Deep in Desire: A Sapphic Age-Gap Romance by Grace Parkes

Author:Grace Parkes [Parkes, Grace]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-10-09T00:00:00+00:00

Holly decided to make her way to Deborah’s apartment later that evening, her heart pounding with anticipation and anxiety. Deborah answered the door, looking surprised but not unwelcoming.

“Holly,” Deborah said softly. “What are you doing here? Did we have plans? I’ve been so stressed; I must have forgotten. You’ll never believe what happened to me today. My PA, my personal fucking assistant, called me a cradle snatcher. A cradle snatcher! At least, I think that’s what she said. She was supposed to be getting coffee for everyone in the meeting. She was taking orders, and I swear I heard her whisper it under her breath just as she walked past my chair. Now, I know she’s good friends with Ruby. I don’t think you know Ruby. Maybe you do. She’s always down at the Indigo, sitting with the same espresso for hours on end. She’s a writer. Or a wannabe writer. Or something. Actually, I really like her. Or I liked her, at least. But she’s good friends with Mel, my assistant. I don’t know why they’re friends. They have zilch in common. Mel’s all about hair and makeup. I swear to God, I’ve caught her on that TokTok thing the youngsters are all on so many times; it’s unreal. Anyway, I’m pretty sure she must have been talking because⁠—”

“God, Deborah! Listen to yourself! You’re actually ranting right now. Do you hear yourself? You sound like my mom. Is that what they taught you at that college of yours? Were you on the debate team? I bet once you start, you don’t stop monologuing for, like, 40 minutes, and it’s fucking nuts! Also, it’s TikTok. How can you not know that? Aren’t you, like, in charge of the fucking Internet or something?”

“I’m so sorry. No, just a streaming service. I don’t have much to do with the Internet.”

Although she tried to hold it in, Holly couldn’t help but laugh. “I came here because I needed to see you,” Holly replied. “Can we talk?”

Deborah nodded and led Holly to the kitchen. As Deborah began making coffee, Holly sat at the table, gathering her thoughts.

“I’m sorry,” Holly started, her voice trembling slightly. “I didn’t really understand what you were going through. I was so caught up in my own feelings that I didn’t see how much pain you were in. I can be a bit spoiled sometimes. It’s something I need to work on.”

Deborah paused, her back to Holly as she prepared the coffee. “It’s not easy for me, Holly. I’ve been hurt so badly before. I don’t know if I can go through that again.”

Holly’s heart ached to hear the pain in Deborah’s voice. “I know. I can’t pretend to understand fully, but I want to. I want to be there for you, to help you overcome this.”

Deborah turned with two cups of coffee in her hands. She set one in front of Holly and sat down across from her. “It’s just... I’m terrified. The public scrutiny, the judgment—it’s overwhelming.”

Holly reached across the table, taking Deborah’s hand.

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