The week went by slowly as Madison waited for Saturday. She checked her phone every hour hoping Jeremy sent her a message, but he never did. She worried the time away put things in perspective for him, and that he decided a relationship with her was not feasible.

Her home was a mansion where women paid for sex, she had social anxiety, which kept her from enjoying many opportunities, her emotions over the past year were like a yo-yo, and there was a ten-year age difference. If he did come back he surely had to be crazy, Madison thought.

 

This afternoon Jeremy was returning to RAW, and it was all the ladies could talk about the night before. Becca, a RAW member, won the lottery and was the first to book Jeremy for the evening in Room One.

Bevy questioned whether she should consult Madison about booking Jeremy with another woman, but she couldn’t deny a member an availability and Madison made the mistake of not booking Jeremy out for herself.

Jeremy pulled up in front of the Mansion. It felt odd being back here. The two weeks away made his year spent at RAW feel like a dream. Working at a place like RAW was never on Jeremy’s radar, but life has its own plans and when you choose to let them ride amazing things can happen.

Michael and Mason helped Jeremy bring in all his things. He made a stop into Bevy’s office on his way to the Essential’s living quarters. Bevy cried when she saw him. Her reaction shocked Jeremy but also made him happy. The people at RAW became like a second family to him. He missed everyone, and he was ready to come back.

“So you are officially an Uncle.” Bevy finally released her hold on Jeremy and wiped the tears from her eyes.

“Yes, I have a nephew named Matthew.”

“Wonderful and Congratulations.” Bevy reached up and tapped Jeremy’s cheek. “We missed you. I missed you. You boys become like my sons.”

“I missed everyone. It’s good to be back.”

“Have you talked to Madison?” Bevy questioned if mentioning Madison was wise but the words left her lips before she decided against it.

“Not yet.” Jeremy couldn’t wait to see her, but he was an Essential and didn’t know what to expect. He didn’t know how their relationship would change if it changed at all. The generic text she sent revealed nothing about how she felt. “How is she?”

“I’ll let her tell you. You go and unpack, and I’ll see you tonight.”

The vague exchange with Bevy regarding Madison left Jeremy uneasy about this evening, but he put his game face on and got back to work.

He unpacked all his things, passed out for an hour, and when he woke, he took a shower and got ready for the night. He checked his cell phone once before he left his room hoping to see a text from Madison. There was no message. He dropped it in his inside pocket and headed out.

As he walked down the hallway towards the restaurant, Big Mike called out to him. “Professor, glad you’re back, man. We all missed you.”

“It’s good to be back. I missed you guys.”

“Congratulations! I hear you’re an uncle. Just one more thing to make the ladies swoon over you. I hope you got pictures of yourself holding the little guy. The women eat that shit up.”

“Big Mike, I never took you for an opportunist.”

“Hell yeah, I use my gut to attract chubby chasers, of course, I’m an opportunist.” Big Mike patted his stomach with both hands.

“You’re a big softy, and everyone knows it.”

“Don’t say that too loud.” Big Mike handed Jeremy a piece of paper. “Bevy asked me to bring this to you.”

“My schedule, thanks, I’ll see you in there.” Jeremy looked down at the paper and took in a deep breath when he saw the name on his schedule. He folded the paper up and shoved it in his pants pocket then continued towards the restaurant.

When he walked in many of the ladies ran up to him. Amy got in there first and threw her arms around him. “Jeremy, we missed you.”

“I missed all of you.” Jeremy looked around as he greeted all the women. He looked over their heads hoping to catch a glimpse of Madison, but she was not there.

Jeremy took a seat at the bar and ordered a scotch. The women swarmed around him and though he appreciated their attention his thoughts were on another.

Jeremy was at the bar for twenty minutes when the air in the room shifted. He heard Bevy’s voice first and then he saw Madison. The sight of her made his entire body buzz. She wore a one shoulder gray silk jumpsuit. Her skin was tan, and her hair looked kissed by the sun. Jeremy couldn’t think straight as he watched her walk directly to her table making no eye contact with anyone.

“We haven’t talked to her since Bevy fired you,” Amy said as she brought her wine glass up to her lips.

“Madison? Why?” Jeremy didn’t know any of the details that went down after he left.

“She was the reason you got fired.”

“No Amy, that ’s not true. She had nothing to do with it. It was my fault. I did something, and the guys misinterpreted it. Don’t be angry with Madison.”

“Oh, we didn’t know. We only knew that you were with Madison the night before Bevy fired you. Now I feel bad. I mean she seems nice, She doesn’t bother anybody, and she keeps to herself.”

“She is nice, so I hope you’ll stop giving her the cold shoulder.” Jeremy gazed over at Madison who finally made eye contact with him. Jeremy raised his glass in her direction, and she smiled. He wanted to go over to her, but after he had seen his schedule, he didn’t know where he stood with her.

Madison didn’t book him, and he only hoped she didn’t book anyone else. Jeremy continued talking to the ladies around him, but only half listened to their conversations. While they chatted, Jeremy considered his approach. Two weeks passed with no contact with Madison. If he walked over there and she rejected him, he didn’t know how he’d react. And if she didn’t reject him, he knew how he’d react. He wanted to pick her up, carry her back to her apartment and make love to her. He decided to wait it out for the appropriate time to reveal itself and then he’d confront her.

 

“Are you nervous?” Bevy asked Madison once they settled at their table.

“On a scale of one to ten, my anxiety is around a twenty.” Madison scanned her body, “But, not the pass out kind of anxiety.”

“I didn’t think so; it’s most likely, that you’re in love and seeing him is sheer bliss.”

“Yes and no. I’m concerned Jeremy changed his mind about me.” Madison admitted.

Bevy looked over at Jeremy then glanced at Madison, “I doubt it. He’s not a reactive man; he’s waiting for the right time to approach you.”

“I hope you’re right.” Madison casually scanned the bar settling on Jeremy. Jeremy’s eyes burned into hers, and Madison reciprocated with an imperceptible nod.

When Bevy and Madison finished eating, Madison stood and walked over to the French doors leading to the patio. Jeremy watched to see if any of the Essentials got up but no one budged. Jeremy excused himself from the conversation and walked out onto the Patio.

He watched Madison walk across the grounds in the direction of her apartment before he followed her. He hung back about fifty feet waiting for her to notice him. Finally, she stopped but didn’t turn around. “I missed you.” She said loud enough for him to hear.

Jeremy continued to walk up behind her slowly. “I missed you, too.” He got a few feet away from her, and she spun around. They faced each other but didn’t move.

“I hear I am to congratulate you.” She said.

“Yes, I’m an uncle. His name is Matthew.”

“I’m happy for you and your family.”

Jeremy nodded. “Thank you.” There was a long moment of silence as they gazed at each other. “I need you to tell me where we stand?” Jeremy asked.

Madison had swallowed before she spoke, “I’m in love with you.”

Jeremy advanced on her and held her head. He kissed the side of her face from her temple to her chin then covered her mouth with his.

They covered each other with kisses until Madison pushed away from him, “Jeremy, I wish I was good at this, but I’m not. I need you to tell me what we do next.”

Jeremy pulled her into his chest, “My love, I don’t know, but we’ll figure it out together.”

“You’re booked tonight.” Madison reminded him.

“Yeah, about that… why didn’t you book me?”

“I forgot to, and by the time I thought of it, Becca already had booked you.”

“I feel sick to my stomach thinking about it, but please tell me you didn’t book

anyone.”

“You haven’t looked at your phone.” She said.

Jeremy pulled his cell out of the inside pocket of his suit jacket. He tapped on the screen to see he had one new message. He read the message out loud. “I am unofficially booking you out at one o’clock. I will leave the door to my bedroom unlocked.”

Jeremy released the breath he’d been holding. “I’ll be there, and I love you.”

“I hate that you’re going to be with another woman before me.”

“I know, but don’t think about it. I only want you. I only love you. We’ll need to sit down and discuss everything but let’s try not to figure it all out in a day.”

“Agreed.”

Jeremy walked Madison back to her apartment then met Becca in Room One.

Jeremy was happy to see the curtain closed. The thought of having sex with Becca made him feel like he was cheating on Madison and that would only be made worse by having an audience.

Becca wasn’t one of Jeremy’s favorites. She was the type of person who offered left-handed compliments. He’d watch as the ladies faces brightened as Becca began to compliment them then he watched as their faces dropped when she ended on an insult.

Jeremy looked around the room, but there was no Becca. He walked into the bathroom, and there she stood under a spray of water in the shower. She glanced over at Jeremy and gestured with her index finger directing him to join her.

Jeremy stripped himself of his clothes and stepped into the shower. He had hesitated before he touched her but then Jeremy reminded himself the sooner he started the sooner it would be over. He rested his hands on Becca’s waist, drew her close to him, and then asked his signature question, “What do you need from me tonight, Becca?”

 

Jeremy arrived at Madison’s room a little after twelve-thirty. Becca wanted it rough, so Jeremy gave it to her rough. Her stamina waned, and all she wanted when Jeremy finished was to go back to her room to sleep.

Jeremy gripped the doorknob anticipating it locked even though Madison said she'd unlock it. He feared she’d change her mind as she waited for him. He turned the knob, and it opened. Madison was asleep in her bed when Jeremy approached. He leaned down and whispered in her ear. “Hello, Sweetheart.”

Madison stirred then spun on her back as a big smile stretched across her face. “You’re here.”

“I’m here.” He kissed her forehead then whispered, “I’m going to shower.”

Madison nodded her head and watched him disappear into the bathroom. She pulled the covers up over her shoulders, closed her eyes, and waited for Jeremy to return.

She awoke to his warm hand gliding over her belly. She let out a sigh as his touch vibrated through her body. Jeremy placed soft kisses on the skin right below her breast as he glided his hand up and down the side of her body. He continued the path over her thigh and between her legs until he found her wet seam. He glided his fingers in and out of her as Madison purred.

Jeremy lifted his mouth off her skin and looked at her, “Madison, open your eyes.”

Madison opened her eyes as she brushed her hand along his cheek.

“Tell me, Madison.” He demanded.

She knew what he needed her to say. “I love you, Jeremy.” She paused, “And I need you.”

Jeremy reached up and kissed her mouth then disappeared under the covers. As soon as Madison spread her legs for him, she felt his wet tongue on her sensitive skin. She raked her fingers through his hair as he glided his tongue forward and backward, in and out then settled it on her clit.

He gently stroked his tongue over the bundle of nerves then alternated between sucking and licking. He slipped his fingers inside rubbing her clitoris from inside. Madison’s hips bucked at the sensation.

He slipped his fingers out and scissored them on either side of her clit rubbing them up and down squeezing her wet folds together as he continued to suck on the tight bundle of nerves. Madison’s body clenched down without any warning. She screamed out Jeremy’s name as her body convulsed in pleasure.

Jeremy crawled up her body and slipped his cock inside her. He thrust deeply in and out as he grabbed her leg and positioned it high around his waist. Madison gripped his shoulders and threw back her head as another orgasm took over.

Jeremy grunted as he watched Madison lost in her pleasure because of him. He wanted to own her body to worship it; so another man could never touch her. “Madison, you make me crazy. Sweetheart, if you knew what I was thinking…” Jeremy impaled her one last time then came inside of her, hard and fast.

He dropped on top of her, and their hearts rapidly pounded against each other. Jeremy breathed into her neck then placed a small kiss on her mouth before he slipped to one side of Madison. With his arm draped across her stomach and his lips pressed against her shoulder, they fell asleep.

The next morning they woke in the same position, but everything else changed.

Jeremy rolled over onto his back pulling Madison into the side of his body. He tucked his arm under her and caressed the side of her arm. He moaned as he scrubbed his face with his free hand. “Madison, sweetheart, we need to talk.”

“I know.” Madison swallowed the lump in her throat. She feared Jeremy considered their situation and realized it couldn’t work.

“We need to figure out a way to make this work because I can’t live without you.”

“Really?” Madison lifted her head to look at him.

“Really. What did you think I was going to say?” Jeremy scooted himself up on the bed and propped the pillows behind him.

“I thought you were going to tell me it can’t work.” Madison sat on her hip as she leaned on her elbow.

“Come here, baby.” Jeremy opened his arms for Madison. She rested her cheek on his chest as he wrapped his arms around her. “This isn’t going to be easy. I want to be able to wake up with you, have breakfast together and spend the day with you but every Wednesday through Sunday that’s not possible.”

“So what do we do?” Anxiety began to take over Madison’s mind, and she attempted to take a deep breath but couldn’t. She straightened up and took in a breath but still found no relief.

Jeremy watched her eyes get glassy, and he knew what was happening. Her expression was the same as the night of the Gala. “Madison, sweetheart, instead of trying to take a deep breath, take slow steady breaths even if they're shallow.”

Madison nodded her head as she did as he said.

Jeremy brushed his hand over her cheek. “Madison, we’re going to be okay. We’ll make this work. I need to stay here for another eight to twelve months so I can save some money but after that our relationship will feel more normal.”

“I have so much money. It’s yours whatever you need.”

“As nice as that sounds, I’m still a man, and I can’t live off of you.”

Madison understood, so she said nothing further about it. Instead, she tackled her next concern. “I don’t know if I can survive you sleeping with all these women.”

“Madison, what I’m about to say is going to be so hypocritical and chauvinistic, so I apologize in advance. I understand how you feel because I can’t allow another man to touch you. Your days of booking anyone but me are over.”

“I don’t need any other man. I knew that after the first time you kissed me.”

Jeremy pulled Madison into his chest and kissed the top of her head, “I will still have to sleep with other women, but it will mean nothing to me.”

“Will you promise always to come here afterward?”

“Yes. I know it’s going to be painful for you, but it’s not forever.”

“I worry that you’ll get bored of me and fall in love with another member.”

“Not going to happen. I just need you always to trust me and know that I love only you because you are going to witness me flirting and giving other women attention but it’s just the job.”

“I know.” Madison wanted to vomit as she thought about how difficult this will be for her.

“I’ll never rub it in your face.”

“You’ve always been a gentleman, and I know you wouldn’t hurt me.”

“Sunday nights, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday mornings are all ours and on my work nights let’s have dinner alone here some nights, book me out other nights, and every evening when I finish work I’ll come here.”

“When you put it like that it doesn’t sound so bad.” Madison felt her anxiety lessen.

“And remember it’s only temporary. I’m not doing this forever,” was the last thing Jeremy said right before he flipped Madison on her back and covered her with his body. They spent the rest of the morning making love.