Page 44 of The Arrogant One
Are you asking out of curiosity or because that’s what you’re going to show up in?
Sadie
Both.
Me
I like you in red. The bright red you wore to the sushi restaurant.
Sadie
Fabric?
Me
The lace was cool. It hints at what I want to see, and it makes me work for it.
Sadie
So interesting. Now, back to what I’m bringing. Wine? An appetizer? Dessert?
Me
I’ve got it all covered. You’re good.
Me
Twelve hours. Now, that’s a countdown I can handle.
Sadie
I’m not going to lie—it’s gone by rather slow.
Me
Don’t remind me.
Sadie
You’re texting me at 7 a.m. on a Saturday. Are you telling me you’re an early bird?
Me
Are you? You’re awake. LOL.
Sadie
No. Not even close. I’m a grump in the morning. The only reason I’m not sleeping is because I forgot to silence my phone and your text woke me.
Me
Fuck, I’m sorry.
Sadie
Don’t be. I love waking up to a text from you. And I want to talk.
She wanted to talk. She probably meant through text, but I wasn’t going to miss out on the opportunity, so I hit the button to call her and held the phone up to my ear.
