Chapter 24: Romance

Vanessa

I feel a kiss on my cheek and a light kiss on my neck. I know I'm not in bed because I'm in such an uncomfortable position.

When I feel another kiss, I open my eyes.

Brent smirks, watching me.

I sit up.

He leans back.

It takes a few minutes to realize we're still in the car.

I look around, asking, "Montecito?"

Brent knocks on the divider between the back and front seats. "Carpinteria."

Brent's door opens.

I stretch, hitting his briefcase next to me on the seat.

He places his briefcase on the floor and hands me my phone. He says, "Fair exchange, I guess."

As he exits the car, I stick a piece of gum in my mouth. Grandma Suzy-May comes to mind. She has an entire list of things she wants.

Who knew my grandmother knew about Monetico place?

Heck, who knew she had expensive taste?

How will I explain to her that I didn't go to Montecito?

Brent dips his head into the car. "Can't get your seatbelt unbuttoned?"

I pull Grandma Suzy-May's list from my pocket.