“I’ll make it occur.”

Operating my hand by way of my hair, I’m tempted to name this off earlier than it goes too far. The opportunity of collateral harm is consuming away at me. However, if I maintain it skilled, which Liam assures me this service is, then it could possibly be what I would like. Part of me regrets agreeing to this, and needs to backpedal, however I additionally know this’ll be good for me, and finally, will do my employees and the nation good.

Jesus, what a approach to justify hiring an escort.

***

One Week Later

Liam waltzes into my workplace and sits on the chair in entrance of my desk. I search for over my glasses at him. “Mary,” he says.

“Mary?” I wait a second for him to reply, however the smug look on his face is telling me I’m going to should probe additional if I need a solution. I take my glasses off and place them on the desk. Rubbing at my eyes, I exhale loudly and shake my head. “Who’s Mary?”

“Mary will likely be right here after work tomorrow, at ten p.m., for 2 hours. I’ve spoken with Mark, and he understands how discreet we should be.”

Oh, Mary. I pull my shoulders again and stretch my neck in an uncomfortable tilt. “Mary?”

Liam stands and faucets my desk as soon as. “You’re welcome.” He silently leaves my workplace.

Okay, so I’m doing this. I’ve to ascertain my very own private floor guidelines. She’s merely firm for me, nothing extra. If I really feel myself experiencing emotions I don’t need, I’ll finish it and never take a look at this once more. I’ve a rustic to run, and I can’t permit one thing like feelings to cloud my judgement. Solely small discuss, nothing significant and definitely nothing too private. I belief Liam, so he can deal with this—inside motive.

Mary is just a way to an finish.

That’s all.

12

BENNETT

I tempo backwards and forwards in my room as I await Mary. I shouldn’t be doing this, I’m not prepared for it to occur. My abdomen is churning with uncertainty and nausea. My coronary heart is hammering and my throat is constricting.

“Get it collectively,” I scold myself. I shut my eyes and take a number of deep breaths. I have to focus and simply get this over and finished with. I open my eyes and stroll over to the cupboard the place I pour myself a scotch and throw it again. The amber liquid immediately takes the stress out of my excessive shoulders. “You’ve obtained this.” I pour myself a second drink and nurse it as I proceed to attend for Mary.

The knock on my door instantly forces my shoulders excessive once more and constricts my throat. Shit, shit, shit.

I pull in two deep breaths and roll my shoulders, keen myself to chill out. I stroll over to the door and open it. “Sir,” Mark says. “Your appointment is right here.”

We alternate a short figuring out look earlier than he steps apart for Mary.

“Mr. President,” Mary says as she enters my bed room.

Shit, that is really occurring. “Mary, it’s a pleasure to satisfy you.” I shut the door, then flip to supply her my hand.

“The pleasure is mine, sir.”

“Bennett,” I appropriate.

Mary is strictly what I hoped for. She’s tall and slender, with brief blonde hair and inexperienced eyes. She’s cute, but when I used to be out at a bar, I wouldn’t take a look at her with lust. “Bennett,” she says and locations her small hand in mine.

“Would you take care of a drink?” I provide as I head over to pour myself a 3rd scotch.

“Certain. A soda please.”

A soda? Maybe I higher not have my third scotch. I’ve put numerous stress on myself about this; I’d hate to be the ‘dud president’ who can’t get it up. I open the small fridge and take out a soda. Opening it, I pour the contents right into a glass and switch at hand it to Mary. “Right here you go.”

Her bag continues to be hanging off her shoulder as she sips on the soda. God, there’s a lot pressure within the room. This can be a massive mistake. I shouldn’t have agreed to this. Mary glances behind me and advances towards the books I’ve on the shelf. She tilts her head as she reads the spines of all of them. “To Kill a Mockingbird. I beloved the film.”

Good Lord, she hasn’t learn it? “That e-book was one in every of my spouse’s favorites.”

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