âWe need to get out of here.â Selma, her voice laced with urgency, urged Jett to hurry. As they rushed off, Fannie finally allowed herself a long, steadying breath.
With a cheeky grin, Bobby propped his elbow just above her, teasing, âThinking of giving Jett a taste of his own medicine? Iâm here to help, and it wonât cost you a dime.â
Fannie, resolute in her dignity, refused to stoop to such levels over a betrayal. Her anger was hers to conquer quietly, without any spectacle.
Her past experiences with Bobby had been enough of a disaster to convince her that avoiding him was always the best choice.
âYouâre mistaken if you think Iâm that easy,â Fannie retorted, her gaze unwavering.
âNow that youâve made your point, could you leave? Remember, your girl is still out there, probably wondering where you are.â
Bobbyâs hand shot out, seizing her arm. âYou think you can just walk away from this?â
His voice dropped to a whisper as he leaned in closer. âDid you catch their footsteps fading?â
Fannie froze, realizing the truth in his words. Once Jett and Selma had exited the menâs room, the silence outside was telling.
Could Jett be lingering, perhaps waiting for them? Or had he already figured out her entanglement with Bobby? No way. Bobby had only gasped in painâJett couldnât have recognized his voice, could he? But it wasnât entirely impossible.
Maybe Jett and Selma were really waiting for them outside.
Fannieâs thoughts spun in confusion. Concealing herself this way was clearly not the solution.
âWhatâs the matter? Feeling scared?â Bobbyâs voice snapped her back to the moment as he lifted her chin with his fingers, his playful smirk still in place. âWhy not face him head-on? Confess your feelings for me. After all, heâs the one who messed up, not you.â
Surprisingly, Bobbyâs proposition didnât seem so far-fetched. If Jett and Selma could so openly flaunt their affair, why should Fannie feel burdened with guilt?
Yet the thought of confronting them filled her with dread. She knew it would be uncomfortable, awkwardâperhaps even more painful than she could bear.
Bobby noticed her hesitation and leaned in, his voice dropping to a whisper. âWhy not let me help you?â
Fannie, feeling cornered, realized she had little choice. âWhat do you suggest?â
Bobbyâs smirk widened, his expression mischievous.
âThat depends on how you ask me.â
Fannie took a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves, before muttering, âI owe you a favor.â
âIâm not interested in favors,â Bobby replied smoothly, turning her toward him. His hand lifted her skirt with practiced ease. âI want nothing but you.â
A shiver ran down Fannieâs spine as his hand brushed the inside of her thigh. The small, confined space of the stall offered her little room to move or escape.
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