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head. “That is so bizarre. But to answer your question, no. Why do you have that on the brain tonight?”

“I’m curious. No guy has ever even asked me to try it. I feel left out.”

“Maybe they thought you’d say no.”

“I’m pretty sure I’d say yes. I think it’s obvious from my bubbly personality that I’m down to try anything. You know, I think I’d even try pegging. Maybe do a swapping deal. He fucks my ass; I fuck his ass. I’ve always wanted to wear one of those strap-on things.”

“Are you on high or something?”

“No more than usual,” she said.

“Well, thanks for the laughs tonight. I needed them after the stressful first day. I think tomorrow will be easier.”

I finished the phone call and watched a bit of television until I was tired enough to go to sleep. When I laid down to bed that night though, I could not stop thinking about Tony. I wondered what kinky things he would like to try in bed.

And I wondered what kinky things I’d let him do.

5

Tony

Two Weeks Later

The Christmas party was amazing.

It was my favorite time of the year. We always held the party in the ballroom that was built on the bottom floor of the main building. The crew I’d hired a few weeks back had done an impeccable job getting the place ready for the annual party. Everyone was there with their significant others. They were drinking, laughing, joking, and dancing their troubles away. That’s the way Christmas should be every single year.

My father had never been that interested in the holidays. I can remember that my mother and I spent the holidays alone half the time since he was at the office, which meant his staff was there as well. He used to say that no one could get ahead without doing what the competition was not willing to do. Hardly anyone worked three hundred and sixty-five days per year. That was why he had built a huge empire, I supposed. I owed him a lot that way, but sometimes I even wondered if it was worth the sacrifices. I worked hard to make sure my team had nights like this. It was my way of giving back to them, to thank them for all of their efforts.

“Enjoying the party?” Quinton asked at my shoulder.

I didn’t even know he was there yet. I was too busy schmoozing with one person or the other. I also invited several of our biggest investors to the ball. So, there was always some work that could be done.

“Yes,” I replied. I gave him a hearty slap on the back and then I reached out to take Sophie’s hand. “Sophie, it’s a pleasure as always.” I kissed her hand softly really laying it on properly. She smiled and blushed a little bit. This made Quinton uncomfortable, but I’ve always been a huge fan of tradition.

“Thank you,” Sophie said. “You aren’t dancing? I’m amazed. Who are you here with?”

“I’m flying solo,” I replied.

Sophie looked shocked. “Wow, I never thought I’d see the day when you came to this party by yourself.”

“Oh, I might ask a few ladies to dance here and there, but tonight is really just about enjoying the season. You know I’m not actively dating anyone.”

“I admire your strength,” she said.

“What do you mean?”

“Isn’t it bad for your image?”

“I suppose,” I said. I shrugged. “I’ve never been too concerned with my image. I’m much more concerned with my brand. That’s what affects the business. My love life doesn’t.”

“Gotcha.”

“What are you doing this weekend?” Quinton asked.

“I’m not sure, yet” I said. “Why?”

“Well, I was thinking that it might be a good time to go white water rafting, like you were talking about. I told Sophie and she is ready to go.”

“Um…sure. We should be able to make that happen. Let me research the best spot this time of year. It’s tougher to find a good surge during the winter months. But yeah, that sounds like fun.”

“He’s been super excited about it ever since you put that idea in his head,” Sophie said.

“Glad to do it,” I said. I gave Quinton an approving look, but I wished I could have told him to tone it down a bit. He was acting way too eager with it. It could be a bit off putting.

I mingled with a few more people at the party and had a few drinks. I wasn’t dancing though. Now I wasn’t sure I was even going to dance, although I’d mentioned