What Just Happened?

 "Blank?! What the fuck is blank?!" I shouted angrily.

 "Everything okay?" Zeus asked.

 I covered my mouth. Fuck I forgot he was here. I threw the test back into the sink. If I could smash it to pieces I would. Why did he need to be here right now? It's okay. I can take the other one once he leaves. Sure my nerves will be shot, but I'll know. I gathered myself before exiting the bathroom.

 "Sorry," I shook my head while holding my phone in my hand, "I've been waiting for a response and I hadn't realized I never sent the message in the first place."

 He cracked a smile, "Really?"

 "Yes," I lied, "Now how will I be compensated? I'm not saying yes, but Dimitri and Callista were a lot to handle. I don't need that bullshit in my life."

 His look turned from kind to dominant. More endearing and devouring than Dimitri's. His age certainly showed. He slowly closed the gap between us.

 "What did you have in mind?" he asked.

 I bit my bottom lip while playing with the ends of my long hair. What did I want? Fuck it.

 "Fifty thousand a month," I divulged, "If you want more than just sex, say going to events and benefits with you, you pay me double, and for the outfits I'll need."

 He nodded per my terms, "I can do that."

 "I plan to move to Monterey soon," I added, "Not within this year, but by next."

 "Why Monterey?" he asked.

 "I've wanted to own a bar for a while now. It's beautiful down there. I grew up there before I had to leave once my parents died," I overindulged.

 "Sorry to hear that," he commented.

 I looked into his eyes, the sympathy looking back was genuine. I felt my cheeks flush red. A part of me felt bad for being such a bitch now.

 "It happened nearly a decade ago," I sighed.

 "Still," he nudged my chin with his index finger, our gazes locking, "Losing loved ones is never easy. Neither is trying to heal the hole it leaves in your heart."

 "You seem to know from experience," I whispered.

 Zeus leaned down and gently pecked me. His lips were firm and slightly rough, a man's lips. I dropped my head in retreat. The last thing I needed to do was catch feelings for a bachelor like him. 

 "Why don't you come by my place tonight?" he propositioned, "I won't touch you. You can get to know me better. That way when I want to kiss you, you won't be afraid."

 "I-I'm not afraid," I stammered.

 He smirked once more, "Well?'

 I anxiously bit my bottom lip.

 "Tell you what," he clapped his hands, "I'm going to use the restroom. Let me know your answer when I come out."

 I nodded in response as he disappeared behind the door. 

 I began pacing as my mind raced. He's handsome, rich, and wants to spoil me. Why was I so hesitant? Oh right because he looks like he could kill a man with a glance and likely had the power to do so. With the sound of the toilet flushing, I knew I had to make my decision. Why the fuck not?

 Zeus walked over to me with his kind grin. With a sigh, I made my choice.

 "Okay," I choked.

 I placed my hand to my throat and cleared the frog blocking my airway. 

 "Sorry, yes."

 Without hesitation, he pounced on me. His lips pressed firmly to mine while holding me against his rock-hard body. My hands were placed firmly upon his white silk shirt, pushing him back so I could breathe.

 "I thought you said you wouldn't touch me," I reminded.

 "When you come over to my place tonight," he corrected, "I never said I wouldn't kiss you here."

 Zeus released me and made his exit, "I'll see you around six in the afternoon."

 "You're not trying to hide your intentions are you?" I folded my arms defiantly.

 Without response he walked out of my home, closing the door behind him. Finally!

 I rushed back towards the bathroom tearing open my last pregnancy test. 

 "Wait," I began searching, "Where's my old one?!"