Chapter 3

Rene’s POV

It’s good to see you again, Mrs. Daniels. I see that it’s been a while. Will Mr. Daniels be joining you?”

“No.”

I nervously smiled at the receptionist at the front desk of Coverts as the music pumped through the speakers. I couldn’t believe I was going through with this ridiculous plan, aided on by the encouragement of my cousin, Lisa. When I told Nathan that I was heading out, honoring his wishes, he smiled happily and told me to go. I had paid extra for a night nurse to tend to him, asking them to call me if there was an emergency. The nurse smiled and assured me she had it under control.

“Enjoy yourself, ladies.”

Lisa tugged at Tatum’s hand, leading me toward the barstools. The bartender, a shirtless, muscular, deep chocolate brother with dreads, came over to take their order.

“Ladies. You’re looking good tonight. What can I get you to drink?”

“What about you?” Lisa asked, seductively. I slapped her on the leg. “Ouch!”

The bartender gave a soulful laugh. “Sorry, ladies. I’m on the clock, so I can’t partake in any fun.”

“Oh well. Let me get whiskey and Coke. My friend will have a glass of rosé.”

“Got it.”

“Girl, you need to chill! The attendants, servers, and security are off limits. You can’t request them for anything, or you’ll be out on your ass,” I whispered out of earshot of the bartender making their drinks.

Lisa frowned. “Sorry, sis! I didn’t know the rules. You have to school me.”

“Yeah. Just...take it easy.”

“Fine. But this is kind of exciting! Just look around. All these half- naked people on the dance floor, making out at tables. Just...this is kind of turning me on”

I looked around. We packed the dance floor with ladies in thongs and high heels and men in boxers and silky robes. A couple of women were making out in a booth as a pair of men watched. I locked eyes with a shirtless guy with nipple piercings that glinted under the lights. His eyes bored into mine, his erection visible in thin, white boxer briefs. His body, with its broad shoulders and taut muscles, reminded me of Nathan in healthier times. I had to look away. I clinched my thighs and threw back my glass of rosé, signaling the handsome bartender for another.

“Damn girl! Slow down,” Lisa warned.

“I can’t. I’m nervous. Maybe this was a mistake, Lisa. Seriously. Maybe we should go home.”

“Girl, we just got here. We haven’t even gotten to the good stuff. Listen, I’m going to go and grab a bite to eat. You just take some deep breaths. I’ll be right back.”

I watched Lisa go across the dance floor, her high ass barely covered by her satin slip dress. If anyone was going to have a good time, it was her cousin.

The bartender slid the cold glass of rosé in front of me. “You okay?”

I took a sip. “A little nervous. It’s been a while since I’ve been here. Maybe I’m out of my league.”

The bartender’s eyes roamed over my body, landing on cleavage peeking as he dried a rocks glass. “Trust me, you’ll have nothing to worry about tonight, ma’am. Enjoy.”

I bit her lip, trying very hard not to blush. I couldn’t remember the last time a man checked her out.

She continued to sip her drink as Alisa returned to the seat next to me.

Let’s go.” I took Lisa by the hand and walked toward what they called the Cloud Room. It was a massive space with nearly twenty king beds When I pushed open the French doors leading to the space, Lisa let out a gasp.

“They're really getting it in here!”

Guests occupied every bed with various shades of brown limbs and bodies, twisted into every sexual position. The sounds were like p**n. Couples of varying combinations were in their own world. Although no one was really looking at me, I felt like I was being watched as I observed them. This was what me and Nathan liked to do. To watch. To get so turned on that we had to fuck the desire out of each other.

I shouldn’t do this alone. I should be here with him.

Lisa pulled me back to reality. “ I think someone has eyes on you. And, he’s fine as hell.”

I looked in that direction and spotted the guy I had seen earlier while sitting at the bar. This time, he sat on the edge of the bed as a woman gave him head. The woman gave her best performance, slurping up and down his dick, saliva and maybe cum coating it. His hands cupped her heavy tits as she did so. But his eyes stared straight at me. It was unnerving.

I watched as he whispered something to the woman. She stopped, got off her knees, wiped her mouth, and kissed the man’s cheek, then moved down the row to another bed where a man beckoned her. The guy staring at me then rose, pulled up his white briefs and began walking toward me.

“Girl, he is coming this way! Let me go. I see something I like, anyway. Have fun!”

“Lisa! No! Don’t go,” I whispered, yelling, but it was too late. She was gone, her attention grabbed by a very sexy guy covered in tattoos and nothing else. As I turned to monitor my cousin, I was nearly face to face with my watcher.

Shit.