Mutually Satisfactory Arrangements Novels & Stories

A contract; Two people standing on opposite sides of something neither of them wanted. I rose to my feet and Morningstar didn’t move. For a moment we simply looked at each other, and while that happened, I thought about how this arrangement would be perfect and uncomplicated in the long run. Yeah.

“You’re killing me here Leo. You know my weakness. But I’m sorry, I can’t be a part of this arrangement any longer unless Grayson agrees to my terms. The risk is too great otherwise.” “I understand Amber. And I don’t blame you,” said Leo, “but the least you can let me do is fix you something to eat. I was headed to the kitchen anyway-” “I agree to your terms Amber,” interrupted Grayson. “Shut the fuck up! Are you serious?” she asked. Leo looked fucking ecstatic, “Fuck yeah G-Man! That’s what I’m talking about!” But Grayson still looked serious as a heart attack, “You both assumed I was going to say no, didn’t you?”