said. “Come on over, I haven’t seen you in a long time, and I miss you,” Xavier said. “I’ll have some food warmed up and a bottle of your favorite wine on the table by the time you get here.”
I called Nia and asked her to check on Hobbs. All she had to do was to let him out, a little food and some fresh water and he was set. She agreed and told me that she would spend the night at my house. I made my way across town to Xavier’s apartment within fifteen minutes. When I rang the bell, Xavier swung the door open and greeted me with a big hug and kiss. “Girl, come on in, I miss you not being here,” he said sadly. I’ve got everything on the table. I dropped my bags in the living room then walked into the bathroom to wash my hands. When I walked into the kitchen, I was surprised by a plate of fried chicken, yams, macaroni and cheese, and green beans. We sat and talked almost three hours nonstop. After a glass of wine, I started seeing doubles. Xavier knew that I was in no condition to drive home and again insisted that I spend the night. “Look,” he said, “Jordan won’t be home for another two weeks, and you can’t drive home like that. Besides, I’m sure he won’t mind you being in his bed again.” “Nope, I’m not doing that!” I replied. “I’ll take the couch.” Xavier gave me a pair of sweats and a tee shirt then I excused myself and took a long shower. When I walked out of the bathroom, Xavier was on the phone in his bedroom with the door closed, so I walked into the living room and turned on the TV. When he finished his conversation, he joined me in the living room and told me that he had just spoken to Jordan and that he told him that I was there. Haley, Jordan couldn’t talk long because he was at rehearsal. But he told me to tell you hello, to make yourself at home and that you could sleep in his room. PS, I know that he still loves you!” I looked at Xavier with disbelief. “Why did you call him?” I asked. “No, girl, he called here, to check on a few things Xavier replied. “Look, don’t get excited, it’s okay, really.” I stayed up fighting sleep another twenty minutes then decided not to fight it any longer and headed to bed.
As I opened up Jordan’s door, my heart started pounding as I looked around reminiscing. I climbed into bed and before my head hit the pillows, I was asleep. When I woke up the next morning I turned over and looked around the room. Nothing had changed; everything was just like I had left it. I got up, showered and dressed in a hurry. As I walked into the kitchen to get a glass of juice, Xavier was placing my breakfast on the table. “Coffee is on the stove or do you want a cup of tea?” he asked. “You know you have to have your nourishment before you start your day, so don’t say a word, just sit down and eat your breakfast.” He put a plate of bacon and pancakes on the table and we ate breakfast together.
“Girl, I know you had flashbacks last night,” he joked. He knew from the look on my face that he was right and smiled. I thanked Xavier for the hospitality and made a mad dash for work. But first, I had to stop by the cleaners first and pick up my suit. When I arrived at work, the senator was already in his office and on the phone. I waved to him as I passed his office. I called the airlines and confirm our AM airline reservations to Washington as I changed into my suit. Then I stepped into the doorway of his office and motioned to him that I was ready. The senator ended his call, grabbed his jacket and briefcase, and we were off. “We shouldn’t be more than two days in DC. If you like, you can either take a flight home or take a helicopter back with me on Thursday. It’s your call.” “Thanks, Senator, if you don’t mind, I’ll decide after the meeting is over before I make that decision. You may want me to stay,” I replied.
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