An Unexpected Turn

It has been a week since my encounter with Josh...I cannot stop thinking of him.

Sammy is coming over tonight. I am only working half shift so that I can hang out with them afterward. I told her we could go somewhere else, but she insisted we stay at Spangles. Something about being close to Johno's work.

I hear the doorbell ring, and Matt lets Sammy in.

“Hey, manwhore!”

I shout over to Matt, just as he is about to say something, “Matt, you better not say a word!”

“Who is the boss now, Matty?” Sammy teases him.

“Sammy,” I warn her too. “Not another word from you either.”

She walks up to me and follows me back to my room.

“So, did you manage to let Johno off his leash tonight?” I look at her while she blushes in frustration. “What is it that he does anyway?”

“Something in advertising.”

“So they work together? Him and Josh?”

“Ooooh, someone likes Josh.”

“Shut up! I don't!”

“You do so. Pity he won't be there tonight.”

“Oh...”

Why do I feel so disappointed?

Then Sammy continues. “It's good to see you starting to show interest in another man.”

“I am not!”

Sammy stares at me and decides to change the subject. She is up to something... “It's my sister's Bachelorette next Friday, don't forget!”

“I have not forgotten. We are going to a strip club, hey?”

“Yes, it is down the road from Spangles.”

Something is off with her... She is definitely up to something...

“Are you okay, babe?”

“Yes, let's get dressed.”

We both decide to go with lace tonight...I have been wanting to wear this dress for a while.

We pull up the club half hour later. I have grown to like it here. I don't know if I am still working here because of my plan. Nothing has changed...if anything, Matt and I are growing apart. I wanted to show him that I am desired by other men, and maybe he would not cheat. I wanted him to want my body...him to make love to me and not screwing around with some random girl.

I cannot stop thinking about Josh!

“Hey, Sammy, you going to sit here while you wait for Johno?”

“Oh no, I will wait in VIP.”

“Okay, see you later then.”

My shift goes by quickly, and I head off to meet with Sammy and Johno.

“Hey, Sammy. Hey Johno.”

“Hey, Becca. Do you want to scoot in here with me?” Johno shows for me to come to sit with him.

“Okay?”

Then I see him...Josh...he is sitting next to Johno...my heart skips a beat...I have butterflies fluttering about in my stomach...Oh, Sammy, this is what you were up to.

“Sammy, can I speak to you a minute?”

“Excuse me, Johno...I need to take care of this.”

I pull her into an empty booth far from where Josh can hear us.

“Sammy, what do you think you are doing?

“I don't know what you are talking about.”

“You know full well what I am talking about.”

“Oh, that. Josh got off early from work.”

“Bullshit.”

“Come on; it's just some harmless fun.”

“You saw how my body turns to jelly when he looks at me. It's not harmless fun!”

“I know. I saw that. That was what I was hoping for.”

“For what?”

“For you to like him.”

“Do you know you are nuts?”

I feel someone is behind me...I feel their warm breath on my skin, sending shivers down my spine. Shit, let it not be Matt!

I turn around...and there he is...how does he do that!

“Why do you always sneak up on people?”

“Hey, pumpkin.”

“I am not your pumpkin.”

“Hey, my love.”

“Definitely not that either.”

“So you are feeling like jelly now?”

“What?”

“Your legs...I am looking at you. Do you feel like jelly?”

“Ugh, no!”

Sammy has conveniently disappeared...remind me to kill that girl later!

“What do you want, Josh?”

“This...”

He pulls me towards him, and I can't help but look into his eyes. This guy is a sin in itself...I can feel myself crumble into him.

And then...

He crashes his lips against mine...he looks at me as if he is asking for permission...my body begs for him, and I gently let him in. He tastes like the sugar of complete ecstasy...it is like a beautiful battle between lust and desire...

I need to stop...why am I not pulling away? He gently bites my lower lip and lets me go...

“I think you need to sit down, pumpkin.”

“I am not your pumpkin!”

I give him a nervous laugh and head for the booth.

“Sammy.”

“Yes, Becca?”

“Don't think you are off the hook...”

Josh moves into the chair next to me and places his arm around my shoulder...he smells so good...this guy will be the death of me...I need to breathe...I need to get away.

“Sammy, I am just going to Mike quick.”

“Sure, babe.”

But I don't go to Mike. I make my way out of the club. I find myself roaming around the parking lot...I need to focus...I cannot do this... What about my plan? After a few more minutes, I turn around to go back inside...but I stop.

“Stop doing that!”

“What?”

“Sneak up on people!”

“I just came to check on you.”

“Urgh!”

“You are a girl of few words.”

“And you are a guy...”

Before I know, he has me in his arms again. He pulls me close and softly presses his lips against mine...this time, he does not need to ask...our tongues intertwine. I feel a warmth spread throughout my body. I press his body against a wall and run my hands over his muscular chest...I can hear him moan. He runs his hands through my hair and gently starts kissing my neck... Next thing, there are voices behind us...

“Becca!” I hear Josh screaming from over the parking lot. “What the Fuck are you doing?”

Then...

There is Sammy, “Mind your own business, Matt!”

I look at both of them, confused. “Fuck is everyone in this parking lot!”

Then...

Next is Johno, “Sorry, Becca.”

“URGH!” I grunt in disbelief, “Why the hell is everyone out here?”

“You seemed upset,” Josh says. “So I followed you.”

“Right,” I answer. “You doing the creepy thing.”

Then Sammy explains, “I got worried when you did not come back straight away. I saw Josh and followed him.”

“Fair enough, but you are still not off the hook for trying to set me up with Josh.”

Next, Johno explains, “I got worried when Sammy did not come back straight away, so I asked Bruno, and he said everyone is out here.”

“Yes, Sammy, he is definitely on your leash. And Matt, what is your story?”

That is when you see Joanne coming from the same direction Matt did.

“You got to be kidding me! Don't even tell me! You just had to do it again!”

Everyone goes quiet as Joanne walks up to the group.

“Hey, what is everyone doing out here?”

“Blonde bimbo female whore,” Sammy blurts out.

“Sammy!” I have a chuckle at her. But then I shake my head, “Why did I not make the connection earlier on? You the blonde bimbo that got fired for screwing the boss. Matt, is she the one before Roxy?”

“Becca, please...” Matt starts to beg.

“Oh my god... It is Becca, but you said your girlfriend's name is Rebecca. Is it not Matt?”

“Yes, Joanne,” I snap at her. “Rebecca...Becca same difference. Glad your brain finally joined the party.”

And then, of course, Sammy can't help herself...

“Manwhore!”

I am filled with rage...I don't know if I should cry or laugh...I chose the latter...

“Matt, I want you out before I get home.”

I turn to Josh, “Please take me away from this circus.”

Josh pulls me close to his chest and takes me back into Spangles.