The Sheikh's Fiery Lover (The Tazeem Twins Series Book 2) by Leslie North Page A

Al-Qalta.
     
    “So that is what you call food,” Tanya said to her when she reappeared in the living holding ice cream and syrup.
     
    “They had everything but chocolate syrup in the palace. I really missed it.”
     
    “But you had your own quarters and maids.”
     
    “Honestly, T, I always tried to help with the chores but they did not allow me! They were so uncomfortable about it.”
     
    “You should have put your feet up and enjoyed yourself. I know I would have.”
     
    Rene shook her head. She opened the ice cream and dug her spoon into it. She kept digging into it. She started digging faster and harder. Tanya looked at her. “Rene, relax.”
     
    Rene stopped, her shoulders slumped forward. Tanya grabbed her arm and pulled her into an embrace as she sobbed into her chest.
     
    “Why does my love life suck so much?” Rene mumbled through her tears.
     
    “We all go through it, honey. It will get better.”
     
    “I fell in love with a prince, what a stupid move. Of course it was never going to be a happy ending.” 
     
    “He loves you, he probably just does not know how to show it.”
     
    Rene pulled away from her and frowned. “That is bullshit,” she said.
     
    Shaking her head, “Rene, think about it. From the way you described him, it’s clear that he’s used to living his life a certain way and you came in like a wrecking ball. You wanted to change him into the man you want, of course that would cause some strife.”
     
    “But the thing is when we first met; he said that he was stressed with work. So you would think that he would want to work less.”
     
    “Want to, yes. Can do, maybe not. He is a prince and he’s helping to run a multi-billion dollar company.” Tanya wiped Rene's tears off her face. “He has responsibilities. You should have been patient and understanding,” she added. Rene stopped crying and frowned at her friend.
     
    “Hey, whose side are you on?”
     
    “Yours. I am your friend and I will always keep it one hundred percent with you.”
     
    “I don't need one hundred percent right now. I want to throw darts at his picture.”
     
    Tanya smiled. “The best kind of love or the long lasting one is always the hardest but it’s worth it,” she said as she hugged her.
     
    “Well, I have left him now. I cannot deal with his life. I need to move on,” Rene said. Tanya narrowed her gaze at her.
     
    “Okay then,” Tanya said, shaking her head.
     

Chapter 16
     
    The next afternoon, Rene and Tanya spent the day together catching up on life and watching reality shows. Rene had missed slouching on the couch and watching television. Suddenly there was a knock on the door.
     
    “Are you expecting anyone?” Rene asked Tanya. She was not in the mood to see anyone. Her hair was tied up in a high bun; she was wearing a long baggy t-shirt, shorts and fuzzy slippers. She wanted to grieve her relationship away from the world.
     
    “No,” Tanya said cautiously. She stood up and walked to the door. “It’s a delivery man,” she shouted to Rene.
     
    “Oh,” Rene said. She was glad that it was not a guest. Tanya walked back into the room with purple roses.
     
    “And they're for you,” Tanya said as she handed them to her. Before Rene could even respond, there was another knock on the door. Tanya rushed back to the door and came back with more roses. Rene walked to the trash and dropped them in. “What?” Tanya asked.
     
    “They're from Joshua. He did this at the hotel,” Rene replied. This time it was not going to work. Mere roses were not going to change her mind.
     
    “Oh yeah,” Tanya replied with a smile.
     
    “ARGH!” Rene screamed when she heard a knock again. She went to the door and flung it open, “Listen, stop giving me flowers! I don’t care what he said, stop!” she shouted and slammed the door. Tanya was standing behind her with her jaw hung open.
     
    “Wow, this breakup looks ugly on you,” Tanya said.
     
    “I don't want the