“You’re welcome.”
I poured syrup onto my French toast, took a bite, and nodded.
“This is great.”
“Good.” He hopped up and kissed the side of my head. “You want fruit? I can cut you up a banana real quick.”
“You don’t have to.”
“I know I don’t have to but do you want a banana, Myome? It’s not a trick question.”
I thought about it briefly then nodded.
“Yes, please.”
“A’ight.” He walked around the island and my eyes raked over him.
He was dressed down in black sweatpants, a plain gray shirt, and tennis shoes, but had thrown on his watch and a simple chain. I watched his muscular arms while he chopped a banana and smiled when he walked over and slid the pieces right onto my plate. He smelled so good, even from the opposite side of the island. I took a bite of my food and licked my lips while he leaned against the counter and met my gaze.
I had a burning desire to drop to my knees and please him but I had somewhere to be so I just took another bite of my food and shook my head.
He must have been counting my bites because as soon as I swallowed my third one he announced he was heading out.
“I’ll see you later tonight.” He walked over and kissed me.
“Don’t wait up?” I guessed.
“Nah. Wait up.” He grabbed his keys.
I nodded. “Have fun.”
“I won’t,” he deadpanned and left.
I scoffed and checked my phone again. My Skroll account was still getting traffic from the interview so I closed it almost as soon as I’d opened it and checked my email.
When I was done eating, I cleaned my dishes and made my way to the label’s office.
Allison and Charm were already standing outside of the conference room.
“Hey.” I hugged Charm then Allison.
“Hey, girl.” Charm smiled. “Are you as excited about this as I am?” she asked.
“Definitely.” I nodded. “I’m excited and nervous.”
“Which are all normal emotions,” Allison inserted. “But there’s nothing to be nervous about. We have really great bids, and now that your interview has dropped, your publicity is tilting more good than bad for the most part. We just have to keep it that way until the album releases this weekend.”
“Trust me, I’m not trying to make any more waves or end up viral anywhere, okay?”
“Good.” Allison looked at her watch. “Is Retta coming?”
I shrugged and looked at Charm who shrugged as well.
“Why are you looking at me?”
“Well, we both know I don’t talk to her.”
Charm snickered and shook her head.