Aiden xoxo
I smile at the handwritten card that has a cute little teddy bear on it. I place it back into the envelope and put it in my handbag. I feel like a giddy teenager getting a love note from her crush. I take last week’s dead flowers to the trashcan and place the new vase in the same spot. I pull my phone out of my handbag to find a message already waiting for me.
Aiden: Morning beautiful. I slept like a baby. Sorry I left you. You looked so peaceful. Thank you for a fantastic weekend. I honestly can’t think of a time I’ve felt happier. You want to go to Nana’s on Wednesday? I know she’d love to see you again. xoxo
I smile at the thought of not only seeing Aiden but his nana again as I hit Reply.
Jenifer: Thank you so much for the flowers. Again. You didn’t have to do that. But thank you anyway. They’re beautiful. I love them. You really do spoil me. Seeing Nana will be the perfect way for us to spend Wednesday. By the way, if you’re not busy on Saturday, would you like to come with me to my boss’s daughter’s 21st birthday BBQ?
Turning on the computer, I check the answering machine for any messages.
Aiden: I know I don’t have to, but I like to show you how I feel about you. Dinner will be at Nana’s home, but it’s right behind the café. Hope this is okay? I’ve no plans for Saturday other than to spend every second of it with you ;-) so a BBQ sounds perfect. I have to work now, so I probably won’t be able to get back in touch with you until tonight. Have a great day, Jeni. xoxo
I frown at the thought of not being able to talk to him until tonight, but I know we both have work to do. I hit Reply.
Jenifer: Sounds great. It’ll be awesome to see Nana again. Have fun at work. Talk to you tonight. xoxo
With a smirk, I put my cell phone away in my bag as my emails download. Once I’ve sorted through them, I decide to email Sarah.
To: Sarah Carlisle
From: Jenifer Taylor
Subject: Another Special Delivery!
Guess what I got today? Yep, another vase of flowers from Aiden. I’m so spoiled. I had the best weekend. I’ll have to tell you all about it when I get home. Sorry, I flaked last night. We went into my room when Chris left, and I fell asleep. I didn’t even hear Aiden leave.
How was your weekend?
Other than that stupid little tiff our men decided to have, idiots!
The guys’ petty argument was like watching two male gorillas pounding their chests, fighting for the virtue of their mates. I still find it remarkable that when men get into a fight that nearly comes to blows, they’re able to go back to drinking and slapping each other on the back. It astounds me.
To: Jenifer Taylor
From: Sarah Carlisle
Subject: Another one?
I can’t believe he sent u more flowers. I’m so damn jealous! I thought when u guys disappeared into your room u were doing other things than sleeping if u know what I mean.
Glad u had a great time. Tell me this, um… how can I put this? Did he fuck u senseless?
I know, I know, it’s a work email… blah, blah, blah… but did he at least make second or third base? I need the juicy details!!!
P.S. Don’t tell Chris but OMFG!!! Is Aiden HOT or what?
I laugh out loud at her ridiculous email. Hopefully, they don’t read my emails here because Sarah always says the most inappropriate things.
To: Sarah Carlisle
From: Jenifer Taylor
Subject: You know better!
First of all, stop with the sexual innuendo! I’m only going to answer you because if Mel is reading this email, I know she’d want to know the answer as well. Lol. So, for both of you, all I’m going to say is, he hit a home run. And, yes, the crowd went wild, QUITE a few times I might add.
If you know what I mean.