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CHAPTER ELEVEN
“Thank you. Thank youso much.” I pressed my hands together and bowed to our hosts as we passed through them to the waiting cruiser.
As Ndungu had predicted, the resort had sent out search parties at first light, and by afternoon, they’d already located us. We said our goodbyes to everyone as we climbed inside the cruiser, then gave one last wave to our new friends—the ones we’d never forget.
“Wow. That was the most incredible experience.” Sylvie collapsed into the seat beside me. “We danced forhours!My body is so pissed about it today, but that was totally worth it. I felt so free. Didn’t you?”
“Yes,” we all echoed.
“It was transformative,” Marge said, and I agreed.
“It really was. I’ve always danced to impress people, but last night I just danced for me. And boy, what a freeing feeling to just move how you want and not care what anyone thinks.”
A smirk tightened Marge’s lips. “Too bad we’re driving back instead of hiking. You learned some killer new moves to get into another dance battle with a jaguar.”
“Shut up, Marge!” I laughed as I slapped her shoulder.
The rest of the Widows burst into laughter too, with Ndungu chuckling beside us. The drive back to our resort felt different. This time I wasn’t scanning the horizon for the big cats I so desperately envied. This time I appreciated all the beautiful animals along the way. The peaceful elephants, the busy baboons, the exotic zebras. I loved watching all the unique animals enjoying their lives in their natural habitat. The way I vowed to be true to myself from now on. No longer would I waste another minute focusing on the old me, and trying to relive a life that I had no desire to return to. Instead, I would awaken each day grateful to have the love of a man who completed me in ways I’d never stop being grateful for. And I would be forever thankful to Africa and my Widows for helping me see the light and appreciate the gift I’d been given.
“Are we there yet?” Doris asked after we’d been driving for a while.
“Do you have to piss? Again?” I arched an eyebrow.
She grimaced and squeezed her legs tighter.
Marge shook her head. “I swear you have a bladder the size of the ants who bit your ass.”
“I can’t help it!” She shimmied in her seat. “I have an overactive bladder, and I really have to tinkle!”
“About five more minutes, Doris,” Ndungu answered. “We’re almost there.”
She blew out a breath and bounced her leg as we turned into some trees that looked familiar. Shortly after, we rolled up to our resort. Doris hopped out first and waddled toward her room, and the rest of us gave Ndungu a hug and thanked him for keeping us safe and giving us an experience we would never forget.
He gave us a big smile. “We still have two more days to explore Africa, and I can’t wait to show you more of her beauty.”
“We can’t wait either, but for now, let’s go get a hot shower and call our spouses,” I answered, my desperation to hear Alejandro’s voice causing me to hurry away from the group.
When I got to my room, I used the hotel’s Wi-Fi to call him, and nearly cried when I heard his voice.
“Hello, Cariño,” he said in that sexy tone that made my skin vibrate with excitement.
“Hello, my love,” I answered, closing my eyes as I felt our connection return.
I heard his sigh. “I miss you terribly.”
“I miss you more. So much more,” I breathed out, and I meant it.
I could almost hear his smile. “Good. Then it will be all the better when you are back in my arms again.”
“I can’t wait, baby. I truly can’t.”
