On Sunday night, Jewel knew she was returning to work the following day and called Starla. "Yes, I'm sure. My face is still a delightful wreck, but seriously I need to be working. If you don't think I'll scare the customers away, I'm coming in tomorrow."
"Having a rich boyfriend should keep your mind off work for a little longer."
Jewel decided to go for broke. "I have two rich boyfriends."
Silence.
"Starla?"
"I'm digesting what you said. Give me a minute."
"I might be in love." Just saying the "L" word made her feel better. She hadn't slept with Stephon, but it didn't matter.
"Oh, Jewels. I'm not sure what to think. I saw the news and put two and two together." Starla laughed with her gravely vocal cords. "Or maybe I should say one and one. They're damn hot."
Jewel sighed with relief. "You have no idea."
"Come back to work tomorrow, but take advantage of a hotel car."
"I can do that. The guys won't be too happy with me, but my agreement was for the weekend."