Chapter 17

I sigh heavily. The last thing I need is more complications with Madison and my upcoming nuptials. But Layla sounds like he’s about to blow a gasket and I’d prefer he not jeopardize his college career by knocking out a fellow student or god forbid a professor. Besides, he couldn’t care less about Layla, it’s the notion of explaining my new steady girlfriend that’s giving me pause. In our world, we have wives, and on the side, we see one of the initiated girls from the joint harem. You sure as hell don’t go on the outside and date well-educated doctors.

Mrs Wood’s not from the old school. If I can trust anyone with this, it’s my little brother.

“Alright, when should I expect you?”

“I have to turn in this damn paper then I’m out of here. I’ll arrive Friday afternoon. I’ll call you from the road.”

“Sounds good, see you then, Mrs Wood.”

“Ben.”

“Yeah?”

“Thank you.”

I chuckle. “Later man.” I switch off my phone. No more interruptions. I snatch up the bottle of champagne and glasses,