I’m flushed and breathing hard. I don’t understand why he got up. “What’s wrong?”
He rubs his hands over his head and down his neck. “Nothing. Nothing at all. You’re perfect.”
“Then, why’d you get up?”
He smiles at me, still trying to catch his breath. “You said second base. I have to stop or I won’t be able to.”
I grin at him and get up. His eyes fixate on my bra. The crystals are still dangling from my nipples. He finally tears his gaze away and looks up at my face. “You don’t have to stop, Henry. It’s okay, really.” I slip my arms around his neck and lock my eyes with his.
He shakes his head. “It’s my fantasy, Allison. I want it to play out longer.”
I don’t know what to do. Is he returning me? I freak out a little bit, but try not to show it. “So what do you want to do now? It’s still early.”
Henry steps back and pushes me away. “Please, put your dress on. I’ll arrange another date with you. We can hit third base next time.”
I smile at him, and reach forward, gently touching his arm. “Henry, I’m yours now.” He looks over at me with lust in his eyes, but he’s torn. I can see it all over his face. He wants me in a way that he can’t have me. “Have you hired a call girl before?”
“Not for this.” He watches me for a moment, and then lowers his lashes.
I wrap my arms around him and hold on tight. I hug him because he’s the sweetest man alive. I kiss his cheek and then step back and pull up my straps and zip my dress. “I can imagine why. You seriously bought me so you could date me?”
He nods. “It’s the only way, right?” I nod. His eyes drift over my dress.
An idea crosses my mind. I wonder if I should press him, but I do it anyway. I unzip my dress again and start to pull it down. “I want to show you something.”
He waves his hands at me. “That’s unnecessary.” He actually looks away like he shouldn’t be watching me, but he can’t help it. Henry keeps peeking at me out of the corner of his eye.
“Oh, it’s totally necessary. I want to show you what you missed.” I drop the dress to the floor and stand there in my little nothing bottoms and walk slowly toward him. “Do you still want to wait until next time?”
Henry swallows hard. His eyes sweep over me. “You’re not playing fair.”
I smile at him and back up. I want to make sure he asks for me again. This dating thing could help secure my job. I give him a sexy smile. “No, I’m not. Pick up your phone and take my picture. I want you to look at it later when I’m gone.”
Henry grabs his phone off the counter and takes a few quick pictures of me. I lay on the bed and he snaps more. When he’s done, I take it and delete all but one shot. Henry looks down at his one picture. “That was evil.”
“Allison does evil things.” I grin at him and slip my dress back on.
“Yes, you do.” After I’m dressed, he comes over and pulls me against him again. Henry presses his lips to mine and kisses me again. When he’s breathless, he pulls away. “You better go.”
He walks me to the door. I lean in and brush my lips lightly to his. “Good night, Henry. I can’t wait to see you again.” I wink at him and turn away. I make sure to sway my hips as I walk away. I can feel his eyes on me. I hope I made the right decision. I didn’t want to push him. It felt like he’d regret it. Henry wants this to feel real, so I’ll make it real.
When I walk outside, I see Gabe smoking at the edge of the sidewalk. I shift around people, cut through the crowds on the sidewalk, and make my way over to him.
Gabe shakes his head. “Did you get thrown out?”
“Nope. I think I did good. I wanted to tell you that I’m done for the night. I’m going to hang out in the city for a while. I’ll check in tomorrow. Have a good night.” I’m smiling too much. I can’t wait to see Sean.
Before I turn to walk away, Gabe nods. His voice follows after me. “You want me to drop you off?”
I turn back. “No, that’s okay.”
Gabe stands and takes a long pull on the cigarette before putting it out. As he walks over to me, he lets out the smoke. “I know where you’re going. Let me drive you so you don’t get mugged on the way there. You can’t go in the subway looking like that.” Gabe shakes his head, like I have no brains.
I’m not dumb enough to deny anything. “Will you tell her?”
“Only if I’m asked, Miss Stanz, and since I already know you’re screwing Mr. Ferro, I think it’s safer if I drive you to his hotel.”