Laughter reverberates from the other end of the line. “What? Really? You lucky bastard! Only you would get away with telling a woman that and have her think you’re sweet.”
A smile crosses my lips. “I told Sage that I love her.”
Tariq’s breath hitches. “I’m glad for you, cousin. Have you told her about Tanya?”
I shake my head in rage. “No, I haven’t, and I don’t plan to either, so don’t go opening your mouth about it.”
Tariq snickers. “You can’t keep a secret like that from her, man. Sage deserves to know. Women value honesty.”
I grit my teeth, trying not to blast my cousin for his advice. I know he means well, but I really don’t want to dig into my past. “Look, Tariq, I appreciate that we’re on good terms again, but you don’t get a say in this. I’d rather leave the past behind me and
