So he asked you to move in with him?" Jazmine asked as she sipped her mimosa.

"NO! Well technically yes but he offered me a place to stay until my place is ready…This is so weird right? I don’t want to live with some dude I don’t even know!" Maddie sat back in her chair with a loud sigh.

"Look it’s actually a really awesome offer. You KNOW you are more than welcome to stay with Ethan and I for as long you want but I also know you’re incredibly uncomfortable sleeping on my couch. Please don’t think I’m trying to get rid of you but I do feel it would be way better for you. Plus my apartment is an extra twenty minute commute every day. So bottom line is…I think you should definitely consider it."

Maddie let her head fall back with a loud groan. "Fiiiiine, I’ll consider it. Well I certainly didn’t expect my year to start out this way but it’s ok, it’s good I’m saving money on rent and I’m experiencing a bougie ass lifestyle. It’s good, it’s good." She repeated the phrase a few more times as if she were trying to convince herself that the words rang true.

The girls finished their brunch and headed outside to walk back to Jazmine’s apartment.

"God I miss summer! Why do we live here again?" Jazmine said as she pulled her hood around her face a little tighter.

"Hey I have an idea! Since we got our workout in early why don’t we use those gift cards to that super fancy spa your mom got us for Christmas?" Maddie was jubilant at her own great idea…lord knows she could use some serious de-stressing and relaxation at the moment.

"Oh great idea!! Let’s hope they have some openings today but if not I know we can still use the sauna and hot tubs and stuff…plus it’s bottomless mimosaaaaaas!" Jaz punched her arm in the air as the girls giggled with excitement.

"So day drinking and massages it is. I’m down to get classy drunk while relaxing." Maddie replied as she linked arms with Jazmine and they hurried off down the street.

The spa had openings for the girls so they spent the entire afternoon getting pampered. Facials, full body massages with essential oils and even a guided meditation were part of the package.

Jazmine’s mom had been like a surrogate mother to Madeline over the past few years and she couldn’t be more grateful.

"I can’t believe your mom spent this kind of money on me for Christmas, this is insane. Did you see the prices on the menu pamphlet?" Maddie whispered to Jazmine as she tried not to let the cucumber slices slip off her face.

"You know she loves you and since I’m an only child I think she loves that she gets to spoil you too. Now shut up and let me relax!"

"Thanks again for letting me stay with you for so long. I’m going to tell Bennet on Monday that I’ll accept his offer." Maddie laid her head on Jazmine’s shoulder as the girls walked back to the train station. They had both indulged in the spa services and were finally heading back to Jazmine’s apartment.

"You are always welcome. I have loved having you stay with us but I have to admit Ethan will be happy to have the couch back…he loves bending me over the ar-"

"NO! NO! Shut up!!!" Maddie yelled as she punched a hysterically laughing Jazmine in the arm.

“I'm kidding…but not really! But I will say I’ve missed having some one on one time with him so thank you for being so understanding."

The rest of the weekend went by quickly. Madeline spent her time packing up her things at Jazmine’s and taking Jazmine and Ethan out for a thank you dinner. She called her brother again and kept him informed on the status of her apartment…she wasn’t ready to tell him she was going to be staying at her older, sexy bosses house until her place was cleared. She knew he would read into it and go into protective older brother mode.

They talked about his growing business and the wedding plans. He reminded her that she was always welcome to come to Denver and work for his company. She appreciated his support and offer but reminded him that her dream was coming true at her current job and as much as she hated the weather, Chicago was home for now.

Ethan was on call Sunday night so Maddie and Jazmine ordered in and opened a bottle of wine. "Hey so I’m curious about something but if you don’t want to talk about it, that’s perfectly ok." Jazmine’s face was serious as Maddie’s brow furrowed.

"Okaaaay?"

"When was the last time you got laid?" Jazmine tried to keep a straight face as she asked the question.

Maddie rolled her eyes and took a big gulp of wine, "Uh it's been awhile…since Jake." She muttered half under her breath.

“That's been so long! I know you’re not into casual sex, that’s fine but at some point go on a few dates with someone!"

"Jazmine, I know." Maddie said firmly. "I honestly am not avoiding dating I just have been focused on work and it’s just not a priority for me right now." She tried to sound confident in her statement but she wasn’t sure what she wanted at the moment. She had never been wild about the dating world and her only sexual experience hadn’t been anything exciting or even satisfying.

She had dated Jake through most of her college career and it had been fun, he was very sweet and cute but she knew she wanted more. He had always been respectful of her boundaries and since he was her first he took things very slow.

She had to admit, she had zero confidence sexually. She’d love to have the confidence to explore things with a man, find out what she liked and what her body responded too. For now, it was fantasies…until she could find the right guy.

"Well, I’m going to get ready for bed…big day tomorrow." Madeline said heavily. The girls had finished up dinner and were cleaning up the kitchen. "So do I just show up to work with a box full of my stuff?" Madeline said as she placed their plates into the dishwasher.

"I guess I had assumed you would tell him tomorrow and then pick up your stuff after work?" Jazmine replied with a shrug.

"Yeah that makes sense. I’m guessing I’ll skip the gym tomorrow but I’ll be sure to keep you informed on how it all goes and we’ll get back to our regular schedule on Tuesday."

"Sounds perfect, sleep well." Jazmine said as she gave Maddie a quick squeeze and headed back to her bathroom.