I laugh at her unstoppable enthusiasm."Only if we love the cookies you two made."
Samantha's smile returns as I wink at her.Opening the box, I take a heart-shaped cookie and bite into it, humming at the perfect blend of lemon and vanilla.I offer Cole a taste, and after he chews, he walks over to the girls.Charlotte tilts her head all the way back to look up at him.
"Hired," he says with a wink.
Charlotte jumps up screaming "Yes!"while Samantha hugs her father."Congratulations, Dad."
Emma pulls me into a warm embrace."Congrats, honey."She whispers in my ear, "And what about your surprise?Did it work?"
"Oh, you bet it worked.This woman's needs have been satisfied after three incredible rounds."
"Nothing better than steamy sex with the man you love."
We giggle like schoolgirls until Nick's suspicious voice cuts in."What are you two whispering about?"
"Nothing.Pure girl talk."
Once Samantha takes Charlotte up to the balcony, I turn to Emma with a wicked grin."Now let's video call Amanda and Bella."
"Oh boy, get ready," Nick chuckles.
I grab my phone and within seconds, both faces pop up on screen.
"And?"they demand in unison."Did you get that mind-boggling orgasm you craved?"
Nick roars with laughter as Cole's eyebrows shoot up.He pats his friend's shoulder."You should know those girls talk abouteverything."
My future husband strides over and takes the phone."Hey, ladies."His cocky smirk makes me weak."To answer your question – yes, it worked.Three long, full rounds."He winks at their speechless faces before handing the phone back, stealing a kiss from me as he returns to Nick.
"Oh good lord!Multiple times?"Amanda fans herself, cheeks pink."Hot damn, you're a lucky girl, Alisha."
"Yeah, I am.But he had his own surprise."
"Oh?What was it?"Bella leans closer to her screen.
"This."I calmly raise my hand until my ring fills the frame.
"Oh my god!”Amanda shrieks.
"He proposed!"Bella's voice hits a new octave.
Emma joins me, hollering, "Girls, she's getting married!"
The four of us burst into high-pitched screams of joy.
"Tell us everything!"Amanda demands."You know I'm a sucker for romance."
I describe the proposal, and they all sigh dreamily.Amanda wipes away tears.
"Get Cole back on screen."
Cole returns, still smirking.
"Under that grumpy exterior, you're a true knight in shining armor," Amanda declares."You've outdone yourself.Thank you for making our friend happy.Next time I see you, you're getting a huge hug."
Cole blows her an air kiss.
"But," Bella adds seriously, "I told Nick the same when he was dating Emma – if you hurt Alisha, I'll cut off your balls and display them at one of my art exhibitions."
