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“This is nice,” I say as I smooth down the back of my skirt and sit down. “I’ve never been in a box before.”
“I don’t enjoy people. This is one way to mostly avoid them.”
I smile at his logic. “You’re a ray of sunshine, you know that?”
“More like a laser beam,” he says.
“The kind that destroys planets in sci-fi films.”
“Well, that planet shouldn’t have pissed me off.”
I chuckle and set my purse down on my seat. “Do I have to ask permission to pee before the show starts?”
I’m teasing, but he answers, “Couldn’t hurt.”
I pause halfway to standing and stare at him. “Are you serious?”
He smirks, his eyes twinkling with mischief.
I sigh, roll my eyes, and make my way out to use the restroom.
The show is wonderful, and having the box to ourselves is nice. It’s over much too quickly, but to be honest, I’m already a little tired. I yawn as Calvin hauls me confidently through the crowd. He makes a path so easily. It’s like the sea parts for him as he leads me out to the sidewalk without once bumping into anyone.
Hollis is waiting with the limo. Leaving with Calvin feels effortless, when usually I vaguely dread this part of leaving the theater.
I sigh, sinking into the buttery leather seat and putting down my purse. “This is the way to do shows.”
Calvin smiles, leaning forward to grab two champagne glasses as Hollis pulls away from the curb. He opens a new bottle and pours some for each of us, then leans back in the seat beside me. “I’m glad you had a nice time.”
“I did.” I look over at him. “Thank you for a lovely evening.”
“Thank you for enjoying it,” he says, his eyes glinting with pleasure.
I take a sip of my champagne, then lean in and kiss him with traces of it still on my lips.
My heart beats faster even though it’s just one kiss. I pull away before he can escalate it. Kissing him on the sidewalk outside a restaurant was public and felt much safer. Kissing him in the privacy of his car doesn’t feel safe at all.
Memories of the smooth leather against my bare thighs flits back, but I push it away.
Needing a safe distraction, I lean forward and ease my feet halfway out of my heels for a moment so I can let them breathe. They’re aching from all the walking I did in them tonight.
“Do your feet hurt?” Calvin asks, obviously noticing what I’m doing.
I nod, flexing my foot. “The shoes are beautiful and I love them, but heels aren’t known for being the most comfortable walking shoes in the world. If you ever feel like bringing my worn, comfy shoes from my apartment, I’d be quite grateful.”
“We can swing by your apartment tonight if you want to.”
“Really?”
He smiles. “Why not? You’ve been such a good girl. You deserve a reward.”
I roll my eyes at the notion of that being a reward, but I don’t say anything as he tells Hollis there’s a change of plans, to swing by my place, too.
Since we’re going to my place, I’m trying to remember all the things I wanted to pick up. My yoga mat, Marie’s wand, my shoes…
Calvin’s voice pulls me out of my thoughts.
“Here.” He pats his lap. “Give them to me.”
