Page 63 of Curvy Love

UNKNOWN CALLER: Because I want to spend more time with you. And I want another kiss.

ME: Will you wear another kilt?

UNKNOWN CALLER: Would you like me to?

“You are totally flirting with him, aren’t you?”

My phone rings then and I shriek in response, but when I realize what I’m hearing—theme for the wicked witch of west. I swipe to answer, but before I can say anything Sabrina is already talking.

“Willow, I need you to pack a bag and get here right now.”

“Where are we going?” I ask.

“Milan. Philip called and he needs me for this shoot, and he said that I am the only one who can save him. Can you imagine?”

“I truly cannot. But I can’t go with you, Sabrina.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I don’t have a passport.”

“What do you mean you don’t have a passport?! Everyone has a passport.”

“Everyone except for me, evidently because I do not in fact have one. I can come help you get ready though.”

“Never mind that. I’ve already packed. Just check on my plants and mail while I’m gone.” And then she hangs up.

I stare at my phone and then look at Laurel and then I get up and do the Snoopy dance of joy.

chaptertwenty-six

ABBOTT

ME: I totally think the nans are going to win.

DIMPLES: What are you even talking about.

Me: The British baking show. You said you watched it faithfully

DIMPLES: So now you’re watching it?

ME: I want to know more about you and since you’re a bit stingy with the details I’m doing what I can

My phone rings and her name lights up my screen. And my body reacts like I’m a young lad rather than the full-grown man I am. Heart pounding, goofy smile, dick stiffening. What is this woman doing to me?

“Hello?”

“What do you want to know?”

“Everything.”

“That’s going to take a while.”

I lay back on my bed and I know I must be grinning like a lunatic, but I don’t care. “It’s in my off season so I’ve got plenty of time.”

She laughs and it’s breathy and sexy. “I’m the youngest in my family. I have two older sisters. What about you?”

“Just me. I was raised by my grandparents. Been on my own since I was sixteen.”

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