Lubricant check, check, and double check. I’m so fucking sore that it’s a joke.
The man’s an animal. I smile—not that I’m complaining. It’s definitely a hurt-so-good scenario.
I stare at the suitcase for a moment while I think what else I could possibly need.
I smile and go to my closet.
Red netball dress??touchdown.
An hour later, my email pings and I smile. It’s Ed—I have his notification as a different sound.
Hi Pinkie,
How are you?
What’s new?
I smile and reply:
I’m great, how was your date with the toilet cleaner?
Nerves swirl in my stomach as I see the dots. He’s typing.
Incredible.
My eyes widen and I put my hands over my mouth in surprise.
What?
I smile broadly and can hardly contain my excitement to write back.
Incredible is a strong word.
What was so good about it?
I see the dots and do a little dance on the spot. I knew he felt it too.
It’s not just me.
Her, she is . . .
There are no words for how hot this woman is.
Let’s just say it was a great night.
I’m taking her away today for a week, so I may not have internet service to email you.
I giggle out loud in excitement. Oh wow, for the first time I feel optimistic about us. Perhaps this trip will bring out more of my Edgar in Elliot.
God, I hope so.
Taking her away?
Wow.
What brought that on?
I hold my breath as I wait for his reply.
I want her to myself for a while.
I smile as I close my eyes. I want you to myself too.
I pace as I think. What will I write?
Umm . . .
She’s a lucky girl.
Have a great time, check in if you can.
oxo
Okay, speak soon.
Xoxoxo
A text sounds on my phone.
I’m out the front.
x
I smile through the window of my bedroom and see the black Bentley pull up to the curb.
A kiss at the end of his message really shouldn’t excite me as much as it does.
I take one last look around my bedroom and get the distinct feeling that I’m forgetting something, but God knows what it is.
I bounce downstairs. “Beck, I’m going,” I call.
She appears from her room and smiles as she holds her arms out. “Be safe.”
I hug her. “I will.”
“Have a great time.”
“Okay.”
“And just come home any time you want. If you aren’t getting on, bail instantly.”
I widen my eyes. “Yes, Mum. I wish Daniel was home, I wanted to see him before I go.”
“He’s out for the day.”