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I craved an opinion from someone who knew me and my limits better than I knew myself.
Vivian: You’re being stupid only if you think so.
Me: Wtf? That’s not an answer!
Vivian: Just try it, I guess, until you don’t like it anymore.
Me: And if I get hurt?
Vivian: Then I get to shank him!
Suddenly, I didn’t feel by myself anymore.
Vivian: Goodnight. Your brother’s big cock is calling.
Me: I’ve now written you out of my will!
Chapter 25
Make Believe Lover
After the altercation with Dawn in the hallway and the moment of doubt inside my new place, I needed to relax and lighten my mood. I took a long hot shower, brushed my teeth, lit all of the sea breeze candles I could find, placed them around my bed, and filled the air with Sapphire’s song “Make Believe Lover.”
I collapsed onto the bed and climbed under the covers in new silk pajamas I assumed Chase had bought me. They’d been folded on my bed. My name was embroidered on the pockets and since it didn’t have a big four on it, I figured Dawn had no control over the purchase.
Sapphire’s soulful voice mingled with the smooth notes of the guitar and piano.
Who needs Chase when I have my own imaginary man?
Immediately, I journeyed to that beach with my daydreamed lover, breathing in the fresh air of the sea—so sweet, but utterly calming. I imagined his strong arms covering my body instead of the blankets, that it was soft sand under my body instead of the bed, his succulent taste on my tongue instead of stale rum.
“Make believe lover, lounging on the beach, drinking in my love,” Sapphire sang. “He comes when you need him the most and showers down his love.”
“Are you asleep?” Chase asked behind me.
I screamed and jumped out of bed, dragging blankets to the other side of the room with me.
