She needs us. Poor thing has been all alone.
The voice cackled.
I resisted licking her cheek, moving back to smile at her.
“Text me what time you would like me to pick you up,” I said, tracing my fingers along her jaw.
“Okay.” Her voice was barely a whisper.
She wants you.
The voice screeched.
I know.
I smiled at Charlotte and turned to leave, but not before I saw the dreamy look in her pretty eyes.
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The Charlotte and Elias show was on again. I got to see her bedroom this morning, but unfortunately, the teddy lay flat on her bed as she changed her clothes. She talked to Elias all the time. I would catch snippets between patients or on my break. Charlotte had no idea that behind the glint of the bear’s glass eye was a camera.
She sat the bear on her bed and I could see her working in the corner from her makeshift office. The classical music played in the background and she kept the speaker close to her belly. When she stopped to stretch out I saw all her yoga poses and every inch of my son’s prison. I was obsessed.
Her fingers hovered over her phone, and I wondered if she was about to message me about tonight.
Tonight, ruin her for anybody else.
The voice was as sinister as my thoughts because we were entirely in sync.
Chapter 6
Charlotte
With my work completed, I could plan for tonight. I glanced at the time. He would still be at work. Ellis moved, and I moved off the chair to stretch out some yoga poses again. I stared at the cute teddy bear that Elliot bought for Ellis. It smelled like Elliot’s cologne, so I put it in my bedroom instead of Ellis’s. His bassinet would be in my room to begin with, I justified to myself. I lay flat on the floor to stretch my back out to give him some space.
“Should I message him?” I asked Ellis.
He pressed against my stomach, and I grinned. My fingers hovered over my phone. Elliot had been kind enough to help me last night and was a complete gentleman. It would be great to stick it to Sam. I avoided her call this morning. Why couldn't she take a hint?
Me:Hi, it’s Charlotte. Is 7 pm okay for you?
I bit my lip as I saw him responding. The three dots danced around until I strangled my phone. He made me feel like a teenager instead of a responsible thirty-plus-year-old woman.
Dr Sexy:Hi Charlotte, I will save your number. That is perfect. I will see you tonight. I hope you had a good day. Feel free to message me at any time.
Me:I had a great day. Ellis has been active, and that is reassuring. I hope you don't work too late. See you tonight.
Dr Sexy:I finish in a couple of hours. I can't wait to see you again. x
I stared at the lowercase kiss.
What did that mean? Oh, no.
As much as I wanted to see that fine ass, my rose bush was out of control. It was my last chance to get some action before Ellis came, and I had an out-of-control '70s bush.
I curse you, fate.Fuck.
I wondered if a long pair of scissors would work.
