Passion by the Book

Author:Pamela Yaye
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2012-06-11T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

“Miss Universe ain’t got nothin’ on me!” Simone shrieked, striking a fierce pose in front of the full-length bathroom mirror. “I’m not stick-thin with fake boobs, but I’m one bad mama jama!”

Giggling, she hiked her foot up on the bathtub and zipped up her leather boots. It was Saturday night, and Simone was ready for a night out on the town. To complete her va-va-va-voom look, she gathered her hair in her hands and pulled it up into a high, sleek ponytail. Encrusted in diamonds, the silver clip gave her instant glamour and made her appear youthful and sophisticated. A few gold accessories, a spritz of perfume and Simone was done. Ready for her six-o’clock dinner date with her gorgeous husband. Simone couldn’t wait to tell Marcus about the job offer she’d received that morning from the director of Friendship House. Anxious to see him, she did one final twirl in the mirror and turned off the lights.

Tucking her metallic clutch purse under her arm, she strode into the living room with her shoulders squared and her head held high. Just like a supermodel gliding down a Paris runway. At the front window, Simone pulled back the silk drapes and stared outside. No sign of Marcus, but plenty of activity going on around the Chateau LeBlanc. Families skated on the rink, guests socialized in front of the lodge and starry-eyed couples strolled along the trails.

Simone peered down the road, hoping to catch a glimpse of the stretch limo. She couldn’t wait to see the look on Marcus’s face when he saw her outfit. Thanks to the boutique owner, Simone felt like a million bucks. Marcus was always imploring her to show off her legs, so she’d selected a ruffled minidress that kissed her thighs. The clingy burgundy number gave her a slim silhouette and made her waist appear smaller, which was a definite plus.

Glancing at the wall clock, Simone realized she was ready fifteen minutes early. She thought of calling Jayden and Jordan, but remembered they were at the movies with Gladys.

On the coffee table, she spotted A Sista’s Guide to Seduction and picked it up. All day, she’d been running around, getting pricked and plucked and waxed, and she relished having a few quiet minutes to herself. Simone had only one more chapter left to read of the titillating self-help book, and she had a feeling the good doctor had saved the best for last.

Opening the little pink book, Simone settled into the armchair in front of the fireplace and crossed her legs. Outside, snow was falling in sheets. The wind was howling, beating the tree branches against the windows, but the cabin was cozy, filled with such warmth and tranquility, it was easy to ignore Mother Nature’s fury. Simone read the title of the epilogue, and frowned. If it’s broke, fix it? Dr. RaShondra sure has a way with words, she thought, laughing to herself.

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