Daddy’s Little Pet

ROBERT

“That’s one thousand, five hundred dollars and sixty cents.” The grocery clerk at the supermarket’s front desk told me, and I smiled curtly at the young man.

Taking out my wallet, I handed twenty-hundred-dollar bills to him, adding, “You can keep the change.”

“Robert-” As we left the store, I heard Renee gasp, and I shrugged.

“Oh, my God! Thank you very much, sir!” The attendant called out from behind me, and I waved my hands in response, despite having my back to him.

Renee looked at me as she pushed the trolley. She was trying to hide a smile, I could tell.

“Here, give that to me.” I offered and before she could hand the trolley over, I pushed her aside and took hold of it.

“I see you’re desperate to say something to me about the tip I gave the clerk.” I said as we walked out to my car.

It’d only been minutes since we’d finished our sexual shenanigans, and Renee wanted to go home straight after, refusing to let me take her to a restaurant for dinner.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

She’d called Nicole, and from the phone conversation, I deduced they didn’t have much food at home and would order some takeout for the night. Because of this, despite her protests, I’d driven to the nearest grocery store to get her some foodstuffs.

“You’re still not saying anything.” I muttered as I stuffed the groceries into the trunk. “Are you upset I left such a large tip for the clerk?” I raised my brow, and she shook her head negatively.

“So, what is it?” I asked, this time with a chuckle, and she smiled.

“You’re so generous. I wish I could work for you.”

“Huh?”

“I’ll never forget the huge tip you left the waitress on our first mutual date or the bundle of cash you left for my boss this afternoon, or now-”

“I gave the clerk $400 in a tip, Renee, if I should calculate. You should know it means nothing to me.”

“I know.”

“Good, so don’t get yourself overworked about it.”

“I won’t.”

Taking her hands in mine and kissing her knuckles softly, I opened the car door for her and said, “Let’s go home now, shall we?”

“Okay.”

Closing the car door, I jogged to my side and quickly entered. I started the vehicle’s ignition and speedily drove down the streets.

Driving in silence, our hands intertwined, I kept bringing her knuckles to my lips, kissing them softly because I couldn’t stop myself from touching her, even for a second.

I loved running my calloused fingers over her skin because it was soft and smooth. It also made me feel relaxed.

Some minutes later, as I approached her neighborhood, Renee called to me.

“Robert?”

“Yes, baby girl?”

“You’ve already gotten groceries for me to cook something at home, but what about you? What are you having for dinner?”

My eyes rolled as I gripped the steering wheel tightly. “I offered to drive us to a restaurant earlier, and you declined, Renee. I would’ve eaten dinner at that point.”

“Oh, I apologize, Robert. It’s just… I… I had dinner plans with Nicole tonight and-”

“But you live with her, and I’m sure you both eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner together whenever you’re home. So that’s not an excuse.” I said, cutting through her reasoning.

“Are you upset?” She asked, and I chuckled.

“No, I’m not. I’m only stating the obvious. I wish we lived together, you know… I’d have driven straight home and-”

“I can cook you something at my apartment. I could quickly whip something up for you.”

I smirked, realizing she’d averted my conversation about living together. At the same time, I couldn’t stop myself from grinning.

She had no idea I’d already purchased a home in Orlando and planned to move her in with me.

‘Steady Robert, steady.’ My subconscious advised me to caution, so I only nodded at her suggestion.

“Are you going to stay so I can make something?” Renee asked again, then added, “You’re not saying anything.”

“Don’t worry, Renee. I’ll be fine. I’ll have dinner at the hotel restaurant.”

“Oh, okay…”

“I love that you care about me. Doting on me like a mother, it’s sweet.” I complimented, shooting a soft glance at her, and smiling, she blushed uncontrollably.

“So, what’s the plan for tomorrow?” She asked.

Brows furrowed, I replied, “We’ll definitely see each other tomorrow as originally planned. I’ll call you, and we can schedule a date in the evening when you’re done with work. How about that?”

“Yes, that’s okay. Fuck!” She cursed, her free hand going to her forehead.

Brows wrinkled in concern, I asked her what was wrong.

“Nothing. It’s just the mention of work has me thinking. I don’t know how I’ll face my coworkers after the stunt you pulled today. They’re going to ask so many questions, and some might even despise me ’cause I’m-”

I clenched my teeth in rage as she continued to complain.

“Renee, nothing will happen. Let me know if anyone tries to bully you or talk trash.” I interjected before she could finish. Maneuvering the car’s steering, I continued, “If it means buying the restaurant and getting rid of those loudmouthed women by laying them off, then I would gladly do it.”

“Wait! No, Robert!” She exclaimed, widening her eyes as she turned to face me, but I was dead serious.

No one dared to molest or touch my girl and get away with it.

“I’m not kidding, Renee. I know they’re your coworkers and bound to talk, but if anything happens to you, physically or verbally, I won’t take it lightly.”

“I understand, but surely you’re kidding when you said you’d buy the building, right? Come on, I mean-”

“I’m not joking, Renee.” I curtly replied. “I mean it, and you know I can follow through if I want to.”

“Robert-” I didn’t let her finish because I’d already stopped in front of her apartment building and saw a familiar figure standing outside.

“Isn’t that Nicole?” I asked.

Looking up, she squealed, “Yes!”

“Oh… Finally, I get to meet her.” I muttered to myself under my breath. But Renee overhead and working to free herself from the seatbelts, she just giggled.

As soon as we left the car, I dashed to the trunk, taking out the grocery bags and placing them in the collapsible trolley I’d purchased from the store.

Renee had already gone to meet her friend, and they were chatting when I approached them, trolley in hand.

“Good day, Nicole. You’re looking so lovely.” I said warmly as we hugged, and I kissed her on the cheek, much to Renee’s chagrin.

“Thank you very much, Robert. How are you doing?” She asked, and we conversed, exchanging pleasantries for a while.

She’d come outside to pick up the food she’d ordered. When she saw the groceries I’d bought Renee, her eyes widened, and she thanked me profusely.

“Oh, it’s nothing…” I tried to dismiss her compliments, but she wouldn’t have it.

“Robert, I’m at a loss for words. I’m overjoyed and I’m also glad you’re with Renee. She appears to be in good spirits and exudes a sense of calm these days. I appreciate everything you’ve done and-”

“Nicole!” Renee cut in, trying to chastise her friend. I could already see blush stains on her cheeks.

Chuckling, I didn’t say anything, just nodding in response. As the gentlemen I was, I decided to keep quiet and let the ladies have their say.

“It’s getting late, Robert….” Renee said as I was about to say something to Nicole and grabbing my left arm, she started dragged me toward my car.

“Bye, Nicole.” I bid my farewell, and as she waved at me, she grabbed the trolley and began to walk inside with the food.

“Are you sending me away?” I jokingly asked Renee. She rolled her eyes.

“Not that, but you have to go. It’s getting late, and I don’t want anything happening to you and….”

I abruptly stopped and quickly maneuvered her, removing my arms from her soft grip and arranging her properly until she stood directly in front of me.

“I should be concerned about you, not the other way around, Renee.” I inhaled deeply and whispered in her ears, my nose nuzzling her neck and making her shiver.

“Robert…” She purred my name, and I chuckled.

I gently gripped her neck and pulling her lips closer to mine, I kissed her passionately and tenderly like I was starving.

I didn’t want to let go, but I had to, and after a few seconds, I painstakingly tore my lips away and rested my forehead on hers.

“Damn! I can’t wait to see you again tomorrow and do all sorts of bad things to you. Fuck you on my hotel bed. Fuck you on the kitchen counter. Fuck you in the bathroom. Fuck you standing, sitting, kneeling…”

“Robert, stop!” She laughed, hitting my shoulders as her cheeks blushed pink.

“Well, I have your panties tonight to keep me company.”

“Robert, you sleaze…” Renee trailed off, and I just chuckled.

“Good night, baby girl, and dream of me, will you?”

“Yes, I will, Daddy.”

“Good girl. Now off you go.” I finished, pushing her off and urging her to go on.

“What about you?”

“Go ahead, Renee. Let me watch you enter the building.” I ordered.

She complied begrudgingly and walked away, though she kept looking back to see if I was still watching her. When she was finally out of sight, I sighed with satisfaction and walked straight to my car, opening the door and hopping inside.

Starting the car, I switched on the speaker and as some cool music blasted through, I drove down the streets and straight to the hotel.

I’d had a fantastic night with my girl and was content.