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I don’t love him.
The funny thing was one word lingered at the end of that sentence.
Yet…
Because I felt like I would. I was already halfway there.
“You’re such a special case.”
“And I wear it proudly.”
“Yeah you do but you get a pass too because I love you.”
“Bitch how could you not. Look at me.” She flicked her wrist, motioning from her face down her body.
“I can’t with you.” I turned to go check out their jeans to the sound of Trini singing with confidence. “Can, do, and will always.”
I lifted my hand, shooting her a bird. I wouldn’t dare lie and say she was wrong.
She wasn’t.
* * *
“God, I’m stuffed. All we ever do is eat, shop, and drink wine. We need new hobbies, boo.” Trini rubbed her stomach and reached for the wine glass that held the last of the deep blood colored liquid. She swallowed it down then released a satisfied sigh.
“There’s nothing wrong with our chosen hobbies. I bust my ass dancing ninety percent of the time. I deserve to unwind with good food and a little shopping with my best friend.”
“So what does that say about me? You have a career. I don’t.”
“You do have a career. A non-traditional one but it still occupies your time.”
She rolled her eyes. “I donate my husband’s money to charities.”
“You also donate your time and they’re really good causes, Trini. A lot of people who would normally be lost aren’t, thanks to you.” She had partnerships with Our Loving Hands and Bridge to Brighter Futures both of which she was very hands on with. I loved her for that and truthfully, she did better than I did because my time never allowed me the opportunity to do more than write a check.
“Still not the same and still not a career.”
“No, it’s not but you do it effortlessly between your spa dates, shopping sprees, and wine binges. Consider your life full and well-rounded.” I stuck my tongue out at her and she threw her head back and laughed.
“Fuck you, Cress. I am well-rounded and my life is very full.”
“Didn’t I just say that?”
“You did, but sarcastically.”
“I was only joking, Ilovewho you are. Don’t ever change with your well-rounded ass.”
She stood and grinned glancing over her shoulder. “My ass is well-rounded isn’t it?”
“Bitch no. Half-rounded but nice and firm so consider that as a win.”
“I was going to pay for this but now I’m offended. So ball out with the bill for my extra lobster tail. I’m going to the bathroom.”
I picked up the leather bill holder and slipped my card inside. Only a few seconds passed before someone approached and lifted it from the table. I offered her a smile when she noted she would be right back.
I lifted my phone to see if I had any messages from Elias. I had texted to tell him Trini and I were having an early dinner but that I would graciously accept being his dessert.
He sent back his approval but I hadn’t heard from him since.
