A Millionaire, His Suit And Poor Me – Part 3

I managed to get home without collapsing. I took off my Louboutins and the borrowed dress, which no longer made me feel invincible. I turned on the bathtub faucet, letting it fill, and went to get a glass of wine, then came back into the bathroom and stood in the hot water.

I immediately relaxed. I stayed submerged for about an hour before coming out, my fingers wrinkled from too much time in the water. Over my underwear, I put on my favorite mid-thigh sweater, grabbed my teddy bear, some ice cream and sat down on the couch. I heard the door open

. open it and a shiver ran down my spine, knowing I was going to be reprimanded by Jace at any moment. He walked in and stopped to stare at me as soon as he saw me, I gave him a shy, uncertain little smile.

ce cream and he started eating, waiting for me to start talking.

got the interview.” I said in a lo

squeaky voice, excited. “He was the Valentine, I tell you, honey! Was he hot in person? Did you touch his hair?”

e…”

in the same room with this hunk…”

E!”

id, glancing at me, gra

fit him perfectly. It was a custom Gucci, Jace. Gucci. Custom.”

Jace’s chin hit the floor and he tried to speak but

No, he’s not…he was intense.”

you mean ?”

would tell me about

accustomed, and stood up. I followed him into the kitchen. As

k of perfectly browned pancakes

to me, happily eating and drinking together while I tried to rid myself of the thought of the penetrating gaze working, I I impatiently waited for the 2 p.m. meeting

s, quick so I can can see Victoria’s face when you tell her about the interview. Seriou

r phones.

gig for tomorrow’s shoot,” I said in disgust. “On the photo from her portfolio, she

my phone and looking at them

oria next to me,

old?” I tried. “No, he’s not…he was inten

a wanted to see?” I asked, will

asked, pacing me

door. Tell me you have

nking into the chair next to Jace. I showed them

you hear that Ralph Lauren might attend t

nodded.

s going to be great

ith the samples. We were excitedly talking about the show when Victoria walked in, dressed head to toe in black. We handed each other

before

ilable

ister. They look a lot alike, so there won’t be any

ce?”

diately.

sent emails to the designers to ask them