As The World Burns by Roger Hayden

Author:Roger Hayden
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2014-07-01T04:00:00+00:00

Later that day, Senator Bryant called her to his private quarters before dinner time. This time, she was excited, as the prospect of an access card awaited. She entered his room wearing the fancy dress given to her days before. It was a short-sleeved glittering red dress that stopped only inches above her knees. She had a black vinyl belt around her waist that shined as well. Her black sandals clicked on the hard tile surface when she walked. Her toenails were painted red, her black hair swayed gently to the sides as she approached his doorway, a stunning picture of beauty.

"Very nice to see you. I'm glad you came," Bryant said looking up from his computer desk. He was surprisingly dressed down, wearing glasses, a bathrobe, and slippers. He looked to be in his forties, though still youthful in appearance. His eyes projected a combination of passion and sadness. Bryant ached for her, never more than at the moment she walked in.

"Are you coming to dinner?" she asked, trying to take charge of the situation.

Bryant looked around, first at his laptop screen then to Samantha.

"I was hoping that maybe we could talk for a little bit," he replied. "Why don't you have a seat?"

Samantha scanned the room and saw that there was conveniently nowhere else to sit other than on his king sized bed.

"Sure, why not?" she said.

Bryant looked a tad taken aback by her amiable mood, even a little suspicious. Once she sat at the foot of the bed, Bryant stood up and walked over.

"I know," he said, clearing his throat. "I know that things have not been easy for you here, and I apologize. I would hope that you understand that I'm only looking out for the safety of you and the other guests."

"I understand," she said.

He sat close to her on the bed, causing the mattress to slightly sink in.

"Under normal circumstances I would meet a woman like you at a convention center, offer a handshake and understand that we would never see each other again."

Bryant thought to himself then continued.

"But these are not normal times, Samantha. Certain measures have to be taken. I assure you that we're working on something great. Something that, for me, has been a lifetime in the making."

Samantha sat, unresponsive. Where was he going with this? He inched closer to her, speaking not above a whisper.

"I know you had a life out there. So did I. Now that we've been brought together, there's nothing we can't accomplish. After all these years you have returned to me."

Bryant breathed onto her neck. He was inches from her, nearing a complete embrace.

"Perhaps some champagne," Samantha said, trying to cover-up her nervousness.

"I think with a glass or two I'll feel better about this whole thing," she said.

Bryant stopped and shifted around looking for a bottle.

"I don't believe I have any here. I'll have to go to the kitchen."

"Oh, I don't want to make you go through any trouble," she said.

"No, not at all. Wait here, I'll be right back," he said.

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