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I chuckle. "Thanks for letting me stay without demanding answers."
"Anytime. Now please tell me you bought my favorite Ben and Jerry’s flavor, Coffee Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz."
I lean in, and her eyes twinkle as I pull out the package and place it on her lap. She flips the lid, and after grabbing two spoons from the compact kitchen in this studio, we talk about everything while devouring and enjoying our icy treat.
* * *
Nine at night.
As I stumble towards the elevator, I stare down at my feet and admire my Valentino Garavani's Rockstud pumps with four-inch stiletto heels. Their triple strap silhouette and polished pyramid studs placed on top of the straps makes them the edgy touch to any outfit. The moment I saw these, I had to have them. But, no matter how much I love them, I can't wait to kick them off. Suddenly, a voice calls out my name, startling me a little. I stop and turn to see Daniel rushing over to me with a package in his hands.
"Good evening, Alisha. I have a parcel for you. It's been lying here for a few days." He hands over a small box wrapped in red paper.
"Thank you, Daniel."
"No problem." After giving me a bright smile, he turns and walks back to the desk where someone is waiting. I hold my special badge in front of the elevator button and wait. As the doors slide open, and as they close, someone calls me again."Alisha!"
In a reflex, I stick out my arm. A few seconds later, Samantha steps inside. "Thanks."
"No problem, Sam."
"Oh, wow, are those new?" she asks with awe in her voice while pointing to my heels.
"Yes, aren't they gorgeous?"
"Oh my god, I love them."
My lips curl, and I catch myself thinking,I hope Cole likes them too."So, what were you doing out so late?" I ask.
Samantha shrugs. "Nothing much." She shuffles her feet, then bites her lip. "Okay, a boy from school asked me to hang out with him, and we went for a milkshake," she rambles. "Please don't tell Cole." Her eyes beg while she twists a blonde lock around her finger and holds her breath as she awaits my answer.
I chuckle and ask, "What's the name of this boy?"
Samantha's eyes widen, and she lets out a sigh of relief, seeing my smirk. "Leo." I notice her cheeks flush as she tugs the strand of hair behind her ear.
"And does he go to your school?"
"Y-Yeah."
The doors slide open at my floor, and as I step out, I turn to Samantha. "What did you tell Cole?"
She gives a shy smile. "That I was meeting with a girl to do homework while drinking a milkshake."
I chuckle.Hehas a lot to learn. "So how have you been?" I ask.
"Cole has been very grumpy these last few days, and I think it has to do with his mother coming this Sunday to meet me."
"Oh, okay."
"Are you coming to dinner tomorrow? I'm making spaghetti bolognese," she says with pride in her voice.
"Absofuckinglutely. I love those carbs."
Samantha snickers, and when the doors close, she waves.
Inside my apartment, I throw my key on the small wooden side table next to the door, and after placing the package on the dinner table, I take the last few steps to the couch. The moment I sit, I free my feet and wiggle my toes and moan. After a short massage, I make my way to my bedroom, where I undo myself from my clothing and shuffle into the bathroom.
With rosy cheeks, I exit the shower a half hour later. Putting on a pair of workout pants and a red spaghetti strap top, I stroll into the kitchen, where I grab one of Emma's relaxing herbal tea bags and fill my favorite mug with scorching water. As I walk back to the living room, I notice the package.These must be the scented candles I ordered online.I place my cup on the dinner table and pull the package towards me. Excited, I remove the glitter paper and tape and flip the box open, only to jump back when I perceive what's inside. "No!"
