The Stonemason and the Lady (Dear Editor Book 2) by Emily Sharpe
Author:Emily Sharpe [Sharpe, Emily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blushing Books Publications
Published: 2020-10-26T16:00:00+00:00
Saturday evening, when Jessica pulled up to the address Donna had given her, she thought her GPS must have made an error. What the what? Although there were plenty of cars in the parking lot, the building appeared to be deserted. She called Donna's cell. "I must've written it down wrong or something," she said. "I'm here, but this can't be it."
There was a giggle at the other end. "Hang on, I'll see if you're outside." In few seconds, Donna stepped out the front door and waved to Jessica. "Come on in!"
Jessica couldn't get over the change from exterior to interior. While the building looked all but abandoned from the parking lot, as soon as she walked in the door, she knew this was a thriving business. Behind a counter, was a little desk area, a couch, a few chairs. All the furnishings were sleek, modern and black. The lighting was dimmer than usual, the walls painted a dark red. She recognized the lobby from Donna's article. "Wow," she said. "This is the club you wrote about. What exactly is it that you do here? Or shouldn't I ask?"
Donna grabbed her purse from behind the counter. "Mostly, I just man the front door and check people in and out. It's a clubâpeople pay by the month or year, come as often as they want to, stay as long as they want, within reason, of course. Fees go toward upkeep, new equipment. Cleanliness is a top priority, that, and privacy." She lowered her voice. "Insurance, of course. Definitely not advertising, though."
Jessica said nothing. A secret club that a lot of people, apparently, knew about. She'd had no idea that business was so good for the club, however. "So⦠couples only?"
Donna shrugged. "I think most of the members are couples, but there are single folks, too. Madame Xâthe owner, that's what they call her, anywayâhas a website and a chat room, so members hook up there with someone they find who has⦠mutual interests. An elite few hook up with her."
"Whatever floats your boat, I suppose," Jessica said breezily. "Are any of the rooms open, so I can see one?"
They walked down the hallway. "It's early still, so there are some vacant. There are six rooms⦠that I know of. There may be more, but those would be private for Madame X." She lowered her voice. "She may even live here, for all I know. I never asked, but there's a locked door that may lead to an apartment. I've seen her come from that direction first thing in the morning. Here we areâ"
Jessica drew in a breath. She'd always considered herself sexually adventurous, but this room obviously took it to a whole different level. "Is that forâ¦" Her voice trailed off. A black metal contraption, a sort of swing set with chains and straps, occupied the middle of the room. She tried to imagine how one would get into the seat and what kind of positions would be possible.
"Indeed. There's another one hanging from the ceiling," Donna said, pointing overhead.
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