“Adams.”
“…to Rory Adams.” She jerked her head for me to repeat what she had said.
“Oh. My last name is Hall.”
I nodded and licked my lips nervously. For Pete’s sake, Rory. It’s only spit!
“I do solemnly swear to be a…”
“…faithful and honest spit sister. Gesh, have you never done this before?”
Frowning, I answered, “No! I do solemnly swear to be a faithful and honest spit sister to Regina Hall.”
When I removed my hand I turned and washed it, but Regina simply wiped her hand on her jeans.
I was never eating popcorn from the same bag with her after this.
“Okay, spill it.”
Turning, I leaned against the sink. “Well, we made love four times.”
“Four! Jeeesus. Did you give him some kind of magical pill?”
Chuckling, I shook my head. “No.”
“Sweet. But you ‘made love’ four times? Or did he bang the hell out of you and cause stars to dance behind your eyes? That’s the kind of lover Paul is.”
I believed it. He was built, and looked like he enjoyed a good roll in the hay. “Um…both.”
She waggled her eyebrows. “Do you feel it today? I’d think, after four times?”
“Oh yes. It’s also been a while since I was with a guy, so I’m extra sore today.”
“Take a hot bath tonight. You’ll feel much better.”
I nodded.
“He really cares about you, Rory. I hope you can see that.”
My chest squeezed. “I care about him also. He’s brought out a side of me I didn’t know I had.”
“That’s a good thing!”
I looked into her blue eyes and took in a deep breath. “Do you think Finn is the type of guy who will be happy with just one woman in his life?”
She didn’t even hesitate. “Yes. I really do. Please don’t let his past pave the way for your future. He’s a good guy, Rory. And I see why he is so attracted to you. You’re smart, beautiful, and the perfect normal for his crazy.”
I laughed and shook my head. “Thanks for getting me to open up. It’s been hard keeping my relationship with Finn a secret.”
Her smile faded. “A secret from who?”
I pulled the corner of my lip into my mouth. “My parents.”
She’d started to respond when someone walked into the ladies’ room. She took my arm in hers and we headed back to our table.
“Lord, that conversation needs wine and chocolate.”
I giggled and looked at the woman next to me. I would have never dreamed we would be friends, especially after I’d found out she slept with Finn. But Regina reminded me of Autumn and Clare. I made a mental note to introduce them all.