Page 356 of Valentino

I let out a frustrated sigh, “I can’t fucking believe this. Gah, I’m so stupid… why did I leave?” A cab pulls up and we get into the back seat and as Rome flies by, I kick myself hard.

* * *

The week has gone by with a blur, memories of the dark and dangerous man from Saturday night have filled my every waking thought.

I keep hearing the way he said my name, seeing the way he pinned me to the wall. Almost feel the hard bulge in his pants…..

It will be nice to fuck you, Halle.

Gah….

How is he so hot?

I’m going back to that club on Saturday night as a matter of urgency. I already know he’s a bad decision but damn it, I don’t care. Some bad decisions are worth the risk.

If my senses tell me anything it’s that a few hours alone with him would be worth it.

My phone dances across my desk, and the name Allegra lights my screen.

“Hi.” I answer.

“Tell me you love me.”

“I love you.” I roll my eyes, knowing full well that she’s about to tell me a new cockamamie idea. She’s famous for them…. At least with me.

“Good because I just got us the best tickets in town.”

“For what?”

“A special event tonight.”

“What kind of special event?”

“A mingle night at the mirage.”

“Mingle?” I frown, “What’s a mingle night?”

“It’s like a speed dating…”

“Nope.” I cut her off mid-sentence, “I’m not going to a speed dating night. I do not want to be stuck talking to losers all night. I could think of nothing worse.”

“Come on.” She whines, “Please.”

“Allegra no.” I whine back, “These places are the bottom of the barrel.”

“This is for the cool people.”

“No cool people speed date.” I fire back.

“It will be fun, come on. Please…. For me?”

I roll my eyes as I think it over.

“Please…..” She continues.

“Fine but on one condition.”

“Anything.”