle Lamont until later, I decided to slip on some loungewear until then.
Heading down the stairs, I could smell the breakfast I’m sure Mooney had put his toe in. I abruptly stopped at the bottom of the stairs, seeing about twelve dozen white and pink roses in my living room.
“What the hell?” I asked, disgusted with whoever had sent me these fucking flowers. Paige and Mooney exited the kitchen.
“Told you,” Paige said, holding out her hand to Mooney. Mooney sucked his teeth, reached inside his joggers, and pulled out his wallet. He handed her a few bills, then proceeded to remove the flowers.
“I’m throwing them away now, Evermean.”
I stopped him. “Who sent them?” I asked.
“Does it matter? I guess you don’t want theserealdiamond dog collars for your babies either, huh?” Paige asked, holding up one of the boxes with the diamond collar in it.
I stood in utter confusion because who would buy real diamond dog collars for my babies? No one knew I had dogs outside of my family and Mooney.
“Where’s the card?”
“Right here.” Paige’s ass was too damn happy for me. Right then, I knew she knew who sent the shit.
I opened the note and read over it.
In case I didn’t win with the flowers, I’m hoping the gifts for your pets would get you to smile.
-Messiah
I stared at the note for a good thirty seconds before Mooney cleared his throat. “Are we keeping the items or not, ma’am?”
“How does he know where I live, and that I have dogs? Are you telling this man my business, Paige?” I was about to cuss her ass out.
“First off, I would never tell anyone where you rest your head or anywhere you are without your permission, for that matter. Secondly, I did tell Harvey that you had dogs, so I’m assuming that’s how he knows.”
“Can you, like… not discuss me with your man? Obviously, everything you tell him about me goes straight to the ears of a man I can’t stand.”
