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Chapter 8
The sun streaming through the window woke Mary, who stretched in contentment.
"Hey sleeping beauty," came a voice. She whirled around, and saw Joey leaning against the door frame, a smile on his face. "I was just gonna wake you," he said, sitting on the edge of the bed.
"What time is it?" she asked, rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. No doubt she had a horrible case of bed-head, but that could be dealt with later.
"Almost seven. You look so cute when you're asleep, but I figured you'd kill me if I didn't wake you up soon."
Mary snuggled down again, she wanted so bad to just pull the covers up over her head and forget all the chores she'd have waiting at home for the weekend, but she knew it would be bad for her health. Besides, no one else would feed Mason.
With a sigh, she threw the blankets off her legs and swung them over the side of the bed so she was sitting next to Joey. He put an arm around her waist and she put her head on his shoulder. "I have a question," he murmured, breath stirring her hair.
"Hmm?"
"Why is it you wear jeans to bed instead of something a little more comfortable?"
The question was so random, it almost made Mary laugh. "So I can start working when I get up," she said, tilting her head to look up at his face. Joey smiled.
"Doesn't my girlfriend have a little time to call her own?"
"None. When I'm with you, my time is all yours."
He laughed. Mary loved his laugh, even though she heard is so rarely. Sure Joey was always happy, but it was difficult to make him laugh sometimes.
"That was a little cheesy," she admitted.
"No, that was cute." And then he bent his head and kissed her. Mary felt her heart quiver a little as their mouths moved in perfect synchronization, and the world slowly melted away, leaving just the two of them.
When they broke apart, her heart yearned for more, but she quelled the feeling. She had to get home. It was Saturday, and who knew what time Dominique and the twins would get up. If Dominique was doing any new songs (which was extremely unlikely) this would be the day she woke up a little earlier than normal, which meant her full six-course dinner ready by 8 O'clock.
"Want me to drive you home?" Joey asked.
"Sure, but drop me off a couple blocks away. I don't want anyone to see us," Mary said gratefully.
"I'm getting tired of the charade," Joey complained into her hair.
"Me too, but you know why we have to keep it up. I'd never see the light of day again, and the Paparazzi and tabloids would be all over you," Mary answered reasonably.
He groaned. "I hate it when you're right about that stuff."
"Come on, I need to get home," Mary said, standing up and offering Joey her hand.
Mary crept into the quiet house closing the door quietly behind her. She'd been home for ten minutes by now and only just ventured into the main house. The light snapped on.
"Where have you been?" asked Dominique, a scowl present on her face.
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