I had this Daniel flustered, clearly I was more than he bargained for, but from what he was saying the other girl's attitude made sense. "So your name isn't Sharon?"
I closed my eyes in annoyance, this guy wasn't too bright. "Cerulean..."
He was silent for a moment. "What do you want me to do, Cerulean?"
I sighed and sat back on my hands. "Could just let me walk out that front door and be done with it."
"Where will you go?"
I shrugged, I'd go with my original plan, just less prepared. "I'll figure it out."
He shifted uncomfortably. "You have no money, no resources..."
I pursed my lips as I looked back at him. "Why do you care? You have me here for consensual sex. What is your wife just not doing it for you anymore?"
He opened his mouth to respond as his eyes flashed with emotions. Then, he clenched his jaw and regrouped. He has a temper... "That really isn't your business, but since you so kindly brought it up. What do you enjoy?"
I scoffed, I wouldn't know. "Sex is sex."
He paused. "No, it can be gentle, rough, foreplay... you know..."
I met his gaze, amused that he was still considering this. "No, I don't."
Again, he was left speechless for a few minutes. "You... you haven't... I..."
I smirked. "I'm a virgin, Daniel. Never even been kissed. So, I have no clue."
He took a breath as his eyes glazed over. Shit... he really is considering this. "Okay, well.... you can't just walk out and wander around with nothing. What were you going to do when you were leaving?"
I sighed, watching as the two brunettes talked. Mostly the girl, the older one just looked disinterested. "Find an apartment and a job, then off to college. That plan went brilliantly, by the way."
Daniel was clearly not expecting that as he mumbled under his breath. "What were you going for?"
"Surgeon eventually."
Why was I bothering to tell him all of this? "That's admirable, but all that school costs money."
I nodded. "Got a full ride for the undergrad program at Duke, Harvard, and VCU."
He gasped. "What?"
I rolled my eyes. "A lot of good that did me..."
He went quiet again and looked at him. He was deep in thought, so I took the time to actually look at him. He had tight milk chocolate skin, chiseled jaw, thoughtful brown eyes. He couldn't be past his mid thirties and attractive. Why the fuck wouldn't you just get a divorce and find someone else? "Duke is about 20 minutes from here. You can stay and go to school."
I frowned. "Um... just until I get the job and find somewhere else, right?"
He focused on me. "Why work when I will take care of you?"
I pursed my lips. "Not interested in your little sexual interests."
He pressed his lips together. He really thought I'd agree to that? "Let's just... get you settled and go from there. I will expect nothing from you."
I chuckled darkly. "No one is giving anybody a free pass. I'll find a job and be out of your hair as soon as I can. Guess I need to figure out my car situation again too..."
He frowned. "After what happened... this is the least I can do and you can use one of mine."
I rolled my eyes. "Do what you want."
He tensed at that. "Be glad that we talked. Rolling your eyes and talking back would result in punishment."
No the fuck he didn't... I smirked. "So, just like a dog? Rewards for good behavior, reprimand for bad? Yeah, you have sex pets, congratulations."
He gaped before pressing his lips together. "I should go."
I could see his erection as he stood and looked away quickly. "Even though you have this whole... Fifty Shades of Grey thing going on... thank you."
He paused at the door, tense. "It's the least I could do." With that he left quickly and I looked back out to see the brunette scowling as she came closer. What's her problem?
***
I rushed to my office and locked the door. Cerulean... She clearly got the short end of the stick, but I was happy she landed here and not with someone who would hurt her. I paced trying to calm myself down. I was angry for what was done to her, I'd need to find out who this Vivian was, but even worse... her attitude in general turned me on.
I was more than disappointed that she didn't even consider being my... what was I thinking, this is wrong. I knew that when my wife came up with the idea 2 years ago. I shouldn't actually want...
I saw when she noticed I was hard and looked away, embarrassed. What could I expect, she was a virgin. The thought only made my current situation worse. "Fuck..."
I glanced at the door, considering visiting Cindy for the night. She would be more than happy to oblige I was sure, but... I groaned in frustration, I'd be using her as a sex toy because of Cerulean. I shook my head, what could I do? She would get eaten alive out there if I let her go.
I paused at the window and looked towards their rooms. She was still sitting there, just staring at nothing, lost in thought. Maybe eventually, she would warm up to the idea. Possibly...
Then, I saw Cindy getting undressed completely unashamed that her blinds weren't pulled and anybody could see. She happened to glance back and smiled shyly when she saw me. She didn't even stop disrobing, just watched me as she went. More than willing...
I closed my eyes for a moment. One is here because she needs help, the other... well she was here precisely for this reason. When I opened my eyes again they were both gone. I contemplated what I wanted to do. Using one to relieve my frustrations caused by the other was wrong, but not doing it could result in something I would definitely regret.
We had more than enough money for both, so... I nodded and left my office knocking on the girl's door. Cindy opened it, smiling when she saw it was me. "How can I help you?"
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Against All Odds
Short StoryComplacency was never an option. Why live miserably comfortable rather than take happiness with your own hands? Is it really worth the risk? What could possibly be worth the sacrifice? What could make one even consider it, when all the odds are...