Cherry reclined in the warm, lavender-scented water, letting her thoughts drift as the steam rose around her. She'd been looking forward to a long, luxurious soak all day. Suddenly, her phone buzzed from the counter nearby. She sighed, half-tempted to ignore it, but curiosity got the best of her. She stood, water cascading down her bare skin, and padded across the bathroom, leaving wet footprints on the tile.
She picked up the phone and smiled when she saw Jack's name on the screen. Her eyes gleamed with mischief as she answered. "Well, well," she drawled, holding the phone to her ear. "Did you already miss me, Jack? It's only been a few days."
She could almost picture him stammering on the other end. He cleared his throat, and she could tell he was trying to keep his cool. That made her smile widen even more.
"Actually, it's just business," Jack replied after a pause, trying to sound composed.