Page 78 of Sexting His Assistant

Luka: Then answer your boss.

The reply comes faster this time.

Nina: Black.

I smile despite myself.

Luka: Touch yourself over them.

Nina: Luka.

Luka: Do it.

Nina: I’m in the kitchen.

Luka: Then go to your bedroom.

No answer.

I wait.

One minute.

Two.

Then the phone vibrates.

Nina: I’m in my bedroom.

My body goes tight.

Luka: Door locked?

Nina: Yes.

Luka: Good. Lie down.

Nina: You’re very bossy.

Luka: You like that.

Nina: Sometimes.

Luka: Now.

Another pause.

Nina: Fine.

I picture it too clearly: Nina on her bed, hair loose, face flushed because she is annoyed at herself for listening to me.

Luka: Put your hand between your legs.

Nina: Over the underwear?

Luka: For now.

Nina: For now?