She closed her eyes, letting all the air out of her, and left her suspended for an endless moment. Donny’s eyes were locked on her mouth, and she moaned around the tip of the treat, sucking and swirling the candy in her mouth. “Stupid car,” she mumbled, looking out at the driveway and the empty space where her car usually sat. Now it’s your turn to wait, little one.”
There was nothing else but the edge of the counter for Roxanne to cling to, and it was clearly not good enough for her Daddy. After a few seconds, he shook her head, making goosebumps rise on her skin and pulling her up onto her feet. She picked up a chocolate brownie and brought it to her mouth, taking a slow bite, her eyes closing. He had done a pretty good job in raising her despite everything and she was thankful for that.
