THIRTY-ONE

One Hot Afternoon

“So, how are you doing, babe?”

Lolita glanced at the phone before digging into her wardrobe. Jarrod made it his business to call her once a day so he could see her face, which was why instead of laying put and smiling prettily into the camera, she decided it was the perfect day to get some sand on her back.

“I’m kind of horny and I miss you so much, but other than that I’m pretty fine,” she answered.

Jarrod smiled, his full teeth showing. “Oh yeah? It’s a rarity to hear you admit that you’re horny.”

Lola pulled off her clothes and swirled in front of the camera for a little while. “So are you gonna come get me or what?”

He shook his head. “Sadly, no. You know I would come if I had the opportunity to. It’s just that…” he hesitated and took a deep breath. “Lolita, Hayden is playing a shitty game with me. I don’t know if he’s completely gone or just lurking around.”

Lolita swiftly put on her beach wear and avoided his eyes. “Matter of fact, I don’t think you should come