Chapter 139

ZOE

I run down the boardwalk by the beach like a crazy woman, gasping for air, and cursing my stupid car for being so slow to start. It’s my first day on the job, and I’m already five minutes late. When I finally make it to the small wooden building at the edge of the beach, my new boss is standing outside looking at me like he already wants to fire my ass.

Mr. Anderson gives me an angry scowl that accentuates his double chin and points dramatically at his watch. “Your shift starts at 2 p.m., Zoe. Not 2:10.”

I stop in front of him, bending at the hips as I balance my hands on my knees, trying to catch my breath. I notice his eyes drift to my tits, and I try not to outwardly cringe.

“I know, Mr. Anderson. I’m so sorry. It won’t happen again.”

“It better not. I can’t give you special privileges just because I know your mom. I expect the same from you as I expect from all my other employees. You’re 18 now. It’s time you learned some responsibility.”

I start to answer, but he’s already tu