DEMETRIA

I stepped into my apartment, heart still fluttering, thanks to Marion’s gifts. Damn, this man. I paused in front of my bedroom mirror, admiring my nails and the way my hair curled just so. Previously, when Anastasia and I shopped for the gala, we stopped by The NOW Massage + Wellness in Culver City, they have the most luxurious waxing and skin services. I remembered how pampered I felt there.

As soon as I closed the door behind me, I peeled off my dress and headed straight for the ...