194

EDEN

Alicia came back out as we were about to leave.

“I was wondering where you were.”

“I was putting the twins down for their nap but the sound of your lips smacking against each other kept waking them up."

I gave her a look and pulled her in for a hug.

“I’m so grateful to you. I owe you my life, Ally. You're the best friend a girl could ask for. Thank you for everything. For everything."

“You’re welcome. Just know that if you ever need help, my door is always open. It's going to be okay. We're going to get rid of that bitch."

“Does Henry know you use words like that?”

She laughed.

“He likes it when I use records like this.”

“Speaking of Henry, where is he? I haven't seen him since I came around? Is he stuck at work?”

“Oh no, he had something to do back in Nigeria so he traveled for that.”

It was Roman's turn to speak up.

“Really Alicia, I don't know what I would have done without you. Thank you for keeping her safe for me. You're the best.”

“Oh stop, you're making me blush. Go on,