............................................ Imani loved going to work. When Matthew first suggested she work in his company, she'd assumed he wanted her to be at his beck and call; she remembered how angry she had been at him. But he respected her enough to agree to her terms and conditions in every way in their relationship. She called the shots, and she sometimes felt terrible at how much she insisted on getting her own way, but she would remember one of her consolations was that if anything went wrong—anything, big or small, she would pay the price; Matthew would remain as he is. Handsome, successful, and wealthy, not a single speckle of mud smeared all over her life would touch the tips of his expensive shoes. The best part about having a best friend is telling them stuff you know

