Such a tight schedule but maybe I should count my many blessings that I have such a busy schedule. Truly I've had worse. The team contacted me very early saying new client just coming in for the Turner and West conference at 4:30 pm. One Mrs. Gina Waters. I did not want to attack this one due to her not so nice pull out skills but they wanted me to see if she would ply ball. Sometimes I have to wonder who the real boss is. They gave me a heads up that she was attending the same 9:30 am brief that I was which was perfect. That was just enough time to dodge Mr. Parr and get myself together. Even if he does manage to interfere I'm not going to be mad at all. I have a few minutes before heading to the conference floor when I hear a knock on the door. I thought to myself not again and definitely not now. I looked thru the peep whole to see none other than Annica Bar. I won't lie seeing her face instead of Mr. Parr was the biggest sigh of relief ever.
"Hey lady good morning. I got coffee and news and...."
"Annica I got to run. I have a client I need to catch before..."
"Mr. Big Fine Sexy steals him away", she interrupted with a huge smile.
"Annica!" I said with much emphasis.
"Come one lighten up. I am only joking with you but I must say he is a very fine specimen.", she continued
I couldn't disagree but I also could not agree. I had to remain focus. I told Annica thanks for the coffee and if she wanted to see Mr. Parr half naked to just stand out on the balcony. Like a whore fresh from the brothel she ran to my balcony. All I could do was laugh. Trying to press the button to the elevator, holding hot coffee and holding a computer briefcase is never easy but I manage. As the doors close I see him. Like a slow motion glance between two lovers longing for contact the door closes. I have no clue why my heart and body did a complete pause. It was like getting caught by your parents in mid stroke as you hear there steps coming up the stair way. It was a feeling I haven't felt in a long time. I snapped myself back into reality when my case slipped from under my arm and hot coffee spill onto my hand. The temptation was too strong. I may need to cut this week short if these encounters continue to happen. I do not know how much more I can take of this. Finally I make it to the conference level floor and as I walked out Mrs. Waters walks in. All I could say was Thank you God. I did not have to play Scooby-Doo to find her. She came promptly to me. So I got fast to work.
"Mrs. Waters I presume"
"Yes, do I...aww you must be Mrs. Deeson"
"Why yes, how did you know who I am..."
"I heard a great deal about you and also heard from a small source that you would be coming to me." she said. Throw a flag on this play.So I asked her fully with ever bit of caution.
"Do I know this small source ma'am", I inquired
"Oh enough with the formalities dear, lets talk shop. I've heard quite a bit of these crack pipe talks and its quite noisy. Sounds like a bunch of mosquitoes only after blood. Just a nu-sense. " she exclaimed. All I could do was smile and laugh a bit. Then she continued.
"How about we have a brunch. I'm very hungry and need something good. Do you know a good place?"
It did not take long for me to think of a place so I asked do you like fresh made things? So I decided to take her to my peaceful sanctuary. I took her to the Bake N' Bistro. Its the only place that bakes all day until about 4 pm. When we arrived she was not disappointed. I found out that she had a very huge pallet and very unique taste. We decided to have our meeting out back near the garden. Mrs. Waters was no joke. I can now see why she pulls out on most companies and different deals. She grilled me up, down, left and right about the company and as always I told her the truth about what to expect, different outcomes and what is expected from both ends. Within an hour and a half she was placing her signature on the six month contract. I give all my clients a full look before long term investing. The better client feels about where there company and money is going the longer they will stay. Trying to sell lies and turning it into the truth is not easy and not a route I choose to take.
"Alright, Ms. Lady, your actually everything I heard you would be. I am truly impressed." she commented
"May I ask who directed you to me. I mean if it wasn't for that small resource this could not be made possible." I asked. All of a sudden she smiles really big and points behind me saying "Oh that handsome man over there". I turned around and my smile smile quickly turned. Only a few feet away standing in line at the counter was none other than Mr. Parr.
"That gentlemen was your intel Mrs. Waters?" I asked snidely trying my best not to change my attitude or tone.
"Yes, That's him. Isn't he handsome? she commented. Yea he is something alright I said to myself.
"Oh dear, I think we should head back now. The next conference will be starting soon and I want to be prompt for it",
Yes ma...I mean yes Mrs. Waters," I responded.
I can tell that something was seriously up with this man. After dropping off Mrs. Waters I decided to skip the next few briefings. Hearing about Turner and West was not my idea nor anything worth of interest so I passed the opportunity to the team. I hope they behave themselves. As I watched Mrs. Waters make it in I called Annica down. I knew she would still be there because hotels have always been her favorite stomping grounds for stories. She comes out almost skipping like a school girl. Only the good Lord knows what she has been doing these past few hours.
"Hey Lady where to?" she asked eagerly.
"We are going gown shopping" I said. "I hate last minute shopping for events like this but I know you know the best places to go, right?"
"Yes I do lets go and I'll tell you all the details about your mystery boyfriend on the top floor" she antagonize.
"For the last time Annica..."
"Fine fine, I hate when you get all stern on me", she interrupted.
After finding a suitable gown I insisted that we get dressed at Annica's place. I did not want to risk running into Mr. Parr. Enough of him in one day was all I could handle but the fact he will be at the Gala was the final stretch. The Gala started at 7 pm. We arrived at 8 pm. Events like this have a certain finesse that must be enforced. Walking thru the long corridor and up the long stair case to the main hall was quite a journey. Glad I wore a comfortable pair of heels. At the bottom of the staircase was the entry men taking tickets but also handing out mask. I looked and to my full surprise it was a themed masquerade ball. Even Annica was not going to happy about this.
"Monica, this is a masquerade....I can not tell a good story from a bad one in here", she said with such a disappointing tone. I felt bad for her but then again I always wanted her to slow down and take a break. Maybe I should take my own advice.
"Instead of finding a story, you just might find prince charming. Come one cheer up. Lets enjoy ourselves anyways ok? I encouraged.
So we entered into the main hall's large double doors. I wore an all black floor length gown with blue and silver sequence cascading from my right shoulder down to the bottom. I also wore jewelry to compliment the dress and three inch heels. As I walked thru the room I could see everyone coming together, enjoying the evening. The vibe in the room was very unique. I had a feeling since no one knew who was who the comfort levels was even. Annica brought her mini tablet just in case a name gets dropped she can google it before the pounce. I found myself in the middle of the dance floor. Music started to play and people started to move in closer. I felt some brush up against me. At first I disregarded it because I knew it would happen majority of the night. All of a sudden I felt someone caress my hand. Feeling very uncomfortable at that point I made my way to the bar but it was getting harder to move around as the crowd grow thicker onto the dance floor. Again I felt someone touching my hand So I stopped moving. I was becoming even more uneasy especially being in a room full of stranger. Then I I felt someone slowly grab my shoulders pressing me closer against their body. My motion to defend was now completely on guard until...
"Such a beauty in the mist of so many and you smell incredible...."
I turned and there he was dressed completely in black silk. My first and only reaction was to slap him for violating my personal space. But he quickly took my hand and lead me back to the dance floor.
"Did I startle you? I sincerely apologize if I did."
"No you didn't" I lied
"I'm relieved", he said
"Why did you not tell me this was a masquerade ball?", I asked
"Would you have come?"
"No...I would like to see people rather than guess who they are", I responded.
"I understand but how else would I be able to get to you and talk freely without outside speculation". I could not figure him out until he continued with...
"Besides as you know I am married and so are you and we both have a image to uphold. I don't take you for the drama collecting type so some discretion was in order."
Now I understood clearly. He was avoiding a scandal not only among the both of us but also within the companies. And to be honest so was I. I didn't want none of this to tarnish my reputation nor my life as a business woman.
"I can see you think very carefully", I stated
"Like I said my wants and needs have a tendency to blend from time to time"
"So what is this....a want or a need?", I asked
He pulled me closer to him. I could feel his hands gliding across my back. Slowly he placed his left hand on my chin, lifted it slightly until my eyes fixed onto his.
"This is both", he said," I needed you to be here. I want to answer all your question while being next to you like this...this close..."
I wish to myself that the music would end but the scene seemed never ending and finally the music stopped. Everyone clapped. As his attention was away applauding the band I slipped away into the crowd. I seriously needed a drink. I made my way to the bar and all I could say was give me the strongest thing you have.
"Excuse me Ms. what was that?
"May I have a drink please"
"Yes ma'am Mrs. Deeson"
"How do you know who I am?" I asked. Who in the hell was this bartender I thought to myself. Who else knows who I am here.
"Its me Mrs. Deeson...June..June Lash"
I could not believe it. It seems my team found a away into the Gala. June proceeded to tell me how she made her way in. I asked her if she had her liquor license and sure enough she did. I told her look for a raise after this because she deserved it. She lite up like a bonfire on Christmas eve. June handed me a mini tablet with a list of names in it.
"June what is this?" I asked
"It is a list of every person here tonight. I thought you might need this since is a masked ball."
"June once this is all done look for a extra in your paycheck" I boosted
"No need...this is a on the spot job and this pay cash at the end of the night", she said happily. All I could do was laugh. I really do have a team of hustlers.
"Mrs. Deeson by any chance did you come here with..."
"June by any chance do you know if Mr. Parr's wife is here?" I interrupted
"Yes, actually she is but Mrs. Deeson I need to ask you something"
"What June?" I said will all distane
"Did you come here with your husband?" she asked
"I haven't spoken to my husband today and No I came with Annica. Why did you ask?"
As I scrolled thru the list I noticed it. My husbands name. Why didn't he say he was coming here. Even though the Gala was in another city he never made it known to me at all that he would be attending. What made me more upset is that there was a plus one by his name.
"Thanks June", I said in a hurry
"Wait Mrs. Deeson, there is something else you should know...."
I couldn't hear her over the crowd and the music starting again. I made my way around the crowd trying to find Annica. And out of no where I felt Mr/ Parr pull me close to him. I was now fully agitated and did not want to deal with anymore of his antics.
"Why are you in such a hurry Mrs. Deeson?"
"I do not have time for you right now...let me..."
And in full motion Mr. Parr grips me tightly squeezing my arms to my sides and whispers to me I know where your husband is. As he continues his hold onto me he sways me to the dance floor. At this point I was officially over these games. I wanted to know the whole truth. Once the song was over he directed me to an empty room adjacent to the hall. I was furious and wanted to know answers right damn now.
"Please Monica stand still I can explain everything"
"I want to know right now who the hell you are, how did you know my husband was going to be here and why..."
"I will tell you...never mind I will show you everything but you must put on your game face. You must...can you do that for me?" he pleaded
"Fine..", I said with much disgust
"Monica I'm serious, you and I are in the same boat here you must..."
"I said fine didn't I"
"I wont move from this room with you if your not calm"
"What do you expect. I am furious, angry and then there is you..What am I.."
All of a sudden Mr. Parr walks closer to me. I could feel myself backing up closer to the wall. He presses his body against mine and raises his hands to my face. At this point his comfort of touching me at will was no longer tolerable and now I was fully uncomfortable.
"I know your mad and I promise everything will be made clear but we have to go now and you remain calm thru it all. "
"I am calm. Can you stop asking me to be calm already"
While still pressing against me I feel his hands glide down to my waist and his grip getting tighter.
"Can you release me now please"
"Ok"
He backs up just enough to lift me up against the wall. His hands gripping around me my thighs and my fully under my ass over whelmed me. I didn't know what to say, do, let alone think. After a few moments of this position slowly he bought me down. Watching carefully and making sure my feet was on the floor. I just look at him during the entire range of motion. I couldn't think of anything. My mind being focused on the cussing of a lifetime against my husband floated away with the strength and power of this man in front of me. Gripping me. Holding steady.
"Now that I know you calm, can we go?" he asked. All I could do was nod my head. My speech was completely gone. We entered back in the hall while the music was playing. Casually dancing our way across the floor like we never left. I could see him motioning someone over to where we were dancing. Something tells me he planned this not for me but for his self as well. he handed me off to another gentlemen wearing a mask. He did not tel me his name but seem to be someone that Mr. Parr knew very well. After a few whispers in his ear he nodded in a agreeance, Mr. Parr took my hand and kissed it, then placed my arm around the my new found date and pointed across the room. As the music died down we found ourselves at another set of doors. He opens it and I can see a whole new group of men with dates. The gentlemen semi ordered me to stay here as he went around the room so I did. As the men conversated, each one took off their mask. I reminded myself quickly of the tablet June handed to me. As I presumed these men were the highest of high. The main found setter of business industry. The door opened and two more couples walked in. They did not notice me at all behind the door. As the couples walked around shaking hands with everyone in the room the separated. The first couple walked towards the bar and the other couple continued to meet with the people still on the main floor. As the second couple walked around i noticed something very familiar about them. The woman removed her mask first and I could see her face clearly. I quickly looked her up and to my surprise she was Mr. Parr's wife. Like me and my husband, we kept our last names due to conflict of interest between our work places. I'm guess Mr. Parr and his wife must be under the same restraint's so I understand.
"Did you figure out everyone in the room ma'am?"
"Yes, all but four but.."
"Come with me and stay calm please."
I can tel he was a very scary person when angry. His demeanor screamed "Don't Fuck With Me" loudly. He was no Mr. Par but I did as he asked. I remained calm as we moved from my secret area. We made our way over to where Mr. Parr's wife was. I noticed him moving a different direct then we were going like a loin circling his prey, waiting for the perfect time to strike. The gentlemen on my arm introduced his self to the last four I could not identify but I knew for sure one of the ladies was his wife.
"You have a beautiful date there son, what's your name pretty lady?" Asked one of the four
"Oh, her name is Pearl." quickly responding my new date.
And what a wonderful Pearl she is." I blushed greatly. I can tell he was a flirt and his date did not his emphasis on me. he drew his attention to Mr. Parr's wife and continued with his comments and questions.
"And how are you and your date doing this fine evening?"
"We are fine," she said clinging to her date for dear life tightly. Now the real questions began starting with my partner to his wife plus one.
"How long have you two been together?" my partner asked
"Oh It would be about four years give or take" she answered
More and more of my confusion until she completely took off her mask. It was confirmed that this woman was his wife. But who was her date.
"Babe take your mask off. I know your tired of wearing it." she asked her date finally.
As he began to take his mask off I because very weak and faint. My mind was racing and overcrowded about who he could be. He took his mask off and it was my husband. I could feel my fist form tightly around my dates arm.
"Yes, she and I have been happily together for four years now." he responded smiling his her face and landing a kiss on her cheek. I wanted to speak but every single question I had my partner spoke for me.
"Where did you two meet?"
"One of our business trips, right hunny?" she answered, "Yes, we met on the liner to Barbados " he emphasized
"Do you have a number I contact you with, we should do lunch"
"My phone is actually broken. I'm getting a new one this Friday. I have to be in Kansas City for a bit."
"He is always working and unfortunately I will be in New York City for a meeting. Crazy how our schedules conflict but he always makes time for me hence us being here"
Did she say New York City? I thought to myself quickly about everything I knew up until this point. I finally figure out what was going on.
"Excuse me we must be heading out. I have a colleague that will be highly upset if i continue my absence." explained my partner
"What about your date?" She asked. All I could think to myself is dammit my cover is about to be blown and do I care. I have a very select few choice words I could say.
"Yes of course. Someone this beautiful must have a voice to match.."
"Actually she lost that beautiful voice during a meeting. What can I say about my workaholic. I wanted her to stay at the hotel but she wanted to be supportive me of me tonight. My own soldier." exclaimed my partner trying his best not to turn a smooth situation into a sticky one.
"Mine is the same way.I just cant keep him away from the office" she boosted
I finally calmed my inner anger and noticed what he was doing so I motioned the gentlemen holding my arm to the door. He said his farewells and walked me to the nearest exit door.
"When we leave out I want you to find your friend and leave. Mr. Parr will contact you and explain things later." Said the gentlemen.
"Why was my.."
"Don't argue with me Mrs. Deeson. Just do it" he said in such a concerned and powerful tone. At that moment I knew that the finally stages for me was over but the climax for Mr. Parr was about to beginning. To avoid a scandal I must not be in the building. If the press hears that I am here along with my unknowing husband...I understood greatly. He hurried and pushed me out the door. I could see Mr. Par standing there giving me that finally farewell to a tragic plot coming to its final fold. Something big was about to happen so I searched for Annica.. Finally when I found her I said calmly I locked my business cards in the car and I really needed them can we go get them. She tried to hand me her keys but i insisted that we go together. Before leaving I found June and instructed her to stay the entire night and report anything and everything she sees. She could tell something was wrong and followed my instructions. I also handed he the mini tablet. I wanted to know everything. Nothing to be missed. Once in the car I told Annica I saw my husband. To my surprise again Annica said she was looking for me all night. My husband name had came up in several conversations about his presence tonight. What in the hell is going on here. All I could do was wait for Mr. Parr.
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