"Week, actually. There were a few days on each end he was on the island by himself," I corrected him, "but yes, it was. Magical, if you can believe in that."
"I don't, but there's a couple of Indians around the area who'd take that word more seriously. Either way Miss Browder, you can see why I have a conundrum. In the classical business sense, you're overqualified for anything I have open. The best I have is a part time register job that might lead to a pharmacy position later on if one of my current crew decides to leave. I'll be honest, though, the earliest might be a year or more, there's one girl who's got a boyfriend in the Marine Corps. She says that once he's through his training and then gets a permanent posting she's going to move to wherever he is, but I've seen too many relationships like that through the years in this town."
"Lima had it's fair share too," I replied. "Half caused by the person in the military, the other half by the person left at home. Someone can't quite keep it in their pants any longer, and stuff happens. I'll be honest with you Mr. Winters, I would have been surprised if you'd said you had anything, all things being considered. You don't know me, I'm not answering a help wanted ad, and I'm new in a small town. I’m grateful that you’re willing to even have me part-time."
Winters nodded. “I can make a few calls on your behalf. Let me ask you, how fired up are you about staying in the pharmacy game?"
"Well, I'd like to stay in the medical field area, but that's just because I can talk the language. Management is fine, but field experience is helpful."
"Okay. They might have a slot up at the hospital, maybe something better for you pay wise if that's important. I'll warn you though, a lot of folks don't like working there. This part of the country's got a hell of a problem with meth. Breaking Bad only made it seem more glamorous, but the hospital's the place they drag those OD'd screwups. You add that in with the alcoholism, and it's not a great place to work. But do you want me to give them a call?”
I nodded in appreciation. "While your offer is great, of course, full time is better. If you can make those calls or even just give me the numbers, I'd appreciate it."
Jay nodded. "Okay. Give me until the end of the week, and if I don't give you a call, come on back in Friday right about this time. That should give you some time to get settled in around T or C."
I smiled in relief. "Thank you, Mr. Winters."
"It's Jay. You mind if I call you Melina?"
I shook my head. "Not at all. Thanks again."
I stood up to leave and shook Jay's hand before going to the door. As I opened it, Jay spoke up again. "Oh, and Melina?"
"Yes?"
Jay set his elbows on his desk and folded his hands in front of him. "I know this is just part of the rumor mill, but keep your eyes open. The past year or so, strange stuff keeps happening around town, most of it somehow having a connection to the High School or Cam. Now, I'm not saying he's involved in anything, he's a good guy for sure, but just weird stuff keeps happening. You'll hear most of the stories as you stay around, but don't freak out. I'd trust Cam with the keys to this place and the registers stuffed full of flu season cash, but he seems to be a magnet for things going wrong.”
Chapter 14
Cam
I got home from school to find Melina grinning and at the same time with a perplexed look on her face. "What is it?"
Coming to the door, she wrapped me up in a hug and kiss, her tongue soft and gentle against mine. I bumped the door closed and pushed the two of us back into the living room, finding the couch and pulling her down with me. Reaching up, I cupped one of her breasts, thrilled to find that she wasn't wearing a bra under her shirt. “What's this?"
"I got home an hour ago and couldn't help but think about you," she replied, pushing me back onto the cushions. "So I made sure I was ready to show you exactly what I need."
I couldn't reply as she straddled my waist and ground her hips down onto me, my cock already filling with blood while she kissed me again. Instead, I pushed her shirt up, caressing the wonderful smooth skin that was as arousing as her kisses. Tugging at the cotton, I was able to get Melina to lean back enough that she could lift her arms over her head, freeing her generous breasts for me to enjoy. Leaving my hands on her back I leaned her backward, feasting upon the soft flesh. I love her nipples, they’re so sensitive that I could feel her flutter beneath me when I sucked the hard nubs into my mouth. Letting go of her back, I pushed her breasts together until her nipples actually touched. Using my lips and tongue, I teased them at the same time, Melina throwing her head back nonsensically as she was overcome at the feeling.