Daddy’s Little Pet

RENEE

The sun hung low over us as Nicole and I jogged through the streets together, a gentle breeze brushing the hair from our faces.

The city was bustling, with a few people milling about on street corners or in restaurants. Others rushed past the sidewalk with their hands tucked into their coats. I took everything in with all my senses.

Couples were loitering, and a sly smile crossed my lips, as I remembered that I’d be seeing Robert soon.

Only yesterday, he’d given me several heady orgasms in his car, and we’d spent the entire afternoon together, but it felt like an eternity since I’d seen him last.

Even as I jogged, our conversation from last night echoed in my mind, and I blushed uncontrollably, hoping Nicole wouldn’t notice.

“What’re we having for dinner?” Nicole asked, tugging at my sleeve and hitting my shoulders. I stopped jogging, pausing to catch my breath, setting aside my thoughts of Robert.

“Huh?”

“I said, what’re we having for dinner?” She asked again, her long raven hair swinging against her shoulders and cheeks. “You’ll either make something or-”

“Come on, Nicole.” I chuckled, “You know I’m going to be preparing for my date with Robert.”

“Oh, shit! I forgot!” She hissed, hands touching her forehead.

I rolled my eyes.

“Yeah, you forgot so quickly. Pretty silly, considering you helped pick out the dress I’d be wearing.”

“And I came up with the no panties rule, too.” She added with a smirk, and my cheeks flushed in embarrassment.

She’d made funny jabs at me earlier, asking me not to wear any panties because he’d left me without one last night-she knew because I told her. At first, I refused, but something in the back of my mind told me I’d go through with it.

And if I did, well, there was no harm in being bare and naughty for my man.

I chuckled softly at the thought, and Nicole gently pushed my arm again.

“What?” I asked harshly.

“Whatever has you smiling like that, I’d like a recap when you get home tomorrow morning.”

“I’m not telling you anything, Nicole.”

“You’re depriving my fantasy life. You’re getting dick regularly while I bury myself in books, porn, and…” She grumbled.

“Nicole!” I exclaimed, hitting her shoulder as I burst out laughing, unable to control myself as we rounded the corner that led to our apartment.

“I’m right, aren’t I?” She asked, and I just continued laughing.

“I’m not going to tell you details about my sex life, Nicole.” I abruptly stopped speaking when I heard my phone vibrate, alerting me to an incoming text message, and I looked at Nicole.

“Who could this possibly be?” I muttered as I took my cell phone from my back pocket, swiping the screen open and raising my brows when I saw it was a message from Robert.

Was he already on his way to pick me up?

“It’s too early already….” I mumbled, checking the time on my phone, which showed it was only 6:00 p. m.

Without further thought, I swiped open the text and quickly read through it.

Robert: I’m so sorry, baby girl, but I have to cancel our date. I have an urgent matter to attend to, and I’m not sure how long it will take. Even if I’m finished, I doubt I’ll want to see you because I won’t be in the best spirits. So please accept my apologies, and we can reschedule for another time. Have a good night’s sleep, okay? I love you. ~ Robert.

I stared blankly at the phone’s screen, frozen in my steps, as a sudden chill swept over me.

The text was strange. It appeared that he was trying to tell me more with this message, but at the same time, he didn’t want me to know anything.

“Hey, Renee. What’s up?” Nicole called, and looking up, I saw she was far ahead of me. She must have run along without me, and I’d had no idea.

A sigh escaped my lip as I gripped my cell phone tighter and quickly typed out a text in reply to the message.

Hitting the send button, I jogged to catch up with Nicole.

“What happened?”

“I got a text.”Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

“Yeah, you did. Who from?”

“It’s Robert. Here…” I muttered, giving her the phone, and she loudly read through the text.

My head began to spin as Nicole continued reading, and I tried to wrap my head around what this could mean.

This was the first time Robert was canceling on me, and knowing how much he’d looked forward to our meeting tonight, a variety of thoughts raced through my mind.

Something urgent had come up like he said, but the insecure and selfish part of me began to wonder if this meeting-whatever it was-was more important than me.

What was the reason for his cancellation? Who was he meeting with? This was clearly not a business meeting because he would have specified.

“Okay, no date tonight. So you’ll cook dinner for me then. Thank goodness.” Nicole said with a shrug, and I stared at her in disbelief.

“Is that all you have to say?”

“Huh?”

“Just okay, and you’re happy I’ll cook dinner for you?”

“Renee…” She called out, her hands gripping my shoulders as she squeezed lightly, “I was joking. I’m so sorry, but as Robert mentioned, something urgent came up and-”

“I’m damn worried.” I blurted out, another uneasy chill coursing through me as I continued, “I feel like there’s more to this, Nicole.”

“Huh? What makes you think that?” She queried, and I began to tell her about the mysterious caller from the night before.

“Wow.”

“Of course, it was also from a woman, and he seemed irritated and refused to tell me who she was. I think his canceling this date has something to do with whoever that bitch was!” I spat out abruptly, and Nicole gasped.

“Renee, calm down-”

“Well, I’m not sure I know how to be calm in this situation. I can’t bear the thought of another woman having-”

“I think you should ask Robert the next time you see him.” Nicole interjected before I could finish, “If he refuses to tell you, then you’d know he’s hiding something from you. Then you can allow yourself to get worked up. But, until then, don’t get too agitated about it.”

“Nicole, I’m already agitated. For Robert to choose between that woman and me… It clearly shows she’s more important.” I paused, raking my hands through my tangled hair, “Whoever she is-”

“Chill, Renee, stop making assumptions.”

“I can’t. Nicole, I have a bad feeling about this. I’m imagining all sorts of things in my head-things you wouldn’t want to know about. Nicole… I… I can’t take any more heartbreak, cheating, or-”

“Renee!” Nicole shook me violently, her hands going to my arms, trying to get me to stop thinking about the ravaging thoughts in my head.

“What?”

“Stop overthinking. I understand why you’re concerned, but you should know that Robert is a grown-ass man and he must have tangible reasons for his decisions.”

“Hmmm.”

“Yeah, and Renee, remember that Robert loves and adores you. I can tell by the way he looks at you and treats you. He lavishly spoils you, you have the best sex, and he’s always available except on rare occasions. Just stay calm and ask questions. As I previously stated, he must have reasons for everything, so be gentle with him. Don’t let your anger issues and uncertainty ruin something that could be lovely.”

“Whatever you’re talking about, Nicole. I just-”

“It’s going to be okay. Don’t overthink it.”

“But-”

“No buts! Trust me, and don’t overthink this. You can call him tomorrow and talk things out, alright?”

“Fine.” I grumbled, and Nicole smiled at me.

“Good. Now let’s hurry inside. We have work to do, and you have a hearty dinner to prepare for me.” Nicole said as we walked faster toward the apartment building.

I glanced at the text message I’d sent Robert as we walked. He’d read it but didn’t respond.

My suspicions returned, and another bad feeling rose within me.

Dialing his number, I silently hoped he’d pick. I wanted to hear his voice and be reassured by it, at the very least.

The first call rang through, but he didn’t answer. When I tried again, it went to voicemail, and fear coursed through my limbs.

What did this mean? Why wasn’t he-

“Renee, oh my goodness…” Nicole abruptly called out, shaking my hand and forcing me to look up.

We’d already entered the building.

“Can you see what I’m seeing?” She asked, and I blinked twice, staring ahead.

In front of us was Dylan, standing at the entrance of the building where the stairs separated and my jaw dropped open and close.

He noticed us. His gaze blankly fixed on me.

A gasp escaping my lips, I examined his appearance, and I noticed he looked pale and tired as if he’d been waiting for a long time.

He was holding something wrapped, intently watching us approach. As our eyes locked, all thoughts of Robert vanished instantly.

Every cell in my body was filled with rage as I stared at the motherfucker who’d broken my heart and shattered my future with his words.

Talk about my day going downhill. Then this fool had to appear out of nowhere.

What the hell was he doing here?

What the fuck did he want?!