Meeting James - Chapter One
Date: 3/10/2016,
Categories:
Mature
Author: Melanieatplay
... back a smile, then his expression quickly changed to concern when he saw that I was about to cry from my revelation. “I can’t see you again James, because my friend Sue is going to help me get a job where she works and as much as I’d really like to, between my studies and working, I simply won’t have the time to see you when you are here.” “What type of job is she going to get you?” he said, looking into my eyes with concern. “She’s a cocktail server at the Rio,” I replied. “She has arranged an interview next week for me with her boss.” “I don’t want to further upset you, but can I suggest an alternate plan?” he said. Without really thinking, I said, “all right.” “I come into town once, sometimes twice a month. If you’ll agree to see me, more specifically agree to stay at my hotel with me, I’ll take care of whatever you need and I can solve some of these financial problems that seem to have you so upset.” My jaw dropped as my mind started to understand the type of arrangement he was suggesting. He broke the silence with another question. “Melanie, you told me last night you had a 3.8 GPA and that your advisor has already suggested that you consider an MBA program or Law School, once you've completed your degree, right?” “That’s correct,” I said, my mind still racing. “Do you honestly think that your GPA will remain that high if you are working a part time job? I know you have big aspirations, and I’d like to help you achieve them. Silently, I considered his last statement. I ...
... was pretty sure I could keep my GPA even with a part time job, but all of my spare time would be devoted to academics. I had come to the realization that my life of clubbing and partying would come to a quick end once I started working, or I knew my grades would suffer. “I don’t want to sound condescending or self serving, but you have the rest of your life to work Melanie. I’m offering you an opportunity that few college girls your age will ever have. You’ll have time to do the things you want. To study and maintain your grades, while still enjoying the club life that you told me you love. And if we do this right, every time I’m in town can be like last night for both of us, only better.” I looked into his eyes, and I could feel his words winning me over. I had always been a good judge of character. When something wasn't right, I felt it. With James, I felt at ease. That was worth everything to me and I knew this idea of his was worth considering. “I need you to listen to me Melanie,” his words snapping me back into reality. “I want to be upfront with you, even if what I’m about to tell you queers this deal.” I smiled at him. Queers this deal? That was the first time I had ever heard the word queer used in that context. It’s going to be different being with an older man I thought. “Yes James Dear, I’m listening,” I said sweetly. He gave me a mock stern look. He could tell I was joking, but I made a mental note not to tease him that way until he got to know my sense of humor ...