“Two room keys?”the man at the front desk says.
I nod.“Yes, please.”
When I see which room we’re in, I laugh.
We take the elevator up and enter the same room that I stayed in last time.I can’t wait to make new memories here, but first…
“I have something for you.”I reach into my purse and pull out a small package.This is the first wrapped gift I’ve given Max.Not that I haven’t done and bought things for him before, but this is the first one that’s involved wrapping paper and ribbon.Though it might seem a little generic, I think he’ll like it, and I did spend half an hour debating which one to get.
He carefully removes the paper, then opens the box to reveal a tie.His lips twitch.As he holds it up, I know exactly what kind of thoughts are running through his mind.
“But why did you give this tome,” he says, “when you’rethe one who will be wearing it tonight?”
“I have no idea what you’re talking about.”
Ha.
“Kimberly,” he says warningly.
“Around my wrists, or to cover my eyes—which would you prefer?”
We do, indeed, have a very,verygood night together.
And unlike the first time we stayed at this hotel, we wake up in each other’s arms.