Kylie's pov:It was a small comfort to know that my death had brought them back together, even if it was too late for me to see it.The news of my accident spread like wildfire through Daze Glam Beauty & Cosmetics, the company my parents had built from the ground up. I could almost hear the gasps of shock, the whispers of disbelief as my employees tried to come to terms with the fact that I was gone.I had always prided myself on being a strong and capable leader, someone who inspired loyalty and dedication in my team. Now, as I watched from afar, I saw the impact of my absence on the company. There was confusion, uncertainty, and a sense of loss that mirrored my own.But amidst the chaos, there were glimmers of hope. I saw how my team rallied together, how they supported each other in the face of tragedy. I saw the determination in their eyes, the resolve to carry on my legacy and keep the company running smoothly.Of course, there were those who saw my accident as an opportunity. I
The soft glow of light flickered through the window, casting shadows on the walls as we lay tangled in each other's arms. The air was filled with the sweet scent of jasmine, and the sound of our gentle breathing was the only sound in the room. I gently leaned in, feeling a bit nervous but extremely excited. Reaching for his lips, I grabbed his hair pulling him closer to me, gently. Our lips locked in, the kiss started slowly and gradually deepened. His hands found their way to my tiny waist, pulling me closer. Our bodies pressed against each other. He slid his fingers into my already wet pussy and I let out a soft moan. I was trying to catch my breath as his fingers moved in deeper ***I paused to refill our tequila glasses from the pitcher and chuckled at my best friend, Kim. Her big, brown eyes were wide open, and she was leaning so far forward that I feared she might topple over. She was normally the one with the sexy stories, so I was enjoying having one of my own, for once.We we
"O-M-Geeee!" Kim screeched as she pretended to bang her head on the table. "It was all a dream? You've gotta be kidding me. What happened on your blind date?""The date was a dude. He spent the whole evening complaining about his exes, and then he wanted to split the check. I mean split the check down to the penny - as in, I ate more of the appetizer than he did, so he demanded I pay for more than half of it." I rolled my eyes. "He definitely wasn't the guy of my dreams. Or anyone else's," I added somewhat contrarily.I'm sure my grandma, Kris had meant well when she set me up with Lucas, telling me that she was sure he'd be the love of my life, but he was clearly not the man for me. "Maybe there isn't a man that's right for me," I grouched."Please tell me you used the battery-operated gadget I bought you to finish off the work that dream guy started," Kim said. She narrowed her eyes at me, assessing, then said, "I can tell you didn't. You're too grumpy. There's nothing wrong with
When I described the scene I had walked in on to Kim, including the sight of Richard with his head tipped back, mouth agape, looking at me with a glassy, uncaring stare, unwanted tears had started to form in my eyes.Kim patted my knee and said, "Honey, that's just the head face. They all get it when they're getting a blow job." Then she dropped her face into an exact replica of the blank look Richard had given me, and we both whooped with laughter.The memory made me smile. The message I had left on Kim's mirror was perfect. She really does make everything better.As I walked along the lakeshore, I noticed that tourists were starting to trickle into town. It was mid-April, still early for snowbirds and vacationers, but each year the tourism season seemed to be starting earlier and lasting later into the fall. For a small, quiet town like Colleen Shores, Nairobi, that was great news for the local businesses, like the trendy shop that had employed me since I moved here.I decided to go
The next morning when I stumbled into my bathroom, I found a message scrawled in a beautiful, light pink lipstick on my mirror. It says "Say 'Hi!' to a cute guy today."The words were followed by a huge, winking smiley face with long eyelashes.Oh, Kim, I thought, I just came to the conclusion that I don't need a man. I left the message on my mirror, though, as a reminder to have fun and not take things so seriously.Since it was weekend, with no special plans, I decided to go for a workout. After a quick shower, I donned my capri yoga pants and a sports tank, then I coated my exposed skin with sunscreen. I knew my mother was smiling down on me for that. She had always insisted on moisturizing and protecting. I pulled my thick, black hair back into a simple ponytail, skipped makeup (other than cherry Chapstick, of course), and tied my bright purple tennis shoes.Looking at my reflection in the mirror, I decided that I was a solid six with my glossy, chestnut hair and big gray eyes. I
Bubble finally harrumphed and started the process of standing. Sumptuous Devin, as I had decided to call him silently in my head, surprised me by saying, "Wait."This gave me an excuse to pause and look directly at him. He was a sight, all tall and handsome, but that standard description didn't do him justice. He was all of those things, but he was also one of the most ruggedly good looking men I had ever seen. His jeans and tee shirt were snug enough to give a hint of the tight, tan body that they covered. I licked my lips and realized that his full attention was focused on me. It was almost as if he was waiting for me to say something. Oh no! Did he ask me a question?"Huh?" I asked, looking clueless.He didn't seem to be phased by my inner turmoil. "I said that Buddy and I were just getting ready to head to Treats, the bakery on Beach Street. Would you like to join us?"I knew the place he was talking about. It was a local favorite. They had a few alfresco tables that overlooked th
"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" I said, grabbing Kim and hugging her as soon as she walked downstairs."Umm, you're welcome," she said, hugging me back. "What'd I do that was so great?""You suggested that I go out more often and meet new people, so I did and he is so handsome, but I didn't know how handsome he was until he came closer to me. He's so dreamy that it nearly took my breath away, but it's not just that his looks. He's also kind and funny and down to earth, and he has a cute dog," I gushed, breathless."Well, any guy who has a great dog like that has to be somewhat okay, but slow down. Who is this guy, and what do you know about him?"I took a moment to enjoy how protective she was of me, and then I started about telling her all about Sumptuous Devin. "He seems to make you happy." Kim admitted. "Just be safe and only meet him in public places at first. You never know. He could be an ex murderer or some other kind of freak.""We're coming to Biggie's on Friday night, so
Time seemed to slowly crawl by while I was waiting for Friday. When it finally arrived, my nerves kicked into high gear. All week, I had been writing pick me up reminders to myself on sticky notes, and they circled my mirror. I took a moment to read through them. Breathe. You are an intelligent woman. Don't chatter non-stop. Smile. Do not worry. You are worthy. You deserve to be happy. They were simple, but reading them helped me calm down.I smiled at the new one that Kim had added in the center of my mirror. Have fun. I took a sip from the glass of chilled white wine that she had delivered to my bathroom before leaving for her shift at Biggie's.Since I still had over an hour before I needed to meet Devin at the restaurant, I decided to take a bubble bath. The wine and bath must have been just what I needed because I was almost calm as I donned my denim mini skirt and the v-neck, light pink tee shirt that Kim had chosen for the occasion. I still couldn't believe that she had loaned