The Unwilling Mistress (7 page)

“We have had a request for you to do a private dance…and I think you should do it”

Mia had frowned “I don’t do private dances” she said with a note of finality in her voice. However, Jake Black had looked at her unpleasantly

“Let’s call this a one off” he said with determination, and seeing the way her mouth had opened had added “Because if you can’t do a favour for me… then maybe you should look for work somewhere else” he had said with a cold glint in his eyes.

Mia had bit her lip. She hadn’t finished what she had come there to do yet, and with a small frown she had nodded

“Ok, but just this once” she had said with annoyance

With her agreement obtained the mans whole demeanour had changed as he had smiled at her as though she were his best friends

“Now I appreciate that Mia..I really do” he said his hand gently stroking her cheek, as she had grit her teeth keeping her head still as her instinct had been to pull away from him while shouting at him to take his hands off her, instead smiling as sweetly as she could

“No problem Mr Black” she managed scowling as he had turned away

As Mia had stepped into the private room, she had been stunned to see Drake Trent sitting on the chair. Faltering, she had swithered her whole being wanting to turn around and flee, not to demean herself before the man who had tried to trick her into his bed. However, with Jakes words still ringing in her head, she had swallowed hard, pushing down those feelings and raising her head with her mouth firmly set she had moved forward

“It’s nice to see you again Mia” Drake had said gently, seeing the anger in her eyes, along with the contempt. At that point he had known for sure that she had not wanted to come, wondering why she had, why she would allow herself to be made to come to this room to dance for him when her whole body screamed at wanting to be anywhere but there.

Briefly he wondered if she had known who it was she was being sent to see, remembering the waitress’s comments that she didn’t do personal dances. Inside him the desire for her had burned even more strongly, as he looked at her wearing so little clothing, now fully able to appreciate her wonderful figure and her hair which he remembered the feel of, as he had run his fingers through it, the night things had gone so wrong. Even the fact that her eyes were glaring at him so coldly sent shivers of anticipation through him as she had started to dance as the music had began to play, refusing to answer him, her mouth set tight.

Instead she had held his eyes as she had moved up and down his body with hers only inches away, ensuring that at no point did they actually touch. He had sat watching her, his eyes holding her look and not moving over her body as she had expected.

Mia had been shocked to see him there, suddenly sure that everything she had thought of him was true, he had to be somebody really important to Jake Black to warrant a command to dance for him, and she had looked at him with more disdain in her eyes. Anybody that friendly with Jake Black was trouble. However she was surprised at how her whole body had reacted to his presence and the way his eyes held hers so steadily as she had moved even more sensually than she had meant too.

As the music had stopped, she had wordlessly turned to leave the room, her mind in turmoil without really knowing why. Drake Trent was an arrogant, egotistical womaniser who meant nothing to her. His sole interest in her was to get her in between his sheets, as he had proven the night of their last date and Mia did not need that in her life. As she held out her hand to open the door, she had heard him quickly rise from his chair, before feeling as his hand had moved onto her shoulder as he turned her around, the touch of him on her causing an inexplicable soft pleasurable shiver to run though her

“You aren’t allowed to touch me” she had hissed at him, her reaction to his touch shocking her.

“I just wanted to see you” he replied dropping his hand from her, as those wonderful dark eyes had looked down on her so seductively

She had looked evenly back at him with contempt “Did you see enough Drake” she had finally said, seeing the smouldering look in his eyes “Did you enjoy it”

He had smiled softly at her

“Yes, I did… you dance well”

Mia had turned again as he added

“Mia, let me take you out to dinner, you choose, anywhere you want, maybe when you have finished here” he had said gently, a small pleading not in his voice “I had to come…because you don’t seem to answer when I call, and we need to talk” he said huskily, his dark eyes watching her carefully

Mia had given a small derisive laugh “Dinner?” she asked looking at her watch, which already read midnight, before once more turning to the tall man before her

“Now Drake, perhaps we should just bypass the foreplay and jump straight into the sex” she had said with contempt, seeing the look of understanding cross his eyes as he had laughed throatily back the sound so masculine and pleasant to her ears

“I’m game if you are”

Mia had thrown him another cold look

“Thanks, but no thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed your dance” she said coldly, once again turning to leave as he had given a small chuckle

“Now why are you always so angry with me Mia?” he asked softly “When really you know that you aren’t…what is it your blaming me for” he said before he had pulled her back around and into his arms, his mouth finding hers. Caught off guard, she had frozen for a second before pushing against him as he held her, feeling the desire she seemed totally unable to control rushing to the fore as her hands had held onto him, as her mouth had returned his kiss, their tongues entwining as she had groaned against him. She could feel his arousal against her naked thigh, fully aware of her own body’s reaction as her breasts tightened against the small Basque, the only clothing she wore.

“Give me another chance Mia” he had groaned softly against her ear, his words suddenly snapping her out of the trance she was in, as she had pushed him away from her, her eyes flashing with the confusion and desire she felt. Suddenly caught off balance Drake had let her go, his eyes mirroring the desire his body clearly showed, as she had found herself free and with a small whimper she had quickly moved from the room seeing how he had continued to watch her, until the door had closed behind her.

Drake had let out a small breath of air, his hand thumping the wall in frustration as he had watched her leave, his fingers running through his hair as he had fought to bring his breathing back under control, before he had stood deep in thought his hands thrust deeply into his pockets. Her kiss had been dynamite, and as she had exploded beneath him he had been stunned by his own reaction and need to have so much more, angrily he had hissed at himself.

“Way to go Drake”

From a small room, Jake Black had watched and listened to the exchanges between the two on the television which picked up the signal from the small camera in the room. He had smiled seeing the obvious desire for her the tall man held and in his devious mind a plan had begun to form. Finally he had found a weakness in Drake Tent and he was going to use it to get what he wanted.

As Drake left the room Jake Black had sidled up to him.

“Was everything to your satisfaction” he was asked by the shorter man, who he had taken an instant dislike to

“Everything was fine Mr Black” he had responded, not wanting to add more as he had made to move past him. However, the man had continued to move in front of him causing Drake to pull up, frowning angrily at the other man

“Good. I wondered if you would be interested in coming to my house this week-end for a small party I’m throwing” he had said, his eyes watching the man before him

As Drake had made to shake his head he had added

“It’s just a small affair, myself a few people in the hotel and entertainment business and some of the girls…including Mia” he added his smile making his meaning very clear

“It will be her first time at my house; I like to reward the girls for their efforts.. show them a good time” he whined.

Drake Trent was very clear about what was being offered, a loud voice at the back of his head warning him about getting too close to Jake Black, while not liking the thought of any woman being offered to him like some kind of speciality dish, particularly when that woman was Mia, but somehow, the thought of her ending up with somebody else filling him with an uneasiness which he was not able to fully understand. After the kiss they had just shared, he was determined that no other man would be enjoying Mia that week-end and with a smile which did not reach his eyes he had accepted the offer from the man before him.

“I like to bring my technician with me though” Drake had added, seeing the look of confusion on the other mans face

“Last year somebody tried to bug my room” he said his face sombre “So I like to take precautions”

Jake Black had looked at him with a hurt expression

“surely you don’t think I would….” He began before Drake had cut over him

“Of course not…but you would be amazed how often other guests or employees like to take advantage” he said with a small smile

“I really must insist….or..”

Jake Black had smiled back

“Whatever makes you comfortable Mr Trent” he had said watching as the other man had nodded, before taking down the details and leaving.

With a curse, he had stood thinking. Damn the man, it was almost as though he had read his mind. This would take some more thought, but Jake Black was not somebody who gave up easily, and having him there to start with was a beginning, and Jake had known that he would figure out something, some way to get something on the tall arrogant man who made him feel so inferior, hating men like Drake Trent he had savoured the knowledge that soon he would be singing a very different tune.

In the changing room all alone, Mia had paced up and down, her hands wringing at her side. What the hell had just happened in there she kept asking herself wildly as she had remembered the feel of his hands on her and the possession of his mouth on hers. As a shiver had moved through her she had groaned at the way she wanted more, chastising herself. Hearing the sound of footsteps coming towards her, she had sat down quickly lifting a brush to look busy.

“Mia… you were great” Jake Black had enthused, “wonderful…and to show you how much I appreciate your help, I want to invite you to a party at my place this week-end”

“A party” she asked with suspicion, “What kind of party”

He had smiled at her “I invite friends over once a year to stay for the whole week-end, they bring their wives or significant others…do you have a boyfriend you want to bring” he had asked warily

Mia had shaken her head, comforted by the thought that it was to be a couple event

“Not to worry, it should be a good week-end, good clean fun, a car will pick you up tomorrow at 9 in the morning, OK,” he said as she had nodded her head before handing her a list of clothes to bring.

“Thanks again Mia” he said as he turned to leave, a large smile on his face

Mia’s heart had jumped. She was being invited to his house with no strings attached. It all seemed too good to be true, and suddenly she hadn’t minded doing the lap dance for Drake Trent. Finally she would be able to search his house for the letter. With a wide smile on her face she had made her way home to tell her sister the good news, carefully leaving out the incident with Drake, not fully understanding why.

That night Sarah and Mia had looked over the list. On it she required to bring 3 cocktail dresses, which Sarah had managed to find from the outfits she had worn at the many social functions she had been expected to attend with Adam. Mia had tried on the dresses, choosing 3 which seemed to fit her best. While she and Sarah were the same height, Mia was more curvatious than her sister, and the dresses had fitted neatly at the chest, causing her to look even more stunning as she wore them

Sarah had whistled

“Wow, Mia, wish I had looked like that in those outfits” she had said with a note of envy as her sister had giggled

“God compared to what I normally wear at the club, these are positively granyish”

They had also laid out bikinis and clothes for the day time enjoying the act of packing as they laughed excitedly. When she had finished packing she had gone to bed to rise early the next day to wait for the car.

As it had arrived, the driver knocking on her door, Sarah had hugged Mia

“Now remember Mia, don’t take any chances, and if things get bad then get the hell out of there.. Adam and I will find a way” she said with concern in her eyes. Mia had given her a warm smile

“Don’t worry, I’d be out of there so quick you wouldn’t see me for dust” she had said before leaving the flat and entering the car.

The journey had taken nearly two hours, and with concern Mia had had no idea where they where. She had expected them to be going to his town house, but was surprised to find herself stepping out into the manicured lawns of a grand mansion deep in the countryside. With a small grimace she wondered which of his blackmail victims had paid for this place seeing the large gardens enclosed within a large wall which kept prying eyes from seeing what was going on within the grounds. Not that there were many prying eyes she realised, as the house was so isolated, feeling the prickles of wariness on the back of her lovely neck.