“I want you to stay in touch with me today,” he replies, ignoring her question. “My mother has a phone, so send me a text when you get settled at the spa, okay?”
“Okay,” she says. “But, Cole, you’re kind of scaring me.”
“I just don’t like the idea of you driving through those mountains without me. I don’t like you being away from me, period,” he admits.
“Me either.” She sighs, and he’s happy to hear her say those words.
“However, that being said, I want you to have fun, but don’t let the ladies pry too much. Mom adores you and will want to know everything.”
She smiles, her eyes holding his. “I should go.” She wraps her arms around his neck and kisses him deeply.
He squeezes her to his chest, reluctant to let go.
She pulls back. “Try to get some rest, baby.”
He loves how she cares for him like they’ve known each other forever.
“Okay, you need to go, or you’ll never get out of here.” He kisses her one last time.
Savannah
I think I’ve died and gone to heaven as I sink further into the brown goo.
“Who would have thought mud would feel so heavenly?” June moans, sipping her champagne.
“Who would have thought I could stomach this,” I hold up my glass, “after Dell’s mad concoction last night?” I laugh, thinking about something. “Sue, is Dell York’s replacement?”
“No, he’s just filling in until they bring in someone else.”
“Ladies,” Carlos interrupts, “time to move on.”
We spend the next three hours being pampered to the nines, everything buffed and polished. The girls encourage me to add some honey highlights to my hair, saying it will help brighten my mood, and I am stunned with how much I love the look with my huge curls draping down my back. We all decide on complete makeovers after that.
I feel amazing. As we take our seats for a late lunch at Zack’s restaurant, I’m thankful the lunch rush is over. There are only two tables occupied besides ours.
“Ladies!” Zack calls out as he hurries over to our table. “You all look beautiful!” He turns to the male host, clucking his tongue. “Adam, you should sit them in the window. They would draw in more customers.”
“I agree.” Adam winks at me, and I smirk. I find his boldness funny.
“Please, let me make you something special.” He snatches the menus and gives them back to Adam. “You all just sit back and let Zack take care of you. Wine.” He nods at Adam.
“Thank you, Zack,” Sue says as Zack leaves.
Abigail grins at me. “Looks like someone likes the way Savi glows today.”
I smile, moving the attention over to Abigail. “Speaking of liking the way someone looks at someone, care to give the dirt on Dr. Roberts?”
June perks right up. “As in, the house psychologist?”
“Yes, June,” I grin, “that one.”
“I’m not sure what you’re referring to.” Abigail tries so hard not to smile, but it doesn’t work with three people waiting to get the goods. “We kissed once,” she says, picking at a piece of bread.
“What?” the three of us yell at the same time.
“Why do I not know this?” June snaps at her at sister.
“I didn’t want you to say anything to him. Besides, it was a one-time thing in the summer. We haven’t spoken about it since.” She waves her hand. “It was nothing.”