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Lucy's Pov

I must have been playing with my straw from my frappucino for a while since Gregg has been staring at me cautiously. "Is something wrong, darling?"

I shake my head in denial, I'm not going to tell him anything about dad's disgusting plan. I didn't even mean to give off any angry or depressed vibes, I was fine a minute ago. Wasn't I? "Lucille," he places his hand on mine. "What's the matter?"

I decide to give in, Gregg won't let it slide if I keep telling him I'm fine. "My dad made a bet and lost. It has me in a grumpy mood, I'm sorry. Just don't pay attention to it."

His eyebrows raise slightly as he smirks, "Why wouldn't I pay attention to something that's bothering you?" I smile half-heartedly. "Why did it make you angry? Does he gamble often?"

I shake my head, "No, he made a stupid bet with his boss and he lost so now he has to hold up his bargain." I release a sigh, "He bet my virginity to his boss' son. I told him I refuse and we began to bicker."

Gregg visibly frowned, "Why would a man bet his daughter's innocence?" I shrug. "That's wrong and immature!" I nod.

"Mom sure thinks so."

"Just ignore him, don't let him see it affects you." Gregg advices, "That could be what he wants. To get you riled up, I mean." He's right, dad has always liked getting me angry, upset or anything negative.

But he also could have gambled and furiously bet my v-card. "I'll make an attempt."

He smiles, "That's my girl. Now, let's go ice skating."