âAnd why wouldnât it be?â Bobby propped his chin on his hand, his gaze lingering on her. âI owe Selma thanks, you know.â
âFor what?â she asked, her tone skeptical.
âYouâre not aware? We ended up sleeping together because of her.â
Fannie mulled over his words with a grave sense of realization. âAre you suggesting that she orchestrated my kidnapping as well?â
Bobby chuckled at her apparent disbelief. âYouâre incredibly naive. Sheâs deceived you, yet here you are, still helping her.â
âEnough with calling me naive,â Fannie snapped. âI just have poor judgment.â
âClearly,â Bobby agreed with a nod, an understanding smile touching his lips. âNo surprise you were duped by Jett.â
âAnd by you as well.â
Bobby paused, considering her words, and had to admit she had a point.
Fannie glanced over at Judie. âTake her to the room. Iâm exhausted and need some rest.â
She stood and made her way back to her bedroom.
After freshening up, Fannie settled into bed, her ears attuned to the noises drifting in from outside. Meanwhile, Bobby carried Judie to the guest room, closing the door behind him.
His footsteps approached Fannieâs room, and just as she tossed restlessly in bed, a knock echoed on her door.
âWhat is it now?â she called out, irritation lacing her tone.
âDo you have any extra toiletries?â
Exhaling deeply, Fannie retrieved some disposable toiletries from her bathroom. As she cracked the door to hand them over, Bobby forcefully wedged his foot in the opening. Before Fannie could react, his hand clamped over her mouth.
âShh, donât make a sound.â
Her eyes widened in alarm. Judie was right next door, and Bobbyâs audacity shocked her. She shoved him hard. âGet out!â
âFifi, I want to stay with you tonight.â
âIn your dreams!â
The sight of her genuine fury seemed to ignite something in Bobby, heightening his excitement. âThen Iâll have my dream in your bed.â
Stripping off his clothes with casual ease, he jumped onto Fannieâs bed without hesitation. This madman had just invaded her sanctuary.
Fannie fretted over the potential uproar. The last thing she needed was for Judie to wake and witness this spectacle. She edged closer to Bobby, her voice a hushed plea. âBobby, Judie likes you. Sheâs a kind soul. You shouldnât betray her trust like this. Weâre over.â
But Bobby was undeterred. He pulled her down beside him, encircling her waist from behind. âRelax, sheâll sleep through the night after a few drinks. Sheâll never know.â
His persistence slowly chipped away at Fannieâs defenses. âButââ
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