The Escort's Secrets

Waking up in the morning was difficult for him; he –who never wanted a woman in his bed ever before- was trying to smell the pillow searching for traces of her perfume.
While she stood out of bed, looking into the mirror her fingers automatically reached to her chin and lip following the trace of his touch. She immediately looked angry at her image and quickly jumped under shower preventing her mind from drifting to this scary man.
Her day at work was extremely challenging; handling angry customers' harsh remarks once an out-of-stock item was ordered.
She was trying to concentrate when Paul came into the office asking her to check the email received just now; requesting a meeting with the Johnson's to present their official offer of acquisition of the Lilly Moda company.
Lilly's heart felt at the word acquisition. She didn't feel that she was still able to meet him and give away her chances. She thought of stalling him and gaining more time
Lilly: Paul please can you come up with any excuse that we postpone to next week?
Paul: Are you thinking of any way out or any solutions?
Lilly: Honestly; i cannot see myself giving up my company to him that easily, i can still ask for partnership with one of our suppliers – which again i didn't want to do at the inauguration of the company; but at least if i get another partner, i get to keep control of Lilly Moda
Paul: If he knows he will boil. By the way, where were you last night, Dad asked?
Lilly: He insisted we meet so he'd tell me about his donation to the hospital; that's something I'm unable to understand.
Paul: Why, how much did he donate??
Lilly: The whole missing amount for the unit. Can you believe that??
Paul totally surprised: The whole 100K??
Lilly smiling: 125K to be more precise!
Paul: Can't think of a reason. But wait. He's going to use it in the media for sure. If you think about it. These people don't do things like that for nothing.
Lilly thought of what her brother just said: Yeah, now you said it. I guess it makes more sense. The hospital is going to announce it soon & his communication team would make the best out of this. I guess!
Paul was still looking at his sister who always had lost eyes at the mention of this guy since she met him: Yeah. Anyways. So, you were with him last night?
Lilly looked at Paul trying to fix her eyes on him: I slept at Mary-Anne's place. Needed to work on my thesis and used the empty place to work till morning. I sent you & dad a text; didn't you see it?
Paul: No i didn't. I was at Noura's
Lilly smiled winking at her brother: Ooh lala. Noura. How sweet.
Paul smiled: Stop it. I wish you will find Mr right, so you stop ooh lala'ing me
Lilly laughed: I'm starting to envy you and Mary-Anne. It came easily for you without me creating additional difficulties. Anyways, how's Anna when you spoke to her last? She was supposed to come for a holiday, wasn't she?
Paul: No, she's not. Not soon. She said something about a new medication Launch very soon, which she's working hard on, while changing men weekly!
Lilly laughed: Hey! Stop that, you know she's not sleeping with any!!... anyhow, if things were not so tight with cash, i would have loved to travel to see her and have even a weekend by the beach.
Paul: Dad was telling me the same. He even said he'd pay the three of us. What do you think? It will be a good escape.
Lilly smiled: Will Noura join?
Paul: Stop it Lilly.
Lilly: Why, i like her. I really love the idea that you have been together for almost 6 months now. Anyways, i can hardly think of any breaks right now, while I'm trying to save my company from the hands of this monster.
Paul: Yeah, going back to this, what should i tell them? Postpone till next week?
Lilly: I guess. I'm also getting very worried when he sees me, he will eat us alive.
Paul looked serious: Yeah, the worst part of the story that playing his escort seemed ok then, while it feels so stupid now.
Lilly: I was dying... dying to meet him and see who he was from near.
Paul: Anyways, do you think you will see him again? Maybe you can tell him?
Lilly looked frightened: Jesus. Don't think i can do that now. I will have to wait till i get a better moment. Not even sure when this can be

Her phone beeped. Her heart jumped at seeing Andrew's name, she lost breath for a second while opening his text: We meet at 7.00. Same restaurant of first time. Share your location & I will collect you
Her breathing was coming back fast with heavy heart beats, Paul noticed: what's wrong. You went pale in a sec.
Lilly: He want's my location to collect me.
Paul: Jesus Lilly. Don't meet him again. Unless you plan to tell him who you are. He's a real dangerous guy. I don't like him.
Lilly: The worst part for me is that i don't know why he wants to see me again. It's annoying. He's so persistent.
Paul: Can't you just say no.
Lilly looked at him: Yeah, i will.
She texted back: Can't tonight. Or the night after or the night after.
He texted: You promised last night, don't think you're someone who'd go back on her word
She was angry: Actually, it was nice making business with you, but that's the end of it Mr Johnson.
She waited, but he didn't text back. She was puzzled at why she was rather disappointed he disappeared, but she was telling herself, she should be relieved and should now focus on this potential partner.

Her place
The rest of the day was full of work that she didn't even feel the time till she left at 5.15 to Anna's place; it was lovely that her sister left the place for her use to study and focus for her master when she needed to dedicate the time.
She entered the empty house and jumped into her comfy legging and wide T-shirt; smiling at the fancy Lingerie her sister always had hanging in the cupboard for her future use, as she was telling her when she bought them: At least when a Mr Darcy appears you don't need to worry about lingerie shopping. Her sister always laughed at her guarding herself for the perfect man of Charlotte Bronte or Jane Austin characters
Lilly sat on her laptop trying to concentrate when Andrew rang, for seconds she was hesitant if she answers or not; he hang up and rang again instantly. She felt pressured and thought she better pick-up
Lilly was trying to keep her formal voice: Mr Anderson, i guess our business is done, to what do i owe the pleasure of your call again?
Andrew's voice was very angry: If i say we meet, you don't tell me you're busy. And i am the one who decides if our business is done or not.
Lilly was really angry at his tone: Excuse me? I'm not one of your employees and will never be. So, watch how you talk to me. And no, I'm not seeing you. And no, you don't get a say if we have or don't have business any longer. Cause we don't.
He was angrier at himself wanting to see her for no good reason as much as his anger at her bursting in his face: Are you done? Do you feel better thinking you are in control? You are not Lou. I will see you as much as i want till i grow bored and sick of you! Live with it.
Lilly was so annoyed: You are so used to control every single person around you. Go do that somewhere else, don't include me in any of your plans. I don't fit in.
Her door rang, she breathed in anger: Anyways, i have to go. Bye!
She went to the door needing so much to see her brother; he must have brought food as he told her earlier. She was electrified at opening the door, that her mouth dropped open, but couldn't say a word.
Andrew looked furious at her, when he reached to her chin closing her mouth: Close this beautiful mouth of yours; before i think of other ways to close it myself.
She was so distracted from her anger by his touch, crossing her eyebrows: What?
He moved closer pushing her from her neck to the wall behind her, pushing the door closed: If you don't close your mouth i will have to kiss you or simply push my tongue into it and close it my way.
Her eyes were lost in his, while his palm and thumb were squeezing her neck, all she could think of; if he's able to hear her drumming heart beats at his touch. His eyes were still fixed on her face when she bit her lower lip
Andrew stepped away: Don't do that again. I won't be held responsible to what happens next
Lilly absent minded: Do what?
Andrew seeing himself inside the house: Let me see; define me rudely? Challenge me thinking you can win? Or bite your lower lip inviting me to do whatever i want with you?
Lilly's heart dropped as she lost her voice, she followed him: How did you find me?
He turned and stood facing her so close, she tried to control herself to be able to repeat herself: How is it you are here? How did you know my place?
Andrew was still trying to hold himself from falling on her neck and kissing her lips: Did you think I will let you slip from between my fingers? I will always find you if I want to.
She tried not to look so taken by both his closeness and his look that caused her strange numbness: You scare me. Only serial killers would do things like this.
Andrew went leaning with his body against hers: You deserve to be killed.
She looked confused as he looked at her lips but spoke firmly even when her voice was much weaker than she needed: Mr Johnson please. How many times do I need to remind you that I'm not one of these women you play these games with?
Andrew looked firm but didn't lift his weight from her body or move his face that was so close to hers: Let this be your lesson. Never go back on an agreement we make
He squeezed her wrist in his strong hand which made her cry: Ouch Andrew please.
Andrew smiled at hearing his name: Apologize for breaking your promise and I will let you go
She narrowed her eyes: I won't. Plus, I didn't promise...
He smiled as he leaned and kissed her cheek softly whispering: I would love to punish you Lou. Let me punish you ...
She closed her eyes at his full control of her body that was by now held in his arms as he kept kissing her cheek and neck under her ear, she eventually whispered again: Andrew please.
He smiled as he kissed her cheek beside her nose: Say sorry
She smiled under his dominating effect: Won't.
He smiled looking at her eyes that were struggling to stay open: Stubborn!
She moved away only after he let her. She crossed her arms and was about to speak when her doorbell rang. He pointed that he would open under her surprised look.
It was his driver James bringing food, which made her even more surprised: What on earth are you doing.
Andrew was being so cool; he took off his jacket as he put the food on the small dining table: I'm hungry. Let's eat then we finish fighting later. I won't mind you giving me more reasons to punish you Lou.
He winked at her smiling which confused her. She was about to say something when the doorbell rang again, she looked at him: Now what??
He opened the door to be equally surprised at David: What's up? How did you find me?
David: I tried to reach you, but you didn't pick up. I had to call James who said you're here at Lou's. Check the documents on your email. You need to e-sign and send immediately.
David looked softly at still surprised Lilly: Hi pretty! Why you're mad
Lilly was looking annoyed: Maybe because your brother is imposing.