Red_Roses_and_Black_Dahlias_-_Macy_T

My shift went on quietly and when it was finally done, Maddox texted me
that he was parked in front of the shop, waiting for me. I frowned because he
typically would come and get me instead of simply waiting for me in his car,
but I guess our honeymoon phase was coming to an end.
Sighing, I grabbed my stuff and said goodbye to Lisa and Aaron who had
the later shift today, before walking out.
Sure enough, Maddox was parked down the street.
I didn’t even notice it, at first. I just entered the car and said hello before
grabbing my seatbelt. It wasn’t until I turned towards him to give him a kiss
that I saw the ridiculous costume he was wearing.
I couldn’t help the shriek of laughter that came out of me.
He rolled his eyes, looking like he expected my reaction.
“Oh my God! What are you wearing?” Tears were rolling down my
cheeks from seeing him dressed like that, it was just so fucking unexpected.
“I’m giving our girl high standards!” He said, pulling the car into gear and
starting to drive.
“Standards in what? Clowns?”
“Laugh all you want, you little shit, you know fully well this is not a
clown costume.” Oh, I did. Grinning at him, I took in his green chemise and
pants, the golden crown sitting on top of his head. Fuck, he even wore a cape
and tried styling his hair like—
“I’m Prince Naveen of Maldonia. And you, my dear, will be relegated to
the place of second-favorite-human-being today.” I cackled, letting my head
fall back against the seat.
Okay, I had to say, his plan was not that bad. Ridiculous? Hell yes. I
would never let him live that down. I was pretty sure none of his friends or
family would. But Valentina would absolutely love it.