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“For the movies.”
Shakarri laughed. “Oh, so when your man threw you over his shoulder and told you you weren’t going anywhere
, you didn’t change your mind about breaking up with him?”
“That lasted about a week.”
“Because he was cheating. Nay, why are you being difficult?”
“I’m being your friend. He wanted you to cheat so he could later.”
Shakarri dumped the pantyhose back inside her dresser drawer and shut it. “Something tells me if Ezio wanted to have an affair, he would just do it. He probably wouldn’t even hide it.”
“And you want to stay married to a man like that?”
“I’m biding my time. I told you my plan. I’m sure it’ll work too because if Ezio’s anything, he’s generous with his money.”
“Well how about you be careful with your heart? It sounds like you’re falling for him, and that’s the worse thing you could do. Don’t be fooled. His kind is good at manipulating people, and he’ll make you love him then throw you aside after he’s gotten what he wants. You won’t even be able to fight him for joint custody of your baby.”
Shakarri’s chest constricted in pain. “Let’s not go there. I told you I had some clauses drawn up in our agreement that protect me too. Ezio can’t take my baby.”
Her friend grumbled some more, but Shakarri changed the subject. The truth was even though she had asked her attorney to get some of the wording changed in their contract to make sure Ezio couldn’t push her out of his life and keep their child, she was scared it could still happen. He had a way of getting what he wanted. She had seen that in just their arguments being on the losing end even as she believed she was right.
“To prove to you my plan will work,” Shakarri said with excitement, “I caught Ezio this morning before he left. He gave me money when I asked for it.”
“No way. How much did he give you, and where are we going?”
Shakarri laughed. “Money always talks with you.”
She didn’t tell Nay Ezio had looked at her in silence for a few minutes. She’d felt like he could read her mind and knew her plan. Yet, he still reached into his wallet and peeled off several big bills for her. That was the first time she enjoyed being his wife. Well, aside from the intimacy part.
“Tonight, I have to go to some stupid party with Ezio, but he’ll be gone all day. Nobody works as much as that man. I heard his brothers are over a couple of his businesses, but I see them far more than I see Ezio.”
“You’re complaining?”
Shakarri didn’t know what she thought of it. She would have liked to get to know Ezio better, but day after day slipped by with her seeing him more often after she had gone to bed and the lights were turned off. Well, it didn’t matter because she wouldn’t be here longer than a year or two if all went well.
She wrinkled her nose as she thought of her plan. Perhaps she should keep things simple. If she secretly went back on the pill, she wouldn’t get pregnant. Then when the time came for her to leave, Ezio might consider her useless and let her go without a fight.
“We could take a day trip up the coast,” Shakarri suggested. “We definitely have to find some shops so I can look like I’m throwing money around. He’ll give me more.”
“You’re spoiled already.” Nay burst out laughing. “I love it. Spoil me too.”
“Girl, you’re a mess. Okay, I’ll pick you up in an hour.”
Shakarri ended the call and walked into her closet to find something to wear. Today, Ezio had chosen a slinky black dress for the party. She would wear it without complaints. The plan was to keep him appeased while she plotted.
A more casual outfit worked for the fun she intended to have with Nay. This Friday was a rare one off for her friend, and they took advantage of it. Shakarri chose a pair of shorts and a simple sleeveless blouse and flat sandals. She wondered briefly what Ezio would think of the boring ensemble and then dismissed him from her mind. He held court there far too much as it was. Today was going to be like old times with Nay before all the drama and changes.
Shakarri strapped her sandals on and recalled one of Ezio’s orders. “Crap.” She picked up the phone on the bedside table, rolling her eyes. “Hello, Goro?”
“Sì, signora.”
She stumbled through the words Ezio taught her. “Um… si può portare la mia macchina? My car.”
“Sì.” He flew off into some additional Italian, and she sat there listening having no clue what he was saying.
“So you’ll bring it?”
