Free My Deepest Desire (Hidden Desires) by Sanya Dane Page A

history.  If I tell her Eclipse is a BDSM club she’s going to know it’s Dante’s and she may not go.  She needs the release, I just need to find someone for her to play with while she’s there.”
    Vincent replies, “If you think that’s for the best, fine.  Now for the big question, will you give me a tour of your house?”
    Naira playfully rolls her eyes, “I suppose.”
    She takes both men on a tour of the house pointing out not only the different rooms but also art work and other collectibles she owns , giving them more insight to who she is.
    They are like kids in a candy store when she shows them the game room.  She pushes a button and an entertainment system with a 60 inch T.V. and various game consoles are revealed.  The living room rivals a small movie theater with surround sound.  After checking out all the rooms in the house, Naira shows them the backyard.  The pool sits at the far end across from the back door.  Teal and cream wicker sofas, loungers and arm chairs are spread about in little clusters that form a half moon around a large metal fire pit.  Against a wall to the right separating the house from the side of a hill is a large handmade barbecue grill with a gazebo.  Fifteen feet away from the grill is a bar with its own gazebo.  Lastly in-between the grill and the seating area is the entrance to a private basketball court.
    Vincent inquires, “ Naira your house is so beautiful, why don’t you ever invite people over?”
    Naira catches herself before she shrugs her shoulders, “Various reasons.  I don’t want people inquiring on how expensive my house is or wondering how I can afford everything I have.  Plus, I guess I figure if I keep it to myself no one can ever ruin it for me.”
    Zander asks, “What happened to make you so guarded?”
    She smiles sadly, “That is not a story I’m ready to tell.”
    Zander looks as if he wants to push the subject but Vincent shakes his head warning his brother not to.
    Naira says, “I have to get ready for work.”
    She heads to her bedroom and they listen for her door to close.  Vincent looks at his brother angrily, “You better tell her what’s going on because if she finds out she’s going to be pissed.”
    Zander runs his hand through his hair, “I can’t.  You know I can’t.”
    “What I know is if you don’t tell her and she finds out she’ll see it as a betrayal and we can both say good bye to her.  If I lose her because of you, we’re going to have a problem.  I have the day off so I will spend it with her.”
    Vincent goes to the kitchen to finish his co ffee leaving his brother to look out the back door.
    ****
    Naira is sitting in Le’Bistro waiting for Leah to meet her for lunch.  She’s beginning to get concerned because Leah is twenty minutes late and Leah is never late.  She looks up from the menu and smiles as Leah struts into the restaurant.
    Naira says, “I already ordered our usual.  What happened I was starting to worry?” 
    “Why do you always order then keep looking at the menu?” 
    “Because unlike your little size 10 behind, my size 16 requires more work.  I order my salad and then look at the things that I would like to eat. This way when I go food shopping I can buy the things from the other dishes I can eat and make my own rendition of it.”
    The ladies discuss weight loss until the waiter brings their salads and leaves.  Naira asks, “Now back to my original question, why were you late?”  
    Leah sighs, “Remember that associate I was telling you about, Javier, he’s still making me want to pull my hair out.” 
    Naira nods, “Yeah. I saw him talking to you at Nicole’s party.  Jasmine isn’t helping; I thought she usually runs interference for you”? 
    “She does, well did.” 
    “Did, what happened?” 
    “She caught me and Javier kissing last night.” 
    Trying not to laugh Naira asks, “What?” 
    “I don’t want to talk about it.” 
    “Don’t want to talk