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Little does she know, I had a mishap with a booty plug Abel made me wear one time, and I forgot it was still in me. I went grocery shopping, let out a slew of sneezes, and the damn thing inched further in than it should have. You'd think sneezing would make it shoot out, but nope. I got home and had a hell of a time getting it out. How do you forget you have a foreign object shoved inside your body? If it's going to happen to anyone, it's going to be me. Lesson definitely learned.
"I love you so much, my little prude princess. Now let's go find your hot cop something more sentimental, shall we?" Mara is happy with that decision, so we make our way to the outlet mall. You'd think it’s the week of Christmas already, with how packed the parking lot is.
"Let's go next door to the jewelry shop. I hear they're doing personalized gifts this year." After browsing the cases, Mara finds a stunning watch with a black leather band and has the back inscribed,To my forever love. It's so sweet and perfect, which is the love story for the two of them. Noah is definitely her forever love, and for that, I thank him. After the hell she went through with her ex, dickless Dale, she deserves nothing but the best in a partner.
I found some really cute wrapping paper and bows, so we're going to have a wrap party later this week. Mara's keeping all the gifts we buy at her office because the boys are a very snoopy duo. We found that out on Noah's birthday when he had Abel sniff around our house for him. It was quite comical to watch. Frankly, I expected more out of a cop and an ex-teenage dirtbag.
"All this shopping has made me hungry. What's for dinner, wench?"
Mara just rolls her eyes at me because she knows I'm always hungry. Like I said—it's a blessing and a curse.
"I'm one step ahead of you, heffa. The boys are bringing Chinese over. I'm sure it's a ploy to sniff around at what we bought today, but I'll take it. I'm exhausted and in no way feeling like putting my chef apron on tonight."
Good call. Chinese is our go-to meal on nights like these. Plus, I've trained Abel to always get me extra crab rangoons. I swear, they're pillowy gifts from the gods. I hear the back door open and close and know the food has arrived.
"We've brought the goods, my ladies. We also brought the food." That would be my idiot boyfriend. Got to love him. He pulls his shirt up and proceeds to rub his abs, while Noah smacks him upside the head. It's like watching dumb and dumber. I'll let you decide who's who, even though we already know.
We welcome our boys with smothery kisses and put on our feed bags. Noah throws a rangoon at Hippie, who gladly accepts the offering.
"You best be lucky I love you, Noah, or I'd have to kill you for sacrificing one of my rangoons. You, Mr. Hippie, know the rules. Momma's pillowy goodness is off limits, mister man."
Abel looks confused as hell, as he says, "Are we still talking about food or your tits? Because Momma's tits are pillowy goodness too."
Lord help me.
Chapter4
Mara
As I sit in my still empty office, writing out a list of things to do this week, my heart is so full of happiness and love to the point where it hurts.
My gaze goes to my phone whereGrown Up Christmas Listby Lauren Alaina plays. Feeling tears rolling down my cheeks, I quickly brush them away. There aren’t many of my ‘dreams’ that haven’t come true this year. All thanks to a random trip back to Oregon.
Smiling, I finish off my list and move toward the front of the new space. The leasing agent that helped me finalize the purchase of this place was amazing. The space was quaint and had a great view of the beach. As did the other two occupied spaces in the row of storefronts.
It was one of those things that you never expect to happen and weren’t looking for. I walked by, saw the small sign in the window saying “building for sale,” and called the listing agent. A week later and, well, the space was mine.
The sale of the house, furniture, and assets in Texas made sure I had plenty of money. Saving and not overspending also made it so I had a nice nest egg. I’d never really done anything that was solely for me, until this.
The house Brenna and I live in is different. We needed a place to stay and just happened to get our hands on a good find. This place was a way to make my wish for my own restaurant come true in a small, intimate way.
I’m in no rush though. I need to get through Christmas and figure out exactly what it is I want to do before I set out to make it happen. I wave to Dana as I walk by the cute and yet tasty pastry shop. I do the same as I walk by the gourmet candy shop. Cindy is at the counter and returns the wave.
They are both my new tenants and totally awesome women. I glance down at my watch. Brenna is at work. Noah and Abel too. I am all by myself which is never a good idea.
It’s just after 10:00 am…so guess it’s time to go home and get the rest of my decorations out. I have a space cleaned out in the living room for the tree. If we place it right, with the wall of windows, you’ll be able to see it from the beach. I can’t wait. I just need to find a tree.
I pull my phone out and type a quick message in the group chat I share with Brenna, Noah, and Abel. It’s easier than messaging two or three of them separately.
Me: Heading to the store. Gotta find a tree.
Brenna: Nothing too big, sugar tits.
Abel: That’s what she said.
Me: Just for that imma buy the biggest one I can find.
Me: Well, as big of one as I can carry. ??
