Arte’s Updates

GIF by mae-martin

Danielle watched the camera as Billy's car pulled into the driveway. Excitement pumped through her at double speed, his stern orders from earlier replayed in her mind.

“That’s what I want you wearing when I get home. All of it. If anything is missing, you’ll be punished.”

A moment later, Danielle flicked the entryway light on, then posed against the wall, lazily tapping the duster against her thigh.

"Welcome home," she greeted in a honeyed tone.

GIF by dameronscopilot

Jack stayed on her mind as she worked. Every so often she’d glance over her shoulder and imagine him there, watching. Though she entertained the idea of ringing the dinner bell to make this easier, she would have preferred to operate under the radar a little longer. But all that went out the window when her world collided with Tom’s. Now, all three of them were tied and it was hard to know which way all this would end.

She could only hope it was paranoia and anxiety that had her seeing Jack in the shadows, that he was too busy keeping an eye on Tom to follow her for the moment. Then she had to remind herself that even if he was watching, he wouldn’t stop her. Jack enjoyed all this too much. But it would be nice to have the element of surprise and find the location without his knowledge.