I studied her in silence waiting, for the bomb to drop, but seconds later her stressed features eased. A slow, sly grin took hold and a sudden burst of laughter broke out. I hoped it was a good laugh and not a crazed ”I can’t believe this shit” kinda laugh.

”That’s good right? You laughing?”

”Oh yeah.” She settled herself. ”You’re not gonna believe this shit. Look.” She passed the phone to me.

Her sister sent a picture of the National Inquirer cover. My eyes scanned the headlines, but they didn’t have to go far. A nice bold headline with a picture of Desiree trying to push past me at the club stood out. The look on her face was priceless as I stood my ground between her and Bo. I mumbled the words, ”Washed up starlet tries to break up power couple.”

”Scroll to the next one,” Bo said.

With a swipe I was onto the story inside. There was the picture Scotty took of us in front of the hotel with Bo’s quote, ”I am happy… I finally found a reason to grow up.” The story was very pro us, talking about how happy we looked and how we were in town to visit and that we had been together for months. ”Billionaire Bo Dennis has been seen several times with Las Vegas auto mogul Lauren Lewis over the last few months. Seems they are official and Bo has never looked happier.”

I scanned further down.

”Well known Hollywood harlot, Desiree O’Shaugnessy, never misses a chance to sink her hooks into anyone with money. She and Bo have a history but according to witnesses, that’s exactly what it is, history. A source says that despite Desiree’s aggressive play at Z last night, the pair handled it with class and smiles on their faces.” I read the last past aloud, ”Seems Bo Dennis really has grown up.”

”That’s true.” She leaned across, placed her hand on my thigh and looked me in the eye. ”No more girls. I wanted a woman and found the most amazing one. Now I just want to be woman enough for you.”

My heart just melted. ”Aww. You are, Bo. And I hope I can be all you eve want and need.” I covered her hand with my free one