Car ride with daddy (2)

Emma didn’t know what to do. She sat frozen in place, staring up at her step daddy, terrified that he would tell her Mother and she’d be grounded all summer. “I’m sorry,” was all she could muster in response. Alex jumped out of the car, opposite from Ryan and put his hands up in the air. “I had nothing to do with this, man,” he said backing away from the car “She already had the car when I saw her at the pizza joint.” Emma shook her head in disgust at how quickly Alex threw her under the bus. What a dick, she thought. Ryan nodded slowly, staring straight at Alex. “Get the fuck out of here,” he said, with a warning. Alex scrambled backwards, walking away from the car mouthing the words “Sorry”. He shrugged at Emma before turning away. Ryan watched the kid jog off, in a cloud of fury. He swiftly turned towards Emma. “You’re a class act,” he stormed, his voice filled with anger. “Nothing more than a spoiled little fucking brat.” Emma recoiled, clutching her t-shirt closer to her chest. S