We transfer slowly to the music, and I shut my eyes and lean into him. His acquainted scent grounds me. “Sure.”

“I do know you have been nervous.”

“I’ve had enjoyable. It’s simply been a pleasant dinner with you and our pals. And now I get to bop with you.”

He presses his lips to my hair. “I’ll all the time handle you, Pania. We’ll have extra nights like this everytime you need.”

“I like that concept.”

We end our dance in silence, and are on our approach again to the desk when a well-recognized wanting redhead walks our approach.

“Reece.” The affectionate approach she says his identify makes me grit my tooth.

“Jessie,” Reece replies. I blink and shift my gaze to my boyfriend.

“It’s so good to see you. I didn’t know you’d be right here tonight.” She doesn’t even take a look at me, which simply pisses me off much more.

“Oh, final minute factor with Josh and Delaney. I feel you two have met earlier than. Jessie, that is Pania, my girlfriend.”

“Girlfriend? You?” She snorts and waves her hand. “Sorry. It’s simply loopy coming from you.”

“I can see you continue to haven’t realized any manners.” The phrases are out earlier than I can cease them, and Jessie stops laughing, her lips tightening right into a straight line. “Delaney’s right here should you ever need to apologise to her.”

Jessie’s face drains of color. “It was good seeing you. I ought to transfer on.”

She scuttles away, leaving Reece gazing me in disbelief.

“I don’t know why you’re pals with that girl. She’s terrible.”

He screws up his nostril. “She has hidden qualities.”

“Does she disguise them in her vagina, or …” I maintain up my palms in a questioning gesture.

“Pania.” Reece buries his face in his fingers.

“It’s only a query.”

He chuckles. “I shouldn’t snicker, however you’re incorrigible.”

I lean my head in opposition to his shoulder. “I do know. That’s why you like me.”

“I do.”

35

Pania

By mid-morning the next day, I’ve nonetheless barely moved.

We didn’t drink loads final night time, however we ate and danced and although we obtained dwelling at a decent hour, sleep was gradual to return.

I obtained so far as the sofa this morning and there I’ve stayed.

“Do you need to go for a drive?” Reece asks. “I’ve obtained one thing to indicate you.”

I search for from the journal I’m studying and tilt my head. “Are you certain you need to present me and never your different girlfriend?”

He sits on the sofa beside me. “You’re my solely girlfriend. I noticed this home that I need to take a look at. Thought you may need to include me?” He nudges my arm.

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