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“Can you imagine being loved like that?”
I just laughed and gave her a knowing look. I could imagine, especially because I was the girl.
A warm feeling filled my heart, and I couldn’t help but smile. I’m running out of ways to thank him.
I sent Dillon a text message, “My nickname is now a meal. I love you.”
Dillon replied almost instantly, “You’ve always been my favorite dish, sweetheart. I love you too.”
With a satisfied smile, I got my meal and returned to my work. My day continued with groundwork and ended with me meeting up with Mara at the mall.
As I arrived at the mall to meet Mara and her four-month-old son, Isaiah, I spotted her near the entrance and a sense of excitement washed over me as I approached.
“Hey, Mara!” I called out with a smile, bending down to coo at baby Isaiah. “Look at this little cutie!”
“Hey, Zar.” Mara grinned, her tired eyes lighting up at the sight of her son. “He’s growing so fast,” she said. “It’s crazy.”
“How are you? You look great. There’s no way you just had a baby.”
She blushed. “Thank you. I’m doing okay, and yeah, my body just went back to normal.”
“How’s postpartum treating you?”
She sighed for a bit and then smiled. “It’s treating me well enough. Nothing too bad, just the regular pains here and there.” We walked around for a bit, window shopping at first, and then she spoke up. She told me about her consistent arguments with Alex because he’s committing to things and then letting her know after instead of consulting with her. I didn’t have much to say but I just told her to let him know her feelings on it even if it hurt his.
She smiled. “I will, now, which store first? Today’s my treat.”
I laughed. “Actually, it’s mine.” I took the Amex out of my purse. “Your brother left this with me.”
“What a good day to be the favorite women of Dillon Xander.”
And to that she’s right.
We went into the majority of the stores in the mall and came out with something from each store. I even bought myself a rather expensive handbag. When luxury comes my way, I take it.
We rummaged through dresses, tops, and accessories. Mara insisted I’d look fabulous in almost everything. If it was up to her, I’d max his entire card. I even considered a cute summer dress she picked out, but eventually decided to put it back because Dillon got me the red version of it last week.
“Today was fun,” she said, visibly happy.
I plopped down on the nearest bench, putting Isaiah in my lap. “It was.”
“How much do you think we spent today?”
We looked at each other and started bursting with laughter. “I have no idea.”
We sat around for a bit, talking and enjoying the scenery, until we both left.
I sent Dillon a text telling him that I got home, but I’m pretty sure he’s already fast asleep.
Today was really fun, and I had no idea how calming retail therapy was. I’d definitely need to do this more often.
CHAPTER 34
Dillon
“You are something else,” I chuckled. “You had a field day yesterday.”
Bank of America called me to approve over $500,000.00 worth of purchases yesterday. I don’t even want to know what she got, as long as she was happy.
