The MakeUp Artist Internship

Mom, How Did You Know?

     I didn't go  home after we shopped.  I sent Charisse a text that i was having problems processing things and I just needed to be alone.   She was less than understanding.   "Well, you may have feelings for him, but they will end.   He has no interest in bimbos like you.  No offense."   He wanted to get to know me.   He asked me, "Do you ever think you could go back to men only?"  He texted that on the way home. I told him, "Well I am considering it."  He  answered "good".   I smiled.   

      "Everything okay?"  Mom asked.

"Yeah.   Everything is okay."

"You sure."

"Mom, can I ask you something?"

"Yeah."

"When you said he was eying me.   Was he?"

"Yes.   He looks at me like Johnny looks at me, and he was doing that a lot."

"Charisse wants me to have a baby for her with him."

'Don't do it."  I looked at her.   "Have you?"

"I shrugged my shoulders."

"Well, you don't make good decisions, but neither do I.  Anyway, I won't beat you up over it, supper is on the table."

"Good."

     "So, any big goals for the new year?"  Johnny asked.

"To be happy."

"Good goals.   I have made one."

"You have?"

"Your mom."

"Yeah."

"I want to marry her."

"Really?" 

"You should have done that years ago."

"I know. In 1993."

       I told Johnny in confidence about what is going on and he didn't say it was stupid, but he said, "Watch your heart."  He hugged me.  I told him,   "I think I am falling for the daddy."   He just said,
"Oh baby" and he said, "I could tell  He looked at you with adoring eyes.   Just do what you feel is right.   Maybe he's the one."   He gave good advice.  He wasn't Rob.   Rob wants to go to dinner with me and Hannah on Tuesday.   Great.  I wondered what he wanted to talk at us about.   He never talked to us, but AT us.  Johnny talked TO us.  

      We watched some cartoons and we talked.   I drove home and Charisse called me.  

      "So, are you on straight?"   She asked me.

"Charisse I didn't mean to come.  I just did."

"Well try not to."

"He's very well endowed.  He just hit the right spots."

"Darling, he is doing us a favor.  This is for us, not him, but stupid you developed feelings for him.   He is never going to like you, or even love you.  I love you even though you sort of embarassed me yesterday.  The clothes bit yeah.   Then the shoes.  Then getting into his personal life?  You are so stupid."

"I am not stupid.   I am human."

"Whatever.  Just be here by nine tomorrow so we can be on time to his place.   Remember.  BUSINESS only."

"Yes, ma'am."

     When I got home there was at text for me.   It was Peter.   Can't wait to see you tomorrow, Doll. When do I get you alone?"  We each get one "early day" where we leave at noon.  Mine was Tuesday and coming up.   "I am off at noon on Tuesday,"  I text back.  "Great.  On Tuesday come to the back door and go up the stairs.   Go all the way to the end of the hall and go to the room on the left."  I nod.   "I will try not to get turned on by you tomorrow."  I smiled.

    Mom texted, "Good night. Xoxo.   Hope you are alone."  I reassured her I was.   Charisse said, "Use those wipes I got you.   You won't stink as bad."   "I can't wait to see you tomorrow,"  Peter texted.   "I'll try not to be too turned on by you."   I laughed.   Downstairs scott was getting it on with Lauren.   Lauren looked just like Reese Witherspoon.    She wore cashmere swearers and her parents were perfect.   I had to ride this one out.   I had a feeling I wasn't going to be heartbroken.    I got one more text.   It was from Charisse.   "I am coming over."  I didn't want her to.   "I am tired.   I will just see you tomorrow."   She said, "No.  I want to come over and I am coming over."   I was sort of flirting with Peter.    "Charisse is coming over,"  I texted.  "Damn.  I will see you tomorrow but on Tuesday, it's our day." 

      I heard the tapping of her heels.   She pauses by my door.  

      "You look tired," she said.

"I was at the mall for six hours."

"Six hours.  No one does THAT anymore,"

"Well I did.  My mom loves mall."

"Your mom loves a dirty man.   I am staying here to make sure you are clean in the morning.  Okay.  Now come here.  I want to get my lovins in, too."  I smiled.  

     After we were done, she told me, "No kissing him.  He can kiss you but not on the lips.   When he is done, he ha to stay on you and not whisper anything to you.  What did he say?"

"He just asked if I was okay."

"He'd better.  He has a penchant for pretty women."

"I am not pretty.  So you are safe."

"You are beautiful, just like your dad. I so wanted ot meet him, but something happened."

"Did you get sick?"

"No.   I told him if we didn't meet I was going to kill myself and, well, they called the authorities."

"Charisse, that is messed up."

"Yeah."

"So are you like banned for life?"

"No.  I met your dad, didn't I?"

"But you are gay."

"I would date your dad if he asked."

"Are you with me because of him."

"Oh heavens no!   I think you are stunning, you're fun, but you can be stupid sometimes.   Now come here and open those legs, Pete noticed your pussy and was impressed.   He wants to taste it.  Well he isn't."

"Right."

      I was so nervous about Tuesday.