Chapter 55

Kiara

Once we get back to his penthouse, he makes a beeline for the bathroom. "Fuck, I've been needing to piss for the past twenty minutes." I laugh and sit down on the couch to wait for him. Suddenly my phone chimes, and I scream as I open the email. Trey comes rushing out of the bathroom, pulling up his boxers. His eyes are wide in panic. "What's going on?"

I can't get the words out, so I just hand him my phone. As he's looking at it, I finally snap out of my shock. "Holy shit, they want to offer me a book deal!" I exclaim.

Trey's face lights up with a genuine, proud smile. He pulls me into a tight embrace, his eyes reflecting the joy he feels for my success. "I'm so proud of you, Cupcake. I told you that you had nothing to worry about, your book is amazing!" he says matching my enthusiasm, and I savor the warmth of his support.

I've been waiting to hear back for weeks, and this is the good news I've been hoping for. I'll set up a virtual meeting with them and see what they'