Into The Fire - E. L. Todd Page 0,93
it seemed like I was the only thing in the world that really mattered.
I loved it when she looked at me like that.
She wrapped her arms around my neck then kissed me slowly. Her lips moved past mine then her tongue slipped inside. The kiss was short but full of unspent sexual energy. “Did that show you?”
My eyes refocused because I was dazed at the moment. “Yes, it did. So, you have plans tonight?”
“Just with you.”
Thank god she didn’t have to work. “I’m having dinner with my parents and I want you to come.”
“You do?”
“Yes, I want them to meet you—the real you.”
She cringed. “God, this is going to be weird.”
“Why would it be weird?”
“Because I was such a different person before. Now they are meeting me again. It’s a little weird.”
“I explained the situation to them. It’ll be fine, cream queen.”
“Do not call me that in front of them.”
“Geez, I won’t. Calm down.”
She took a deep breath. “Just watch what you say.”
“I won’t have a chance because I’ll be too busy kissing you.”
She smiled slightly. “Well, that’s a little better…”
I patted her thigh. “Go get changed.”
“What’s wrong with what I’m wearing?” she asked in an offended way.
“Well, you usually wear a dress when we go out.” I didn’t mean any offense by that.
“But I like wearing jeans. This is the real me.”
“Then wear that. Baby, you look hot in anything you wear.”
“Good answer.” She kissed my cheek. “Ready to go?”
“Well, I was hoping we could have sex first…”
“Aren’t we going to be late?”
I shrugged. “When have I ever cared about being late?”
She chuckled then opened her purse. Inside was a pair of black handcuffs. “Want to try them out?”
My dick hardened in my jeans and my heart rate immediately picked up. Without saying a word, I stripped my clothes off at lightning speed then sprinted into the bedroom.
Alessandra laughed loudly before she followed me inside.
***
Alessandra was a little nervous before dinner, but I cheered her up with my kisses. “Baby, they already love you. Just chill.”
“But now they know I was lying to their face the entire time.”
“Not really,” I said. “I hired you to do that. It’s your job.”
“And you really think they’ll be happy about that?” She was losing her cool.
“Whether they’re cool with it or not, I’m your man.” I forced her gaze on me. “Now just be yourself.”
“I’m so many different people all the time I’m not even sure I know who that is…”
“Yes, you do.” I gave her a quick kiss before I pulled her inside.
We joined my parents at the table and greeted each other. My parents embraced Alessandra like they always did, but there was a small amount of strain in the air. We sat down and ordered wine while our menus sat in front of us.
“Ash, I’m glad you finally grew a pair and told Alessandra how you felt.” Mom grabbed her menu and scanned it.
Did my mom just tell me to grow a pair? “It was more complicated than that…”
“Either way, I’m glad you finally figured this out.” Mom didn’t look at me when she spoke. “You have something great right in front of you. Never take it for granted.”
I turned to Alessandra. “And you were worried…”
She chuckled slightly.
“So, you’re an escort?” Dad asked. “How’s that?” There wasn’t any judgment in his eyes.
“It’s good,” she said. “I enjoy it. It’s more complicated than just pretending to be someone’s girlfriend. I help people through the holidays and bad breakups. When they no longer need my services, I’m really happy because I know I did my job.”
“I see,” Mom said. “You’re more of an actress than an escort.”
“Yes,” I said. “But it’s easier to explain to clients if we just say escort.”
“And you’ve been doing this for long?” Dad asked.
“About a year,” I said. “The hours aren’t the best but the pay is good and the job is satisfying.”
“As long as you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life,” Mom said.
I was glad they were being so supportive of this. If they met Alessandra initially and knew what she did for a living, it probably would have gone much differently. But since they already met her and loved her, they let it go. “She won’t be doing it forever. She’ll be quitting soon.”
Alessandra shot me a death threat but didn’t say anything.
I didn’t want to revisit that argument but it was going to happen. If she and I had a future together, she couldn’t stay an escort