Bully Market by Jamie Fiore Higgins

Author:Jamie Fiore Higgins
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 2022-08-30T00:00:00+00:00

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The next night Rich and I headed out for dinner. I knew it seemed silly, but after my dinner with Dan and the kids the night before, I wanted a do-over celebration, and I was happy people wanted to join me.

“Where are we meeting everyone?” I said as we exited the building.

“Oh, it’ll just be us,” he said. “Lines were crossed and tonight didn’t work for the others.” He winked and my stomach did somersaults and then felt punched with guilt. I knew it was wrong, but the thought of being alone with him warmed my body.

We got into his driver’s Cadillac Escalade. “Louie, Nobu tonight,” Rich said. It was my favorite sushi restaurant in the city.

When we arrived, the hostess, without asking our name, seated us at a table for two in the back corner of the room. The overhead lights were dimmed, and small votive candles burned around a vase of white roses. The sommelier arrived with a bottle of Cristal and we raised our glasses. “For all you’ve done,” Rich toasted, “and for all we’ll do together.” His hazel eyes locked on me like lasers.

The server came with menus, and Rich brushed them away. “We don’t need those,” he said, smiling at me. “Your job is to enjoy yourself. I’ll take care of everything.”

I sat back, drank champagne, and watched Rich order. He didn’t have to ask me what I wanted; after all the years of client dinners, he knew.

Within moments our first course arrived—tuna and salmon served in chilled silver dishes, garnished with white orchids. The server left and the plate sat waiting. Nobody’s little hands grabbed for it, I didn’t have to cut anything for anyone. It was just mine.

I placed a piece of tuna in my mouth, the sauce so flavorful that my taste buds ached. I started to reach for my second piece while I chewed the first, and then I put my chopsticks down, not wanting to rush a single moment. After all, I didn’t have to.

“Is everything all right?” Rich said.

“Yes, it’s amazing.” We talked about the day and laughed about something that had happened in a meeting. We shared so many inside jokes. Being with him was so easy; there was never anything to explain.

After dinner ended, we headed to the lounge where Rich grabbed us a couch in the corner of the room. He ordered another bottle and I got up to use the ladies’ room. A small table sat in front of us, and after all the wine, I wobbled on my high heels as I brushed past Rich. Then I felt a shock through my stomach and down my legs as he pulled me onto his lap.

“Don’t you see?” he said into my ear. “Now we can be together.” The lounge was dark, and the people around us were just smoky silhouettes. My little black dress had ridden up, exposing my bare thighs. Rich’s fingers feathered along them, his touch so delicate and light. I didn’t know what this was, but I didn’t want it to end.

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