Chapter 8: Step by Step to Stepmom Cha. 04
I was woken up by my alarm blaring in my ear. I checked my phone to see that it was only 6:30 in the morning. That’s when I remembered I was opening the store today. Reluctantly, I got out of my bed and walked to the bathroom.
Even though Charlotte said she was an early riser, there was no way that she would wake up after only a few hours of sleep. As I brushed my teeth, my mind replayed the events of last night, still trying to wrap my head around it.
We knew we needed to talk about it, but the question was when. She had less than two weeks before she returned to Chicago. Would it happen again?
I rinsed my mouth, changed my clothes, and headed downstairs to prepare a simple breakfast. While eating, Samantha came down the stairs, a black robe over her white pajamas.
"Good morning. You got the morning shift today?"
"Yeah. I have to get in by 8 to open the store. That’s how my managers reward me after getting two days off."
"What time did you guys get in last night?"
"Couldn’t tell ya. It was after midnight though."
"Hmm. Your dad stayed up wanting to see how last night was. I’m sure he’ll ask you guys about it later. Do you want me to make you something as well?"
"No, I’m good with my eggs and toast."
Jackie texted me to remind me to pick her up from the airport. But since I had forgotten I had worked today, I couldn’t. I asked Samantha, "Could you do me a favor?’