The Right Kind of Love(70)

I had some time to help her make the decision that I hoped she would make. And if there was one thing that I wasn’t—I was not a quitter. I hoped she would eventually make the choice to keep the baby. But it was her choice—a choice I would live with either way.





Sydney

“Hey, little missy, what are you doing tonight?” Shaina asked as she swept up some of the hair around her station. Her chair was behind mine, but from the angle she was at, we could easily talk. I’d just finished up with my last client. I was headed home to take care of Zeus, refresh, and then Damien was taking me out on our date. Nervous as hell, I pulled my bottom lip with me teeth and started biting.

“Actually, I have a date tonight.” I felt like a kid in a candy store just thinking about spending an entire evening with him. I knew I was going to get shit for telling her I was going out with Damien. I think the entire town of Vegas knew we were a match except for us. I mean the feelings I had exploded a long time ago. It just took us some time to realize how much more we wanted from one another.

“And who are you going on this date with?” She stopped sweeping and came over to talk to me.

“Damien,” I said slightly above a whisper.

“I knew it. I so knew it, girlfriend. It’s so obvious with the way you two are when you’re together, and then the way he looks at you. Damn, it makes my panties melt.” And it made my panties melt, as well.

“Have we been that obvious? There is no denying that we’re both insanely attracted to one another. So I guess you are right.” I wish I knew what was going on in that head of his all the time.

“I know I’m right. The way he looks at you.” She started to fan herself. “He looks at you like you could solve world hunger. Wherever you go, his eyes follow. It’s a look of pure adoration. He’s crazy about you.”

“To be honest, I’m just a little crazy about him, too. He’s taken up a special place in my heart. We may have had a rocky start, but he’s turned out to be really amazing.”

She leaned over and gave me a huge hug, and then she pulled away and clapped her hands together and squealed. Yes, squealed. “I’m so happy for you. Do you know where he’s taking you?”

“I haven’t a clue. He just told me that what I normally wore to work would be perfect for where he planned to take me.” I just hoped I looked good enough for him tonight.

“That is really sweet. You know I’m going to want details tomorrow. By the way, are we going to see The Fade play tomorrow night?”

“Yes, that’s the plan.” I smiled just thinking about seeing Damien on stage. Watching him made me feel funny things. And honestly, there wasn’t one thing that was funny about the way I felt.

“Cool, I think some of the others want to join us. So see if Damien can reserve us one of the big tables.”

I saluted her. “Will do, girlfriend.”

“All right, I won’t keep you. Have an awesome time and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.” She gave me a wink.

That’s what I was scared of—the thought of doing something. I hadn’t had sex, not willingly, in over a year. It was almost as if I’d forgotten how. He was so experienced that he was going to think little old me was boring.

“Tootles. I’ll see you later, babe.”

Walking into our apartment, I immediately went to my room to get Zeus. He was waiting for me by the door, his little tail wagging in the air, and a happy smile on his face.

I decided now would be a good time to tell Bee what was going on. I pulled out my phone, brought up her number, and hit call.

“Hello, Miss. Sydney.” Bee sounded chipper.

“Hey, babe, how are you?”

“Well, I’m good, although I wish I could be back in Vegas already. I had such a kick ass time. Can’t wait until we’re roomies again.”

“I know it’s going to be so much fun. So I have something important to tell you.”

“Yes.”

“Well, I’m pregnant.”

She squealed on the other end of the phone. “Oh, my God, I’m going to be an aunt!”

“Well, you may not.”

“What are you saying, Syd?”

“I’m not sure if I will keep it or not. This news wasn’t exactly the best.”

“What are you talking about? A baby is a blessing.”

“It’s just that—”

“Yes?”

“Well, the baby is from the rape.” Saying the words were so hard on me and made me feel so violated.

“I see.”

“Yeah.”

“Well, just so you know I plan to support you a thousand percent on whatever you decide to do. I got your back, girlfriend, just like any best friend would.”