MATILDA MEYER PART 2-E

Once both sat down in a secluded side of the park, with a large oak tree partially blocking the afternoon sun, they started talking.

`Let's talk about you, Astrid. Enough of my sappy story', Matilda clasped Astrid's hands.

`My life is as mundane as it can get. I stay with my grandfather. My mom died when I was young and my dad is missing in action', she smiled into her boring life.

`How about your mentor? Is he related to you? What about your boyfriend? Have you done the deed?',

`Yep. He is my aunt's boyfriend. So I guess soon to be uncle. No, I am still holding onto myself. He is so sweet and understands me so well. I think I have the perfect man for life', Astrid answered. `Tell me Matilda, are you really okay with this work?'

`Don't worry. It's what I choose to be. Do you want to listen to my adventures? Or any tips to seduce your boyfriend?', Matilda teased Astrid and she blushed in return.

`We only kissed so far. Im not sure of going further yet', Astrid replied meekly pushing a strand of hair behind her ears.

`Well, you will someday. Wear something sexy, grab his attention. A sexy lingerie, perhaps?',

`Jeez. That is beyond me. Im plain Jane. We are keeping our relationship quiet for now. Not many people knows about it', Astrid spoke looking around at kids playing water bubbles.

`Why not? That is the first step in relationship. Accept it and flaunt it. Why hide?',

`I think he is worried for my safety', Astrid merely shrugged her shoulders.

`If it helps you to sleep at night, then okay', Matilda frowned. She thought for a moment and like a lightbulb her face lit up. `You re dating Ace Wagner?', she shouted in excitement.

`Shhhhhh. Keep your voice down. How did you figure it out? See you are smarter than you look!', Astrid bullied Matilda and laughed.

`Ha,ha. Funny. You just snagged like the most eligible bachelor of the entire Anubia. He is like the whole package. Handsome, rich, ruthless and a body to die for. Tell me, have you seen his tattoos? I think some magazines offered him top dollar for a photoshoot, but he refused', Matilda's eyes were large with excitement.

`I did more than seeing', Astrid wiggled her eyesbrow and smiled.

`And here I thought you were naïve. Spill the beans, Astrid',

`You know the club we went to. I mean they brought me to their mansion, and I think I may have kissed and bitten his chest thinking the tattoos to be real. And the worst part is I tore his shirt and was practically shoving my hands in his pants', Astrid laughed and doubled over the bench.

Matilda clapped her hands excitedly and said` Seducer 101. I don't know if he got a turn on from that',

`I bet he did, because the next day I woke up and he teased me a lot', Astrid wiped the tears that fell from laughing hard.

`Wait, what? You slept with him?', Matilda made and `O' with her mouth.

`I mean sleep, just sleep. Not the other kind of sleep. Every time I visit them, we cuddle together', Astrid blushed.

`Wow, Astrid. He sure loves you. I mean how long have you known him?',

`More than a month',

`He has not made any move yet? I mean you know, men are persuasive.', Matilda was inquisitive.

`He has told me of his intention. Ace told me he will wait until I am ready. He flirts a lot. And he is so cheesy sometimes, but he doesn't go overboard', Astrid gushed, and her entire face flamed in embarrassment.

`Woah, you landed a perfect man in you lap. I mean men are usually strong and forward with their intentions. Girl you are lucky, and I wish the best for you', Matilda gave a genuine smile and hugged Astrid.

Astrid's phone rang cutting into their conversation and she broke her hug to answer her phone. It was Ace. Speak of the devil, she thought.

Ace: Hey, Astrid?

Astrid: Yes, Ace.

Ace: Ready for firearms training?

Astrid: Sure.

Ace: Where are you?

Astrid: Im at a park nearby AmPm Mall.

Ace: Are alone?

Astrid: I'm with Matilda.

Ace: I will meet you there. Be ready in 10 minutes.

Astrid: Alright. Can't wait to see you.

Ace: Same here, love.

Astrid had a goofy grin on her lips and Matilda snapped her fingers catch her attention.

`Astrid, you are so in love with him. You should be making babies by now', Matilda poked Astrid's ribs.

`I don't know. He is coming over to pick me up in 10 minutes time',

`Date?'

`Yeah, sort of', Astrid did not want to divulge further about her gun training. `Tell me more about men. In general. What are your clients like?',

`You see our fingers. Each are different. Same goes for my clients. Some are good, some are downright scary. I've had one guy who creeped the hell out of me and I refused to serve him. He was rude, kept calling me slut and by the time I left the door he was hell bend on teaching me a lesson', Matilda reminisce of her experience.

`But after Alex passed me a list of men to avoid, I send it straight to Lily and well business has bloomed ever since', Matilda spoke.

`I just don't get it. If he was rich why didn't he help you. From my point of view, he sold you deeper into this crap', Astrid snorted.

`No. I told you his parents kicked him out. He likes painting, still does. Apparently, art won't get you a piss of a penny is what his dad told him. So, he worked temporarily, but I think he missed his lifestyle and he left soon after. And I can't be asking handouts from anyone. I'd rather work myself than ask monetary help from anyone', Matilda exhaled a breath and her eyes darted around.

`I did not mean it to come out like that. Sorry', Astrid felt remorse at ther choice of words.

`It's ok. I know you have good faith in me but I can handle myself well.', Matilda assured Astrid.

Matilda changed their topic to something light, her younger sister and brother. She showed their photos to Astrid who looked at it and gushed and complimented Matilda. Her siblings look similar to her, green eyes and the same face cut.

Matilda joked about her life to her siblings, saying she worked in a security firm, keeping a tight leash on men and women when they sleep at night. That earned a laugh from Astrid who understood the underlying meaning behind her words. She also told Astrid the perks of being an escort. Good recommendations coming her way helped her a lot in securing funds for herself. Sometimes, men just call her to look at her naked body, or play their balls with her feet or one even made her give him a hand job while he watched the stock market! Apparenlty he was a stock analyst who said it gave him a turn on seeing stocks rise and fall with a woman pump his cock.

She saw a figure in navy suit and black aviators walking towards them. Matilda straightened in her seat and nudged Astrid on her shoulder and jutted her chin towards the figure. As he came closer, Matilda saw his face and squinted her eyes at the familiarity. He was extremely good looking and his suit was impeccable, hugging his body perfectly. His diamond stud glittered in the afternoon light. She noticed a few people gawking at him openly, but he was focused on their bench.

When she saw Astrid beaming a smile, showcasing her dimple, the man smirked and quicken his steps, as if her smile would diminish if he reached to her late. Astrid stood up and the man opened his arms wide, oblivious to his surroundings. She managed a few steps before he enveloped her completely in his arms.

Astrid hugged Ace and smiled against his chest, while Ace buried his face in her hair, breathing in her calming scent.

`I miss you', Astrid spoke against his chest, his heartbeat assuring her that he felt the same way.

`So do I', he mumbled into her hair. He rubbed her back in strokes, feeling her warmth, separated by her blouse. She buried her face further into his chest, relishing in his musky cinnamon cologne.