Page 96 of Surrender to Love

“Ladies, say hello to Men of Premium Touch,” Giselle announces and we all turn to see a parade of tall, sexy, Nubian men walking in. They are dressed in black satin robes, holding black massage tables. “They are here to massage every ounce of stress and tension from your body. They are going to set up in the lower level. It’s been transformed into a relaxation room. Go take off your pajamas, leave your panties on, and tie on your robes. Meet us down there in thirty. Kyrah has first choice of the therapists.”

“I know who I want,” my mom says.

“Momma,” I gasp playfully.

“Girl, I’m about to enjoy this. You see them. Besides, you’re getting married, not me.”

She laughs as she gets up. Giselle leads the therapists to the stairs and everyone hops up to change except Reya, she stays back with me as I linger.

“You’re not getting a massage?” I ask.

“Oh yes. I’m definitely getting a massage. Two of them specialize in mommy massages. I’m ready. I was just about to grab another of the cream cheese stuffed strawberries before I change.”

“That sounds good. Let’s both grab one,” I suggest. After we grab two of the delicious strawberries, we go to my room for the night to change. “Have you heard from Quintus?”

“I told him not to bother me but he did.” She smirks. “They are still at the casino. Did you call Shiro?”

“No. I’m trying not to. He’s with his brothers and friends having fun. I don’t want to bother him.”

“Girl, I’m sure he wants you to bother him. Call him. I’m going to relieve this full ass bladder and change. Call your man.”

When she walks into the bathroom, I pull out my cell. I have a missed call and two texts from him. He’s been thinking about me.

Him: Have fun tonight, baby.

Him: What you doing?

Smiling, I press his contact. In the middle of it ringing, I get a FaceTime request from him. Of course, I answer.

“Hey, handsome,” I gush. “Where are you?” I ask because a marbled beige and black wall is in his background.

“In the bathroom. It’s loud as fuck on the floor. Baby, you in pajamas already?”

“Yes, we all are. That’s the theme tonight but I’m about to take them off for my massage.”

“Massage?”

“Yeah. We’re about to get massages downstairs. I just wanted to see your handsome face and see if you missed me.”

“I miss you anytime I’m not with you. You know this week almost killed me.”

“Me too,” I admit. “I only fell asleep after we talked at night. But just think how amazing it’s going to be when we see each other tomorrow.”

“Nah, when I touch your fine ass tomorrow,” he corrects before flashing his beautiful smile. My inner thoughts fall off my lips instantly.

“God, I love you.”

He chuckles a little then says the same. “You ready for tomorrow?” he asks.

“Counting down the hours till our forever.”

Tre’s voice comes through the phone. “Bruh, I’ve been looking fo’ you.”

“Talking to my baby. I’m coming. Damn,” Shiro grits. “Look, baby⁠—”

“I know. Go! Have fun and I can’t wait to marry you,” I tell him.

“I can’t wait either, baby. I love you.”