Bad News

Chapter 2 

Janet. 

“What the hell dad! Since when did you let your casual pick ups to give you a blowjob in your study?” I exploded as soon as she’d closed the door. 

Gabriel Benson stared at me coolly. He was a handsome man despite his age. I’d gotten my looks from him. 

“I’m sorry you had to see that it.” He said quietly, “but Lois isn’t a casual pickup. She’s my girlfriend. We are serious.” 

“Serious? With that gold digger?” 

“Enough. She’s my choice you should treat her with respect. Besides, she has every right to be in this study.” 

I raised questioning eyebrows. 

“She lives her now, I asked her to move in.” 

Even though I’d already been told I was still shocked to hear him say it. 

“But dad! You hardly know her!” 

“I do and you should too. She loving and fun to be with. Why don’t you give her a chance? Get to know her.” 

I sighed. “But what if she’s just after your money?” 

“She isn’t. I assure you. Lois is different. She is genuinely in love with me and I love her too.” 

I found it hard to believe a thirty five year old woman was with a fifty five year old millionaire solely because of love, but I could see how infatuated my dad was and didn’t want to hurt his feeling. 

“I just don’t want you to get hurt.” I said softly, sitting in the visitors chair. 

“And I won’t. My eyes are open. I promise. Once you get to know Lois you’ll love her as much as I do, Anna already likes her.” 

My eyes widened. “ What?” 

He chuckled, "Yep they are BFFs. It was her idea to ask Lois to move in.” 

I frowned that wasn’t how Anna had said it, but then Dad was probably exaggerating to convince me to welcome his sugar baby. 

“Look Dad,” I began. 

“Don’t worry honey ok? I know what I’m doing. The family name and image is important to me. I’m not going to spoil it with any scandal.” He quickly changed the subject, “ tell me more about the deal, how’d my wonder girl manage to pull it off?” 

I allowed myself to be diverted and we talked business for awhile, then I stood up. 

“I need to go freshen up, I’m exhausted.” I told him. 

“You should be. You’ve had a busy week, now get some rest then go out and have a little fun. You deserve it.” 

Frustrated, I kissed him and headed up the marble staircase. 

I bumped into Lois coming downstairs. She gave me her plastic smile. 

“Once you’re rested Janet we should talk. I’ll really like to know all about you. Perhaps we can hang out. I really want us to be friends.” 

“I’m sure you do.” I said frostily and continued upstairs. 

This woman was trouble. If she could make dad reckless enough to be having sex in his office, what else did she have in store for him? 

I entered my room. I was exhausted and there was only one way to refresh me, Tony’s hot kisses. I retrieved my phone from my handbag and dialed his number. 

“Hey, are you back?” He asked. 

“Yeah came in a while ago. I’ve missed you.” 

“Me too. How did the deal go?” 

“Good. Let’s have dinner this evening. I’ll tell you all about it.” 

“Not tonight. I’m visiting my grandmother. Tomorrow night. I promise.” 

“Ok.” I was disappointed. “Tomorrow then.” 

“Take care.” 

“You too. Love you.” 

He’d already hung up. I frowned slightly. For the past month I’d sensed something was up with Tony. He rarely called me and seemed to avoid spending time with me. 

We’d know each other since college. His dad was as rich as mine and both had been keen on the marriage as a way to bring two rich, well known families, together. 

So when Tony had popped the question three months ago, I hadn’t hesitated to say yes. But now as the wedding day drew closer, he seemed to be pulling away. 

Or was it my imagination? Or perhaps it was the stress on planning for the wedding? 

I tried putting it out of my mind and began undressing. There was a knock on the door. 

“Come in,” I said putting on a bathrobe. 

Anna came in. 

“Have you seen dad?” She asked. 

“Yeah I saw him and his bimbo, and believe me I wish I hadn’t” 

“Why? What happened?” 

“She was giving him a blowjob” 

“In his office? No way! Dad’s not that reckless. What if one of the staff had walked in?” 

“I thought the same thing. The woman is trouble. I can feel it in my bones.” 

She dropped onto my bed. 

“Bimbo or not, Dad loves her.” She told me. 

“He wants us to love her too. Says you guys are BFFs.” 

She made a face. “That’s an exaggeration.” 

“Was it your idea for her to move in?” 

“No way! That was his idea. Don’t look at me like that. It’s his house after all.” 

I sighed in exasperation. “ Well I’ll worry about them later, now I want to have a shower. I was hoping to go see Tony but he’s not available. I think he’s avoiding me. 

Anna frown slightly. “ Why do you say that?” 

“I don’t know. I just think so.” 

“I’m sure he’s not. Why don’t you rest. You’ve had a long journey.” 

“I’m not tired. Let’s go have fun. Just the two of us.” 

“Tomorrow night. I have a date this evening.” 

“Hmmm..anyone I know?” 

“No, just a friend.” 

Her phone rang. “That’s him. I better get ready. See you later.” She left. 

Anna is acting weird, I thought, almost as if she’s feeling guilty about something. 

Or was that too my imagination? 

I’ve been away a few days and everyone seems to have changed. 

I looked at the time, 4pm. I decided I’d call Gina and go have a drink with her. I took a shower and got dressed. I was applying my make up when again there was a knock on the door. 

“Come in.” 

Fran came in. “Can I speak with you miss Janet? It’s important.” 

“Sure Fran. Sit down.” 

She sat gingerly on the arm of my sofa. 

“What’s wrong Fran? Is everything ok?” I asked alarmed by the her look of distress. 

She sighed. “ There is something I have to tell you Miss. Janet, only I don’t know how to begin.” 

“Begin at the beginning.” I said staring intently at her. 

Her eyes won’t meet mine and she seemed agitated. 

“You are a wonderful person Miss. Janet. Kind and caring, and I know how much you love your sister, which is why I didn’t know how to say this.” 

“Please Fran you’re scaring me. What is the matter?” 

She was silent for a while. My heart beat with fear and anxiety. 

“Anna is sleeping with Tony.” She blurted out.