Ps. She really doesn’t like surprises.
Chapter 16
MARCUS
I’ve given myself another two weeks to recover and get stronger. I’m not at full strength yet, but I’m almost there.
I started working a week ago. It took some getting used to again, but I’m getting there. Jaxson and Rhett helped me move into my new place, and now that I’m settled, I can’t wait to see Willow.
I look at the time again, and excitement bubbles in my chest knowing that Willow will be here soon.
I walk into the living room and sit down next to Miss Sebastian, who might be more excited than me to meet Willow.
“What are you watching?”
She pulls a face. “The Bachelor. Watching all those crazy women makes me feel better about myself.”
I frown at her which makes her turn the volume down. She turns to face me and the last time I saw her this serious was just before the surgery when I lost my shit.
“I look at their perfect boobs and vajajay's, and I can’t help but turn green. And as I’ve said before, green isn’t my color. When they act crazy, it makes me feel better knowing I have a dazzling personality.”
I nod to show her that I understand.
“Have you thought about going for a gender reassignment surgery?”
A sad look crosses her features.
“I think about it all the time,” she admits softly.
I’ve never seen this side of Miss Sebastian.
“So why don’t you go?”
She lifts her eyes to mine and tries to smile bravely.
“It’s expensive.”
I can see that she has more to add, so I wait patiently.
“Ryan chose to love me with this body. What if I change it and he doesn’t love it anymore?”
“Babe,” Ryan suddenly says from the hallway. I almost shriek with Miss Sebastian.
“Don’t scare me like that!”
He stalks towards her, and I have a sudden urge to flee before I get caught between them. I ease myself over the arm of the chair and almost fall off the side. At least I’m out of the way by the time Ryan grabs hold of Miss Sebastian’s hands, pulling her up into his arms.
“I love you. I love your colorful brand of crazy. I love every word that comes out of your mouth. You,” Ryan pats his hand over her heart. “I love you. If you want boobs and a vajajay, then go for it.”
He frames her face and looks at her with so much love, you can’t help but feel the emotion.
“Did you just call me crazy?” Miss Sebastian asks suddenly.
I cover my mouth and turn away before she sees me laughing. Poor Ryan. It was nice knowing him.
“Out of everything I just said, that’s what you decide to hear?”
“I’ll let it go this one time, but only because everything else you said was so swoon-a-licious.”