Page 3 of Like You Love Me
He leaned in and kissed her some more. “Coming right up.”
While licking her lips, Bianca watched her husband leave the room, taking in his frame in blue jeans that hugged him in all the right places. Even after all these years, London was still the most handsome man she’d ever met. And she loved him with all her heart.
After he had gone downstairs, Bianca leaned her head back against the pillows and tried to focus on the new episode, but her mind kept reminding herof being driven off that dark road on New Year’s Eve.
Will I ever forget?
Slipping out of bed, she walked over to an armchair. She reached down inside her purse and pulled out her smartphone. Before London could return and scold her, Bianca slid back into the bed. She unlocked her screen, scrolled through the numbers saved in the phone until she found the person she was looking for, and pressed Talk. Within seconds, the caller answered.
“Hello?”
“Sheyna?” she said happily to the raspy sound on the other end.
“Hey, Bianca. Did the hospital release you?” She instantly registered the concern in her sister-in-law’s voice.
“Yes, and I am home under the covers.”
“I’m glad.” She heard Sheyna sigh with relief. “How are you feeling?”
“Better. Much better. How are you doing?”
There was a slight pause before Sheyna replied, “Better than expected. I hope to be released tomorrow. Jace is still mad as hell, and every time he looks at me, I think he wants to go and punch a hole in Troy’s face.”
“London’s the same way.” Bianca released a shaky breath. “I’m just glad you’re safe and doing okay.”
“I’m glad you are too.”
“London is not going to let me out of his sight. I’ll be stuck in the bed the rest of the week.” Bianca gave a soft laugh. “But it’s fine with me. All I want to do is relax and forget that experience ever happened.”
“You and I both, but at least it’s over. Not knowing who was stalking me was torture. At least now my mind can rest, and I can begin to heal,” Sheyna added with a trembling breath.
“What a way to start the new year.”
“I know, right.” Sheyna managed a chuckle despite the way she was feeling. “I don’t know if you heard, butRomella Glennwas skiing and broke her leg in two places.”
“Oh no! I hadn’t heard.” Ronnie was an event planner for the Sheraton Beach Chamber of Commerce.
“Anyway, she’s supposed to be putting together the Beaudacious Bachelors’ Auction.”
“Yes, I saw the announcement in the winter newsletter. The weekend of Valentine’s Day, right?”
“Yes, and now with her injury, she asked if I would take over.”
“Of course. With as many bachelorette auctions you’ve hosted, you’re the best choice.”
“Naturally,” Sheyna replied dryly. “Anyway, if I can get a few ladies to assist, I’m sure we can pull it off.”
“Just let me know what you need. I will reach out to Deb. I’m sure she will be more than happy to pitch in.” Debra was her best friend and the wife of her cousin, NBA basketball star, Rance Beaumont.
“Wonderful. Once I get home, we can discuss. I figure we can do quite a bit of the preliminary work over the phone.”
“In a few days, I’m going to be restless and desperate to do something.”
“I was thinking the same thing,” Sheyna murmured.
“In the meantime, Sheyna, you get some rest,” she said sternly.
“You make sure you do the same, Bianca.”