Total pages in book: 28
Estimated words: 26677 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 133(@200wpm)___ 107(@250wpm)___ 89(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 26677 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 133(@200wpm)___ 107(@250wpm)___ 89(@300wpm)
But I press forward, sensing that I’m almost at the finish line.
“And of course, you’ll have your own suite of rooms, so there will be some privacy. Naturally, I’ll be able to enter any time I like, but most of the day, I’m working. Plus, you’ll have your run of the manor, which comes equipped with a gym, entertainment room, an indoor pool, and also a library just adjacent to this office. So how does that sound? What are you thinking, sweetheart?”
Chelsea swallows hard, her cheeks still flaming, and her bosom heaves as she adjusts herself in her seat. But then she looks directly into my eyes, her chocolate gaze steady and determined.
“I understand what you’re saying, Mr. Richards, and I’m willing to consider a deal. But I think I need more.”
I quirk a black brow at her.
“More? How so?”
She smiles like nothing’s wrong.
“Room and board aren’t enough,” she says in a firm voice. “I’d like to be paid for my time.”
My eyebrows practically fly off my forehead.
“Really? You’d like to be paid on top of the free room and board I’m providing for both you and your mother?”
But Chelsea holds firm, her chin up and her shoulders squared.
“Yes. It’s not enough because free use will be a 24/7 job, obviously. Not only that, but what happens afterwards? At any moment, Elsa and I could be kicked out with nothing to show for my efforts. As a result, I’d like some insurance in the form of a thousand dollars a month, in addition to free room and board. I’m pregnant after all, and I need to look out for my baby.”
I stare at her.
“Do formula and diapers cost a thousand dollars a month?”
She shakes her head, not dissuaded at all.
“Of course not. But I need to start planning for his or her future, and this will help me build up my savings.”
I steeple my fingers, as if deep in thought. But then I decide to go for it.
“Sure. In fact, why don’t we make that ten thousand a month for your time?”
Elsa’s eyes go wide.
“Are you kidding?” she asks in a low, trembling voice. “This isn’t funny if it’s a joke.”
I merely nod, unperturbed. “You make a valid point, sweetheart. You need to be able to take care of your baby once he or she arrives, so asking for more is the wise thing to do. Besides, money is no object to me and I’m more than happy to pay for our arrangement, so long as this free use deal works out for both of us. So ten thousand? Would that be enough?”
Chelsea’s mouth opens and closes a few times before she manages to nod.
“Yes, that would be plenty. Thank you.”
I shrug again and smile.
“It’s no big deal because again, money is no object. Now is there anything else on your mind?”
She stares at me.
“Such as…?”
I shrug.
“I just want to make sure we have everything ironed out before we actually begin. It’s easier to get these things taken care of before things start, rather than being in the middle and then trying to fix a fuck-up.”
Chelsea nods slowly.
“Well, there is one thing,” she says in a slow tone.
I nod.
“What is it?”
She sighs and stares down at her hands, but then looks up again and fixes me with a look.
“While we’re in this ‘free use’ relationship, you absolutely, definitely, one hundred percent, cannot sleep with Elsa. I won’t allow you to be with me and my mom at the same time. You can’t touch her or even so much as hold her hand because it’s just too wrong and perverted.”
I nod with a serious look.
“Of course not. I wouldn’t dream of it. In fact, I’m not sure if she’s told you, but we haven’t been together in over two years. Elsa’s illness, of course.”
Chelsea nods slowly, taking in a deep breath before letting it out again.
“Yes, that’s what my mom said as well, but still. I wanted to make sure we’re on the same page with respect to this issue because I’ll drop you like a hairball if I find out you’ve been with Elsa.”
I grin, holding up my hand in a vow.
“Scout’s Honor,” I say. “It will only be you, and only you, honey.”
She nods, taking another deep breath.
“Okay, then we have a deal, Mr. Richards. We’ve set down some ground rules, and I’m sure there’s more to be negotiated, but I suppose the bare minimum is there now. So when would you like to start?”
Ah, now we’re making real progress and I can’t keep the wolfish grin off my face.
“Today,” I rasp. “As soon as possible, in fact.”
She stares at me, and my temperature rockets up because Chelsea’s just so beautiful. Those big brown eyes already have me enchanted and her huge tits are just begging to be squeezed and fondled. But I’ve been patient for a long time already, and I can stand to be patient for just a little while longer.