“I was, but this is so exciting. I just want to see all of it.” She brought out her cell. “Would you mind if I took a few selfies to send to Gabby and my two girlfriends?”
“Knock yourself out, angel.” I can’t imagine spending a single day away from her. “Let us show you the dining room and kitchen first.”
She grinned. “This is more like a home than a hotel room. I may never want to leave.”
“As long as you’re with us, I could stay here until the end of time,” Jay confessed, letting him know for sure that they were on the same page when it came to Izzy.
They walked into the dining room and she gasped.
“Just look at that double-tiered rock crystal chandelier over the table.”
Jay laughed. “I knew it was a chandelier, but I had no idea it was…a…um…double stuffed…whatever you called it. Where did you learn those kinds of things about interior design, Izzy?”
“I studied it when Gabby and I were decorating our loft. I’ve always been fascinated by places like this. I have tons of magazines and books that I’ve read from cover to cover.” She
ran her hand down the back of one of the dining room chairs. “I love the color pallet they’ve chosen for this space. Gold and blue. It’s stunning. Come over here next to me, guys.”
They did, placing her between them.
“Lean in close.” She snapped another photo. “Perfect. Show me more.”
Every space they led her to she informed them more about the design and took more selfies. She especially loved the balcony and likely would have remained outside if it hadn’t started to rain.
“We’ve saved the best for last,” Jay told her. “The master bath.”
She yawned. “I guess the excitement is starting to wear off a little because I am getting sleepy. I could use a nice long soak.”
“Then do we have the perfect place for you.” Clay led her into the grand bathroom.
“Guys, this is unbelievable.” She spun around on the marble floor. “This is bigger than my bedroom. I am never leaving.”
He pulled her in close and gave her a kiss. “You can stay here as long as you like, sweetheart.”
“How warm do you like your water, Izzy?” Jay turned the faucets and began filling up the tub.
“Very.” She yawned again. “I need to get some things from my luggage.” She left them.
“I’m going to pour a glass of champagne and fill a plate of snacks for her, Jay.”
“Good idea, bro.”
He turned to leave the bathroom when Izzy came running back in.
“My luggage has been stolen,” she said in a panic. “I can’t find it anywhere.”
“Sweetheart, I’m sure the hotel staff put our things away.” He brushed the hair out of her eyes. He opened one of the drawers by the sink. “See. Here’s your makeup.”
She sighed. “That’s a relief.”
“This suite also comes with a butler, Izzy,” Jay informed her. “And you heard Charles. If you need anything at all, the Mandarin’s staff is happy to deliver. Clay, why don’t you get our girl a robe? Her bath is almost ready for her.”
He placed the robe next to the tub. “We’re going to give you some privacy, sweetheart, so you can relax.”
“Thank you so much.”
As he and Jay turned to leave, he took one more glance at her. She’s the one I want to spend the rest of my life with.
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