Free French Twist by Glynis Astie Page B

must be up.
    “Hey!  How are you?”  I was unsuccessful at stifling a yawn.
    “I’m fine.  Out late last night?”  I could hear the anticipation in her voice.
    “Maybe.  Who’s asking?” She deserved to be given a hard time.
    “Stop messing with me, Syd.  Spill!”
    I filled Maya in on my date with Louis, which involved answering a lot of highly inappropriate questions.  She was a very nosy friend, but I loved her dearly.  When she started going a bit too far, I abruptly cut her off.
    “Stop being such a stick in the mud, Syd.”
    “Hey!  You pushed more out of me than Kate did.  You’ve heard enough.”
    “How excited are you? He’s moving to California!”
    I held my breath for a moment.  “Very excited.”
    “Oh my God.  You’re freaking out, aren’t you?”
    “Shut up! I am not.”
    “Sydney?”  She became quite stern when she was making a point.
    “Fine.  I’m freaking out.  I’m doing my best to control my insane personality.  How bummed would Louis be to discover he’s moving to California for a lunatic?”
    “Looks like he’s going to love himself a lunatic.”  I could easily picture her smirk over the phone.
    I grinned.  “OK, smartass.  I have to get ready for work.”
    She paused slightly. “Stop thinking you aren’t good enough.”
    It really shocked me when Maya hit the nail right on the head.  She didn’t go for sincerity often, but when she did, she left you speechless.
    “I love you, Syd.”  And she was gone.
     
     
    The morning whizzed by and before I knew it, it was one o’clock.  I ran into the kitchen to grab my lunch and came back to find my phone ringing.
    “Sydney Bennett.  How may I help you?”
    “You may have dinner with me this evening and then come back to my apartment...”
    I felt my face go red. “Hi, Louis.”
    “What happened to Bluey? I liked it. You are a very clever girl.”  His voice was smoldering.  This made my thoughts go to a very improper setting for the office.
    I sighed with relief.  Thank God he bought it. “Where would you like to go to dinner tonight, Bluey?”
    “How about the Mexican place you often go to with Kate?  It sounds good.”
    “Carlos will be sad not to see Kate, but I’m sure we’ll have a good time.” I laughed.
    “You know, you can always bring Kate and Nick.  It would be nice to meet them.”
    “No way!  You’re leaving tomorrow and I don’t want to share you with anyone.  You can meet them another time.”
    He laughed.  “I see.  Well I am happy you want me all to yourself.  What do you plan to do with me?”
    “This is not a conversation I can have right now, but I’ll be glad to go over my plan during dinner.” I could feel the heat in my face as I thought about the possibilities.
    “I cannot wait to hear this!  Until tonight, mon coeur .  What time should I pick you up?”
    “How about seven?  I need a little time to prepare.”
    “Now I am curious.  I will be wondering all afternoon what you have in store for me.”
    “That’s the idea.”
    He sighed.  “I hate waiting!”
    “Me too.  But it will be worth it.”
    After we hung up, I was useless.  All I could think of was what I wanted to do with Louis tonight.
     
     
    I left work a little early to allow myself extra time to primp before Louis’ arrival.  Thankfully, I was the only one in the apartment, so I was able to take a long soak in the tub without being disturbed.  I added jasmine scented bath oil and lit the relaxation candles Kate had given me for Christmas.  After an hour, I felt amazing and it was time to move on to phase two.
    I decided since tonight was our last night together for a while, I would pull out all the stops.  Following my extensive efforts, I was freshly shaved, tweezed and moisturized in all the right places.  I put on my sexiest lingerie - a black satin bustier and matching panties - and a short black miniskirt.  I decided on a red scoop neck blouse, black chunky heels and