Rock my world - By Cindi Myers Page 0,42

laid back against the bar, his tongue cleaning up every drop of the sticky liquor.

“I can’t believe they’re doing that in public,” Tanisha said.

“Have you ever done anything like that before?” Erica asked.

“Body shots? Not in public. That’s just sick.”

“Not in public. But what about in private?” She turned to her friend. “Did you ever have a man lick you that way?”

Tanisha’s cheeks darkened. “Not with shots. But I did have a guy pour chocolate syrup on me once and lick it up.”

“How was it?”

She grinned. “Sticky, but fun. We used half a can of the stuff before the evening was done.” She laughed. “I had to throw the sheets out, though, they were such a mess.” She glanced over to where the man was finishing up the last of the shot, to the applause of onlookers. “Liquor might not stain as bad.”

“Hmm. I never thought I’d say this, but I sort of envy her.”

“What? You want that bodybuilder licking shots off you?”

She laughed. “No. But look at her. The woman screams sex. No man ever tells her she looks too young or innocent to know what she really wants. I mean, I’d never have the nerve to have a guy do body shots on me in front of a bar full of people, but I can see how much of a turn on it might be.”

“I get what you mean. Like one of those fantasies we have but would never do. Like getting it on with two guys at once.”

“I bet she’s done two guys at once.”

“I bet she’s done a guy and a girl at the same time. Maybe even two girls.” Tanisha’s eyes met hers. “You ever think about that? I mean, I’m not propositioning you or anything, I just want to know.”

Erica shook her head. “No. Doesn’t do anything with me. I’m pretty traditional in my fantasies.” All she wanted was one guy. The man she was sure could satisfy all her desires. If only she could make him see that she could satisfy his.

10

“GOOD NEWS, you two.” Carl strode into the broadcast booth in the middle of Erica’s third week on the job. “According to the latest Arbitron ratings, the Hawk and Honey Show is second place in the four to 8:00 p.m. time slot in the Denver market. Up two places from last month.”

“Guess our listeners prefer you to me on my own,” Adam said to her. “Can’t say I blame them.”

“They prefer us together. Obviously we have smart listeners.”

“Does this mean we get a raise?” Adam asked.

Carl narrowed his eyes. “It means you won’t be looking for other work for a while at least.” He slapped a stack of papers down on the console between them. “I have a new on-location gig for you two. Next Friday you’ll be broadcasting from Outback Charlie’s Bar and Grill, over on Kipling.”

“Outback Charlie’s?” Erica picked up a flyer featuring a cartoon parrot holding a mug of beer. “Never heard of it.”

“It’s a new place. The owner figured a promo with KROK was a natural. We’re going to have you two set up there during happy hour, along with Ronnie.”

“Ronnie?” Erica traded skeptical looks with Adam. “You’re going to have a live alligator on location? Isn’t that dangerous?”

“The bar owner’s installing a sand pit and pool just for him. And there won’t be any problems. Ronnie’s a sweetheart.” He turned to Adam. “In fact, we could have you get in the pit with Ronnie, show everybody he’s harmless.”

Erica bit her lip to keep from laughing at the horrified expression on Adam’s face. “Absolutely not. No alligator wrestling.”

“Not wrestling. Just tussle a little. Any injuries would be covered by workers’ comp.”

“No.”

Carl shrugged. “It was just an idea.” He consulted the papers again. “It’ll be a beach theme, so we’re talking swimsuits, sandals, sunglasses. Think party music. We’ll have some contests. I’m thinking we can do rock trivia, so be coming up with some good questions, Adam.”

“I can do that.”

“Erica, I want you to come up with some games and activities to keep people entertained. Think beach party.”

“So, like, a limbo contest or dance contest?”

“That’s it.” He gathered up the papers again. “One more thing. Bonnie’s going to be on location with you. She’ll do her regular weather and traffic updates, mingle with the crowds, stuff like that.”

“Are you sure that’s a good idea?” Adam said.

Carl gave him a sharp look. “Outback Charlie wants it. He’s paying for it, so he gets her. That won’t be a problem, will