Days Later, In town

Bret walked up to his office. He had been commissioned a new project. His team was pretty excited about the prospects of expanding into the big leagues. This news was going to send more business their way and gain them more market share.

Visions of Lacey’s curves had sent him into testosterone filled nights of wanting. Thankfully, Bret knew what to do to keep himself occupied until the feelings fell back in order. This once in a life time event was not going to repeat itself. Guys like him did get lucky, but not that lucky.

As the day’s activities picked up pace, Bret noticed an old envelope. Dusty. Smudges of oil on it.

The letter inside was from the mechanic who thanked him for his patronage. Behind the letter was a photo of a much more presentable mechanic in a sharp suit. Next to him was someone that looked very lawyerly. Next to that guy was Lacey. The look on her face was hard to decode, but a degree of happiness was on the edges of her smile.

Behind the photo was a note:

“Thanks to your charm, kind stranger, Ms Lacey went easy on me and gave me terms that allowed me to retire. That’s as close to reliving my youth as I will ever get. Be well”

Bret’s day was made. The old man got a deal worth his while. The work on his car had been fantastic. Now, to the new project on hand.

The phone rang. Bret’s right hand man was checking in on him and also was sending him a warning. There was a lady in town that had caused a few car accidents with her illegally tight fitted black dress. The woman was on her way to his office to make an offer to buy his business.

A moment of nostalgic memory filled Bret’s mind. If it was Lacey, this would… no… luck never struck this kindly in his life. There was no point in fantasizing about the undulations of her hips and swell of chest with the bass beat of a lioness… Bret caught himself attempting to be poetic.

Thanking his friend, Bret smiled. If Lacey was coming to take over his property, she had something else coming to her. For now, that wouldn’t matter much. Whoever this person was, causing all this distracted driving, Bret couldn’t be bothered.

The gasps coming from the end of the hall suggested that someone of importance was coming his way. Putting on his best confidence, Bret looked up.

Lacey was taken by surprised at how strong Bret appeared. Her heart moved. Despite her best effort not to flirt, her hand found a strand of hair to twirl, and her hips decided to do their own mini dance.

Watching Bret stand tall took her breath away. The man was in a league all of his own. The suit jacket added an intense flavor of masculinity that was lacking these day in nearly every man she knew.

Expecting a low key welcome, Lacey pulled herself together and pushed herself into business mode and launched with her pitch. Bret listened. Asked good questions. Then offered to direct her to the conference room.

Their conversation was more thorough than Lacey had expected. The man knew how to conduct his due diligence. Eyes always focused and direct. Head always attentively leaned her way.

As their conversation closed, Bret had sorted out why Lacey was really in his conference room. With a smile, he concluded their business transactions. The business was not going to be sold no matter the offer. Even though the numbers were very ego boosting.

As Bret escorted Lacey out of the office, he could not help but linger slightly behind to look at how hypnotic Lacey’s behind moved. The perfect sway. Just begging for his hand to rest and assist… even gently lift… or secure.

Lacey turned, hoping to catch Bret’s eye wavering. It was not. The man was rock solid cool. He had not taken the bait. This man was standing like a king. Lacey’s inner queen recognized the royalty before her.

Bret extended his hand and presented Lacey with a card.

“My cell number is on the back. You can expect a call from me in three days to ask you to pencil me into your calendar for a date, if that’s OK with you” Bret said cool calm and collected.

“Thank you kindly, sir” Lacey said, hoping her happiness was not evident at all.

Bret picked up on her voice. They had a date coming soon. Not showing his joy, Bret nodded and turned to enter back into the building.

Lacey watched the athletic build move under the armor of his suit. The delicate dance of strength with grace made her heart race.

Bret paused. Lacey watched the trapezius muscles flex, then caught Bret’s eyes watching her watching him. She instantly blushed and swiveled on her heels to turn away. This time, she made no effort to hide her sway as she walked over to her Suburban.

Once inside, Lacey fought the urge to call Bret. She was excited about the connection they had made. However, now that Bret had passed the initial test, it was time to see him earn the rest of her access. This was not going to be easy. Lacey knew her worth. She just hoped Bret understood this and would prove himself valiantly.

As Bret watched the SUV launch spectacularly, his phone rang. It was his friend. Picking up the phone, he had to calm his friend down who was talking at 200 miles per hour.

Apparently, Lacey had just bought up a chain of his competitors in town and everyone wanted to know if he had taken the offer. Bret decided to let his friend stew a bit in worry. This had changed things in the market place a bit. Maybe, Lacey had done him a great favor.

For now, Bret knew he was going to enjoy the hunt of Lacey. She was in his league and he loved it. His friend had been correct. Her little black dress was more form fitting than the red dress she had worn the first time they met.

This time, there was something different. Bret had spotted the marking of half a handcuff dangling off the cuff link button of the very fitted black dress. It was a red and gold piece of jewelry. Bret allowed himself a very naughty smile. Oh… Lacey was going to be treated better than she had ever been… once the chase was conquered.

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