Page 58 of Love: Take Two

Awa Faye

Awa Faye:Everything's fine. I just had to touch base with another client. You know how it is.

I do indeed.

I grit my teeth before pressing send because there's no non-thirsty way to ask this:

Awa Faye

Do you think you'll be back on set tomorrow, or is it more serious?

The three dots take longer to appear this time, and I want to kick myself. This is karma for college. I left her hanging, and now she's leaving me onread.

Awa Faye

Awa Faye:I'm probably going to cut back on my time on set. Tabitha and Yong-rae are getting along, and the partners are breathing down my neck.

Awa Faye:It was fun, but it's time to get back to reality.

It's hard not to feel defeated when she confirms she won't be around as much, but she has a point. Thingsaresettled down here. There's barely a reason formeto be here, let alone a lawyer. They aren't usually on set unless there's some sort of legal emergency or a risky situation where liability comes into play. Babysitting a high-maintenance client hardly qualifies.

But if we're not on set together, will we still get to hook up after hours?, the voice in my head asks. He might be right, but he must not know how desperate that makes me look. We hooked up last night, and I'm already trying to set up a repeat?

Fuck it. I know I said things wouldn't change between us, but that wasn't true in college and it damn sure isn't true after having the best sex of my life. I gather my courage and hit send on my text.

Awa Faye

If you won't be around anymore, how am I going to get my Awa fix?

Or did you really think last night was a one-time deal?

My phone buzzes in my hand before I can even send the evil smile emoji.

Awa Faye

Awa Faye:You're craving me again so soon? I thought for sure you could wait until the weekend. ;-)

Fuck. Yes!My fingers race across my phone screen so fast, I'm surprised it's not smoking.

Awa Faye

No way, baby. I can't wait until the weekend.

Not after I tasted heaven.

I laugh when she sends me the eyes rolling emoji.So fucking mean.I'm going to stick my dick right in that smart mouth of hers the next time I see it.

Awa Faye

Awa Faye:Flattery will get you everywhere as long as you can back it up when I'm free in a few days.

I want to punch the folding table in front of me, but take a deep breath instead.

Awa Faye

A few days? But what am I supposed to eat while you're gone? I'll starve!

Awa Faye:OMG, Noah! You are too much. LOL.