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sharp nose, smooth and ample red lips, a clean shave, and don’t
even get her started on the tiny crow’s feet around his eyes when he laughed.
As he talked with the men, they hung on his every word. He exuded power, and
she wondered if he was aware of the impact he had on other people. Being with
Rob made her feel as though nothing could ever hurt her. She felt safe,
protected, secure. It was intoxicating.
    Despite the fun she had, after a full night of
mingling and dancing, Ana was ready to cash it in. She didn’t get to meet
Stephanie, but that was overshadowed by the fact that she had an excuse to hang
all over Rob. And she did it well.
    Later on at his house, it was decided that he
would hold on to the clothes and shoes so she wouldn’t be tempted to wear them
to class. Yes, she would totally do something like that. Well, she would wear
the shoes at least. While she was sitting on the bed putting her boots back on,
Rob came and sat next to her, holding an envelope.
    “The limo is waiting outside for you whenever
you’re ready. Here’s your pay for the evening. Look it over and let me know
what you think. I’ll make sure you get paid at least four times a month, sometimes
more, especially around the holidays and during the summer.” Smiling at her he
added, “I really enjoyed this evening. Thanks for sharing your time with me.”
    “Are you kidding? This was, by far, the easiest
job I’ve ever had. And I had fun, too.”
    Within five minutes, she was back in the limo on
her way home. As she sat in the seat, she slowly opened the envelope Rob had
given her and pulled out a stack of bills. Thick enough that she could tell
right away it was a hell of a lot of money. She counted a grand total of 50,
twenty-dollar bills.
    Umm, yeah… what
bookstore? Without
giving it a second thought, Ana knew she was not going back to her job. She
picked up her phone and sent Rob a text:
    Meh-- I
guess this will do. I’ll take the job if it’s still available
    Within a matter of seconds Rob responded:
    Haha. So
glad! Of course the job is yours. I’ll be in touch soon.
    Mmm…touch . How I wish he would touch me soon…

 
    Nine
    Ana saw Rob regularly over the next month. He eventually
started depositing money directly into her checking account and had her sign an
independent contractor agreement that stated she was his personal assistant. He
also advised her to pay taxes quarterly so she wouldn’t get in over her head.
She was amazed with his worldliness, and her attraction to him was growing
stronger by the week.
    Every dinner and party they attended was
essentially a masquerade for them, posing as lovers. They danced and Ana would
nuzzle his neck during the slow songs. He held her tight in his arms and she
would graze his neck with her lips. She was playing the part well, and he sure
didn’t seem to object. The sexual tension was growing, expanding like a rubber
band, threatening to pop with every touch.
    One night when Beth had stopped over at Ana’s to
return a blouse, Ana caved and gave her all the details on their working
relationship. As expected, she was supportive but rather curious about one
thing in particular.
    “I’m just wondering, why would he have to pay
someone to spend time with him? There are plenty of single women he could have.
Are you sure he hasn’t tried to get in your pants?”
    “Sweet mother of baby Jesus! I wish! He doesn’t
want a heavy relationship right now, and he doesn’t want to give someone the
wrong impression by only bringing her to these social events. I guess he picked
me over someone else because he trusts me. Actually, this is the perfect
arrangement. He has the benefits of a beautiful woman—that’s me—escort
him anywhere he wants without the demands of a relationship. And I get to make mega
bucks without having to work.”
    Beth still didn’t seem convinced. “Yeah, it may
be perfect for some, but c’mon! The man has needs. If he doesn’t want a
relationship and