Ask Me by M. Malone

Author:M. Malone
Language: eng
Format: epub

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Half an hour later, I fold my hands nervously in front of me, scared to touch anything. One minute I was at the café agreeing to what seemed like a rational business proposal, and the next I’m twenty stories off the ground in a penthouse almost as big as the Mirage offices.

This is definitely funny business, I think as I look around. The funniest of business.

Andre disappeared immediately, telling me to make myself at home. Hah! Nothing about this is remotely like home.

I turn in a slow circle, awed by the wide expanse of space. Everything in the place is white, black or stainless steel. A wall of windows lets in tons of natural light. It’s beautiful. It’s also perfectly decorated and utterly cold.

“Come. Let’s get you comfortable.” Andre reappears at my elbow and leads me gently to a large, white sectional sofa.

I cross my arms. “I think I’d rather stand. Why are we here? You said you wanted me to work with your social media team.”

The man must think I am really naive. He told me he wanted to work on business and then brought me to his penthouse where we’re completely alone. Nothing in the world is going to make me comfortable except perhaps a Valium or a bottle of vodka.

“Cassandra, relax. I won’t bite you. That’s not why we’re here.” Andre sits on the other end of the sofa, reclining casually into the large cushions. “I actually want to show you something personal.”

I throw my hands up. “Seriously? Again with the innuendo.”

He doubles over laughing. “That sounded bad. Although to be fair if I wanted to show you my cock I wouldn’t be nervous. I already know you like that. I want to show you something work-related.”

I let the remark about liking his dick slide. That’s a rabbit hole I refuse to jump into. “Oh. Well, what do you want to show me here.” I look around the room. Nothing is out of place so I’m not sure what he could be referring to.

He rubs his hands together. “Actually, I’m trying to get my nerve up to bring it out. I’ve never shown anyone else.”

I sit on the edge of the couch. Honestly, seeing him nervous has made me relax. He’s so calm and in control all the time that it’s a refreshing change to see him thrown off a bit. Maybe he’s actually normal like the rest of us.

“I’m not exactly a fashion queen, remember? I’m not sure why my opinion matters.”

His head lifts and his eyes spear mine. “It matters to me.” After a moment, he stands and then disappears down a hallway across from the room we’re in. He comes back a few minutes later carrying a mannequin. He sets it carefully in the middle of the floor and I come to stand next to him. The mannequin is dressed in a pair of trousers that look like a cross between cargo pants and dress pants.

Andre runs a hand over the fabric. “The material is a combination of nylon and merino wool.

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