Chapter 15:Friday Night

Luke: Now all that remains is to see if I can trust you. I’m not easily fooled, you know? Good night, Katya. - The next day, Edward visits Kate in the morning. Kate: What did he mean by "if I can trust you"? Do you think he knows about our plan?! Edward: My private eye confirmed that Luke did a background check on you. He might know that we went to high school together. But it doesn’t matter. It’s up to you to shape his opinion of us. Kate: Do you have any sexy lessons could help me with this? Edward: No. Save your energy and desire for your encounter with Luke. Kate: Oh... Okay. Edward: I still can’t believe you had sex with Luke on your first date. Kate: Jealous? Edward: No, just surprised and worried. I hope you good enough lay to keep him coming for more. Kate: I was. You should have seen us—— Edward: Oh, I heard everything, remember? - He slips one arm around my waist and whispers into my ears... Edward: Your performance was lovely. I can’t wait for an encore. - He steps away, and I can’t help but feel his magnetic pull... but when he smiles at me one second later, he sounds almost bored. Edward: Well, good luck with your next date. Keep my phone near all the time. I will contact you when I have another lesson. - Edward leaves, and I’m felt feeling impatient. I hope Luke calls, I wanna end this job. The sooner we see each other again, the sooner I’ll be done with this. And about an hour later, my wish comes true... Luke texts me. Luke: Hey, beautiful. Last night was so special that I can’t let a day go by without setting up our next date. Kate: You have your way with compliments. Luke: I have my way with many things. Kate: I can’t wait for you to show me. Luke: How about we start by showing you my club on Friday? I know we talked about it at the auction, but I can’t recall... do you know where Glitz is? Kate: Of course I do. I’ll be there. - The next Friday... Kate: I should wear something sexy to make Luke proud of me when he introduces me to his employees. - After I chose the dress, Luke sent me a car waiting to take me, so I take it and go to Glitz. Glitz lives up for its name, but to me, the most captivating thing about it is its owner. Luke: I love you being here. Shall we? - I link my arm through his, and he leads me around, telling me interested stories about the club, and smiling his most charming smile... As we walk together, I notice that people are paying more and more attention to us. Meanwhile, others are having fun, dancing and chatting and drinking. Finally, we sit down at one of the corner tables. Luke: What would you like to drink? - I look at the lost of overpriced cocktails. I’d like to choose a drink, Edward said that Luke loves to be in control. Kate: I don’t know, they all look so delicious... Why don’t you pick a drink for me? - The spark in his eyes tells me he likes my answer. Luke: Well, Glitz has something special that I think you’re going to like. Kate: Awesome. Surprise me! - Luke snaps his fingers and voice his order to the nearby waiter. Luke: One jungle Juice. - He then turns to me with a sly smile. Luke: It’s really sweet, and very intoxicating... just like you. - I shyly smile back, placing one hand onto his knee, and it makes him inch closer to me. Soon, we are sipping our drinks and making a small talk... I point out at one of the distant walls. Kate: Many people seem to be taking many selfies there. Why? Luke: Oh. That’s a contemporary painting we from an auction. I bought it for twenty million dollars. Kate: Wow. And you dare hanging it on the wall of your club? Luke: Yes. Glitz is not just about drinking and dancing, it’s about art, too. Many people associate nightlife with low passions, drunkenness, drugs, mindless partying, sweaty dancers... I wanna change those stereotypes. I want Glitz to be the trailblazer and set the standards for sophisticated clubbing. Kate: That’s quite original. Luke: Thank you. It’s simple. I don’t want people to stigmatize nightclubs and people who go there. That’s why I want to add extra value to the entertainment provided here. Kate: I see. Luke: Now you probably think I’m a pretentious jerk. - He grimaces in such a silly way that I can’t help but laugh. Kate: Wait, somebody actually accused you of that? Luke: It happens every now and then. So, what do you think? Kate: I think you have a wonderful vision, and this place is perfect manifestation of that. The atmosphere feels different compared to other nightclubs I’ve visited. It’s more artistic and polished. It’s unique. Luke: Glad you feel that way. - He takes my hand into his hand politely kisses it, looking me in the eyes. He’s so romantic... Luke: Every bit of approval means a lot to me. I have some fierce competitors out there. A club called Aphrodite, for example. Have you heard about Edward Maxwell? The owner of Aphrodite? - Uh-oh, it must be a test! Kate: I know Edward Maxwell. Luke: You do? Kate: Yeah. We went to the same high school. From what I can recall, he was an asshole. I avoid him, but I still heard the rumors. Luke: I see. He can... he can look like bully sometimes. Kate: I agree. My friend dragged me to his club once, and I was shocked to learn what kind of me he’s become. Luke: Aphrodite, huh? That place doesn’t benefit society in any way. Don’t you agree? Kate: Absolutely. Luke: Actually, I talked to some contacts about the possibility of closing it. I don’t want Glitz getting a bad reputation just because it’s close by. So, despite its owner being your old acquaintance... I hope you won’t mind if I managed to get the Aphrodite closed for good. Kate: Of course I won’t mind! I have no sympathy for Edward nor his club because he used to make fun of me. It might sound evil, but I’ll be happy if his nightclub gets permanently closed. - Luke laughs and I take that as a good sign. Luke: I’m glad we see eye to eye. I mean, you know very well that I have nothing against sexual desire... - He smiles and moves his leg so that it touches mine. Luke: But I think some things are meant to be kept private. And not embedded into the city’s nightlife. Kate: I couldn’t agree more. - I lick my lips and lean on him. He smells nice, and there’s something deliciously attractive about his lean, hard figure... Kate: You must be talking about Aphrodite’s VIP rooms... Luke: Perhaps. Why do you ask? - I could use Aphrodite to breach the sensitive topic of his secret passion... To let him know I’d be down for his kinks. Kate: Well, I found the rumors around Aphrodite’s VIP rooms intriguing. Luke: I know what you mean. I heard about how wild allegedly is. If half of those rumors are true, that club should have been closed long time ago. Kate: I know! I even heard from someone that... God, this is embarrassing! - Luke winks at me. Luke: Come on, now I’m curious. What makes a woman like you blush? Kate: The idea of that place having all those specialized rooms... where people can explore all their most secrets desires... I mean, it’s weird that I wish to see what’s in there before the club gets closed? Luke: No. It’s only human. And between us... Just because I find the idea of their sex parties distasteful, doesn’t mean I condemn people who wish to explore their sexuality. I think my ideal woman would be open to experimentation. Someone with a sense of adventure. Kate: That’s me. - I smile at him before continuing... Kate: I feel like I’m yet to understand my own desires. Luke: There’s plenty of time for that. Kate: It’s easy for you to say. You seem like a man who’s at peace with himself. Like you’re comfortable in your own skin... Like you know what you want. It’s part of what makes you so incredibly attractive. - Luke laughs and shifts in his seat uncomfortably. Luke: That’s one hell of a compliment. Thank you. Kate: But it’s true, isn’t it? - He hesitates a little before answering. Luke: I’d like to think that it is. I know what I want yes. In and out of the bedroom. Kate: But you won’t tell me? Luke: Hey, it’s only our second date. - He then whispers into my ear... Luke: But I promise some of those things would shock you. Kate: Oh! Like what? - As our conversation drags on, Luke begins to look at his watch. Luke: I’d love to invite you over, but I have a flight tomorrow. I hope you enjoyed your time here. Kate: I did. It was fun. Luke: Good. I look forward to having more fun with you. - Luke leans in to give me a soft kiss, and that marks the end of our night.