Flawfully Wedded Wives by Shana Burton

Author:Shana Burton
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Urban Books
Published: 2013-07-18T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

“If we’re going to keep it real, we’re going to keep it one hundred all the way.”

—Lawson Kerry Banks

After a two-hour flight, Lawson, Sullivan, Reginell, Angel, and Kina found themselves sunbathing on one of the powdery sand beaches in the Bahamas. After a lazy afternoon spent on Grand Bahama Island, the ladies retreated to their secluded, luxuriant four-bedroom Bahamian villa for dinner, prepared by the personal chef Kina had hired.

Reginell looked over their veranda facing the beach and took in the salty sea air. She released her breath. “Now, this is the life!”

“Indeed it is,” Angel agreed, sliding her feet into the sparkling swimming pool. “I didn’t realize how badly I needed this vacation.”

Kina began distributing the frozen cocktails that she’d whipped up in the kitchen while they waited for the food to be served. “I think we all did. I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to have a real appreciation for the good life.”

Reginell tossed back her pineapple and banana daiquiri. “Dang, Kina, you didn’t spare any alcohol, did you?”

Angel shook her head, mixing the drink as Kina approached her. She watched the sun set over the ocean, leaving streaks of orange and purple painted across the sky. “This place is so beautiful. How can anyone look around at all of this and not believe there’s a God?”

Sullivan donned her sunglasses and stretched out on a lounge chair. “I’ve seen better, but it’ll do.”

Lawson lifted a frothy glass from Kina’s hand and joined Angel at the pool. “Are you going to be a sourpuss all weekend? If that’s the case, we could’ve left you in Georgia.”

Sullivan lowered the brim of her oversize hat to block out the sun. “Fine. This place is amazing. Is that what you wanted me to say?”

“It’s a start,” Kina mumbled, flopping down on one of the plush chairs outlining the swimming pool. “Dinner will be served in about twenty minutes. He’s cooking curry chicken, fresh steamed vegetables, and island-style rice. It smells incredible!”

“Twenty minutes, huh?” Reginell reached into her bag and pulled out a marijuana cigarette. “Perfect timing. The munchies will start kicking in around then.”

Lawson winced. “Reggie, please don’t tell me that is what I think it is.”

“I don’t know what you think it is, but one of the locals was kind enough to hook a sister up!” Reginell lit up the blunt and took a pull from it.

“A local? Well, that sounds safe,” retorted Sullivan.

“Reggie, why are you reverting to your old habits?” Lawson scolded her. “This is beneath you, both as a Christian and an engaged woman!”

Reginell blew out the smoke. “Chill out, Lawson. I’m on vacay. Everybody in the Caribbean smokes weed. It’s probably not even illegal over here.”

“You’re a Christian,” repeated Lawson. “You don’t have the luxury of doing what everybody else does.”

“Whatever,” grumbled Reginell. She offered the joint to Sullivan. “Do you want some?”

“Do you honestly think I’m going to put my mouth on anything your mouth has been on? I have to kiss my husband and daughter with these lips.

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