Chapter 5

Celeste

I slide into the backdoor and try my best to sneak in without my father knowing. I’m almost to my room when I hear my father’s voice. “And where have you been, young lady?”

My father is sitting at the kitchen table with a glass of whiskey. I force the guilt and offer him a smile. “Just out.”

I can’t tell him the truth.

That I just let his best friend take my precious virginity.

That he made me come three times.

Once with his finger.

Once with his mouth.

And the grand finale with his cock.

Or that I called him Daddy.

“What have I done to make you rebel against me? I know I work a lot, but I’m trying. Everything I do is for you only.” He mutters.

“Are you sure it’s not for your new girlfriend?” I hiss through clenched teeth.

He narrows his eyes and takes another drink. “What’s that supposed to mean? I don’t have a girlfriend. You know that.”

I slam my fists down and the table and stare him down. “Look me in the eyes and tell me I didn’t hear you with a woman. I heard it all, that’s why I went out. I didn't… want to hear my father have sex. Are you fucking happy now, Dean?!”

“I’m sorry.” He lowers his eyes to avoid my angry glare.

“Can’t even look at your own daughter, that means it must be someone I know.”

“No, just someone I work with.”

“Then, tell me her name.”

“I can’t tell you that, sweetheart. All I can say is that I’m sorry.”

“Does she at least make you happy?”

“Nothing matters now, since she called it quits after our fight. So, where did you go?”

“Just out, that’s all you’re going to get.”

My father let out a resigned sigh and nods his head. I was so close to telling him the truth. That I was fucking his best friend and that I knew he was fucking mine. But I stopped myself. Nothing good would become of it. There was a time and place for it and this wasn’t it. If he’s fucking July, then he can’t be very mad at Vance, could he? I went into my room and fell back on my bed with a sigh.

How did my life get so complicated?

The next morning, I decided to follow my father on his run. He doesn’t see me. I hide behind the tree as I see July come up to him and hug him. He pushes her away and throws his hands up. I hear a series of swears come from him before he grabs her by the waist and kisses her. I turn around and cover my mouth. How did I not see it before? July is in love with my father. All the times she stayed over, she always went out of her way to say hi to him. I got away as quickly as I could. I didn’t know how to process this new information.

Was this why she became friends with me?

Did she really befriend me just to get into my father’s pants?

And how long had this been going on?

I had so many questions and no answers.

I know what to do now.

I didn’t like it, but it had to be done.

It was time I had a talk with July.

I pull out my phone and send July a text to meet me for lunch. It was time I got the truth straight from the source. I glance over at Vance’s house and see him step out on his lawn. I bite my lip as I take in his body. He’s in a pair of shorts with no shirt. He just radiates Daddy when he looks at me the way he is right now. I wave as I make my way over to him. My mind is screaming go hug him, but I know it’s too risky. Too many prying eyes to spill our secret relationship.

“You going somewhere?”

“Yes, I’m going to find out if July used me to get to my father. I have to know if she knew him before we were friends. I’m not going to tell her about what happened between us if that’s why you look so worried.”

“Need a ride?”

“It’s okay, I’m only meeting her down the road at the park.”

“Ok, be careful.”

“Don’t worry Daddy, I’ll be extra careful.” I whisper so no one can hear.

“You remember what I said about doing that, don’t you?”

“I remember and don’t worry, I’ll be waiting for it. In fact, I’m looking forward to getting spanked by my dad’s best friend.”

“Go before I take you to my bedroom and do just that.”

July is already sitting at a picnic table waiting for me to arrive. She looks like she’s been crying, but I push the concern away. I have to know the truth. “Was any of it real or did you really want to be my friend?”

“It was real, I didn’t mean for this to happen. I’ve been working for your father for the past month and we became close.”

“Did you push me to seduce Vance to distract me so you could fuck my father?”

She gasps and shakes her head. “God no, it’s not like that. I just wanted to see my best friend happy. You have to believe me when I say that was never my intention.”

“There’s a million men in the world and you choose my father. I just have one question. Why him?”

She shrugs her shoulders. “I don’t know why. All I know is I like him and he likes me. He makes me feel safe and fucks like...”

I cover my ears and shake my head. “No, no, no! That’s enough.”

“You asked. So, how are you and Vance? I take it he defiled sweet little Celeste.”

“Afraid not, we decided friends is all we’ll be.”

“Now who’s keeping secrets? Spill, girl.”

“Fine, but not a word to anyone.”

She crosses her heart. “Cross my heart, I won’t tell.”

“He fucked me with his fingers, mouth, and took the virginity right out of me with his cock. It was amazing.”

She squeals and claps her hands. “So, anything I should know about hot Daddy Vance?”

“Daddy Vance?”

She leans in to whisper so no one can hear. “I don’t know, but he just gives me Daddy vibes and with him being older I just assumed. So, is it true?”

“No, sorry to disappoint you, but he’s just vanilla.”

“Pity.”

“So, I guess we need to set some rules. You can only come over to see my father when I’m not home. You can continue to run with him in the mornings. Just please, don’t tell him about me and Vance. He wants to tell him on his own.”

“Right, best friend and all. So, we’re good?”

“Yeah, and please do me a favor and keep my father happy. He deserves it after all the pain he’s gone through.”

“I can try, but he’s the one who is currently being an ass.”

“I’ll let you in on a little secret, his weakness is hot wings and pizza. He can never turn that down.”

“Just do everyone a favor, and don’t wait too long to tell Dean.”

I nod and can feel like I can finally breathe.