I buzz inside. “A hundred,” I mumble.
100
A Zoom call comes in fast, and I sigh. “Here we go.”
“Most first times suck,” Parker says, sitting up.
“That’s what I heard.”
“So happy for you, babe.”
“Thanks,” I say, glowing.
“You know, you do look happy.”
“Thanks,” I say. “So fucking happy.”
“So, who is he?”
I think about Dante, and I realize I don’t know much about him. He is so private. “Well, he’s basically a hot grumpy private guy. And he lives in NY.”
“So, you’re letting an old man take you?”
“Not that old.”
“Phah,” she says. “Well, what does he do?”
“I think he’s a CEO of a fashion company.”
“Hot, and a CEO!”
“So, how ’bout you?” I ask.
Parker explains she’s given up on men, and I listen close. I really hope she meets someone soon, just like I have. Or have I? Yikes. Either way, it’s nice to see her, and I sigh. “I miss you, babe.”
“I miss you too. Tell me more!” she says.
“No,” I say firmly.
“Spill, you dick!”
I shake my head. “No!” Parker yells in frustration, and I laugh and hit end. I lean back in the chair, and I think about Dante. Then his eyes and how he seems to be able to control me.
I should hate it, but I don’t. I like to do what he commands, even if it’s sinful and maybe depraved. After several minutes, I focus back on writing, and I try not to think of him. It’s hard, but eventually I do.
Dante returns,and he is riding a large black horse. He also has Olive on a lead, and she is saddled and ready to ride. With Tito running alongside, we ride through the property and onto the next estate.
Dante explains the land is owned by family friends, and we ride through acres of tall stunning trees. Finally, we head for home and we ride close.
“I asked three people about Tito,” Dante says.
“And?” I ask looking over.
“And he is a free agent. No one owns him.”
“Hmmm…” I say, having mixed feelings. “It’s good he’s free, but is he safe?”
“He is for now,” Dante says, protectively. “And he is with us.”
