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“Before grandma had her heart attack, Margaret Walsh was at the club waiting on an order. She said some really nasty things and had no remorse. And she was encouraging Peggy to replace her.”
“Oh.” I cringed. “That’s really shitty.”
“It was.” He nodded. “The husband’s a drunk, and who knows how the boy is turning out?”
“I don’t know, Grandpa, maybe he’s different?” I shrugged.
My grandpa’s weathered old hand moved to my face, cupping my cheek. “I hope for your sake he is.”
He got up and waited for me to snuggle into my blankets, and set my alarm before he shut the light off.
I can’t wait for tomorrow.
Thoughts of Henry made it hard to sleep. His eyes were expressive and his kisses were soft and confident.
I clutched the spare pillow on my bed, pretending it was his chest, holding it close.
My alarm jarred me from my dreams and sounded much too soon. I stretched and crawled out from under the cozy nest of blankets to get dressed before grabbing some breakfast.
Grandpa was already up and gone for his day, so after I ate, I cleaned up the kitchen and went out to my bus-stop.
When the bus stopped and the door opened, I saw Tara in our seat, waiting for me. “I brought an extra pair of shoes, just in case.”
We giggled and sat back for the bumpy ride. All around us, conversations were happening, and no two were the same. It made for some entertainment on the short ride to school.
But all I could think about was Henry.
Henry
I pulled up to my house and killed my engine. Miranda’s scent clung to my nose, and I reached down to adjust my erection.
Maybe she’ll be up when I get there in the morning?
My phone rang, jarring me from my thoughts, and I reached over to see who it was. My mom’s picture killed the happiness I felt.
“Yeah?”
“Is that how you answer a call from your mom?” Her voice had an icy edge, letting me know she was pissed off about something.
“Hello, mother.”
“Where are you?”
“In the driveway.” I opened my car door.
“Get inside now.” She sneered and ended the call.
Great. Who knows what she’s pissed about now?
I went inside and found her in the kitchen. “What’s up?”
“Where have you been?” Her eyes were narrowed.
Reaching for the fridge, I opened it and got a can of soda out and went to sit at the table. “At a friends.”
My dad came into the kitchen and leaned against the counter, holding a glass of scotch. “Your girlfriend was here.”
“Victoria?” I cringed. “Why?”
