Chapter 8 Stepping Up

• Felix
• “Hey Holden!” I left my head from the workbench to see Laurence strolling out of the main office with a landline phone in his hand. I’ve been sanding all morning, so I’m thankful for the break, but a little puzzled why he’s calling me.
• “Yeah, Boss?” Men like him enjoy being above others, so placating him and calling him Boss will boost his confidence and make me seem like less of a threat. By the look on his face, it’s working.
• Laurence stops by my bench and his prideful look falls a bit. He looks almost... nervous... no that isn’t right. Anxious maybe? “What’s up?”
• He looks to the right before meeting my eyes. “I’m sorry Holden. The school’s on the phone. Apparently Kelsie got into a fight with my son.”
• What?
• I open my mouth to ask questions but Laurence continues. “Apparently she hurt him real bad.”
• “What? Are you sure?”
• He nods and I see a hint of anger in his eyes that he was trying to hide. Shit. I need to fix this situation. Right fucking now. “I’m so sorry, Boss. I have no idea what came over my little girl.” I look to the left and bite down on the inside of my cheek so tears spring to my eyes. “It’s just... been so hard since my wife passed away last month. My little Kels isn’t taking it well.”
• The anger in his face dissipates and he places his palm on my shoulder. “I’m sorry Holden. That’s never easy, but you can’t let your girl behave this way. It’s improper.”
• “Yeah, if it was my little Alexis, she wouldn’t be able to sit for a week.” Matteo interjects.
• Huh?
• “Damn straight. Well, the principal will deal with her, don’t worry Holden.” Laurence claps me on the shoulder again before handing me the phone. Before I can ask any questions, they leave.
• “Hello?” I answer.
• A deep voice comes through the phone. “Yes? Mr. Montgomery? This is Principal Weston from Pleasant Grove High School. I’m calling about your daughter, Kelsie. You see, earlier this morning, she harassed and assaulted a fellow student.”
• Anger bubbles up in my throat but I push it down. How dare she do something reckless? She would have blown the whole case!
• “Really? Oh my gosh! Is the other student alright?” This is a genuine concern. Kelsie is a trained agent and she knows how to take a person down.
• Principal Weston sighs. “Yes, he is with the nurse. He is only bruised. Now, I have to make you aware that we have a no fighting policy.”
• Shit. “Of course. I completely understand Mr. Weston. What’s the next step? I value her education and while I know she must learn, I have to ask you not to suspend her. Please.” Because it would ruin the case. Dammit Moreno! How can you be so careless?
• He sighs again and pauses before we answer. “Of course Mr. Montgomery, I share your viewpoint as well as the school board. Taking time away from the child’s education is detrimental to their wellbeing and often, a suspension can be fun for the student as they don’t have to attend classes. It’s almost a vacation, if you must.”
• Huh. I never thought of it that way.
• “Well, here in Pleasant Grove we deal with things more swiftly. Five licks and she’ll be back to class.”
• What? What is he talking about? “Licks?”
• “Of the paddle.”
• I hear a choking noise on the other end of the phone and grin. Kelsie must be siting in his office. I can picture it, hands wrung in her lap, playing with the hem of her skirt while her baby blue eyes are wide. I bet she’s even staring at the paddle in question. As hot as that is, this scenario is only hot if I’m the principal and she’s the student. The idea of him paddling her, seeing parts of her that are only meant for me to see, sends possessive rage flowing through my veins. No way in hell. If anyone’s paddling Kelsie, I am.
• Fuck. I’m definitely no sadist, but I want nothing more than to pull her over my lap and spank her naughty little ass. I’ve never had these types of fantasies before. I’ve always been the dominant one in all of my relationships but the thought of her bubbly little ass bouncing and turning red over my knees won’t leave my mind. I want to make this fantasy a reality. So damn. Bad.
• And you know what? I’m gonna do just that.
• “With all due respect, I’d rather deal with her at home. There’s only so much a school can legally dole out and I want her properly punished.”
• And I do. Oh hell I do. Like Matteo said, she won’t be able to sit for a week because she nearly blew our cover. She nearly ruined our case and that, I won’t stand for. And, I didn’t understand earlier, but I know now, men spank women in pleasant grove. It’s the way it works, and if we are going to seamlessly blend in, then I’m going to have to spank Kelsie. And often.
• My cock twitches at the idea. Kelsie needs a Daddy and I’m stepping up to the plate.