Chapter 4
We watched several episodes of Divine’s favorite show before I heard her snoring. I actually got into the show, so I didn’t bother trying to wake her up as I finished watching a few episodes solo.
After spending a few hours with her, I discovered that not only was she beyond beautiful, but she was funny and insightful as she gave me animated play-by-play commentary of the show. I missed her narration while she slept but found it much easier to follow the show. I was tempted to re-watch the last episode just so I could see what I missed while she was talking.
“Wake up,” I said, gently shaking her.
“I’m not sleep,” she lied, opening her eyes to look at me.
“I wasn’t sure if you wanted to sleep out here or if you preferred to sleep in bed.”
She scratched her head as she sat up and looked around the room. It must have taken her a minute to get her bearings together but eventually she stood up.
“I have a spare bedroom if you want to go to bed, or you can sleep on the couch. It doesn’t matter,” she noted.
“I don’t remember anything about sleeping in the memo.”
“The memo was probably mostly don’t let my cousin fuck and don’t fuck my cousin or else.”
“More or less.” I chuckled.
“I have no issue with you sleeping. No one is coming out here. Believe me. You already said you’re practically getting free money.”
“Is that what the other guys did?”
“The other guys rarely ever came inside,” she revealed.
“Well, damn.” I shook my head.
“I like the change. You’re actually kind of cool. I barely took the time to get to know them. They were too dedicated to helping Syre treat me like a little girl.”
“I’m well aware that you’re an adult,” I told her.
“Well, if you do decide to go to sleep, the bedroom is at the end of the hall. There’s plenty of food in the fridge and pantry. I don’t have to tell you to make yourself at home because you’ve already came in here cooking and shit.”
“Good that you know I don’t need you to roll out the welcome mat.”
“You did it yourself.” She grinned before turning to head to her bedroom. “Good night, Lee Lee.”
“Lee Lee?” I frowned at the nickname she gave me.
Pressing play, I proceeded to episode five. With Divine’s permission, I finally kicked off my shoes and stretched out on the couch. It was two in the morning. I could at least get a little rest before my shift ended. At least we agreed on the free money thing. I could get used to this.