Top Dog

She wasn’t wearing her uniform, and instead had on casual jeans and a top which hung off her shoulders to reveal blue tank straps beneath it. Her hair was the only thing about her that was the same, and she wore it pulled up in a high ponytail.

As I walked over, I could think of a few things to do with that hair of hers, and imagined myself holding those gorgeous locks from behind, and her panting beneath me.

“Hey there, big tipper.” She gave me a warm smile, but I could tell she was leery of me as she took a step back when I approached.

“Hello, Carrie. I was hoping I could talk to you on your break.”

“Oh? I’m not working. I’m only here to get my check. But I guess I can make a minute for that hundred you dropped.” She waved me along with her to a booth, and as we situated, another waitress stepped up with a big smile.

“Can I get you two anything?” She had a grin on her face, and a look in her eye that told me she knew about the tip, and I recognized her from the day before.

“No, thanks, Lindy. I’m good.”

Carrie glanced up at me, and I decided I better order something.

“Coffee, please. Black.” Lindy hurried away, and Carrie propped her elbows on the table and folded her arms casually.

“I would have introduced you, but since I don’t know your name—”

“I’m Chance.” I wouldn’t tell her my last name, and I didn’t want to know hers.

“I bet you are,” she quipped. She glanced over her shoulder as Lindy returned to the table and placed my coffee down in front of me and hurried away. “What do you want to talk about, Chance? I’ve got a busy day of catching up on life before I have to come back to this shithole.”

“I have a proposition for you.” I figured we might as well get down to business.

She stared at me for a moment, her eyes becoming suspicious. “A ‘proposition’? I think you have the wrong girl,” she said as she shook her head. She started to stand to go, but I reached out and touched her hand. “It’s not illegal, and it pays one hundred thousand dollars, so maybe you’d like to hear me out.” She stared at me like I’d lost my mind as I continued. “Correct me if I’m wrong, but you don’t make anywhere close to that, do you?”

“Is this a joke? Did Lindy put you up to this?” She turned and stared at the other waitress who was busy waiting on another table.

“I’m quite serious. Are you interested?”

She shrugged. “I’ll hear you out.” She lifted her shoulder and held up her hand, waving Lindy over. “Bring me a root beer with a splash of vanilla and cherry, please. And put it on Chance’s ticket.”

“Root beer? I haven’t had one of those since I was a kid.”

“It’s a house specialty. You should try one sometime. So, about this proposition?” She made an impatient gesture, waving me on.

“I’d like you to come stay with me for two weeks. Everything would be arranged through a contract, and I don’t need to know anything more about your personal life than your first name. I use a mediator, so they would ensure your safety and make sure the money is paid on time per the contract.”

“Wait, you’re talking about sex?” I nodded, and she shook her head and laughed. “I’m not what you want. I’m not experienced for that kind of job, so maybe you should hire yourself a professional.” She pulled her lips into a tight line as Lindy dropped off her root beer and left.

“You’re exactly what I want. I’m intrigued by you, and I think we’d have a good time. My estate is gorgeous, so you could consider it a paid vacation if you like, and I’m sure that kind of money could change your life.”

“You have no idea.” She seemed as if she could cry, and I hated that she felt pressured. The fact that she hadn’t thrown the root beer in my face and slapped me, told m

e that she needed the money; badly. “Could I tell someone where I’m going?”

“Yes, and they could know how to contact the mediator if there’s any type of emergency.”

“Two weeks? Not a day longer?” She seemed to be really considering my offer, which made my dick twitch in my pants.

“Not an hour longer.”

She leaned in across the table. “I’ve got people who count on me, so if you’re dicking me around—”

“I’m not dicking you around. I’m a wealthy man, and I like to have what I want, but I also know that means paying handsomely for it. The rules are in place to ensure you’ll be safe, but there are also rules that protect me.”

“Protect you? From what?”