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“That’s good for you. You know your worth and your boundaries.”

“I do. And it’s very important for me. Being an escort is a job, not any different than being a writer or being a lawyer. I just happen to go out on dates and get paid for them.”

“Do men know you won’t sleep with them?”

“It’s the first thing I tell them when I get requested and they’re newcomers. That’s not what this business is. I won’t say that someone might, but we’re really not supposed to, and it shouldn’t even be asked.

“If men still want to take me out, I’m fine with it. But I hardly drink when I’m out on dates, and it’s more an act than anything else. At the time, he couldn’t see that. Other than you and these dates, no one sees the real me. When I’m working, it’s truly an act.”

“You’re supposed to be working now, you know.”

I threw the pillow at him, making him laugh.

“If you were anyone else, I would have declined the request. I saw this as a chance to reconnect, AJ, and I’m glad I did. But just know, don’t expect to get anything in the future.”

“At least on a request.”

He wiggled his eyebrows and I felt my cheeks flame up, because I wouldn’t go there, but that didn’t mean I wouldn’t think about it for another time.

Chapter 6

Ajax

What are you doing?

It had been three weeks since our birthday and up here, the weather was starting to shift. It wasn’t freezing, but the evenings were starting to get cooler and once the cold hit, it was the sign that fall was around the corner.

I looked down at my phone again waiting for a response. I knew she didn’t have any plans going on so I was hoping she was willing to go with me, just to hang out.

Since that boat trip, I had only really gotten to see her one more time, and I wasn’t liking it. But she also told me not to request her if I didn’t have to. I was going to take that as if I had some type of working plans or something.

I just got out of the shower, why?

What are you doing?

I grinned at her question.

I’m bored. And my fingers hurt from typing.

I need to leave my place. Care to join me?

I watched the dots appear then stop, only to come up again. She was thinking awfully hard over a simple yes or no question and I couldn't help but laugh over it.

Depends. Does me joining you mean I get food out of this?

I checked the time and smiled all the more.

As it’s that late, and I didn’t realize it, yes. I’ll treat you. Know this great little Mexican joint you’d love.

Sold at the Mexican food. I'll be ready when you pick me up.

Perfect. See you in a few.

I tucked my phone in my pocket and then grabbed my keys.

I loved the fact that she was going to be natural for me. Honestly, she was stunning when she was all done up for a date, but naturally, that was my favorite time with her. Her skin always glowed and there was just an air about her, even when she was younger, that just made her that much more beautiful. I knew I wasn’t the only one who saw it.

Maybe just the only one who stood up for her fast enough and got the special friend spot.