Kalilah knew the look in Cayla’s eyes. She wasn’t going to let it go with a vague statement; she wanted all the tea. Kalilah conceded.
“Dang. Can a girl have secrets?” Cayla gave her a look that said “nope” and she acquiesced. “Fine. I’ll tell you in the car.” Cayla beamed triumphantly and waved for the check.
They’d barely closed the doors on Cayla’s silver Audi before she started her inquisition. “Okay. Out with it. Why all the secrecy?”
Kalilah sighed. “Are you going to at least start driving?”
Cayla shook her head, her long hair spilling over her shoulders with each shake. “We’re not moving until you share. I feel I need all my focus for this conversation. Begin.”
“Don’t interrupt until the end.” Kalilah warned. “Okay, so you know about everything except one detail. Last night’s dinner won’t make any sense without it.”
Cayla made the “hurry up and tell me” hand gesture. Kalilah filled her in on the phone conversation she’d accidently heard in Nick’s SUV.
Now Cayla was the one whose eyebrows almost touched her hairline. “A fucking virgin! Are you kidding me? At twenty-nine? No promises to God? Just bad timing and luck? The poor guy belongs in a museum.” Cayla put her hand on her chest. “I’m glad I wasn’t driving! I would have killed us both. Okay, so what happened at dinner?” Cayla asked, back to business.
Kalilah played with the hem of her shorts.
“He asked me to dinner because he wanted to discuss his virginity. I had no idea what he wanted to talk about. I figured he was gonna give me all the dirty details about how he’d made it this far.” Kalilah looked at Cayla. “Instead, he tells me he’s ready to lose it. Then, he asked me to take it.”
Cayla flushed and waved herself. “Again. I’m happy I’m not driving right now. That’s almost hotter than an experienced guy telling you all the dirty things he’s gonna do to you. You will be forever in his memory even if you two aren’t a couple in the end.” That thought made Kalilah a little sad. She’d gotten used to having Nick around.
“I know. I was struck stupid for a minute. That was the last thing I expected him to say.”
Cayla nodded in understanding. “Based off this morning’s phone sex, which totally makes sense now, I take it you said yes.”
Kalilah nodded slowly. “My initial thought was to turn him down, but I am attracted to him, if I’m being honest with myself.”
Cayla rolled her eyes and started the car. “It’s about time,” she said as she started driving. “You’ve been talking about him on and off for years. Are you ready for this? On birth control? Everything waxed and smooth?”
“I get the shot remember.” Kalilah laughed. “And wasn’t I the one that started taking you to get waxed?”
Cayla shrugged. “You could be out of practice. It’s been a year since ass face. I’m glad he’s gone though. I couldn’t stand that dude.” It didn’t take long to get to the dealership. They were sitting at the light in front of the dealership. Cayla glanced at Kalilah. “You said he’s coming at eight?” Kalilah nodded. “Okay. I’ll be there at 7:45.” She held up her hand to stop Kalilah’s protest. “I vowed to meet any guy that chose to be up in your face before you get serious. I will be able to give an accurate sketch to the police if need be.”
Kalilah sighed and rolled her eyes, “That’s dramatic.”
Cayla looked at Kalilah in all seriousness. “I am meeting him today, even if that means attaching myself to your hip from now until he comes over.”
Kalilah got out the car, closed the door, and leaned down to talk to her in the open window. “Are you aware that I’m the big sister?”
Cayla smiled and gave her a finger wave. “I’ll see BOTH of you tonight.” She blew a kiss and drove away. Kalilah watched as she sped down the street and cut someone off.
“What am I going to do with her?”
“She said yes last night and treated you to phone sex this morning. Now, you’re scheduled to be at her house in an hour?” Dex asked through Nick’s speaker phone.
“Yes.” He said as he towel-dried his hair.
Dex gave out a low whistle. “Damn. She doesn’t waste time. I like this girl more and more every day. Are we prepared, big bro? Condoms? Shower? Fresh clothes? Fresh breath? How’s the manscaping?”
Nick knew he was inexperienced, but his brother gave him no credit. “Yes, to all, AND those are a g
iven. I’m not growing a forest, if that’s what you’re asking. I remain trimmed and cut low since you are in my business. “
Dex scoffed, “That will do. Make sure to check her status down there. If she’s smooth, you should be, too.
Nick’s nerves were back in all of their glory. A brigade of butterflies marched in his belly. “I don’t think tonight’s the night, Dex. I think this is either just a hangout or a way for her to get to know me better. “
“Better safe than sorry. I gotta go, bro. Good luck tonight.” In usual Dex fashion, the line went dead almost immediately.