Page 44 of The Magic of Betrayal
"Okay, okay, so Saturday, we'll meet at the club at ten. Sound good?" I asked, and she agreed.
"This is going to be the best birthday, I can feel it." I squealed and we ended the call. Gran and I stood and danced around the patio to nothing but the music in our heads.
"I only have a few days to get my outfit picked out," Gran grinned wickedly and I was only like… sixty percent scared of what that might look like. "I'm going to go see what I have to work with, I'll see you later." She stood up and practically sprinted across the lawn to her house. Gran is a spry bitch.
My phone went off, and I smiled when I saw who it was.
Guppy:I miss you, sweetheart.
Me:I know, I miss you too, I feel like we haven't had much time together lately.
Guppy:It's been a crazy few weeks.
An idea formed in my head and it was perfect. So perfect. Closing out of the messaging screen, I pulled up the number I needed. After making sure that tonight would work for my idea, I texted Fischer back, my heart racing with excitement.
Me:Guppy, will you go out with me tonight?
I chewed on my bottom lip waiting for a reply. Instead, my phone lit up with an incoming call.
"Hi, Guppy."
"Are you asking me on a date, sweetheart?" His deep, smoky voice filtered through the line and my stomach flipped with butterflies.
"Are you saying yes?"
"Of course I'm saying yes, I can't wait to have all of your attention on me for the night. Is that greedy of me?" His tone dropped an octave deeper and I squirmed on my seat.
"Maybe, but if you're greedy, then so am I."
His chuckle was so sexy, and I could picture him running his hand through those thick curls of his and shaking his head.
"What are we doing?"
"Can't tell you that, it's a surprise. Wear something comfortable but nice."
"You're a little sneak, but fine. I think I can work with that dress code."
"Did you guys get a rental car yet? I don't think I'll be able to make my outfit work on the back of your bike... " I trailed off and smirked when he groaned.
"Well, my curiosity is officially piqued. Yeah, I picked the car up this morning, I'll let everyone know it's unavailable tonight. I’ll swing by and pick you up, what time?”
"Six. I’m so excited!”
I heard his smile through the phone.
"Can't wait, sweetheart."
“Gotta go, see you soon.”
Ending the call, I stared up at the blue sky and let the sun's rays heat my face and rejuvenate my body. Not using my magic had been a struggle, but to be honest, I was kind of terrified of it. Made it easier to push down the desire to give in.
Maven trotted around the corner of the house and nudged my hand with his head.
"Hey, buddy," I cooed and scratched him behind his big ears and he hopped up onto my lap, putting his paws on my chest and his nose an inch from mine. I laughed. "You're nuts. What do you want? Are you hungry?"
I'd never met another animal who could scowl quite like Maven. If it was an art form, he'd be a master.
"Are you giving me attitude?" I asked him and he huffed.
