Chapter 16

I straighten my hair, apply some lipstick and mascara, and contemplate which dress to wear. I was planning on wearing the little black dress, but now I’m not sure, with Mark and Ace joining us. I decide on a different black dress that sits above my knees. It’s strapless, but not as fitted.

I put my heels on, and give Lucky, the kitten, a quick cuddle, and make my way downstairs, only to be greeted by a bar full of wolf whistles, from the Savage Snakes.

‘Zuri-doll. Looking hotter than ever! You going on a date?’ Boomslang asks.

‘I wouldn’t call it a date. It was meant to be just Hailey and I, but she decided to invite that CEO and his brother along,’ I explain.

‘You mean the guy you kicked in the nuts?’ Viper asks.

‘Yeah, that one,’ I say.

‘Good luck doll! Or should we be wishing him good luck?’ Viper asks, and I laugh.

‘He probably needs the luck more than I do,’ I say, and they all start laughing.

‘You want a lift into the city?’ Boomslang offers.

‘Sure, that would be great. If Lucky