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“It is now, aside from my ears.”

“Now?” I ask because I’m a glutton for punishment.
She leans over and starts checking her hair in the mirror.

“I had two other piercings in college. My right nipple; I took it out because my
nipples are already sensitive enough…” I try not to die on the spot. I quickly map
all the other possible piercing spots. Please say nose, please say nose…. “And my clit.
I took it out because I kept having unexpected orgasms.”
Fucking shoot me now. I nod tensely and choke out, “I’ll wait downstairs.”

I back out of the room slowly and close the door behind me. It is imperative
for me to put space between us before I break code. I am horny enough to pull her
in my arms and kiss all the red lipstick off her face. Sanya wants to party, and I am
going to ensure that happens.
I run my hand along the polished wood banister. The place is elegant, neat, and
upscale with an underlining casualness that is hard to find. If the bed is anywhere

as comfortable as it looks, I will return.
The bed. My skin tingles again, we will eventually end up in the bed together. I
can’t wait to find a reason to cuddle. Some of the wedding party is already waiting.
Lizzie is decked out in height defying stilettos, and a barely-there and almost see-
through black dress. She looks good despite her fucked-up sense of loyalty. My
body doesn’t react like it does with Sanya. Teo is watching the stairs; he must have
taken my assessment of Lizzie’s outfit as desire because he wraps his arm around
Lizzie and preens like a peacock.

I’ve only been in Florida for a few hours – most of which I’ve spent upstairs
with Sanya – and I am already tired of him. I give out a general greeting and text
Sanya. Everyone is here except Tala, and if I have to guess, she wants to make a
grand entrance.
“Hi, Carla, you look lovely.”

She smiles shyly, and her husband murmurs his agreement before sweetly
kissing her on the temple. She is dressed a little more conservatively than the group,
but her dark-washed skinny jeans and blue peplum top compliment her body; she
is date night ready.
“What, no praise for me?”