On each side of the driveway, the grass was perfectly trimmed, as were the rows of shrubs lining the drive. Drea was nothing if not classy, and her home was a prime example. Although she had a lot of money, she also had a lot of humility and would never boast about material things.
Daisy stopped me before I could ring the doorbell. “Wow, Kaia. You told me her house was big, but you didn’t tell me how big! I should ask for a raise.”
I laughed and nudged her shoulder. “You teach one class a month. Calm down.”
She frowned at me and stuck out her tongue. “Real mature,” I said.
I rang the bell, and a few seconds later, the door opened and Drea and Blair greeted us. Drea was stunning in a red jumpsuit. The sleeves were short and the cleavage was there. I’d never seen her so dressed up before. Blair was gorgeous in a matching short strapless dress, with Drea’s hand never leaving her lower back.
“Wow, look at you two. Fancy as hell!”
“Thanks, love. Thank you for coming,” Drea signed before bringing me in for a hug, then Daisy. It was short but warm and inviting, like she was genuinely happy to have us there.
“Thank you for inviting us. The place looks amazing.”
“We’re glad you could make it. You two look beautiful,” Blair signed and said aloud, looking between me and Daisy. Daisy looked better thanbeautiful, but it wasn’t my place to say that, so I smiled and said thank you.
“Give me your coats, and I’ll put them in the closet while you say hello to everyone.”
We handed our coats over to Drea, and Blair left to help her. Hopefully the closet wasn’t big enough for two people. I didn’t need those images tonight.
The house was decorated from top to bottom with red and gold Christmas decorations. In the corner of the living room was the biggest tree I’d ever seen with white lights, gold tinsel, and the most random decorations on it.
Some of the decorations looked like they were old from childhood, but some of them looked new. There was a red velvet cookie ornament, and even a little book. They also had one from the aquarium. It was as if the tree signified their lives apart and together. It was cute as hell.
“As I live and breathe. If it isn’t the mysterious Kaia Rhodes. How did Drea convince you to finally show up?” I heard Mackenzie’s voice before I turned around, rolling my eyes with a smile. She was as sarcastic as Drea could be sometimes, but it was always with the biggest heart.
She was rocking a black sequin dress. Fallon was next to her in a stunning green dress.
“Hello, Mackenzie. You’re looking lovely. Fallon, always a pleasure. Please keep your wife in check.” I brought Fallon in for a hug, followed by Mackenzie.
Fallon snorted a laugh and snuggled closer to her wife. “Yeah right. Are you new here? Unless we’re in the bedroom—” She squealed when Mackenzie did something behind her back, breaking off her sentence.
“Choose your next words carefully, sunshine. Do you not remember the shower this morning?” Fallon blushed, and I was terrified to know what happened in the shower.
Mackenzie kissed the top of Fallon’s head and they turned to Daisy. “Sorry,” she signed before talking aloud. “We get a little carried away sometimes. We’re still in the honeymoon phase.”
Smiling, I interpreted our conversation. “You were in that phase when you were ‘just friends’ making out in the bookstore. You know she was there that day, right?”
Mackenzie laughed. “Thank you, and you’re welcome, Daisy.” She winked and I narrowed my eyes.
Daisy laughed, and I relayed her message. “You need to spend less time fornicating in the bookstore and more time at sign class if all you know how to say is ‘sorry.’”
I let out a loud and embarrassing laugh at Fallon’s blushing. We were both so easy to read, and I was glad it wasn’t my turn this time.
“I’m sorry I like to use my hands for other things.” Fallon hit her wife’s arm, and I tried not to gag.
“I’m definitely not signing that!” I groaned when Daisy nudged me. Dammit, I was going to sign it, wasn’t I? I sighed and turned to her. “I’m sorry I like to use my hands for other things.”
Daisy smiled. “If I had the option, I would, too, trust me.”
If I’d been drinking something, it would’ve been sprayed all over the floor. There was no way she really just said that. I gaped at her, hating myself for having to repeat any of that. I turned to Mackenzie and didn’t miss the smirk she gave me at my flushed face. I couldn’t help it. Seeing Daisy talk about doing other things with her hands sent images to my mind. It wasn’t my fault. It was my stupid brain!
“If I had the option, I would too.”
Mackenzie’s grin grew mischievously large. “Don’t you, though?”
“Drea! Thank you so much for taking our coats.” I was thankful Drea and Blair came back at the perfect time to cut off whatever Mackenzie was going to add. You never knew with her.
