We hugged and I truly didn’t want to let him go. I loved every bit of his warmth even though I’d just showered to cool down.
We kissed and I kicked the door closed, locking it without removing my lips from his. It only lasted for a couple seconds before he pulled away and started casing the place. Just from my little observations about him, I knew he wasn’t going to stop until he was satisfied. He went straight to my room after clearing the living room and kitchen.
“I’ll check their rooms tomorrow. Don’t want to intrude like that,” he said as he felt around the dressers.
“That’s fine with me.”
“I don’t like that motherfucker having eyes on you. What does he do?”
“Nothing, currently. He was in the military and was a detective, but he lost that shit cuz of his drinking habit.”
“He’s an alcoholic and pressing you to get back with him. He’s insane.”
“That’s putting it lightly.”
“Get rid of your phone. I noticed you turned it off. Good.”
“That’s my plan.”
He finally stood up straight and sighed. He faced me then pulled a phone from his pocket.
“Here. You can use this until you get back to The States, or shit, keep it, I don’t care. It’s a secure line. Nobody will be able to trace it or any numbers that you call. I always carry multiple lines with me and I haven’t broken this one in yet.”
“You giving me a Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold?”
“Yes. Is that hard to believe?”
“Hell yeah, this shit is expensive.”
“Expensive? Oh, you’re going to learn about me, mama.”
“Armond… I… thank you,” I concluded. I had to catch myself. He was giving me a way out and I was about to reject his gift. This was nothing to him and I had to realize exactly who had taken a liking to me.
“You’re welcome, baby. I got you and my numbers, business and personal, are already stored in it. Other than that, it’s clear to do whatever with. I’d probably stay away from social media though until the threat is neutralized.”
Neutralized? Shit. Maybe I should keep him around instead of pushing him away. He very well wants to be involved.
“Armond. You truly don’t have to go out of your way for me.”
“He fucked up by putting his cards out there. If he had access to you at this resort, then it’s now my problem as well.”
“Okay,” I replied softly.
I stared at the phone and twirled it around in my hand nervously. I truly didn’t want to add to his problems.
“Were you able to take care of whatever earlier?” I asked.
That made him stop looking around and set his eyes on me. I guess he wasn’t used to that question because his brows furrowed and he looked kind of annoyed.
“You’re worried about me and I’m over here worried about you?” he asked.
“Well, yes. I hope I didn’t pull you away from your business.”
“Brandy, last time that I checked, I called you. I wanted to see if you were awake because I missed your pretty ass. I hated having to cut our time short like that.”
“Well, I missed you too, Armond.”
“Oh yeah?”
