gulped it down. She heard him coming down the steps and regained her composure.
âWanna come upstairs for a little while?â he asked.
âUh, I donât think thatâs a good idea.â She could feel her heart beating faster as he walked closer to her.
âI have something for you.â He looked deep into Kaylaâs eyes. She wanted to look away but couldnât. âPlease, itâs not what you think.â
A million thoughts seemed to go through Kaylaâs mind, including Roni telling her to live it up and have fun. Curiosity won over apprehension and Kayla smiled at him.
He reached for Kaylaâs hand and she followed him up the steps and into his bedroom. She was surprised when he continued past the bed and opened another door. He motioned for her to come inside. Kayla slowly walked in and gasped. lt was the biggest bathroom she had ever seen. There were candles everywhere and she could hear Brian McKnight coming from a wall mounted CD player, asking her if he ever crossed her mind anytime. Craig pulled her closer, pointing to the jetted tub.
âI took the liberty of drawing you a milk bath, with rose petals, of course. Your towel and washcloth are right here. Itâs a pair of shorts and a T-shirt on the counter for you to put on when you get out. I can bring you another glass of wine if youâd like. This is a time for you. A brother ainât trying to be all up in here or nothing like that, unless you want me to be.â He laughed.
âI . . . uh . . . â Kayla was at a loss for words.
âWaterâs getting cold. Enjoy. Iâll check on you in about forty-five minutes. Tub jet button is right here.â He pointed to the switch on the wall. âIâm going back downstairs to finish cleaning up the kitchen. Holla if you need anything.â He closed the door before Kayla had a chance to respond.
Alone, Kayla put the top down on the commode and sat down to think. She looked at the steaming tub of white liquid with the flowers floating on top. What have I gotten myself into? She wanted to call Roni, but remembered her phone was in her purse, downstairs. Stuff like this happens to Roni and Tia, not me. What, what, what? As if prompted by Kaylaâs thoughts, Phyllis Hyman began singing through the speakers that she was âmoving on.â Why not? Me too!
Kayla removed her clothes and stepped into the Jacuzzi. What if this nigga is some kind of freak with a camera hidden somewhere? She quickly looked around for a red light hidden somewhere and then smiled at being so paranoid. The soft, hot water felt like heaven on her skin as she submerged her body. She reached and flipped the jet switch and the tub began to massage her body. She relaxed like she never had before. The candles reflected in the bathroom mirror and caused an ambiance that whispered, âLet go and enjoy.â She closed her eyes and obeyed.
âYou need anything?â Craig quietly tapped, causing her to wake. She looked at her watch and saw that forty-five minutes had passed.
âIâm fine. Iâm getting out right now,â Kayla replied. She stood up and got out of the tub. Drying off, she realized that her skin was soft and supple. She looked at her reflection and smiled. Maybe it was the wine, but she looked and felt damn good. She decided to scrub all of her makeup off and get a little more comfortable. She bent over to pick up the shirt and shorts Craig had laid out for her. Usually conscious of what her grandma called an âonion butt,â Kayla turned around in the mirror and admired herself. She ran her hands along her full breasts and down her flat stomach, resting them on her hips. Bottle shape; blessed with it and worked hard to keep it. She pulled the T-shirt over her head and the shorts over her hips. She slowly opened the door expecting to see Craig, but his room was empty. She looked at the magnificent bed and decided to see how it felt. She