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“I guess I’m getting there.”
Kade checks his watch. “I really want to finish this conversation, but it’s eight-thirty. My family will be waiting for me downstairs at nine. Let me get dressed and we’ll talk later.”
“Go, go.” I wave him off.
“Before I go, though… I’m going to ask you one more time to keep an open mind. I’ll be in Arlington next week on the thirtieth, for my company’s holiday celebration. It normally ends around ten or ten-thirty, but I can leave a little early. Meet me! In person, even if it’s for a few minutes. We can walk, talk, grab a drink, whatever you want. Just please agree to meet me?”
I run my hand over the back of my neck, taking a second to go over my thoughts. “Yes. I’ll meet you. Ironically, my job is hosting one on the same day. I don’t really want to participate, so I’ll gladly leave early to meet with you.”
“Awesome. Now I can enjoy the rest of my night. I’ll be busy this weekend, but I promise to text and call you as soon as I get a few minutes.”
The thrill coming from him transfers its way to me.
“Okay. I can’t wait.”
“Goodnight, babe. Now go take that hot bath.”
The call drops before I can say my goodbye, which is totally okay because I didn’t know what to say anyway. His last comment threw me off guard, and all I can do is sit here with my eyes wide. Babe? Have we reached that level in our relationship? I guess it makes sense. The man did go out of his way to give me such an unusual yet romantic evening. If that doesn’t say his interests are sincere, I don’t know what will.
I stand to clear the table and place my dirty dishes in the sink before picking up the basket Kade purchased from the day spa. Using the lighter that’s included, I burn the various candles, placing them around the tub and along the countertop. Next, I fill the tub with steaming water and drop in a couple of the fizzing bubble bars. I grab the cucumber face mask and begin to remove my clothes. Once the bubbles have formed, I step inside, sinking myself underneath the water and close my eyes on impact. It’s been forever and a day since I’ve taken a soak, and I can tell you, my body misses this. My muscle start to relax, and the stress of the week leaves me with each exhale. I’m going to enjoy this, probably more than I should.
Opening the mask, I place it on my face. “Alexa, play my country playlist.” The melody from Brett Young’s Makin’ MeSay pours through my Bluetooth speakers. Soon I’m singing along to the music and doing exactly what Kade wanted me to do. Think about Jessica.
