Buying Her Flower - Page 15

I hurry to clean myself and rush to call Tammy.

I have to tell her about this. When she finally answers, I excitedly tell her about everything that happened, including what Andrew said about me.

“You know what you have to do then?” she asks, after a few seconds of listening.

“Date him?” I ask.

“No!” she replies. “Sell your virginity to him.”

She seems so sure of herself, as if obviously this is what I have to do. I wish I felt so sure about that.

I’ve always admired Tammy for finding her way in life so easily. She runs a successful bakery and everyone loves the treats she makes. She’s loved to bake since we grew up together in elementary school, and in a small town, word of such talents gets around. So it was a no-brainer for her to start her own business doing it, whereas I’m still struggling to achieve my dream of running my own flower shop.

At least Andrew can help me accomplish that goal, though. And if I listen to Tammy, he might be able to help me lose my virginity in the process, too.

“No! I can’t do that!” I protest, common sense taking over my thoughts.

Although that idea is exciting, I’m only interested in opportunities that can help me start my own business.

“Well, suit yourself. I’ll be there, though. I’m curious to see what this is all about,” she replies.

“Oh, that’s great! We need more women in the area to participate!” I encourage her.

I feel like I’m doing my part to help with the auction.

“Oh, no. I’m just going to watch. This isn’t my type of thing,” she explains.

“Oh, like it’s mine?” I tease her.

“I know. But you’re so into this guy. It’s obvious. You just have to do it.”

“I’ll think about it. And I’ll talk to you later,” I reply, as we both hang up.

It will be nice to have her there for moral support. I glance at the clock. I’d like to sell a few more bouquets and make a little more money before I go home tonight. I know I should concentrate on work. But I can’t stop thinking about Andrew and what he said to me.

I wonder how I feel about him for real, since I keep flip flopping back and forth between raging desire and common sense. I have to remind myself again that I’m only doing this to help my business. It’s getting more difficult to keep convincing myself of that, though. I stare out the window and wonder what he’s doing right now.

I’m excited by the thought that he wants me to participate in the auction so badly. A date with him would be incredible, but I don’t know if I could bring myself to do anything more. I’m not even sure of how I feel about him.

I know he’s handsome and interesting. He seems a lot nicer than his friend Brian, who comes across as more stern and business-like. I’m afraid to let myself feel anything beyond that, though.

The kiss was incredible, as well. I think I could handle some more of that…

What am I saying?

I never think like this!

And it’s about time I make myself stop.

Chapter 8

Sheila

It’s the day of the auction and I’m standing in a group with Brian, Tammy and Andrew. I’m nervous as I look around.

The turnout is a lot smaller than I expected it was going to be. I’m glad Tammy is here. I see a few other women that I recognize from around town.

I wave at one of them, Amelia, with whom I went to high school. But she’s good friends with Tammy’s rival in high school, so I try not to talk to her too much, lest Tammy break off our friendship for the inexcusable crime of cozying up with the enemy.

I don’t really think Tammy would do that. But nor do I want to get on her bad side – that girl can be feisty!

Apparently, Julia was able to fly in some other women from the larger cities, but it doesn’t look like it’s enough for this auction to be a very happening place.

I notice that the women from my town look as nervous as I feel. Amelia is pulling at her skirt and seeming uncomfortable. I guess Brian notices this too.

“This isn’t like the auctions I’m used to in San Fran or Seattle. The women here are too shy and nervous. They clearly aren’t interested in doing this,” he complains.

I roll my eyes at him.

“Well, what did you expect from this small town where everyone knows everyone else and all the people who live here gossip constantly?” I reply sarcastically.

I’m not sure what else he expects of me – I’ve already offered up the auction space, and I hardly know how to make women show up to a virginity auction. Julia walks over to us.

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