Thankfully one of the cleaners had been in which meant that my apartment was immaculate. I couldn’t believe sometimes how much mess that I managed to make and I often wondered what the cleaners thought of me. But I paid them far too much for them to even think of complaining about it so it didn’t worry me too much. I looked around the apartment and smiled. This was my happy place. At first I had considered getting a house nearby but in the end it just made so much more sense to live at the casino. Also, the penthouse was almost as big as a house itself. And not only was it huge, but it also offered the most spectacular view of both the casino and the city. It was hard not to be impressed by it. Just then I heard a tentative knock on the door and I smiled. I knew that the girl was trying not to seem too eager. When I opened the door I saw Susie standing in front of me wearing a sweet little flowing dress that stopped just above her knees. I had already seen her in a bikini so I knew what to expect later and I smiled at the prospect.

“Susie the cutie. Come in. Champagne?”

“Oh, yes please. I love champagne.” She simply couldn’t hide her eagerness. I poured her a glass of champagne and gave her a tour of the penthouse. She oohed and aahed in every room. She seemed tipsy on the champagne already even though she’d only had a few sips.

“Oh Sebastian. You are so lucky to live here. What a beautiful place. It is like a dream place. Do you live here alone?”

“Oh you know I do.” I winked at her.

“I know,” she laughed, “but I’m just checking.”

“I’m glad you’re here though. It can get quite lonely here by myself. And yes, it is a dream place now that you’re here with me.”

She smiled. “I’ll be honest with you. Although I think it’s the champagne that’s giving me courage. I cannot believe that you asked me up here tonight. I could never have imagined that something like this would happen. Of course, I wanted it to happen – but I didn’t think it would. I cannot wait to tell my friends that you asked me to your room. YOU! Sebastian! I mean, the casino is filled with hundreds of gorgeous girls.”

“Yeah, but you’re the cutest.” She wasn’t. She was gorgeous but so were half the other girls. She was just easy. But I wasn’t about to tell her that.

The sex was good, but not great. As soon as we were done, I couldn’t think of anything except the easiest way to get her to leave.

“That was amazing. You’re amazing.” She said. I wanted to tell her that I agreed with her but of course, I couldn’t say that. Instead, I just kissed the top of her head and said, “And so are you my cutie.” She giggled with delight and then started to pull the covers over her. She looked just about ready to pass out. I didn’t want her to stay. That was certainly not part of my rules.

“Where are your parents?” I asked.

“Oh they’re still at the casino. Probably losing more money than they’re winning. As it goes. Who knows – they’re always doing their own thing anyway. We’re not really a family, even though they like to pretend that we are.” I knew all about what she was saying. I could definitely relate to that. I felt a pang of guilt for wanting to get her out of my room but I tried to brush it aside.

“But won’t they worry where you are? Sometimes parents act like they don’t worry but they do.”

“Nah, not my parents. They don’t worry about me at all. I am supposed to meet them for drinks later but I don’t think it would make a difference whether I’m there or not.” Again she looked like she was making herself comfortable on the bed.

“I’m sorry to hear that. But if it’s any consolation it was an absolute pleasure having you here with me tonight. How long are you staying at the casino for?”

“We leave tomorrow. Will I see you again?”

“Of course. Here’s my card. Pop me an email at any time. Susie the Cutie. I won’t forget you.” But of course, I would forget her. Just as I had forgotten all the others. I wasn’t here for a serious relationship and I’m sure deep down she realized that. “But listen, I’m so sorry to do this to you, but I have a few meetings to get to today and I can’t be late. I don’t mean to push you out, especially since we had so much fun together, but work is work.” I kissed her again quickly so that she wouldn’t be angry at me. Of course, it worked like a charm, like I knew it would.

“I can wait here for you. This bed is so comfortable and I really don’t mind.”

I inwardly groaned. Her eagerness was suddenly not so cute anymore. “Lovely idea, but I have work to do and you’ll be too much of a distraction.”

She giggled. “Okay. I’ll go. But I’ll definitely see you again?”

“Of course! You know where to find me, and you have my email address. I’m sorry about tonight. Tonight is a busy one for me. But having you here definitely made it all a lot better.”

She blushed. “So, you’ll think of me during your meetings tonight?”

I handed her the little flowing dress to put back on as a hint that she now had to go. But I did it with a smile. “Of course I will.”

But, of course, I wouldn’t.