Page 101 of False Promises

His eyes flared.

In a slow sweep, his gaze took me in. Every inch of me.

He threw his apron over me. “Cover up, Savannah. The game you’re playing isn’t funny. For fuck’s sake, get dressed. Dinner will be served in a minute.”

With his hands lifted between us, Jerry stepped back.

Without breaking eye contact, I sucked on the lollipop faster, twirling my lips around it—just like I’d seen girls do in X-rated movies.

“I’m hungry, Jay-Jay, but not for food.” I dropped to my feet, the apron billowing on the floor, and prowled toward him.

He took another step back. “Stop, Savannah. Whatever game you’re playing, it’s not funny. Why would you try to seduce me?”

“Because I can and I want to.”

“You speak nonsense.” He shook his head with too much velocity, a disapproving look straining his face. I sucked on the lollipop and used a finger to trace my lips, before moving forward to push my sugar-coated digit into his mouth. He jerked his head to the side and took one more step back. “Enough with this little act. Savannah. I love your mom.”

“Doesn’t mean we can’t have our fun on the side.” I high-fived myself in my head for the languorous tone of my voice. “I’m all wet for you, Jay-Jay. Wanna see? Or lick it off my finger?”

“Stop. Jesus, you’re a kid. A daughter to me. And you are just being ridiculous right now. Your little plan isn’t working. I won’t fall for it. Not interested in being your new experiment.” He waved a hand in front of me. His voice was icy when he added, “Go and change, and we’ll forget this ever happened.”

Tears welled in my eyes.

I wasn’t used to being turned down.

I always got what I set my eyes on. No exception. A-L-W-A-Y-S.

Jerry should know better.

I wanted him. Simple as that.

And I wouldn’t take no for an answer. In fact, I relished his hard-to-get persona. It turned me on even more.

“Jay-Jay, don’t call me a kid again.” I pushed my boobs up with my hands. “Do kids have these?” I cocked an eyebrow.

A loud chuckle left his mouth. “Jesus, Savannah. Are you done yet? It’s enough. Go. Change. And come back to eat when you’re decent.”

“But I don’t wanna be decent.” A moan passed my lips. “Not with you.” My tongue twirled around the tip of the lollipop, and I rubbed my thighs together. “Do kids do this to a big, hard dick?” I stepped forward, and Jerry moved to the right. Oh, I loved the challenge. I was addicted to it.

“Savannah, for the last time, stop. This isn’t funny.”

I pushed my hand under the waistband of my skirt and panties and hummed, closing my eyes.

“And do kids do this?” I asked, warmth creeping up my face as my finger dived inside me, and a cocktail of sensations filled me. I brought my wet digit out and wiped it off over his chest. “I’m sure you’d like to taste it. It’s sweet. Just like me.” I dropped to my knees and opened my mouth. “Fill me, Jay-Jay. Make me gag on that big dick of yours. I saw you in your swim trunks. I’m aware how huge a package yours is down there. Now feed it to me.”

“Jesus, you’re making a fool of yourself.” Rage poured out from his eyes. Disgust took over his face. With one hand, he helped me up to my feet. “Go to your room. This…whatever this is…it’s over. I won’t play any games with you, kiddo. You can eat later when your mom is back. Until then, you’re grounded.”

“You can’t do this. It’s unfair. You’re not my dad. Who do you think you are? You have no rights over me.” I clenched my hands at my sides. “You’ll regret it, Jay-Jay. Nobody tells me no. And I'm not a kid.” My voice turned high-pitched as I yelled, “I’m a grown woman, and I don’t have to listen to anything you say.” Who was he to tell me all those things? Anger. Rage. No, fury—yeah, fury—boiled inside me. Jerry had no right to turn me down. I let out a glass-shattering shriek, digging my fingernails into my palms. One day, he would be sorry. He’d pay for this. Big time. I’d make sure to humiliate him when the right time came. I’d give him a taste of his own medicine.

Screw you, Jerry, I never lose.

The front door opened, and both my parents appeared in the doorway.

I cleared my throat and blinked my tears of humiliation away.

“Mom? Dad?” I asked in a small voice. “Ohmygod, you’re here. I’m so scared right now.” Fat tears pooled in my eyes. “I was about to be abused… If you hadn’t arrived, I…I… You saved my life.”

Neither of them reacted like I anticipated they would. They just stared at me, something resembling sorrow flashing in their somber gazes. My mom’s lips twisted. My dad’s jaw flexed. Their eyes found Jerry’s, and they all looked so pained.