Page 13 of Dad's Best Friend Scientist
“No way.” How am I supposed to believe it? “You’re so hot. I bet women, curvy or not, are dying for your attention wherever you do.”
He shrugs. “I don’t know about that.”
I rest my head against his shoulder and gaze at the sky, not wanting the moment to pass. But soon I recall our still unfinished conversation, and I tell David about the purpose of my earlier séance with Linda.
“So, I think Lind doesn’t want to move to the retirement home,” I say. “And it’s because she really wants to see grandbabies in the house first.”
“I know.” David's eyes flash again. “We could make it happen.”
“What? We?” My voice trembles when I speak. This isn’t real.
“Yes. We. Zena,” he says and thrusts his hip up a bit, letting me feel a hard bulge under my butt.
I gasp. “Is that your c…?”
“My baby-maker, yes.” His eyes are dreamy. “I can fill your fertile womb with thousands of babies.”
I laugh. “My God, David. You’re so different tonight.”
“I am?” he says in a gruff voice. “I guess I am. I’ve never been so horny before, little girl. You changed me. The moment I saw you shirtless in my mom’s house, I knew I couldn’t hide my feelings for you any longer.”
“Why were you hiding them in the first place?”
“Why?” he scoffs. “Because you are off-limits. You are my best friend’s daughter and I’m old enough to be your dad. I shouldn’t be holding you like this at all.”
I kiss his forehead. “You’re silly. I’ve always loved you. I would’ve suffered so much less heartache if you had let me know your feelings sooner.”
“I’m sorry, sweetheart, but I couldn’t have done it differently.” He leans in to kiss me again. “But now that I’ve let the cat out of the bag, I’m going to make you mine, baby. And I’ll tell my mom not to move to the retirement home.”
I shudder at his determination and I’m thrilled by the declaration. Making me his? OMG. It’s all I can do not to beg him to take me already. I say modestly instead, “But Linda would want your dad’s opinion.”
“There you go again,” he sighs with an eye roll. “You’ve got to stop the nonsense.”
“How many times do I have to tell you it isn’t nonsense?” I argue. “I’m doing it to make Linda feel better. Talking to your dad is something she looks forward to.”
“This is crazy.”
“And whose fault is that?” I taunt him. “You’re barely ever home. She’s by herself in the empty mansion all day long. Anyone would be crazy like that.”
He falls into silence for a moment. “You know what? You’re right. Go ahead and hold another séance for her.”
“Really?” I smile and give him another peck on his cheek.
My parents are still not home by the time we reach my house. A text from my brother informs me they’re still on the freeway.
“I’ll just wait for a while and say hi since I’m already here,” David says.
“Sure,” I say while letting him into the house after me.
“I’m going to shower, though. Is it okay with you?”
His eyes turn dark. “No it isn’t. How am I going to sit still knowing you’re all naked in the shower?”
“You can join me,” I tease him.
His eyes narrow. “Or I can watch you.”
My breath hitches. “That’ll do, too.”
