Page 56 of Grace of Spades
"I'm not too worried. It means I did a good job." He smirks placing me under the hot spray of water. I wet my hair as he washes my body. I am now the proud owner of some very clean tits.
We trade spots and I clean him paying more attention to some areas than others myself. I can't help it, he has some gorgeous moans.
"I love that you always smell like apples and cinnamon." He smiles as we head to bed.
"Well, now you smell delicious too." I chuckle cuddling into his arms. He wraps me up protectively in his warmth.
"I'm putting your knife on the bedside table, babe." Makingmy heart melt.
"Thank you," I say softly drifting off to sleep as he lays a soft kiss against my hair.
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I wake up to an empty bed. Then it hits me. I'm in a bed! I slept in a bed! I didn't have any nightmares either. Witchcraft. I find a watermelon sticky note on my knife on the bedside table.
Good morning, Perfect Girl.
I figured it was best if no one found me beside you naked.
Text me when you wake up.
Xoxo.
Awe, what a sap! I smile as I hurry to grab my phone and send him a text like a lovesick schoolgirl. Maybe I'm a sap too.
Me:good morning.
Christian:morning beautiful. How was sleeping in a bed?
Me:10/10 would recommend.
Christian:lol good. I got a strange call this morning from Andras.
Me:Did he hear us?
Christian:God, I hope not. No, I was told it's your birthday.
Me:oh, that.
Christian:yes, that. Happy birthday. Expect messages from the others.
Me:thank you.
Christian:see you after lunch.
Now that my insides are all warm and fuzzy I head to my dresser. Climbing into my thigh-rig and a pretty black eyelet dress. I put on my tattoo lotion and my boots and make my way down to the kitchen trying not to focus on that pleasant soreness between my legs.
I find Ruby, Richard, and Andras all in the kitchen. They turn to me and grin.
"Happy birthday!" They all shout making me laugh. I've never been a big fan of birthdays. They weren't exactly celebrated when I was growing up. I think I snuck out to one of my friends birthdays when I was younger and the difference between her life and mine was so stark it hurt. Her mom and dad had thrown her a unicorn themed party with a cake, balloons, streamers and presents. The whole thing, where as, I was lucky if I wasn't bleeding. I don't think I made it to the end of that party. I sure as hell didn’t go to another one. Now here I am, trying not to cry as I have people who actually seem to care about me celebrating another year of survival. Life sure is crazy.
Ruby runs forward curly hair bouncing around her as she brings me into a tight hug.
"Happy birthday, my sweet girl." She says before whispering. "I saw Christian this morning. I covered for you. Good work, I like him. I'm glad you figured it out."
"Thanks," I mutter trying to fight the blush creeping up my face. I think Richard is in on it too because he's looking a bit pink.
"Alright! Let's go! Your grandparents are meeting us at the restaurant!" Andras cries pulling me away from Ruby and out the door. "Pick a car." He smiles. Oh Jesus! Did I actually die lastnight? Hot sex and a wicked car? Sounds like heaven to me!
