My CEO Stepdaddy

Scrubbing the house.

It's been a week since I got the news about the wedding. I also found out we will be moving into Ross's home after the wedding party because mom needs time to sell ours. A part of me knows she won't have a problem selling it. She just doesn't want to live with him. He has managed to come over for dinner every day this week despite his work. He has complimented my cooking, thinking its mom who is doing it. A little sherade she had put on. I do the hard work, and she just serves it like it was all of her hard work. I am embarrassed to say I still blush when he talks about how delicious it is.

He isn't around that often other than that, though. It gives mom plenty of free time to spend his money. It will be weird all of us living together. I need to find a job so I can move out. I will need a roommate, too, because everything costs a fortune out here. It will be so weird having a dad again. Ross is a nice guy, but he doesn't seem like a father figure to me. He is nothing like my dad was.

The washers buzzer goes off, snapping me out of my thoughts. I am trying to get the house clean enough so that I can go surfing in the morning. I walk down the stairs and see my mom with a suitcase by the door.

"What’s going on?"

"My friend Shelly is taking me to a spa for the weekend. I am going to need you to stay home and scrub this place from top to bottom. I am having someone come in on Monday to give me tips on selling this place. I need it to look perfect for them."

I might stay home tomorrow, but I am definitely surfing the next day. she doesn't need to know that.

"Alright, I will do my best."

"I mean it, Edith! I want this place to sparkle."

She picks up her suitcase and I help her with the door.

"Goodbye, Mother."

"Don’t forget scrub top to bottom! Goodbye, Edith."

I close the door behind her. I should be mad, but I have the place to myself all weekend. It doesn’t get much better than that.

I spend the rest of the night just on laundry and sitting around watching TV. I called up my best friend Addie and talked until late. I went to sleep feeling peaceful and free.

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My alarm goes off, and I slap it hard. It's early, but if I scrub all day, I should be able to have a free day tomorrow. I start a pot of coffee before I do anything. while that's brewing, I change into some short shorts and a loose-fitting shirt. I am going bra-less since I am going for comfort. I turn on some tunes and eat a quick bowl of cereal, and drink some coffee.

Once that's over, I break out the duster. I start high dusting our fans and high shelves. Then I vacuum up the carpet and rugs.

This part might confuse people, but my favorite thing to clean is the kitchen floor. The floor is in great condition, but if I want mom off my back, I scrub it. I can do it really quickly, but I will spend a long time if I want her to back off for a while.

I get a bucket full of hot, soapy water and a scrubber. I set it in the far corner of the room so I can work my way back.

"Hello!" Ross walks in through the door.

"Hi Ross, how are you doing?"

He pauses and licks his lips for a moment.

"Great, I am just here to get my sunglasses I left here."

"I made coffee.You are welcome to it."

"Thank you. I just might grab a cup."

He walks away a little slow. He is acting weird.

That's when it hits me. I look down and remember that I am not wearing a bra. I inspected my shirt, realizing he had to have seen my n*****s poking out. This is a disaster.

Mortified, I go to the corner and begin scrubbing the floor. I face the wall so he won't see anything again.

Just let it go. it's not a big deal. I need to just listen to the music and forget about it. I scrub the floor really hard. I try to focus on the edges and try to get the baseboards as well. I start shaking my butt and wiggling to the music. This song is a really good song to dance to.

I all of the sudden feel myself being lifted off of the floor. I drop my scrubber and don't move, feeling stunned. Ross?