Susan finished her
soft drink and tossed the can into a nearby recycling bin. “I could make Kurt
ask me out if I wanted to.”
“Yeah? Prove it. Get
him to ask you out. I’ll bet you fifty dollars you can’t do it,” Robin taunted.
“All he’s interested in is football.”
Melissa Taylor,
Susan’s best friend, cleared her throat. “How long does she have?”
“Two weeks ought
to be enough for an old pro like Susan.” Robin snickered as her gaze swept
around the lounge. “Would the rest of you like to get a piece of the action?”
All at once a carnival
atmosphere permeated the room. They chose Don Brooks who taught art to keep
track of the bets, and everyone hurried to put money on his or her favorite.
From the corner of
her eye, Susan watched as Robin smirked at everyone in the room. Why did Mr.
Dennis hire such an undisciplined, annoying child? It would be a pleasure to
give her her comeuppance.
Don recorded the
last bet on a sheet of copier paper. “It’s about fifty-fifty. Sorry, Robin, but
I’m putting my money on Susan. When she enters a room, men sit up and take
notice.”
Melissa, who stood
near the door, wildly waved her hand to get their attention. “Here comes Kurt
now,” she hissed.
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