”“What! What the hell!” I wanted to sit up and start pacing but I only gingerly tried to lift Rena from cuddling atop my chest. She looked at me... smirked, shook her head, and pushed me back down.“You know, we can’t just tell you everything.” Shani pointed out. “It’s not only easier to show, you won’t get shit if we don’t. Let’s take the tour. Olivia’s at The Strip. Why don’t we all get dressed up and--”“Nah, don’t be silly!” Ellie interrupted. “No sense getting fancy. We’re not going to want to. I looked at the time and saw that it was going to be another hour before Cherry would be there, so I just walked around the mall to familiarize myself with the layout; besides—I was too excited to just sit still. I grabbed a coffee, even though I didn’t really drink it that often. I figured I could probably use the caffeine.Thirty minutes before we were due to meet, Cherry called me to make sure we were still on for meeting at the mall! I said, “Um, yeah; of course!” She paused for a second. It feels so downy and soft under my fingertips. I lean forward and softly brush my lips over yours. So soft, so sweet, so absolutely enchanting, I must have more. I am instantly drunk on your breath. I place my hand at the curve of your back and pull you gently to me. As our curves shift and mold to each other I take your face in my hand and begin to kiss you in earnest. God you taste so amazing! I sigh into your lips as I feel your arms encircle my waist. I dart my tongue into your mouth and. "How old is she?" asked Tessa."Five and a bit." Oh!" You sound disappointed." Not really. I hoped she might still be a puppy and play." She'll play, I promise you."Fiona came back at that point and Tessa rushed over to her with the flowers."Mummy," she said excitedly, "Mr Brierson's said we can call him Hank."Fiona restrained herself from asking why Tessa had said 'Mr Brierson' in that case."That's super, darling." And he says we can take Bella for walks and even though she's five Bella still.