Page 82 of Let Me

“Ourcar?”Autumn says laughing.

My mother and Mrs.P go as well.I stand with the men, watching them all get inside.Riley pulls off the bow and Autumn starts it up, backs out and takes her new whip for a spin.

My father says, “Oh, you done did it now.”

“I know.She deserves it, though.”

“That’s a nice ride, man,” Fred says.“Those jeeps cost ‘bout, what?One hundred.”

“This one was a little over that.I got the upgrade.”

Fred whistles.“My baby girl going to be rolling in style.”

“Yes, she is,” Nico says.“See, that’s how you can tell this man is in love.Ain’t nobody spending that kind of bread on a woman he ain’t in love with.”

Nico pats me on the shoulder and says, “Congrats, brother.You got a good one.”

“Yes, I do.”

Chapter 32

Month two with this man has been even better than month one.I’m literally floating.He’s everything he said he would be – everything I knew he was already.Since we didn’t have a honeymoon, we’re taking one now, currently landing in Bora Bora.We’re staying in one of those overwater bungalows.I’ve never stayed at a place so elegant.In fact, the moment I stepped off the plane and felt warm air caress my skin I knew this was going to be one for the books.Our honeymoon was about to be lit.I was already dreading going back home and our honeymoon hasn’t really popped off yet.

“Wow.I can’t believe we’re here,” I say, turning to my tall, handsome king.

He takes my hand into his, kisses me on the temple, and says, “Me either.It’s a late honeymoon, but better late than never.”

“It was certainly worth the wait.That’s for sure.”

“You ain’t seen nothing yet.”

“Have you been here before?”I ask.

“No.I watched a million videos about it, though.I knew you would like this paradise.”

“Gosh, you know me so well.”

We leave the airport and head to the resort.And I thought my chin was on the floor before.This place is paradise!How do exotic places like this exist in the world?Back home, we see nothing remotely close to this.Granted we have the mountains and they come with their own majesty, but this – the overwater bungalow, the thatched roof and turquoise water that’s so clear, you can see the fish – oh yeah, this is next level.

“Pinch me, Judah, because I think I’m dreaming.”

He grins.“You’re not.“We’re going to be here for a week, so get ready for rest and relaxation, baby.This is for us.This is us having the time of our lives.This is for us to celebrate our marriage.”

“I love that.”

“You want to know what doesn’t feel real?”

“What’s that?”

He wraps his arms around me from behind and presses his lips to the side of my face.“You.You don’t feel real.The fact that you’re mine is—” I shake my head in disbelief.“That’s what’s throwing me off right now.”

“Well, it’s us now.We said ‘I do’ and now we’re getting to experience each other without the distraction of work and all that.”

“That’s what I want the most.”

“Me, too.”

We walk into the room, admiring the huge king-sized bed that centers the floor.Then we step out onto the private balcony and look out at the water – beauty as far as the eye can see.This is amazing.

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