When You said 'Rock Me', Is This What You Meant? | l.t (Book l) [unedited]

Chapter Twenty Three

Zoe's POV:

I woke up to little fingers poking my cheeks.

"Mommy, you are so... beautiful, to me. Can't you seeee?" Honesty sung in my ear. I laughed, and rolled over.

"No! Get up!" She jumped on the bed.

"You get up." I teased. I peeled one eye open, and saw her arms crossed and her eyes narrowed. I sighed, and got up. I walked into the bathroom with the little bag I had packed, and pulled out my toothbrush, hairbrush, a hair tie, and some mascara.

I started by brushing my teeth again, and then I slowly pulled the hairbrush through my knotted curls. I put some water on the ends, and tied it into a tight ponytail. I frowned at the frizzes, but hopefully it would go down in an hour or so. I swiped some mascara over my lashes to make me look like I haven't been crying or not sleeping.

I walked back into the bedroom, where Honesty was pulling the empty drawers open. I opened my suitcase, and pulled out a knee length black pencil skirt. I also pulled out a white tank top and a matching button up. I pulled on the clothes, and turned to look in the full length mirror. I ran a hand down my stomach, and turned to Honesty.

"Do I look fat?" I asked. She smiled a little, and titled her head.

"At least you're pretty!" She said enthusiastically. My jaw dropped open, and I unbuttoned the shirt. I decided to ditch the skirt too, and pull on black skinny jeans. I put on a gray tee shirt, and my favorite (only) silver bib necklace to make the outfit more professional. 

"What about now?" I asked her. She half looked, and shook her head. I sighed, and pulled my ponytail up more.

I looked at the time, and realized I had slept all morning. It was noon.

"You hungry?" I asked her. She smiled big, and nodded quickly. I sat on the bed, and picked up the phone the room came with. I pulled a room service menu from a drawer.

"Hi, can I get room service?" I asked.

"Yes ma'am." The woman said, obviously bored.

"I'd like to order a medium cheese pizza, please." I smiled though she could see me.

"Kay." She snapped her gum. I hung up the phone, and placed it  back on the charger. I picked up my cell phone, and dialed Harry.

"Hello?" He answered.

"Hi!" I chirped.

"Hello, Zoe." He sounded like he was smiling.

"Do you think you could babysit Honesty for me? Please?" I asked.

"When?" He asked.

"Today at four thirty." I informed him.

"For how long?" He questioned.

"Maybe two hours." I guessed.

"Okay, I'll see you then." He hung up. A knock at the hotel door sent me flying off the bed and into the living room area. I pulled open the door, and smiled at the pizza laying there on the silver platter. I allowed the young boy to push the cart to the kitchen. He stood there, and I watched him.

"I, um, I'm supposed to get a tip." He mumbled.

"Oh!" I said, grabbing my purse. I pulled out a oner, and handed it to him.

"There you go." I smiled. He smiled back, and walked out the door. I dived into the pizza, laying a slice on the plate provided for Honesty. I sat it at the round table, and called her. I piled two slices on another plate for me.