Episode 12

Amanda strides into her bedroom and leaps onto the bed. She covers her face with her hands, laughing in disbelief at what has just occurred.

"I can't believe I did that! It's insane! I'm so drenched; he got me so worked up! I need to call Marina; I won't be able to sleep without telling someone!"

It takes a moment for Marina to grasp the situation, but eventually, she answers with a sleepy voice.

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"Hey, girl."

"Marina? Were you asleep?"

"Yeah, I was watching a movie and kind of dozed off, haha."

"Sorry for waking you then, lol, but... I have to tell you something so shocking, I couldn't sleep without sharing!"

"Oh my God! I better sit up for this; go on, spill it, don't do this to me!"

"Okay! Here it comes, get ready!"

"Don't do this to me, haha."

"I kissed David on the staircase just a few minutes ago!"

Marina is silent.

"Marina? You there?!"

"I'm in shock; is it serious?! You're talking about your mom's boyfriend?!"

"Yes, lol, it's true, I know it's crazy!"

"Girl! Wait, explain this to me properly, how did this come out of nowhere?!"

"There's so much I need to tell you, girl. Tomorrow's Saturday, tell me you're coming!"

"Of course, I'll be there after hearing this! But spill it, girl, how did it happen?! I'm shocked!"

"We bumped into each other on the stairs just a few minutes ago, the house was empty and quiet, my mom was already asleep, then we started talking in a different way, if you catch my drift and... before I knew it, we were kissing! And get this, my mom walked in just as we finished, it was so close!"

"Shocked! Girl, you're crazy!"

"I know, I made a mess, right? But him... oh, girl, I'm still wet here! He... I don't even know what to say!"

"Oooh my, I won't be able to sleep after this, girl, OMG! I need to come over tomorrow, please have them pick me up!"

"I'll have them pick you up before lunch, okay?"

"Perfect! I'm so excited! You naughty girl, Amanda, getting with your stepdad!!"

"Lol, don't call him my stepdad, it makes me feel weird!"

"Lol!"

** The next day... **

Amanda wakes up early, abuzz with anticipation for Marina's arrival. She brushes her teeth, dresses in something comfortable, heads downstairs, and checks to see if David's driver is around.

"Good morning, Miss Amanda," the butler greets.

"Morning, Gonzalez! Is the driver here?"

"Not yet! He should be arriving soon; do you need to go out?"

"No, I was hoping to ask him to pick up my friend and bring her here!"

"Ah, I see! Don't worry, I'll give him a call!"

"Thank you so much, Gonzalez!"

"My pleasure!"

Amanda heads off to have breakfast without waiting for her mother and David.

"Good morning, Mrs. Arlete!"

"Morning, Miss Amanda!"

"Just call me Amanda, Mrs. Arlete!"

"Alright, as you wish! Are you more cheerful today, or is it just my imagination?"

"Yes, I am, haha, my best friend is coming over today!"

"That’s great! It will make a change from the boredom, haha."

"Yes, haha! I can't wait for her to get here; you're going to like her—she's funny, haha."

As Amanda enjoys breakfast in the kitchen with Arlete, her mother and David enter.

"Why are you eating here, Amanda?! Why aren't you at the table?!"

"Good morning to you too, sweet mother!"

"Don't change the subject, Amanda!"

"I was just having breakfast with Mrs. Arlete!"

"Is this going to be an everyday thing now?! What nonsense!"

"Let's not start this, mom!"

"Fine! I don't want to argue with you, daughter!"

"Good, isn't it! Morning, daddy!"

David looks at Amanda and smiles.

"Good morning, Amanda!"

"Miss Amanda, the driver's here; shall I give him the address?" Gonzalez asks, entering the kitchen.

"No need, Gonzalez, I'll go there myself! Thank you!"

"You’re welcome, Miss Amanda!"

"Where are you going, Amanda?" her mother questions.

"Nowhere special! Marina is coming over!"

"Oh, and did you ask if David was okay with that?"

"Should I? It's my house too, now!"

"Don't be like that, Amanda!"

"Daddy David, may my little friend come over?" Amanda imitates a child's voice.

"Amanda, stop that!" her mother scolds.

David chuckles at Amanda’s teasing.

"Of course, she can come, Amanda!"

"Thank you! I’ll go talk to the driver!"

As Amanda walks past David, she locks eyes with him. He merely smiles.

"Now she's started calling you daddy!" Carmen remarks.

"Let her be, haha, I don't mind, I'm getting used to it!"

A little while later...

Amanda sees the driver’s car approaching and dashes outside. The car stops, and Marina steps out.

"Girl! What a mansion this is, woman!" Marina shouts, rushing over to embrace Amanda.

"Hey, Girl! I’ve missed you, Marina! It feels like we haven't seen each other in ages!"

"Indeed, friend! My, my, what a house this is!"

"I told you it was beautiful, didn’t I? And you haven't even seen the inside; it's huge, you'll love it!"

Amanda leads Marina inside and introduces her to the staff.

"It’s a pleasure, Arlete! How are you doing?" Marina greets the cook with a big hug.

"Sorry about that, Mrs. Arlete, she's quite excitable," Amanda apologizes.

"Don't worry, Amanda, I love the excitement, haha. We could use more spirited people around here, haha."

"Oh, everything is so fancy!"

Amanda shows Marina around all the rooms, including the game room.

"This is so fancy! We're going to play here, right?! Please!"

"Of course, we are, haha. The second I saw it, I thought of us playing together!"

"My friend, I am charmed. This house is fantastic; your mom made the right choice moving here!"

Amanda shows Marina her room, the other empty bedrooms, and then they proceed to the pool area.

"My friend! Can I dive into this pool? Have you gone in?"

"Not yet! We can go in today if you want!"

"Oh, and I almost forgot! What's this about a kiss? Tell me everything!"

"For heaven's sake, Marina, keep it down! We can't talk about that here; I'll explain later!"

"Sorry, haha!"

They sit at one of the tables near the pool, chatting about various things when David and Carmen approach.

"Hi Carmen!"

"Hello, Marina, how are you?"

"I'm great now, haha! Hello, David!"

"Hi Marina! Welcome!"

"Thanks! Can I jump in the pool, David? Please!"

"Absolutely, make yourself at home!"

"I can't wait to dive in!"

David laughs.

"We should wear tiny bikinis! It's so hot!" Amanda teases, eyeing David to provoke him.

Marina catches on to Amanda's tactic and grins.

"You'll lend me one, right?" Marina inquires.

"Absolutely, friend!"

Later, a few hours after lunch, Amanda and Marina slip into swimwear and head to the pool.

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MARINA:

"This water feels amazing!" exclaims Marina.

"Doesn’t it just?"

"Come on, I saw you trying to provoke David, haha."

"Me? I didn't do anything, haha."

"Uh-huh, sure, haha. He should join us, imagine him in a pair of swim trunks!"

"Marina!"

"Sorry, I'm just saying, haha. When he sees you in that bikini, he's going to blush! And speaking of him…"

"What?"

"Look who's coming over!"

David approaches the pool area, carrying a notebook. He sits at one of the tables, opens his laptop, and starts typing intently, sporting a pair of denim shorts and an unbuttoned dress shirt.

"Check out those abs!" Marina comments.

"They're super defined, right?!"

"Incredible! And the toys you said you found in his drawer, haha, he must use them with your mom!"

"I don't want to hear about that, haha! Did I put on sunscreen, friend?"

"I think so!"

"For real?! I can't remember!" Amanda stands up out of the pool.

"Hey, where are you going?"

Amanda approaches the table where David is seated, stopping right in front of him, making it nearly impossible for him to avoid looking at her body.

"Could you apply some sunscreen on me, daddy?"

"Amanda... why are you wearing that bikini?"

"What a silly question, daddy! It's what women wear to go swimming!"

David smiles and looks down. Marina watches from the pool, amused.

"Could you do my back?"

"Sure!"

Amanda hands David the sunscreen, and she turns her back to him.

"Couldn’t your friend do this for you?" David remarks, rubbing the sunscreen onto Amanda's back.

"My friend? Oh, right, I totally didn't think to ask her, can you believe it?"

David chuckles.

"Really?! Haha, there you go, all done!"

"Thank you!"

Amanda pretends to drop the sunscreen and crouches in front of him, deliberately positioning herself so he can’t help but notice her. She picks up the sunscreen, and before standing back up, she directly faces the middle of David's shorts, bites her lip, and then straightens. As Amanda crouches in that manner, David's mind is flooded with erotic thoughts.

"Oops! Dropped it, haha."

"Oh, Amanda... don’t do this to me!"

"What did I do?"

"Nothing! You didn't do anything, haha."

Amanda saunters back to the pool almost catwalk style. David watches her intently, his eyes lingering on her backside.

"Amanda... this is going to be the end of me, it's not going to end well," he muses to himself.

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