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It was scary what people could do in the cyber world.
My phone kept buzzing through the night, so I laid back on his couch and typed back to people.
Tasmin: Checking in on you. You okay?
Me: I’m good. With Zeke.
Tasmin: Good! Back home, and I’m drunk, but had such a good time. You’re officially in the fold now. Do you want to do drinks sometime? Or lunch? Or coffee?
This was different. Then again, since Zeke and I became Zeke and I, everything was different.
Me: Lunch would be fun sometime.
Tasmin: Great! I’ll reach out later in the week. I wouldn’t worry about Zeke. The guys always get into trouble, but they always get themselves out of trouble too.
Me: That helps to hear. Thank you. Have a nice night.
The other person was Bren.
Bren: Hey — sorry if I came across as stern and overbearing. I was just worried, but I know Zeke’s a changed guy.
I looked at him, as he was currently breaking the law a few feet away from me, then read the rest of her text.
Bren: I’ve never seen him in love before. Just, I’m here if you ever need anything. I really am here. I don’t usually reach out like this to people so yeah.
And that was major because I knew she didn’t. Bren was like me. She didn’t have a lot of female friends, or I didn’t think she did. Her crew. Her guy. Her family. Her job. That was Bren to me, but I wasn’t lying when I texted her back.
Me: I know you care. I’ve always considered myself lucky to get that from you because I know you’re not like that with just anyone. And second, thank you. I really and truly mean it. Having friends is new to me so please excuse me if I’m a bit awkward in this text.
And then there was Heather’s text, and I was laughing as I read it.
Heather: I know enough to know that little smart punk is going to do something that’ll probably be illegal, but if you need an alibi, I got you. I know people. Also, delete this text after you read it. Also also, I hope we didn’t scare you tonight. That’s a small preview of the kind of girl squad we can pull in if we need to. You’ve not even met Mama Malinda officially. She doesn’t know about you and Zeke, but when she does, brace yourself. She’s a mountain of mama love. Also also also, just know whatever happens, I’m here for you. Channing’s here for you. My entire family is here for you. This was true since you were fifteen and first began working at Manny’s. Love you lots.
Heather: If you have more ‘secrets’ for drinks, let me know because you could make a fortune private bartending. I had no idea how killer your drinks are. I’m so proud and rubbing it in Brandon’s face right now because he had no clue either.
“You okay?” Zeke asked over his shoulder, not looking away from the computer screen.
I settled back in, knowing I’d respond to Heather tomorrow. “Better than okay. I’m just right.”
He glanced back, a small grin on his face, and one that had my chest feeling little flutters.
Oh yes. He was all mine.
I was going to tell him that I loved him tomorrow.
That was my last thought before I fell asleep.
“I got it!”
I woke to Zeke’s cry, and then to his sudden, “Oh shit. Sorry, honey.”
I’d been sleeping, and where was I? A couch. I was turned around and looked over my shoulder. He was coming over, his own tired smile on his face. “Hey, babe. I’m sorry to wake you up.”
“What’s going on?”
I had started to roll over, but he was there and scooping me up in his arms. He lifted me up and started walking out of the office.
“What are—what’s going on?”
