Free The World of Cherry by Kay Brandt Page A

time. I have a naked angel waiting in my bed for me. I lead Devon to my private room with full intentions of making this meeting quick.
    The doors lock behind us and Devon is impressed with my choice of business dé cor .“ I had my personal designer make a comfortable space for me to meet with members like she did with my main office. I run the business off site. Here, I wanted a room where women could feel comfortable and secure when discussing the details of joining, or other issues they may have. I've made many a lady's dreams come true on this couch . ”
    Devon drops her cheeks on it, crossing her legs, swinging her ankle in my direction .“ I bet you have. Maybe you'll make mine come true, too . ”
    “ It's a possibility , ” I say, taking a seat at my desk .“ What are yours about ? ”
    “ Mine are all over the place, really. My career rules my life . ”
    “ Mine, too. I prefer it that way. Well, what specific dream would you like to focus on? Which do you think I'd be of most help in making happen ? ” Switching the computer on, I deflect to matters at hand, like securing Avery's appointment ASAP.
    “ Wait, turn that thing off. I only have one question , ” Devon insists.
    “ Ask then . ” I don't turn it off, but I turn away from it to face her completely. She pulls lip gloss out of her purse, gliding on a fresh, red-hued coat before asking ,“ How do I become a member of your club ? ”
    I didn't expect that question. I had seen her as a guest of Winterlynn's only, not a young woman with the personal and emotional wherewithal to join on her own .“ I'm happy to know you have interest. Before I discuss membership benefits or prices, I ask all applicants for a background check first . ”
    Devon adjusts the pillows behind her back, getting more comfortable .“ Sure, cool. You already did one, didn't you ? ”
    “ This one will be more extensive , ” I explain.
    “ When do you want me to take it? I can give you my information. There's a small blemish you might find from a few years ago when I was at an industry party in Spain with another famous model, but, I have a feeling you're not the kind of woman who would fault me for being explicit in public . ” Devon implies she knows me far better than she does, and so I interrupt ,“ We take our screening process very seriously. As much as I've enjoyed meeting you tonight, we are virtual strangers, and until I evaluate your background, this conversation can't go any further . ”
    Devon almost laughs, mistaking my straightforward honesty as a game, a tease .“ I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say anything disrespectful . ”
    “ No apologies needed. I t’ s standard procedure, not a personal judgment.  Give Dusty your info when you leave. I had hoped you might want to audition . ” I lighten the mood, still interested in a possible make out session, now that business has been taken off the table.
    “ Me? Come on, I'd be a terrible performer. I do enough of it when I'm working. I don't need a second job. I need a night off . ” Devon floats with the vibe, realizing my interest in exploring her thighs like I did earlier.
    “ Oh my, I know who you are now . ” For the first time since she entered the club I actually take a minute to get a good look at her face. Clearly she has tapped into a leg fetish I wasn't aware I had .“ You're the cover girl I've been seeing lately on the high end fashion magazines . ”
    Devon blushes, sincerely self-conscious .“ Yes. The photographers I shoot for always want me all done up. I don't even recognize myself sometimes. I hate wearing makeup . ”
    “ I can see why. You're naturally beautiful. I remember the last cover I saw you on, thinking you had amazing bone structure and your legs speak for themselves. If I was a photographer I would probably want to do the same thing. I'd dress you up in expensive clothes, paint you with ostentatious jewelry and send you to the salon for hours . ” The idea of having two