It has been a week since George's funeral and it's been a week since I've gone home. The mansion was left empty except for the housekeepers and gardeners who come in from time to time. I still couldn't bear to go home.
I stepped out of the car and let the valet take my car before entering the hotel. I went straight to the elevator, not wanting to deal with anyone and as the elevator doors closed, a hand stopped it. I let out a sigh of frustration as another person entered. I pushed myself onto the corner, trying to avoid any conversation as much as possible. I could feel the man, looking at me from time to time, but I kept my gaze forward.
"Hey." The man greeted me, but I ignored him.
"O-kay. My name's Alex." He said with a small wave.
I let out a sigh and moved forward so that he was behind me. The elevator ride suddenly felt excruciatingly long. The man tapped my shoulder before slipping a calling card in my suit pocket.
"Call me. You look like you need it." He said with a wink before exiting the elevator.
I rolled my eyes and quickly closed the doors. I rest my head on the side of the elevator as I watch the numbers go up. As soon as I entered the presidential suite, I took off the suit jacket and tossed it on the chair. The calling card slipped out and I picked it up. I walked over to the trash can to throw it out, but hesitated.
I inspected the card and read what was on it.
Escort Services by Alex Smith
I twirled the card in my hand and contemplated saving the number or not. I decided to save a number, just in case, before throwing out the calling card. I saved the contact with the name Alex Smith before shoving the phone in my pocket. I dropped myself on the couch, letting out a deep sigh.
Ever since George's death, work has become unbearable. None of my so-called friends even bothered to check up on me. I scoffed at the thought. My phone rang and I pulled it out of my pocket. It was a message from a friend, asking me to go out clubbing. I replied that I'll be there soon before changing into some jeans, shirt, and a leather jacket.
I went in the elevator, hoping that the ride would not be interrupted by another person. I quickly got out of the elevator and found the valet already waiting for me with my car. I handed him a hundred-dollar bill before getting inside the car and driving off.
Maybe this is what I needed. To get out and drink my emotions away until I turn numb. It didn't take long for me to reach the club. I parked the car and went past the people waiting in line. I heard a few grumbles and shouts of annoyance behind me, but I ignored them as I entered past the bouncers.
I looked around and saw my friends in the VIP booth and as soon as they saw me, they waved me over. Mike, one of the guys, immediately handed me a shot and I quickly downed it before asking for another one as I sat down. One shot is handed to me, one after another until I'm left dancing in the middle of the dance floor.
I could feel multiple bodies pressing against mine, but I didn't care. I just let myself get lost in the music. Hours and hours pass by and I could feel the exhaustion get the best of me. I went back to the booth, but found it empty.
"Fuck." I muttered under my breath.
I went over to the bar to order another drink, but the bartender stopped me.
"You had enough man. I can't give you another one." He said.
"Just one more drink. One more drink isn't going to hurt." I mumbled.
The bartender sighs. "No. Also, your friends left you with the tab. If I were you, I wouldn't hang out with them anymore." He said while shaking his head.
I let out a sigh and handed him my credit card. He swiped the card to pay the tab before handing the card back to me. I put the card back in my pocket before standing up. My legs, unfortunately, did not cooperate, making me stumble out of the seat. I felt someone catch me by my waist and I tried to push them away.
"Don't push me. I'm only trying to help." The person grumbled.
"I'm- I'm fine," I said before standing up straight, but quickly lost my balance.
The person caught me again, before slinging my arm around his shoulder and his arm around my waist. I didn't dare fight anymore as he dragged me out of the club. I was slowly starting to lose consciousness. I could feel myself getting put inside the car, and as soon as I felt the seat underneath me, I finally passed out.
...
I woke up later with a pounding headache. I reached for my phone on the nightstand but found it empty. I sat up from the bed, and found myself in an unfamiliar room. I pull the covers to find my phone only to reveal a half naked man beside me.
"What the fuck?" The man grumbled, pulling back the sheets over his head.
I looked down at my chest and found that I was only wearing boxers. "Shit," I muttered under my breath.
This seems to get the man's attention as he pulls the covers away from his face and sits up.
"Oh, hey. Good morning." He greeted.
"Good morning? Did something happen last night?" I asked him. And then it hit me. He was the same man in the elevator. The guy who handed me his calling card. "Did we-"
"No. Nothing happened. I brought you home from the club last night." He said as he stands up from the bed.
"Oh. Thanks, I guess." I replied. "Where are my clothes?"
"You threw up on them. I sent them to the laundry. You can borrow my clothes for the meantime." He said as he walks over to his luggage, pulling out a shirt and a pair of pants.
"I'm sorry about all this. I wish I didn't cause you too much trouble." I said as I take the clothes from. "I'll give this back to you as soon as I can."
"You can keep them. I'll be leaving soon anyway." He said with a small smile.
"Oh," I replied, not being able to hide the disappointment from my voice.
Somehow this strange man managed to be better than all of my friends. He could've left me at the bar yet he still took care of me.
"Why do you sound disappointed?" He asked, amusement evident in his voice.
"Yeah, well no one has really done this much for me, except for George," I replied.
"How about your frie- oh. Who's George?" He asked.
"My butler. Was my butler. He passed away a week ago."
"I'm sorry. Wait, you had a butler?" He said as he looks me in the eye. He was inspecting my face. "You're Levi Miller. Damn. I didn't think I would meet you this way."
"Yeah," I replied. "I, uhm, can I ask something?" I said as I put on the clothes he gave me. "You're an escort, right?"
"Yep. So you read my card."
"I did." I suddenly felt nervous. I averted my gaze from him as I tried to come up with words.
"You're not judging me are you?" He asked.
"No! No, I'm not. I was just wondering." I replied in a panic.
"I was just teasing you. Why do you want to avail my services?" He asked teasingly.
"Yeah," I replied, not being able to stop the word from coming out, making my face turn beet red.
"Oh. Yeah, sure. We can talk about it later. There's a cafe nearby, let's just meet there. twelve pm sounds good to you?" He asked.
"Yeah, that's good. We'll meet there." I replied.
He gave me a nod before leading me to the door. He gave me my phone and wallet before I left the room. I let out a sigh as soon as I got out. What the fuck have I done.
I look back into the mirror for the nth time after changing my shirt again. I don't know why I'm so anxious about this meeting. I don't even know what possessed me to meet up with him. I finally settled with a printed button-up shirt and some jeans. I put on my sneakers before heading out of the room. I entered the elevator and once again, prayed that I'll be alone for the whole ride. My feet wouldn't stop tapping against the floor as I anxiously waited for the elevator to reach the ground floor. The elevator finally stopped and I quickly got out. The cafe wasn't far so I decided to just take a walk. I immediately spotted Alex sitting in one of the booths. We locked eyes and he waved me over. I gave him a small wave before entering the cafe. He motioned to the seat in front of him so I hesitantly took a seat. "Don't look so nervous. I don't bite." He said before sending a wink my way. Blood rushed to my face. "Did you order already?" I asked, trying to seem unaffected by his comme
A while later, a knock sounded on my door. I quickly got up and let Alex inside the room. "Just sit on the couch, I'll get you your payment," I told him before entering my closet where my safe is. I took sixty thousand dollars of cash out of the safe and quickly closed it. I went back into the room and handed the cash to Alex. He looked at me in shock. "Give me the whole payment already? You have way too much trust in me." He said as he took the cash and I just shrug. "You haven't given me a reason to not trust you," I replied. "I haven't given you a reason to trust me as well." He said. "Do you want to rest first or do you want me to tour you around?" I asked. "I'd like a tour, please. Let me just put this in my room." He said as he slaps the wad of cash on his hand. "I'll wait for you in the hallway," I said as I exit the room with him behind me. I closed the door to my room and leaned on the wall as I waited for him to go back out of his room. He soon entered the hallway an
Alex told me to stay in my room as he prepares for our date. I kept on insisting that I should help him but he just shooed me away, telling me that it would ruin the surprise. I walk around my room, trying to think of what to do to pass time. I decided to just work on what to wear so I went inside my closet and looked through the clothes that I could probably wear. Alex just told me to wear some earth tones. The fuck does that even mean. I took out my phone and looked through earth-tone outfits before deciding to settle on one outfit that I knew I could replicate. I put the outfit on and walk over to the rack of perfumes. I decided on using a perfume with smokey notes because it's brown. I picked up some white sneakers from the shoe cabinet and put them on. I stand in front of the mirror and look over my outfit. It was good enough, I guess. I walked back into my room and sat on the couch as I waited for Alex to call me. Soon enough, there was a knock on the door so I stood up to open
I sat in the shower as the water flowed from my head down to the rest of my body. I just sat there and stared at the wall. I couldn't get over the embarrassment of what happened earlier. I heard him knocking at my door earlier, but I just decided to ignore it. I couldn't face him after what happened. It's best if I just terminate the agreement as soon as I can. The water soon started to get cold so I finally stood up and turned off the shower. I stepped out and dried myself off with a towel, wrapping it around my waist before going back to my room. I decided on just wearing some boxers and a large shirt before getting myself in bed. I tossed and turned, not being able to sleep. I let out a sigh and stared at the ceiling before finally closing my eyes. Thoughts keep on running in my head. What does Alex think of me now? We didn't even talk about signing an NDA and he could easily use this against me. I don't know how I would approach him after this. ... The brightness of the sun wok
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