We arrive at a good looking house-but it's not my house so I don't really care.
The car comes to a halt right at the entrance and the engine quiets down with a flourish-it's a nice car.
"Where did you bring me?" I ask the rich snub with a calmness I'm definitely not feeling.
"My house" he smiles confidently
I want nothing but to slap that sick smile off his face.
"Why did you bring me to your house?" I turn to face him with the fakest smile.
"Because why not" he shrugs nonchalantly
I want to beat the crap out of him so bad but I stay quiet, making sure to take deep, long breaths to help me calm down.
"Oh, baby. There are so many things I would like to do to you" He slurs seductively as he leans towards me.
All I feel is disgust.
"Would you please take me back to my house?" I ask, leaning towards the window and away from him.
"I will" he whispers "but let the rain subside, will you¿"
Like I've got a choice.
I nod slowly "but if you don't mind I'm gonna just wait in the car"
"Well, I do mind. I can't let you do that" he frowns
"No, I honestly want to stay here" I say, shifting unconformably in my seat.
"NO" he deadpans.
Just because he says it with authority doesn't mean I'm going to do as he says, he's not the boss of me.
But then, it'll actually be a little uncomfortable staying here so I nod meekly.
"Good, let's go" he smirks, obviously thinking he made me change my mind with his authoritative tone.
I shake my head at how dumb he is.
He gets an umbrella from God knows where and turns around to open the door for me.
He leads me into the building, holding the small of my back like I'm some old lady and making sure to keep the umbrella right above me.
'What a gentleman' I scoff mentally.
When we're finally inside, he offers me coffee which I accept.
I hate coffee but at least that would get him to leave for a few minutes.
The house is warm and cozy, there's no heater though because apparently most houses in Savannah do not have heaters.
It actually feels good to be inside.
He soon resurfaces after a few minutes with two cups of coffee.
He places them on the table and sits right close to me-too close.
I adjust, moving farther from him.
He smiles and bends to pick a cup of coffee before handing it to me.
I fake a smile as I take the coffee from him.
"So, you live alone?" I start to make small talk.
"Yes" he says proudly "...though this house is just somewhere I come to when I need some alone time.
Can this guy do anything without being a proud snub¿
Twas just a simple question and he answered it with so much pride.
I can't stand him.
"So, you're really proud of your accomplishments?" I press
"Yes. Not everybody can do what I do"
"You really think so?" I ask
"I know so" he says and I sense a challenge
"Your parents must be real proud of you" I decide to tread on something lighter.
"Yeah, they should be" he frowns
"I'm guessing they're not?"
"Nope. What they want is for me to get married" he recovers from his frown "..and I think I've just found right one"
I cough awkwardly.
I raise the cup of coffee to my mouth and his eyes glint with excitement.
Awkward much.
I stare right at the coffee as if to analyze it's content.
I want to drink the coffee just to be polite but then it hits me-I'm in his home, this is his territory, this is just where he wants me.
There might be something in this cup of coffee to make me just how he wants me.
I can't be where he wants me and how he wants me at the same time.
I bump into him in a strategized mistake and all the coffee goes pouring right out onto his white leather couch.
"I'm so sorry" I say in a high pitch, fake-apologetic tone.
"Um..it's...it's okay" he mumbles.
I can tell it's not okay though. He struggles to even lie.
Good
My subconscious smirks and gives me a high-five.
"No, it's not. How can I help?" I say dramatically "where's the bathroom?"
"No, don't worry. The cleaning service will be here tomorrow" he mumbles, still staring at the big, black stain the coffees made.
Maybe the couch is expensive?
And then I start to feel guilty. What if there really was nothing compromising in the coffee?
Oh no. What have I done?
"I'm really sorry" I say genuinely this time.
"It's fine" he mutters.
"I'll get the cups" I say as I stand up.
Taking my cup from the couch and his empty cup from the table, I make my way through the path I saw him take to the kitchen.
The kitchen is quite easy to find.
I make my way to the sink to wash out the cups.
As soon as I'm done doing that, I dry the cups with a napkin, drying my hand in the process.
I turn to find the cabinet where the cups should be kept and I'm startled by the sight of the rich snub.
"Hey" I breathe "you startled me"
Damn it. I don't even remember his name.
"Sorry" he says quietly.
The look in his eyes makes me squirm. He's looking at me with so much desire, I actually want to puke.
"Um" I clear my throat "where do these go?"
"Up there" he points, his eyes never leaving mine.
I turn to find where he's pointing at and damn, it's so high up.
I nod and make my way over to the front.
I raise my hand as high as I could with one of cups in my hand.
At this point, I wish I wore those heels Britney wanted me to wear.
"I'll help you" he mutters, standing behind me.
He moves closer to me and takes the cup from where I have it in the air, putting it where it belongs effortlessly.
He rubs his erection against me in the process. I shift and wiggle my way out.
He takes the other cup from the counter and puts it in its rightful place.
Then he turns to stare at me.
I'm standing close to the door by now.
"All done" he whispers
"Thank you" I smile-my first real smile since I saw his face this evening "The rain has stopped, I'd like to go home now"
"Sure" he smiles back as he makes his way towards me.
We're walking back to the living room until suddenly, he pushes me against the wall.
"You're such a f*****g tease" he whispers as he slams his lips into mine.
Kissing me aggressively.
I push him off me and start speed-walking away.
"Come here, you little b***h" he groans as he holds me down and tries to kiss me again.
I give him a swift kick where the sun doesn't shine.
He bends over, groaning.
"You crazy b***h, you wasted my aphrodisiac, do you know how expensive that was?" He cries.
So the coffee really was drugged.
I was going to leave him like this but not anymore.
"Wow, you're so unmanly" I taunt "such a crybaby"
It seems to work because he stands up and tries to send me a slap which I block easily, giving him a punch in the face.
He sends me a punch in the stomach but it doesn't hurt-not even a little bit.
"Aww, baby, is that the best you could do?" I tease.
I decide to end this. I give him a punch in the face then in a one swift move bend him over in front of me, twisting one of his arms.
"Never mess with a lady that goes on a date in sneakers" I whisper in his ear as I throw him to the floor and then I'm out, grabbing my purse on the way out.
Now I'm on the street so late in the night, grateful to whoever came up with Google map.
It's a really long way to walk but have I got a choice?
'No, not really' my subconscious answers my rhetorical question.
My phone rings and an unknown number flashes on my screen.
"Hello" I say as I answer the call.
"Danielle" he breathes
I recognize the voice immediately
"Jamie?"
"I'm right behind you, wait right the,zre" he says and the line goes dead.
How is he right behind me? How did he know where I am?
A few minutes later, he arrives in a black Porsche 911 turbo.
Latest Porsche. This is expensive sh*t
"Are you just gonna stand there gawking?" He smirks.
"I might" I whisper, still shocked as I hop in the front seat.
"How did you manage to get this from being a high school teacher?" I mutter, trailing my finger along it's windowpane.
He stays quiet.
"Will you let me drive it?" I ask, wide-eyed
"Maybe someday" he whispers.
I hold on to that promise as I sit back and smile to myself.
I'm grateful he doesn't ask questions about how I got here.
I'm so glad he's here.
"Well, tell us all about it" says Beth while Brit stares, both of their eyes wide with excitement."Why are you guys so amused? It went badly, the guy was an a*s and you're never making me do that again" I mutter, wanting to frown but I can't keep this I'm not hella mad at you guys right now"Beth rolls her eyes "So you regret going?""Yes" I answer too quickly to be believed.I actually don't regret going-I mean, I hated the date, that arrogant d**k who was going to drug me and basically the whole night, except the part where Jamie arrived.
It's been a while since I last went to a gym and something feels really off."Hey, Britney" I greet as Brit comes into view."Hello" she beams "went for a morning jug, I see""Yeah...and you're going out?" I ask"Yeah, school""Oh ok, have fun" I say in a goodbye bid."The only fun thing about school is my Music Teacher" she winks."Oh..um, Brit..where can I find a boxing gym around here?" I ask, remembering my need for a gym."A boxing gym? What do you need that for?" Her brows furrow."Uh..boxing?" I give her a weird look."You box?" She looks vaguely surprised.I hum in response before adding "...and wrestle, fight Kung fu, a little bit of karate""Wow, I would hate to have been David that night" she jokes."As much as he des
“See, it’s the exact same boring sound” my boss huffs “We need to make it stand out. I need ideas, people”It’s been three months since I started working here.Jamie’s my boss...it’s the worst feeling ever but thankfully he’s not here all the time.He’s not here right now and Jack seems to be loosing it.There’s a top singer in the booth and we’re meant to produce this song but Jack doesn’t like the way it sounds and frankly, neither do I.But who am I to say anything?I think I can do something to make it better but...I’m just Danny, the high school graduate.Yup, that’s what everyone here knows me for. High school graduate, it’s annoying.“Anybody?” Jack pleads
The last time this happened we spent a night in jail.His words float over us as we stare each other in the eyes.Jamie breaks the silence "No...Uh...I mean, the last time I um...had faith in a woman's driving skills"It's obvious he's lying and usually I'll let it go but not this time- it's been three long months of constant lies and I'm sick of it.For some odd reason though, it kinda hurts that he doesn't trust me enough to tell me the truth."Okay, I guess this is happening now" I whisper and turn my focus back to driving- except I don't go home, I pull over to the side of the road."What is?" He breathes."You're telling me the truth, the whole truth" I unstrap my seatbelt and turn to face him."What truth?" He go
I unlock the door to my apartment with a wide a*s grin because that’s what Jamie does to you-makes you smile so much your jaw hurts.Just as I throw my bag down and my butt connects with the couch, an incoming video call from Beth pops up on the Mac Pro which I left powered on the table.Quickly, I accept it, wishing this damn grin off my face as I sit on the floor right in front of the table.“Hey, stranger” she beams“Hello, beautiful stranger” I respond, grinning like a fool.“Someone looks happy” she smiles“I think I am” I reply, suddenly remembering to ask her “Beth, did you by any chance tell Brit what I like to have for dessert?”“No” she squints her eyes “Why?”“Nothing important” I shrug “I was just wondering”“More than 10 years, Danny” she stares impassively at me and I frown in confusion before she continues “...and you still think I don’t know when you’re lying? Spit it out”“What?” I go for nonchalance
It’s Saturday and I’m out for a morning jog.My need for a boxing gym has doubled.“Danielle” I hear a familiar voice call and I slow down“Danny” I groan, rolling my eyes.“Good morning to you too” he says sardonically.“About the gym though...” I start, halting in my track.“We could go today” he suggests and I nod eagerly.“In say thirty minutes?” I offer, giving his non-workout outfit a disapproving glance.“Sure” And then he’s gone.I’ve been avoiding the topic of ‘The Truth’ he told me about because I just don’t think I’m ready to face it.I know running away from or in my case, avoiding your problems is never the right thing to do but I’m sure whoever came up with that saying didn’t just find out about their past lives or met a awesome human who’s apparently lived centuries.So, here, avoiding the topic really does seem like the right thing to do.Jamie...bless him...probably sensed how uncomfortable that
Flashback(10 Years Ago)I hear the front door open and close.Mommy’s home.Chowders sound asleep. He stopped crying a while ago, I think he feels better.Quickly, I grab my test off the table and sprint down the stairs.“Good Evening, mommy” I beam, my smile so wide that my jaw begins to hurt soon.Mommy just nods in acknowledgment as she starts taking off her shoes.“I got a high score on my Math test today” I inform, proudly holding up my B-minus“A B-minus?” She huffs in disbeliefMy smile wavers. I had hoped she was going to be at least a little bit happy but no such luck. A huge lump forms in my throat and I chew my bottom lip, it’s all I can do to not break out in tears.“Come on, D
Sweating profusely in the middle of the night when normal people are sleeping...but the thing is I'm not normal...no, I'm far from normal but you know, it wasn't always like this...**Punch...Punch...Punch**I punch the punching bag I had installed in my room...with all my strength I punch it...thinking about how I used to be...before I became this mess...Flashback"So, What does my little princess want for breakfast?" My dad smiled up at me, me sitting on the kitchen counter smiling back at him "Dad, I'm not a little kid anymore, you can't keep calling me your little princess" I said to him and he frowned"Dad? No more daddy" "Yes, dad, that's what the older kids call her their daddy""But, you're still a little girl, Shorty" he said making me smile...he loved calling me Shorty and I loved hearing him call me thatBec
Flashback(10 Years Ago)I hear the front door open and close.Mommy’s home.Chowders sound asleep. He stopped crying a while ago, I think he feels better.Quickly, I grab my test off the table and sprint down the stairs.“Good Evening, mommy” I beam, my smile so wide that my jaw begins to hurt soon.Mommy just nods in acknowledgment as she starts taking off her shoes.“I got a high score on my Math test today” I inform, proudly holding up my B-minus“A B-minus?” She huffs in disbeliefMy smile wavers. I had hoped she was going to be at least a little bit happy but no such luck. A huge lump forms in my throat and I chew my bottom lip, it’s all I can do to not break out in tears.“Come on, D
It’s Saturday and I’m out for a morning jog.My need for a boxing gym has doubled.“Danielle” I hear a familiar voice call and I slow down“Danny” I groan, rolling my eyes.“Good morning to you too” he says sardonically.“About the gym though...” I start, halting in my track.“We could go today” he suggests and I nod eagerly.“In say thirty minutes?” I offer, giving his non-workout outfit a disapproving glance.“Sure” And then he’s gone.I’ve been avoiding the topic of ‘The Truth’ he told me about because I just don’t think I’m ready to face it.I know running away from or in my case, avoiding your problems is never the right thing to do but I’m sure whoever came up with that saying didn’t just find out about their past lives or met a awesome human who’s apparently lived centuries.So, here, avoiding the topic really does seem like the right thing to do.Jamie...bless him...probably sensed how uncomfortable that
I unlock the door to my apartment with a wide a*s grin because that’s what Jamie does to you-makes you smile so much your jaw hurts.Just as I throw my bag down and my butt connects with the couch, an incoming video call from Beth pops up on the Mac Pro which I left powered on the table.Quickly, I accept it, wishing this damn grin off my face as I sit on the floor right in front of the table.“Hey, stranger” she beams“Hello, beautiful stranger” I respond, grinning like a fool.“Someone looks happy” she smiles“I think I am” I reply, suddenly remembering to ask her “Beth, did you by any chance tell Brit what I like to have for dessert?”“No” she squints her eyes “Why?”“Nothing important” I shrug “I was just wondering”“More than 10 years, Danny” she stares impassively at me and I frown in confusion before she continues “...and you still think I don’t know when you’re lying? Spit it out”“What?” I go for nonchalance
The last time this happened we spent a night in jail.His words float over us as we stare each other in the eyes.Jamie breaks the silence "No...Uh...I mean, the last time I um...had faith in a woman's driving skills"It's obvious he's lying and usually I'll let it go but not this time- it's been three long months of constant lies and I'm sick of it.For some odd reason though, it kinda hurts that he doesn't trust me enough to tell me the truth."Okay, I guess this is happening now" I whisper and turn my focus back to driving- except I don't go home, I pull over to the side of the road."What is?" He breathes."You're telling me the truth, the whole truth" I unstrap my seatbelt and turn to face him."What truth?" He go
“See, it’s the exact same boring sound” my boss huffs “We need to make it stand out. I need ideas, people”It’s been three months since I started working here.Jamie’s my boss...it’s the worst feeling ever but thankfully he’s not here all the time.He’s not here right now and Jack seems to be loosing it.There’s a top singer in the booth and we’re meant to produce this song but Jack doesn’t like the way it sounds and frankly, neither do I.But who am I to say anything?I think I can do something to make it better but...I’m just Danny, the high school graduate.Yup, that’s what everyone here knows me for. High school graduate, it’s annoying.“Anybody?” Jack pleads
It's been a while since I last went to a gym and something feels really off."Hey, Britney" I greet as Brit comes into view."Hello" she beams "went for a morning jug, I see""Yeah...and you're going out?" I ask"Yeah, school""Oh ok, have fun" I say in a goodbye bid."The only fun thing about school is my Music Teacher" she winks."Oh..um, Brit..where can I find a boxing gym around here?" I ask, remembering my need for a gym."A boxing gym? What do you need that for?" Her brows furrow."Uh..boxing?" I give her a weird look."You box?" She looks vaguely surprised.I hum in response before adding "...and wrestle, fight Kung fu, a little bit of karate""Wow, I would hate to have been David that night" she jokes."As much as he des
"Well, tell us all about it" says Beth while Brit stares, both of their eyes wide with excitement."Why are you guys so amused? It went badly, the guy was an a*s and you're never making me do that again" I mutter, wanting to frown but I can't keep this I'm not hella mad at you guys right now"Beth rolls her eyes "So you regret going?""Yes" I answer too quickly to be believed.I actually don't regret going-I mean, I hated the date, that arrogant d**k who was going to drug me and basically the whole night, except the part where Jamie arrived.
We arrive at a good looking house-but it's not my house so I don't really care.The car comes to a halt right at the entrance and the engine quiets down with a flourish-it's a nice car."Where did you bring me?" I ask the rich snub with a calmness I'm definitely not feeling."My house" he smiles confidentlyI want nothing but to slap that sick smile off his face."Why did you bring me to your house?" I turn to face him with the fakest smile.
"Come on, Danny" Brit whines"No" I say simply, making sure to keep my face void of any emotion."I really think you should try it, Danny" Beth says thoughtfully from the screen of my Mac-book.I groan.It was honestly a terrible idea to introduce Beth to Brit.Now it's like they both agree to be against me and make my life miserable-Beth was hard enough to deal with, now there's two of them always ganging up against me.