Naughty No More by Brenda Hampton

about your car.”
    Having the same thought, I opened the door and the officer smiled at me.
    â€œDid you folks get all settled in?” he asked.
    â€œYes,” I said, stepping aside as he made his way inside. I looked at my watch. “Did you need something? It’s almost one o’clock in the morning and I’m sure the gas station ain’t open yet.”
    â€œI was just checking up on you folks. Didn’t know if you all had something to eat or not.”
    â€œWe’re not hungry,” Nokea said. “We were sleeping and resting quite well.”
    â€œGud, gud,” he said chewing on what appeared to be tobacco. The officer looked at me still standing by the door with it opened. He placed his hand on his holster and slowly pulled out his gun. He aimed it at me. “I’m gon’ need you to close the door and step away from it.”
    My forehead lined with wrinkles, showing confusion on my face. “What’s this all about?” I asked.
    He spoke sterner. “I said, close the door and slowly step away from it.”
    Nokea pulled the covers over her, looking frightened as ever. I closed the door and moved over to the bed with her.
    â€œGet behind me, baby,” I said, trying to throw the officer off. I wanted to rush him, but with the gun aimed in my direction, I knew my timing wasn’t right.
    â€œWhat do you want from us?” Nokea asked.
    â€œIf it’s more money, my wallet is in my pants pocket on the dresser,” I offered.
    â€œWell, that there is a start,” he said, and made his way over to my jeans. He picked them up, tossing them to me. “Take the money out and lay it on the nightstand. Missy, if you got any money in your pocket or purse, now is the time to come clean.”
    Nokea reached for her purse on the nightstand and pulled out some money. She set it on the nightstand, along with my money.
    â€œYou can take the money and leave,” I said. “There ain’t no reason for you to cause us any harm.”
    The officer laughed. “I haven’t caused you any harm. Not yet anyway. I need for you to move away from Missy and she needs to get undressed.”
    Nokea panicked and held me tightly around my waist. My heart quickly dropped to my stomach. “I’m sorry but she can’t do that. You will have to do whatever you came here to do, but I will not let you touch her.”
    The officer’s wrinkled face scrunched up and he quickly placed the gun on the side of my temple. Nokea started to whimper and quickly shouted out, “I’ll do it! Please don’t shoot him!”
    â€œYou’d better listen to your wife. I’m giving the orders ’round here, boy, and I hope we have an understanding.” He pressed the gun harder against my temple and pushed my head. “Do we have an understanding?”
    My fist tightened and sweat had started to form on my forehead. I was so damn mad and couldn’t respond. Nokea quickly spoke up. “Yes, he understands,” she said, removing her bra. He focused on her perky breasts and backed away from me.
    â€œOhhhh, nice titties,” he said, grinning and licking his lips. “Now, take off your bottoms.”
    I jumped up from the bed and the officer wasted no time cocking the gun. “Shane, stop,” Nokea yelled, as I stared down the barrel of his gun.
    â€œSit yo’ ass down, boy. As a matter of fact, go sit over there in the chair and don’t move until I tell you to.”
    My chest heaved in and out. Nokea got off the bed, pulling me by my arm. “Shane, it’s okay. Please cooperate. Don’t make this harder than what it already is.”
    I kept my eyes on the officer and walked over to the chair feeling useless. For now, I planned to cooperate, but there was no way in hell I was going to sit there and watch this man rape Nokea. I’d rather die first and I told her just that.
    â€œWell, I don’t