Chapter 1421 The Tennis Star:> 23

• The fact that Cindy and Mitch were coming to visit on Friday made me more incognizant of the passing time as well. Iryna seemed as excited to see them as I did. I got the text that they were on the way a little after four, just as I was heading home. As I walked into the villa I could smell something wonderful coming from the kitchen. Iryna was wearing an apron over tight little khaki shorts, the long length of her legs visible as she worked at the counter.
• She was bobbing her shoulders to some unheard music, the tell tale white stalks of wireless ear buds visible under her blonde hair. She hadn't heard me come in, at least I didn't think she had, so I crept up quietly and wrapped my arms around her waist.
• "OH! Carrie, you scared me!" I watched her face morph from shock to joy. Joy, just at my presence. I leaned back, reveling in her beauty for a moment before closing my eyes and accepting her kiss. She didn't hug me back though, and when I looked out at her hands she wiggled her fingers at me. "I cannot hold you, moya lyuba, I am handling bacon."