Page 110 of Hot Four Teacher
“What does that mean?”
When I don’t answer, he asks, “Michelle, what are you doing?”
“I’m going to give that asshole a piece of my mind.”
“Do you think that’s going to help?”
“It’ll help me feel better,” I reply. When I can tell he’s about to try to talk me out of it, I go on. “I promise I won’t hit him. I’m just going to go give him a piece of my mind.”
“Michelle–”
“Dane, it’ll be fine. I’ll be okay. I promise.”
He is quiet for a moment before exhaling a deep sigh. “Okay, okay. But promise you’ll call me when you’re done?”
“Yes.”
“If you don’t, I’m sending out a search party–meaning I’m coming to find you.”
I can’t help but smile at his concern. “I’ll call when I’m done. I promise. But I’m pulling up now, so I have to go.”
“Okay, be careful. Remember, prison isn’t fun.”
We hang up, and I get out and head for the door. I look up at the large house and wonder what Danny and his new wife are doing for work to be able to afford this place.
I’ve always been okay with our little hamlet. It’s always been enough for us, but seeing this place does make me a little jealous.
I pound on the door, and moments later, Danny swings it open.
“I should’ve known I’d be seeing you sooner rather than later.”
“We need to talk.”
He steps out of the doorway, letting me come inside.
Walking up behind him is a petite woman with a pregnant pooch.
“Daniel, who is it?”
“This is Michelle, Eve’s mom.”
She gives me a warm smile while he makes introductions.
She asks, “Can I get you anything? Maybe something to drink?”
“No, thank you. I won’t be staying long.”
Danny turns to her. “Can you give us a moment, sweetie? We just need to have a quick talk.”
“Of course, Daniel. Just let me know if you change your mind and need something.”
When she leaves the room, I turn to him. “Daniel?”
“Nobody calls me Danny anymore. I figured I grew up–it was time for an adult name.”
What a load of shit.
“I think I’ll stick with Danny since you still haven’t grown up in regards to your fatherhood.”
