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Tile floors and cool air and crisp linens on the bed. Sunken couches and vibrant art on the walls. A big-screen TV I plan on never watching once.
We have our own private backyard and could probably fit two hundred people back here. There’s a small infinity pool that’s for our use and no one else’s. There’s also a path that leads from the backyard to the ocean and the resort’s private beach.
It’s like we’ve entered our own dream world.
“I’m going to take this bedroom,” Perry tells me as he pauses in front of the open doorway. “You can have that one.”
He nods toward the equally large bedroom across the hall from his.
My dreams come crashing down around me, just like that.
Standing taller, I clear my throat and make my approach, taking my new luggage with me. I don’t bother protesting. “Okay.”
I walk past him into my bedroom, settling the suitcase on the stand and zipping it open, curious to see what awaits me inside. I’ve never had anyone shop for me like this before, and as I dig through the clothing that lies within, I’m pleased to see I like all of it. Tinsley chose a variety of sundresses, T-shirts, and shorts. Tank tops. Panties and a couple of bras in the right size. So many two-piece swimsuits I could never wear them all. They are colorful and just as I predicted—skimpy.
There’s a toiletries bag full of the essentials, mostly items I’ve used before or always wanted to try. There’s another small bag full of brand-new cosmetics. There’s a curling iron and a brush and comb and shampoo and conditioner. She thought of everything.
There’s also a note from Tinsley, written in swirling script.
I hope I covered all of the bases and you have everything you need. When my brother told me what he wanted to do for you guys, I said it was impossible. Yet here I am, making it possible for him. Really for you. I hope you have a wonderful time with Perry. Happy honeymoon!
Love, your new sister,
Tins
I sniff, blinking away the tears as I finish her note. She’s so thoughtful. I’ve never had a sister before. I like the idea of Tinsley and I becoming closer.
I need as many allies as I can get in the Constantine family.
Giddy with excitement I choose one of the bikinis from the many Tinsley provided for me and dart off into the bathroom, shedding my clothes and leaving them on the floor before I put on the hot-pink string bikini that fits perfectly.
Thank God I had that wax treatment at the spa before the wedding. I wouldn’t have been able to get away with wearing this prior to that spa visit.
After I pull my hair into a high ponytail, I check myself out in the mirror, wondering what Perry will think of this bikini. And me.
Does he even think about me? Last night more than proved that—maybe. Well, it proved that he’s definitely attracted to me. But since we woke up this morning, he’s been indifferent. As if I don’t really matter.
That hurts.
Lifting my chin, I reach for the small bottle of lotion the hotel provides and lather it on, making sure every bit of skin exposed is silky smooth. Meaning I went completely through one of those tiny bottles. The tropical scent lingers in the air, and I smile at my reflection before I flee the bathroom.
Only to run directly into my husband, who for some reason is in my bedroom.
Shirtless.
Only wearing a pair of black and gray swim trunks.
Looking far too delicious to ignore.
“Sorry.” He grabs hold of my arms to steady me, keeping me close. “Didn’t mean to run into you.”
“What are you doing in here?” I hate how breathless I sound and I clear my throat, forcing myself to act as nonchalant as possible.
Like it’s no big deal that my sexy husband is pressed against me and we’re on a honeymoon that is supposedly in name only.
Please. All I can think about is the next time I can get him naked again.
“I came looking for you,” he says, his voice low as he takes a single step away from me, still holding on to my arms. “I’m going out to the pool. Wanted to ask if you’d join me.”
