After they said their good nights, Bella slept fitfully. How long has it been since Ive slept alone, she wondered. She finally drifted off about half an hour before her alarm sounded and she found herself hitting the snooze button repeatedly. Her ringing phone startled her awake.
Hello? she answered sleepily.
Sissy, Im downstairs. Are you ready? Tre asked.
Holy shit! she exclaimed. Give me ten minutes, she shouted into the phone, disconnecting before he could reply. She took the fastest shower of her life and threw on the first black dress she found in the closet, running down the stairs with her shoes in her hand.
Tre was waiting at the curb and she jumped into the giant SUV. He stared at her for a moment, his expression incredulous. Is that what youre wearing? he finally said.