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Remy’s smile widened. “I didn’t until you just confirmed it.”
Mia shook her head. “I walked right into that one.”
“See? I knew you two were good for each other.” Remy beamed before she hugged her.
“We’re just friends.”
“Sure.” Remy nodded, but her expression was anything but belief.
“Smells delicious in here,” Mikel said as he opened the back door. “I’m gonna take these rug rats outside to run around.”
“Of course. I put out some toys and art stuff to help keep them occupied,” Mia called after him.
Andre came in with an armful of stacked casserole dishes. “Where do you want them?”
Mia directed him to an empty counter as Jasmine, baby Zoey, and Bently entered.
“The party has arrived!” Bently announced, carrying a case of beer.
“Hey, guys,” Jasmine said, reaching out her free hand to hug Mia.
“Hello. How’s Miss Zoey today?” Mia asked.
“She’s great.”
Two strong arms wrapped around Mia and picked her up in a bear hug. “Hey, beautiful. You’ve really pulled out all the stops for me. Smells so good in here. Almost as good as you,” Bently said.
“Let her go, asshole,” Andre said.
Bently didn’t move. “Nah, I think I like her like this. She’s so light, I could carry her around for hours.”
Mia smacked his chest. “Okay, playboy. Put me down or the food’s gonna burn.”
“Ouch! Hit me where it hurts why don’t you,” Bently teased.
Mia chuckled and shook her head as she made her way back to the kitchen.
Andre growled from behind. She turned around, startled by the guttural noise. Andre glared at Bently who had the biggest shit-eating grin on his face.
Mia angled back to Remy. “What did I miss?”
“Just my brother staking his claim.” Remy laughed.
Jasmine gave Zoey to Bently. “Any more testosterone in here and I’m gonna suffocate. Take this princess outside to play with her cousins.”
“Okay. I can see when I’m not wanted.” Bently headed towards the backyard.
“You too,” Remy said to Andre.
Andre shot Mia a parting look before he followed after his friend.
“Finally! Now we can have some girl time without these macho men interrupting.” Remy sighed.
Mia smiled. “Margaritas, anyone?”
“I’ll take two.” Jasmine laughed.
Mia showed them how to finish prepping the tamales before she got to work making the drinks. Having her kitchen full of her friends brought a fullness to her chest. These women had become like best friends.
