With – surprise surprise – Jackie foolishly playing dumb, Joel was forced to act the bad guy once more. Aunty sex “No,” warned Jackie, grabbing hold of his arm, the grip almost tender, the generosity of feeling surprising Joel, given what had just elapsed. Jackie issued a consolatory look before easing on to her back, knees elevated. Tiffany tried to turn away but the blade held fast, forcing her to spectate. Joel’s thumb entered with a squelch, accompanied by a loud exhalation from Tiffany’s lips. —
Back upstairs Joel’s return was received warmly by the distraught women who already feared the worst. I’ve a place you can spend the night till things cool down. Grabbing Charlotte’s hand, she fled to the hall as Joel and a disorientated Tiffany followed close behind, neither quite aware of what was happening.
