Gifts

Chapter 19 – The Secret Room Downstairs–1

“Come on, baby Fay,” she says with a smile. “Let’s go have a drink.”

I shrug, not hating the idea, and let Fiona help me out of the wedding gown. After I change, I follow her through the kitchen and out into a beautiful little garden I didn’t know was here.

“Oh wow,” I say, looking around. “It’s beautiful out here.”

It really is. There’s a full grill and wet bar pressed up against the house. Next to it is a stone patio with a hand–carved wooden table covered by a tall pergola that has grape vines curling all around it. The whole area is surrounded by tall hedges, keeping out prying eyes.

Fiona bends down to remove a bottle of wine from the fridge and pops it open, filling two delicate glasses that she takes down from the rack above the sink. I sit down at the table as she brings the glasses over.

“This is Kent’s latest vintage,” she says as I raise the glass to my lips. The wine is dry, but I feel a little bit of bubble against my lips as I sip.

It’s delicious. As I peer at it in the glass, I suddenly realize something. “Wait, has Kent been the one sending the clothes up to my room? The ones I wear everyday?”

the way he wants me to.

But behind my disgust at the idea, a very little bit of me…likes it.

“It’s so nice to have a chance to sit with you one–on–one,” Fiona says, interrupting my thoughts. “You know, have a little girl talk.”

I smile at her. “Yes, I agree. I used to do this all the time with my

sister.”

“Aww,” Fiona says, giving me a warm smile. You can consider me your sister now, if you want.”

I smile at her and nod.

“So!” she says, leaning forward. “How are things going with you and Daniel?”

I press my lips together. I definitely can’t tell her the truth – I promised Daniel I wouldn’t – but, frankly, I’m dying for someone to talk to.

be shy,” she says. “You can trust

a lot – but, I’m just not

do you say that?” she says, curious. “Is

a little too close

to whisper more. “Is he

admit that I

and then figures it out, sitting back with a gasp.

My blush deepens.

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she says, looking actually worried for

a…”

I know she can see the truth

my god,” she murmurs. “You’re a virgin.”

and then take a big gulp of my wine. If we’re going to have this conversation, I’d rather

her hands, tickled by the idea. “Baby Fay!” she laughs, “you are too cute!” I can’t help but laugh

she shakes her head at me, truly ing the role of a big sister. “So what’s the problem, baby? haven’t you

knowing how to say it. “I’m not… opposed. I

of wine and standing up. “In this world, you’ve got to

swallow my glass of.

falls open

is? I have to stop myself

you,” I say, blushing again, “but

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leather chair. “Listen, I’m going to leave you down

“if movies are more

in my lap. What the hell was I doing

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