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Because the moment Macon had led me to his room and I saw the PH 4 outside his door, I’d realized he was the guest I’d left the note for.
And the guilt came on fast and thick, my heart completely sinking.
So, the next time I’d cleaned his room, while being eaten with regret the entire time, I had done the only thing I could at that moment. I’d attempted to use my words to smooth over my mistake.
And as I looked at the notes now, flipping through each one, I couldn’t believe he’d kept them.
But that wasn’t the only thought in my head.
What I also wanted was to rewind time. I wanted to be honest and up-front with him.
Why had I been such a coward?
Why had I kept this secret for so long?
“You’re probably wondering why I’ve kept those.”
I hadn’t heard him get off the phone or move into the doorway, nor did I realize he’d been watching me.
My face flushed, and I couldn’t stop the color from deepening, not even when I returned the notes to his nightstand.
“They’re from the housekeeping staff. I’m sure you figured that out.”
“I’m curious why you’ve kept them”—I took a deep breath—“yes.”
“I keep forgetting to bring them to the hotel, but when I remember and I have a meeting with the housekeeping staff, I’m going to show them those notes. I want our team to welcome each guest this way—with a friendly note left near the bed that shows our staff is willing to make the extra effort when it comes to our guests and their happiness.” He reached to the top of the doorway, gripping the molding, looking so incredibly handsome as he held it.
I gasped in some air. Holding it. Releasing it. And sucked in more. “And the note that chewed your ass out? Why did you keep that one?”
He chuckled. “Because I deserved it. The room had been in bad shape after the bachelor party. I was embarrassed as hell that someone had to clean up after us. But was it right for the housekeeper to call me out on it? Fuck no. But they followed up with an apology, and I give them a lot of credit for that. And because they did the right thing, it’s an apology I accept.”
My chest felt like it was going to explode. “Macon—”
“I have bad news.” He paused for only a second. “I don’t know how to tell you this, but I’ve got to go back to the hotel. There’s nothing but issues going on there, and I have to go fix them.”
“Go.” I swallowed. I felt the burn in my throat, the acid swishing in my stomach. “They need your help—I get it.”
He came over to his side of the bed, where I was lying, and sat on the very edge. “I don’t know how long it’s going to take, so I want you to order food.” He pointed toward the door. “Menu is on the table in the living room. Get whatever you want and lots of it. I’ll try to keep you updated and let you know when I’ll be back.”
“No, no. I’ll go home—”
“Please don’t.” His hand went to my cheek. “Whatever time I get back, I want to be able to sink into this bed and wrap my arms around you.”
A request I couldn’t deny.
Because even though I was filled with guilt, even though we should have been talking about the notes and why I’d left them, I wanted to wake up to him too.
“Okay.” I nodded. “I’ll stay.”
TWENTY-ONE
Macon
Brooklyn
I’m going to head to work. I hope you’re doing okay. Last night wasn’t the same without you.
Me
