Page 42 of Smoke

An hour or so later…

I pulled into the parking lot ofEarth, Fire, and Soul Spa. Thisplace was a hidden gem located deep in the backwoods. I’d stumbled on this place about a year ago through this woman I was dealing with. After my first visit, I was sold. There was a huge waterfall located in the back of the property, and they offered massage therapy next to it. It was nothing like a set of hands working the kinks out of my body with the sound of the waterfall and nature echoing behind me.

A nigga had never been so relaxed.

There was also a mud bath with an outdoor shower. The service I was sure Romi would enjoy was the head and hair spa. It included a head and scalp massage along with an arm and neck massage, steam therapy, and an eye mask. I’d indulged in that a few times, and every time, I was ready to snatch my masseuse up and bring her home with me.

“A spa?” Romi asked as we came to a stop.

“This shit right here is like heaven on earth.”

“I can admit, I was a little nervous while we were driving through the woods. I’m happy to see you aren’t taking me to my death.”

“Woooow! No faith in me, I see.”

“I mean, I don’t just hop in cars with strangers and let them take me places.”

“So I’m a stranger now?” I asked, pretending to be offended. “I spent the whole reception with you. I slept over at your house. I make you laugh, and I bought you snacks. I thought we were friends.”

She rolled her eyes. “You wanna be friends?”

I grinned. “You don’t wanna be my friend, baby?”

The sound of me calling her baby caused a smile to spread across her face.

“Come let me out of this car, sir.”

I smirked as I opened my door and got out. Rounding the passenger side, I opened her door and reached for her hand. Sheallowed me to help her out of the car. Hand in hand, we walked into the spa. The receptionist immediately recognized me and smiled.

“Good afternoon, Mr. Dillinger. How nice to see you again.”

“It’s good to be seen. This is Romi.”

“It’s nice to meet you, Romi. I’m Theresa. Is this your first time here?”

Romi nodded. “Yes, it is.”

“Then let me welcome you toEarth, Fire, and Soul Spawhere relaxation is key. What can I interest you in today, Mr. Dillinger?”

“The waterfall package and the head and hair massage.”

“I’ve got you. If you two will follow me, I can get you started.”

She led us down the hall to the dressing rooms. There were already two robes hanging up, waiting for us.

“Undress, and you can meet us out by the waterfall,” Theresa said before closing the door.

Romi looked at me, waiting for one of us to make a move.

“I can turn around if you’re uncomfortable,” I offered.

“Please?”

I turned my back to her. After removing everything from my pockets, I pulled off my shirt and kicked off my shoes before taking off my pants. Once everything was folded and placed in a locker, I slipped into the robe.

“You can turn around,” Romi said softly.

I turned to see her short ass in a robe that went past her knees. She laughed and pointed at the fact that mine damn near stopped at my thighs.

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