Richard by Ellie Masters

Author:Ellie Masters [Masters, Ellie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: JEM Publishing

Twenty-Two

Tower

Richard

There hadn’t been a little bit of thought on my part; there’d been a whole hell of a lot of soul-searching. While Rowan had visited, I’d called David. I’d told him very little, not certain how comfortable I felt about sharing the difficulties Rowan and I faced. Instead, I’d asked about his arrangement with Evelyn.

“Up and down,” he’d said. “We fight and make up like any other couple.”

Their relationship was real, he’d said, and he’d urged caution with the beginnings of mine. Maybe he’d sensed my frustration, but he hadn’t pressed for details.

Our conversation had left me to think about exactly what I wanted from Rowan. That, more than anything, had been my takeaway.

Rowan and I would be together for a year. Not all of that would revolve around sex—very little in fact. My expectations were not aligned with reality, and I had taken a long, hard look at what had brought me to Infidelity. I wanted something uniquely mine. Not something that would find its way into the press. Not something I had to share with the world.

Not once had I been able to date without the media speculation that followed. With the high visibility my romantic entanglements brought, it felt as if I dated the world rather than a woman. News of Rowan would get out, but Infidelity had given me something no one could take away. The bond I planned to forge would be something known only to the two of us, a connection I’d been craving for far too long.

“Caution,” David had said. “Approach the first few weeks with caution, and expect a few bumps along the way.”

When it came down to it, other than limited online research on my part, I knew next to nothing about being a Dom. Given Rowan’s complete lack of experience, everything pointed to disaster if we continued. That alone was reason for caution.

When I’d contacted Infidelity, it had been with the intent to call the arrangement off, but Ms. Flores had expressed the same message as David. Infidelity fostered a relationship and wasn’t an escort service. There would be highs, lows, and long stretches of daily living to break up the other more exciting parts. She’d encouraged me to take a step back and get to know Rowan before placing too many demands. Great advice even if it wasn’t what I’d wanted to hear.

Contractually, I was bound to complete the year with Rowan. I didn’t have to spend it with her, but the payments would be made.

Why walk away? Even if we never explored our darker desires, there was no way to deny our mutual attraction.

After we traded our favorite songs, I parked outside a luxury boutique. Earlier, I’d noticed the upscale shop and spoken with the owner.

Rowan leaned forward, peering at the glowing sign as I cut the ignition.

“Clara’s Boutique?” She turned to me, her eyes widening. “What are we doing here?”

The front windows of Clara’s Boutique displayed fashionable women’s wear—dresses and pantsuits suitable for a wide range of social venues.

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