Chapter 9: Ralph's POV
The next day at work I was ON FIRE. I guess they were right sex really does improve moods. While I was sculpting a man's foot (don't ask) she walked through the door. My heart jumped right through my chest. I can't tell you how many times Jazlyn had come to the bakery, but this time was different.she hasn't been my girlfriend-if you want to call it that-before. She walked around the bakery and Anthony hit on her (as usual). She had never gone out with him-and now I know why. I cringed when I saw him run his a hand across his waist. She faked a smile, and a mix guilt and glee filled me when Buddy yelled at him. "Hey!" He cried " That's my daughter!" and that's all he needed to say for Anthony to back off. In one way this was a sigh of relief, but on the other hand this showed that Buddy's daughter is off limits.
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The bakery was closed now and we waited for the last person to leave. A few seconds after everyone left I scooped Jazlyn into my arm protectively. She was mine. I put her on the counter and she wrapped her legs around me, pulling my torso closer. We started making out carelessly as she tangled her fingers into my hair, and I moved my hands lower and lower down her body. I was overwhelmed by her sweet scent. That's when I heard someone come in. I quickly released Jazlyn, and tried to look casual by scratching my beard. I looked to who was at the door...fuck, it was Anthony. His mouth was wide open and he said "so that's why you're not interested in me!" Jazlyn got down from the counter and begged "please Anthony. You cannot tell ANYONE about this, please!" He smirked "Fine. Fine." I spoke up "Seriously man, I could lose my job if this gets out." I put his hands up "Okay, alright...your dirty little secret is safe with me."
