Page 42 of Grounded
Tawnycanbarelylookmy way for the hour we work together alone.
She's training a few more employees, and I'm handling most of the drink-making. Any time my gaze meets hers, she cowers behind her Bambi eyes.
I cannot believe she hooked up with Theo. I'm all for a woman getting whatever she needs sexually, butTheo? My stepbrother? Has she no morals? They couldn't even find space in her backseat? They had to do it a few doors away from me?
It's tacky and gross, and I don't know if I want to ignore her completely or ask how big his dick was. I physically shake my head and stick my tongue out for even allowing that image cross my mind.
His dick.
It's probably tiny and bends at an awkward angle. Yeah right. I bet it's fucking perfect and would fit me nicely, if even a bit larger than I'm used to.
"Is that double espresso ready yet?" Tawny's voice practically shakes.
What's she so embarrassed about?
"Yes, here you go."
I hand it over and decide that will be my last drink for today's shift. Taking my apron off, I head to the back and gather my things. Six hours, not a minute more with this woman.
Benny's in his office so I pop in to say hello. "Hey, how's business going?"
"Great! I'm finally going over my finances for the year. I've been putting it off. All I need to know is if we are in the red or not."
"And are you?"
"No, ma'am. We've been doing well. I just need reliable employees to stop calling out for their shifts. Thank you again for helping me."
"I have nothing else going on, so consider this a good reason for me to get up and put pants on."
"Oh, missy, are you walking around that stepbrother of yours without pants? You're scandalous."
"No… no. I'm practically wearing layers when he's around. And he's around… all… the… time."
"He hasn't come in today, has he?"
"Not that I've noticed. I'm about to go home. Our parents are out of town, and I don't want to be around him."
"You're both home alone unsupervised? How do you have any discipline? It'd be like walking among landmines."
"I avoid him when I can. It's not easy knowing I have to share a bathroom with him."
Oh shoot, I never took my clothes out after I showered this morning. I need to be better about that.
"I have a bet you two will hook up before the end of summer."
"Ha!" I laugh and quiet my voice. "I saw Tawny leaving his room this morning."
Benny's face is stoic. "You're shitting me."
"No. He got her number yesterday, and I caught her sneaking out this morning when I was going to the bathroom. I didn't hear a thing so maybe Theo is a two-pump chump."
"Oh come on, Amelia, get real. He can probably last hours."
"You're right. I'm sorry for gossiping. I don't have any friends here, and I don't want to tell my dad. He'll think I'm being unfair."
"You can tell me anything you want. In fact, let's get drinks one night. You're finally of age."
"That sounds amazing."
