Him

Riley

It's morning.

That was a good night's sleep. Yesterday was not cool. First day of period sucks!

I feel his strong arms still wrapped around my waist. Just like the good old days when he used to hold me tightly in his arms like this.

As much as I hate to admit it, Xavi really helped me out yesterday, a great deal.

I detach myself from his grasp with him still sleeping. I take my much needed bath and change into comfy clothes.

When I get back into the room, from my walk-in closet, I find that he's finally awake.

I clear my throat, announcing my presence.

"Uhm. Thanks a lot for yesterday."

He looks at me, then nods his head.

"Don't worry about it."

He strolls to the bathroom and then I hear the shower running. He's really making himself comfortable. Tsk.

We quietly take breakfast with the both of us minding our own business on our phones.

Xavi clears his throat after clearing his plate from my breakfast table. He's about done, washing mine and his plates. Xavi insisted on washing them, although he also made breakfast.

"I need your help, Riley."

I look up at him from my phone. "I'm listening."

"I want you to be the brand ambassador for our upcoming beauty collection."

I don't respond. I just look at him. Is he really asking me, of all people?

"... and why would I help you with that?" I tease him. Of course, I'll help him, but it doesn't hurt to play with him.

"Riley, please. For old times sake?" He sounds sincere that it almost takes me back to the good old days when things were great.

"Fine. You don't have to be such a baby about it." I roll my eyes.

"We can go over the contract today if you want."

"You really had this planned out already, didn't you?"

Xavi smirks and shrugs.

I quickly get ready. Ready to do this thing!