“It’s okay.It’s not someone I want to talk to.I’d rather hear what ideas Mom has for a welcome gift.”She shot me a look then asked for some time to think about it like I had.
Conversation turned to plans for the day.
“Let’s have a picnic on the lawn,” Kaya said.
“That’ll be a good opportunity for photos,” Becky said.“Do we still have lawn darts?”
My phone pinged with a text alert.Then again and again.
Mom glanced at me.She knew.
“I’ll be right back,” I said, excusing myself.
I didn’t go far, just to the other side of the kitchen to look at Dad’s messages.However, Dad wasn’t the only one who’d messaged me.
Miranda:How dare you flaunt that sexy back without including me.I demand a closet swap as compensation.
Wrenly:Don’t loan her that dress, Sophie.She’ll do nasty things in it.She said something about getting down on all fours when she saw it this morning.
Miranda:Excuse me, but does Bennett know what we did this morning?No.I know how to keep a secret like a good friend.
Me:What happened this morning?Tell me, and I’ll express deliver the dress to you in an hour.
Miranda:Wrenly and I went to the adult toy store.She’s trying for a repeat reaction from Bennett as when she told him she wasn’t wearing any underwear.
Wrenly:Bet you wish you hadn’t asked.
Me:Not even close.I’m glad I asked and found out now that I’m no longer in a sisterhood.How could you go to an adult toy store without me?
Miranda:As if anything in that store would be more satisfying than what Konni’s packing under his tailored trousers.
Me:Fair point.But no more excluding me.
Wrenly:Sorry, baby.I’ll treat you extra special next time we’re together.
Me:You better!
Wrenly:Congrats on turning Motan on its ear, by the way.You outshone everyone at the gala in that dress.Hope Lianna was choking on her envy.
Me:I’ll tell you all about it at this week’s lunch meet-up.Be there or miss out!
Miranda and Wrenly both promised to be there.
Still smiling from our conversation, I checked Dad’s message.
Sperm Donor:Are you available for lunch today?
Me:No.Just say what you want.
Sperm Donor:I saw the photos.His interest was obvious.I could clear the air with Mr.Steele about the data leak.Being on good terms with his future father-in-law will help move your relationship along.
I glared at the message before exhaling calmly and turning.
Seeing Konni right there startled me enough to squeak and swat his arm.
He didn’t even smile, though.
“Are you going to tell him to fuck off?”he asked.
