Chapter 4 That Damn Cookie

So when are you gonna tell me the name behind this smile and spunk beautiful, Kingston says as we devour this chocolate chip cookie from stoner heaven. I laugh...high and nervous. Sunshine. Sunshine Sanders. Sunshine huh? He chuckles. Yup. That's me. Blame my hippie parents. My mom moved to Toledo from California to be with my dad. When she found out she was pregnant she said "Ill name her Sunshine because she will always brighten up my life and remind me of home" Corny huh? (Why are you telling him your life story stupid.... I think to myself) It's that damn truth serum cookie.

It's gotta be. No. I don't think it's corny at all. It's cute. And fitting. You definitely brighten up a room. Now I'm beaming like the stupid sun. Any other man that would have said that corny shit would have been eliminated quickly. But this felt different. Honest. Sweet. Thank you very much. I appreciate the compliment. I'm nervous. I'm high. I'm tipsy. Music has slowed down. It's feeling very sexy. He smells AMAZING!!!! Down girl. Control yourself. So Sunshine, you want to dance? Let's go make that dress sparkle. I would love to, But this is kinda slow. You sure? Wait don't tell me your scared of a little slow dance are you? He challenges. Now I don't like challenges I'm super competitive. So I say. I was just making sure you could keep up. Might hit you with a little Dirty Wine ya know. I say with a wink a swivel of my hips. He grabbed my hand and off we went. We hit the dance floor and he smelled even more amazing close up. A mans scent is such an afrodisaic. He pulled me close and I placed my head on his shoulder. He is so tall. At 5'10 a man that makes you feel small is hard to find. We danced in complete silence just the thump of the music and my heart. He had to feel it. I pulled back embarrassed. I just knew he felt my nerves. This was a man. It's been a while since I've felt intimidated by a man. I usually hold my own. But now I was freaking out a little. I'm still blaming that cookie. He pulls me back in a whispers. I never said you can pull away. I won't hurt you. Your in good hands. Now rest your head back where it was so I can commit this feeling and your scent to memory. An authoritative man. Lord!!! I'm a goner!!! So of course I do as instructed. I don't know why. But I trusted him. I felt Safe. Sexy. Alive. I closed my eyes and let go of the nerves. We danced what seemed like forever. It was so sensual. Like we had a rhythm that only we understood. The lights flickered meaning you didn't have to go home, but you gotta get the hell up outta here. We snapped back to reality. He looked up at me and says your even more beautiful in the light. Sunshine fits you well. Very well. He is so extra I thought. But I was eating that shit up. Thank you. Your pretty handsome yourself. We compliment each other well if I do say so myself. He leaned in a kissed me on the cheek then took my hand and led me back to VIP. My girls all wrapping up their conquests minus Gabby who looked to be texting her hubby with her face all glued to her phone and a devilish grin on her face. She is so cute I thought to myself. Well Mr Monroe it was really nice sharing cookies with you. Your not a bad dancer either. Thank you for a great end to an already amazing night. I lean in and kiss his cheek as he had done to me and collect my things. Ladies we all present and accounted for? Let's get going. Joel yells out...Especially since we're walking. I can't believe she is still on that. She is a trip. I love her keep it real ass attitude though. Yup we're all here Monique chimes in. We can head out. Kevin is putting Kira's number in his iPhone so I'm guessing that went well. We all gather and get ready to head out. Kingston grabs my arm and says "Walking at 4 am. I think not. My sisters shop is one block down. We're fine. I promise. But thank you. I stated. He reply's oh baby that's not optional, he motions for Kevin and the 2 other men with them, Fellas these lovely ladies seem to think they are WALKING in the early morning. All the men instantly look concerned. Oh no Kevin states. That can't happen. Hey Boss....let's join there little walk. You cool with that? Took the words right out of my mouth Young Kevin. That's a fine idea. Ladies you ready? Not looking for a fight we agree. Kingston motions to his car to follow us as we stroll down to Kira's shop. In no time we arrive and again offer our thanks. Chivalry is not dead says Joel. It's real men still out here. Thank you guys so much. Kingston motions me to come closer. I'm thinking he's about to kiss me. I'm shaking like a hoe in church. But instead he whispers "You can go with them and do what you usually do, or you can shake life up a bit and come with me. I suggest the latter my dear Sunshine. My heart is racing. I wanna do the latter so bad. Like really bad. But I was just with Tyson. I'm adventurous, but not that damn Adventurous. Think Suns. Think fast! Kingston we just met. I'm flattered really I am. But I think we had our fun for the night. I thank you for such a good time but I'm exhausted and I really just want to lay down. He looks at me and says. I can respect that. Get some rest. Put my number in your phone and maybe we can try this again sometime. I'm gonna pass. If it's meant to be we will meet again. Thanks for the walk. Safe Travels. I say as I walk away. I catch up with my girls and we walk to our respective cars and head to the hotel. MGM is our favorite. Although we could stay with Kira or Monique we just like being at the MGM. They know us now so they treat us well too. As we walk into the lobby loud and drunk we straighten up enough to not be embarrassing. Monique is all in my business "So heffa, what happened, you know damn well we want the details". Y'all so nosey!!!! Ask Kira about Kevin why y'all all in mine? I say laughing. Cuz if you would have come out the clouds you've been in you would know Kira already spilled the beans on Kevin!!! YOUR TURN!!! Oh did she? Man it's that cookie y'all. It's gotta be. Monique reply's Nah, that's Kingston!!! Now talk! Ok, Ok, Ok stop badgering me. We walked, we talked, we said good night. The end. Kira punches me.....really Suns? really?! Fine he invited me to spend the rest of the night with him. I declined. Then asked for my number. I also declined. And now we're here. Can we go to sleep?! Ummmm The Fuck?!!! Why did you say no fool Joel and her two cents added. You liked him. I could tell you had THE LOOK, He clearly liked you. Why you playing Suns?! I'm not Jo I promise. I just don't want to be wrapped up in some mess. I'm here to be with my girls. Not spend some random night with a total stranger. Gabby hugs me and says Smart thinking Suns! Everybody is not out here to hoe y'all!!! She is though Gabby, screamed Monique. That bitch playing a role. She know damn well she wants to jump on that penis. I know her. Shit you do too!!! We all erupt in laughter as we wait for the elevator to stop. Can't we just go to sleep. Besides. I been hit already today. I can't be out here like that Mo'. Oh yeah. I knew it was a trick to it. Cuz you know how we do!!! We slap hands and snicker as we enter our suite. Good Night y'all I'm to the shower and to bed!!! We all exchange good nights. But even after my shower I could still smell him. Feel his heartbeat. Did I make a mistake? Nah you did right Suns. You did right. It's all that damn cookies fault anyway.