Page 80 of Sweet Temptation
Lexie
We did. Brea and Saylor drank too much, and Aurora brought brownies she convinced Dillan were laced with weed. They weren’t, but it was funny to see Dillan throw a fit. How was the flight?
Lucky
Good. Is the house locked and the alarm set?
Lexie
Yup. All set. Just doing this, then going to bed. Play hard tomorrow, Lucky. Kick ass.
I never thought I could want to be around someone so badly that I’d hate being away for a game.
For as much as I tried to ignore the pull this woman has had on me for years, I wasn’t expecting this.
I guess I wasn’t expecting her.
And now I can’t imagine my life without her.
It’s crazy how fast that happens.
Lucky
Hey, Lex. Any chance you’re wearing my jersey again tomorrow?
Lexie
Pretty good chance.
Lucky
Leave it on after and be in my bed when I get home tomorrow night, dolcezza.
Lexie
Elodie
Hey, babe. In town for the day. Any chance you can meet for lunch? I wanted to talk to you about something.
Lexie
Sure. I should be done by one. Want to meet at The Busy Bee?
Elodie
Works for me. I’ll see you then.
Thankfully, Amelia hasn’t needed me in the front of the bakery in weeks. Once I started baking and taking on special orders, my work has been strictly behind the kitchen doors. This means disgustingly early mornings most of the week, but it also means I’m done early too. Which for today means I can meet Elodie for lunch before the game.
This girl... she’s been the closest thing I’ve had to a big sister for most of my life.
“Elodie—” We run at each other outside of the Bee and hug like it’s been... well, like it’s been over a year since we’ve seen each other. “Oh my God, look at you.”
She pulls back and runs her hands over the dark purple streaks in her blonde hair and smiles. “Do you like it? I was in the mood for something different.”
“I love it.” I grab her arm as we walk into the Bee and take a table in the back and out of the way. “I want to hear all about your album. Is it done? Do you love it? What was it like working with your uncle?”
“Hey, ladies,” the server hands us menus and pulls out her pad. “Can I get you all drinks while you look over the menus?”
