21 – Desire and Doubt

Olivia's eyes were glued to Cody as he tried on outfit after outfit, each one more impeccably tailored and stylish than the last. She couldn't help but be charmed by the way his eyes twinkled as he glanced at her, as if he was trying to gauge her reaction to each new look.

The rich scent of cologne and the rustle of fabric filled the air as Cody moved around the dressing room, his muscles rippling beneath the finely crafted suits. Olivia couldn't help but feel a flutter of desire as she watched him, her heart racing at the thought of what it would be like to run her hands over his toned body.

"What do you think of this one?" Cody asked, turning to her with a mischievous grin as he modeled a dark navy suit.

Olivia couldn't help but smile at the sight of him, her eyes roving over his tall, muscular frame. "It looks great," she said, her voice dripping with desire. "But I think the blue one really brings out the color of your eyes. And it would match the shade of your eyes perfectly."

Cody chuckled and gave her a wink, heading back into the dressing room to try on the other suit. As he disappeared behind the curtain, Olivia let out a sigh and leaned back against the bench, her mind racing with thoughts of Cody and all the tantalizing possibilities their relationship could hold.

When he emerged again, Olivia couldn't help but be drawn to him, her eyes drinking in the sight of him in the blue suit. He was irresistible, and she knew that she was falling for him hard. But as much as she wanted to throw caution to the wind and give in to her feelings, she couldn't shake the fear that she was just another conquest for him, someone he would tire of once the novelty wore off.

"You know," Cody said, his voice low and husky as he approached her, "I can't stop thinking about that moment we shared over breakfast this morning."

Olivia's cheeks heated up at the reminder, and she couldn't help but feel a surge of desire at the thought of it. "I know," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Me neither."

Cody leaned in close, his lips hovering near hers. "So, what do you say we pick up where we left off?"

Olivia's heart pounded in her chest as she gazed up at him, her lips parted in anticipation. She knew that she should be careful, that she shouldn't let herself get too caught up in Cody's charms. But as he leaned in to kiss her, she couldn't resist the temptation. She closed her eyes and surrendered to the moment, letting herself get lost in the heat and passion of his embrace.

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Olivia stood in Cody's bedroom, trying to focus on the task at hand. She had been assigned the task of unpacking his clothes and organizing his closet, and she was determined to do a good job. But as she reached for a stack of crisp white dress shirts, her mind kept drifting back to the intimate moment they had shared at the shopping center.

She remembered the way Cody's hands had felt on her skin, rough and calloused yet gentle and caring. She remembered the way he had looked at her, his piercing green eyes boring into hers with a mixture of desire and tenderness. She remembered the way he had kissed her, his lips soft and warm against hers as he drew her closer.

The memories sent a wave of heat coursing through Olivia's body, and she felt her cheeks flush with desire. She tried to push the thoughts to the back of her mind, focusing on the task at hand. But as she hung up Cody's clothes, her senses were overwhelmed by the scent of his cologne, a musky, masculine aroma that sent shivers down her spine.

She closed her eyes, letting the memories wash over her as she remembered the way Cody had touched her, the way he had made her feel. She couldn't help but wonder what it would be like to feel his hands on her again, to feel his lips on hers as they explored each other's bodies. She shook her head to remove the distracting thoughts, but then, she couldn't help but become depressed.

Olivia's thoughts were in turmoil as she sat on the edge of her bed, staring at the stack of bills in front of her. She knew she had to come up with a plan, and fast. Her mother's hospital bills were piling up, and despite working multiple part-time jobs, Olivia was struggling to keep up with the expenses. She had even lied about her age in the interview to become Cody's personal assistant, hoping that the higher pay and benefits would help her get back on track.

But as she looked at the bills again, Olivia couldn't help but feel a sense of despair wash over her. She knew that even with the new job, it wouldn't be enough to cover everything. She was desperate, and she knew she had to think outside the box.

It was then that the idea of becoming a mistress crossed her mind. Olivia had heard of women in similar situations turning to rich, older men for financial support in exchange for companionship and intimacy. It was a risky and potentially dangerous proposition, but for Olivia, it seemed like her only option.

As she began to research the topic online, Olivia couldn't help but feel a sense of disgust at herself. She had always prided herself on being independent and self-sufficient, and the thought of relying on someone else for financial support made her feel weak and vulnerable. But she also knew that she had to do whatever it took to protect her family and provide for her sick mother.

As she scrolled through the various articles and websites, Olivia couldn't help but feel a sense of confusion and uncertainty. She had no idea how to be a mistress, or even if she was capable of it. She had always been shy and reserved, and the thought of being seductive and alluring made her feel uncomfortable and out of her depth.

But as she continued to read, something caught her eye. A quote from a successful mistress caught her attention: "It's not about being seductive, it's about understanding what a man wants and needs, and being able to provide it."

Olivia stopped in her tracks, thinking about the words. Maybe being a mistress wasn't about being someone she wasn't, but rather, being able to understand and fulfill someone else's desires. And as she thought about Cody, Olivia realized that she already had a good understanding of what he wanted and needed. He was a driven and ambitious man, and she knew that he valued intelligence and hard work.

With this newfound confidence, Olivia made the decision to approach Cody with the proposition. It wasn't an easy decision, but she knew it was the right one for her and her family. She just hoped that Cody would be open to the idea, and that she would be able to fulfill his needs and desires as a mistress.