Corporate Suits

甘味

This chapter's groove : Alphabet Boy by Melanie Martinez

Brianna keeps her hands on her knees, wiping the occasional sweat on her jeans. The trees breeze by, windows cracked to let in the cool night air.

"It's not a tour bus. Sorry you couldn't get as comfortable." He provides the first sentence in over an hour of awkward silence. His baritone shocks her, causing the young twin to sit up.

Brianna would be telling a terrible lie if she said Roman doesn't have an effect on her.

She loves Daniel, she married the man and is very strict on being monogamous. But marriage isn't an immunity card. She can still be tempted, attracted to another that isn't to call hers.

Ever since that kiss about a year ago, her heart would thump whenever he was near. Her insides would churn at his stare. She'd lose her breath whenever he spoke to her.

Heading through Georgia to get to Florida, there is a steady pitter patter that turns into rain, not too heavy yet not too light. Almost like the perfect ratio of rain. Brie smiles, she loves the smell of rain and how soothing the sound is. A hand is stuck out the window, feeling the cool precipitation drop on her bronze skin. She releases a sigh.

Roman looks over at her, a small smile breaking out on his features. Her stomach growls, shocking Brie out of her tranquil state.

"Let's get some food." He changes routes, stopping at the Waffle House.

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Mercedes sits in her shared hotel room with Naomi and Tamina, face stuck in a pout because she was so close.

"You'll have a title shot soon, especially after the performance you did tonight. Cheer up little one." Sarona pokes her shoulder. Mercedes sighs.

"I know. It just...stings."

"I keep saying you'll be fine. If you haven't caught anyone else's attention, you damn well caught AJ's."

Her name makes Mercedes perk up almost immediately, thinking about her earlier conversation with AJ.

"Now, know that you are considered to be a number one contender."

She ignored the whole "a grain of salt". Her phone buzzes.

To Mercedes,
You're probably somewhere kicking your ass about losing tonight. However, that performance officially gave you the title of number one contender. Your storyline will be discussed at a later date, just felt like telling you now.
- AJ

A smile breaks out on her face, the redhead hopping up and jumping around on the bed.

"Well, that was a quick 180. What happened?" Naomi arches a brow.

"I'm now number one contender for Nikki's title!"

"See? What did I say? Knew you could do it."

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After eating in a peaceful silence, Brie and Roman go to the gas station to get gas and small snacks.