Charlize Bennett

FIFTY SHADES OF LIES

I frowned at myself in the mirror. Damn my substandard average lips—I think they are so frick’n thin; well at least in comparison to my sisters—and damn Bleu-Rae for being sick and subjecting me to this outlandish ordeal.

As I was getting dressed, I inwardly cursed Rae and my thin lips all morning long. I tried to apply my lipstick, but it kept bleeding passed my lip-line and onto my skin. Not cute.

I recently had read in a beauty magazine that if you purse, suck and bite your lips, constantly, this action will cause the blood to surface, hence, temporary making your lips appear larger. Think, nineteen-seventies, the way little tarts allowed men to suck on their necks, giving them a half a dozen, tacky hickeys. Eww. I hoped this part of history does not repeats itself.

Anyway, to plump up your lips naturally, do a pursing, sucking and biting daily mantra, kind of like giving someone a hickey. They article claimed the side effects to this ritual are quite remarkable. Aside, from the consequential swelling, if done subtly, the beauty advisor emphasized the word subtly, guys will find all this kind of sexy. So purse your lips—don't forget to bat your lashes while flashing your man coy little bites to your bottom lip here and there.

In the mirror these facial contortions looked kind of retarded to me, but I was willing to try anything. Curl, purse and bite. There were five words of caution: do not over do it. This could cause bleeding, bruising, and make you look like an imbecile in the midst of being seductive. I kept that in mind.

I recited this five times as a mantra whilst I tried, once more, with fattening my lips up. I quickly applied a thick, gooey plumping gloss over my tender lips. This helped. It really did, but not enough. I wanted Angelina Jolie lips. God, what we do to ourselves to look beautiful is outrageous, at times. Nonetheless, I knew the day was coming where I would concede to painful lip injections. I bit my lower lip. Hard.

“Ouch. Fuck. That hurt,” I whined out loud from the self-inflicting pain.

Before exiting the bathroom I glanced at my reflection in the mirror. Wow.  Damn. This biting mantra might work after all. My lips already appeared more swollen. I tossed my head from side to side. Don’t hate me because I am beautiful. I hastily threw my make-up bag under the counter and excited the bathroom. I didn’t want to be late for my—no Bleu-Rae’s, TV interview with Mr. Maximillion.

Bleu-Rae is my sister—my twin sister. She had a once in a lifetime TV interview, and a chance to appear on one of the hottest reality shows, but, unfortunately, she had come down with a major flu bug. There was no way she could attend in her condition, so she asked, well, rather begged for me to go in her place. After all we are identical twins. No one could tell us apart if they didn’t pay close attention. We both had full big red curls, pale skin, rosy cheeks and large alluring blue eyes with the longest, thickest and the blackest set of eyelashes one shouldn’t be so lucky to adorn. In this case two of us were. Bleu-Rae once did a commercial for mascara, what a scam it was since she already started out with luscious lashes to begin with. There were two minor exceptions in our looks—this included one defining facial feature, and one body characteristic that we did not share; I was one inch taller than her, and she had much fuller lips than mine. However, she wasn’t born with big luscious lips; these were the handy artistry of Dr. Joel who gave her amazing injections.

* * *

When I entered the living room, Bleu-Rae was sprawled out on the sofa. An episode of Judge Judy was blaring on the TV. As usual she was reaming someone’s ass off. Blue-Rae was coughing and laughing her ass off too. Judge Judy is one of our favorites TV shows.

“Turn that down. Jeez it’s loud enough to blind a deaf man.” I shouted.

Hum, did I say that right? Oh well, it sounded quite profound to me. Similar, to what I had read in a Chinese cookie, once. God, sometimes I shocked myself—I feel I am fairly intelligent, witty and clever like one of my favorite authors, Earning Flemingway. He was this famous author that wrote the epic book called Love Story—I think. I believed, he became a drunkard and died of a broken heart—I think—well, all I know was he was a super intelligent man, just like me. Of course, in my case I am a woman. A friend of mine who is not very bright is always challenging me, telling me Earning Flemingway’s real name was Earnest Hemingway. What an idiot she can be at times… who would name their son Earnest? Seriously…

Secretly, I felt somewhat honored that Blue-Rae had chosen me to stand in for her today. Okay, that’s a bit unfair, because choice has had nothing to do with it; she was downright sick and begged me to impersonate her. Technically, having me do this was all about saving her ass. She knew I didn’t want anything to do with lying. I had never told lied in my life.

I had previously planned to go to the beach with some friends; to enter into a Miss California bikini contest. I should have been at the mall getting my pale skin bronzed at No lines r us Tanning salon. Instead, I was going to meet the CEO of this dumb show. Allegedly, Mr. Maximillion is an exceptional tycoon, who is a major benefactor for the show, kind of similar to the Donald’s role, as a media mogul, and owner of the Miss America Pageant.

I had never really understood why this mega tycoon, Donald Duck was involved in the Miss America Pageant in the first place. Wasn’t hanging out in a fantasyland enough for him? I guessed they needed a mascot with ridiculous hair, someone who would not out shine the contestants. But, seriously why the Donald? A good friend of mine who was a past participant on the show said that the Donald was a real quack. She said, I quote, “He cracked me up… then fired me,” but that is another story.

Back to Bleu-Rae, and how she got this gig. Her road to fame, as it was told to me, happened in a serendipitous way. Mr. Maximillion’s talent scout saw my sister’s photo on the wall of this really cool pancake breakfast place in West Hollywood. This restaurant has a policy that if you can eat all your pancakes, which is like three pounds of dough, anyway, they will post your picture on the Wall Of Lame—I mean the Wall Of Fame. This wall is a real hot spot for advertising your mug—or to get mugged. Hollywood Dick are always there scouting for new talent. That is how this all began for Rae. The term Dick, is the alias name for a private scout, on the lookout for hot girls for big movie directors, producers and all that, yada, yada, yada. Your chances of running into a big Hollywood Dick, is very probable. If it can happen to Rae it can happen to anyone. The best advice I would give to a wannabe scarlet is to “stay alert,” because you never know when a Dick is watching you… so, be on your guard.

Mr. Maximillion’s people contacted Blue-Rae and offered her this interview and a chance to be the next bachelorette on his show. She had never met him in person, thank God; otherwise there was no way I would have agreed to impersonate her. Rumor has it Mr. Maximillion is a very powerful player in Hollywood. He can make or break someone’s career, maybe even his or her life. I couldn’t believe he had this much power, but that’s rumors for you. I also heard he’s so fucking gorgeous, were talking blazing hot—hotter than the devil himself.

“I don’t know if I can do this Rae.” I snapped at my sister over the blaring television. “Turn that down already. Shit. I can’t hear myself yell at you.”

“Gray-Ana I’m sorry.” Bleu-Rae blurted back, as she stabbed the TV controller, turning down the volume.

“You know I have never told a lie in all my twenty-one years. This is going to kill me. I just don’t—” She interrupted me.

“You have to do this for me,” she whined. “It took me six months to get this interview. That’s a lifetime for me. I am aging fast. It will take another six to reschedule. Between Global warming and the dry air here I will look like a raisin, Botox won’t even help me.”

“Lighten up… you will only be twenty-two, by then.” I rolled my eyes.

“Yeah, in Cali that’s like forty-two, by then, all I will be considered for is that stupid has-been reality show. That’s it. That’s it.” Her behavior was so dramatic. She was good, reality show fans will love to hate her.

“C’mon Rae, can’t I just blow him off… please?” I pleaded giggling at the realization of my double entendre. I think this went over Rae’s head.

“No.” She stammered. “As one of the finalist—I can’t blow him off. It would ruin my reputation. Well,… on second thought, blowing him off might do wonders for my chances, if you know what I mean.” Bleu-Rae laughed and began to cough pretentiously. Of, course I knew what she meant. I said it first. I think she was milking this a bit. She wanted me to feel guilty.

“Oh and that would be good for your reputation, huh?” I remarked factiously.

“Jeez, just kidding. Please, just don’t be late.” She begged me in her rasping, really sore, throaty voice. “You’re going to do this for me, aren’t you?” Her lips curled outward, as she pouted. God, she had me wrapped around her pinky finger.

I stared at her red-rimmed runny eyes, snot was draining from her celestial pink nose… I threw her a handful of tissues.

“Of course, I’ll go Bleu-Rae. I just wish I didn’t have to lie about who I am. Maybe, if I don’t say… in so many words that I am you, it won’t count as a lie.” I murmured, my eyes flashed to the television.

“Sure. Tell me tough, how are you going to that?” Rae’s voice blurred into Judge Judy’s, ranting voice.

“I’ll think of something…” My voice trailed off, as I focused on the television.

Judge Judy: You know how I tell when a 17 teen year old girl is lying? When her mouth moves!

My stomach twisted in fifty-thousand knots. What Judge Judy was said was a sign, it was a bad omen. I was a virgin at lying. Something was going to go terribly wrong. I felt it in my soul. This was going to be the worst day of my life. I was going to lose my honor, my self-trust—If you can’t trust yourself, who can you trust? I may as well cut my wrist right now. Okay that’s a bit extremely—suddenly, Judge Judy’s eyes, they locked with mine; she scolded me. Don’t lie… that’s the devil’s drug. Once you taste it you will burn—burn—burn in hell.

“Grey-Ana—Grey—Ana—Ana.” My sister’s voice jolted me back to reality. “You are not lying. You are just passing my lie onto Mr. Maximillion,” she firmly said, speaking with conviction.

I stared at her for a millisecond trying to make sense of this. There was no use. I would have to work it out on my own.

“Rae, you should go back to bed. Would you like a Vicodin to help you sleep?”

“Yes, please, they’re in the kitchen cabinet.” I quickly retrieved her pain medicine, and poured her a glass of water.

“Here, Sweetie.” I knelt on the floor next to her, and gave her the horse pill and water.

“Thanks,” she sniffled, swallowing her medicine. “Here are my answers, please don’t fuck this up for me. I have faith in you.” Blue-Rae handed me a small sheet of paper. I stare blankly at her pre-proposed questions for the interview and her replies. “Memorize them,” she snapped, ordering me around.

“He is going to know I am not you,” my voice was anxious. “I know nothing about this kind of thing,” I wistfully expressed, trying but failing to suppress my rising panic. “You’re the one who wants a husband, not me.” I shrieked, tearing off the fake lashes that I really didn’t need in the first place. Rae insisted that I wore them.

“Why did you do that?” she hollered.

“They’re ridiculous. I look like spider woman.” I argued, plastering the lashes on Rae’s forehead. She laughed and then so did I.

“Okay fine. Forget the lashes. I guess you’re pretty enough without them. Almost, as gorgeous as me. So go. I don’t want you to be late,” her voice cracked, sounding like a dying victim. Using guilt tactics, again, I thought. “You can take my car.” Bleu-Rae said.

My eyes brightened. I couldn’t believe that she offered me her car. Wow, she really wanted this opportunity. I actually felt very sorry for Rae. It was her dream to be on this show. There was no way I would let her down. If the shoe were reversed she would do it for me. I thought.

“Okay… I‘m going… I’m going. Now, go back to bed, but, please make sure you eat something. You need to get well, so you can do this show.” I turned to leave. “Oh yeah, I made some soup for you. All you have to do is heat it up.” I stared at her fondly… only for you Bleu-Rae would I do this.

“I will. Good luck… and thanks Grey-Ana. You’re a life saver.” Rae flopped back between the sofa cushions.

“Yeah… yeah. See you laters,” I smiled wryly at her, grabbed her keys and headed out the door into our attached garage.

* * *

The roads were clear as I set off from Calabasas. It was early, twelve-forty five to be precise. I loved that we lived near Los Angeles, the city that never wakes up. I didn’t have to be in Santa Monica until two this afternoon. I was excited that Rae had lent me her car. If nothing else the ride would be fun.

My stomach knotted—second thoughts—doubts were getting the best of me. I could not believe I had let her talk me into doing this interview. But, then again, Bleu-Rae could talk anyone into anything. To be honest, I couldn’t wait to see her on the show. God have mercy on the man she chooses. It was not that she would not make an exceptional wife—I think she might when the time comes. Hum, was that a double negative, followed by a positive? I hoped I didn’t just jinx her. God I was obsessing. Internal—dialogue—overload. I was feeling way too analytical. This is a nervous habit of mine.

I swiftly made the curve speeding onto the ramp heading towards the 405 highway. I have to say her sporty BMW i28 convertible is so much more fun to drive than my Audi SUV. The miles had slipped away, when I put my foot to the petal.

It was a very cloudy day, but, at least, it was not raining; it rarely does in southern California. The Los Angeles traffic was heavy. I only had an hour to go. I was feeling fairly confident that I should be able to find somewhere to park. Thank heavens for the Sat Nav on the i28 otherwise I’d be royally screwed.

As the miles melted away, I thought about what kind of wife my sister would make.

Rae is super outgoing, creative and everyone falls in love with her charms. She can be a bit argumentative, lazy and extremely messy, but most men overlook these character flaws because she is so beautiful, slender and stacked with a perfect set of C cup tits. The rest of her figure—36-23-34—is perfect, as well. Identical to mine. Did I mention she loves to have monkey sex, too?

Life is about give and take, a fine balance, like a good wine. By the way, Blue-Rae loves expensive wines. The man she picks will definitely have to learn the meaning of the word compromise. He will have to know how to cook, do her laundry and train her little shit-head dog. Prince, is three years old and still poops and pees all over our house. On second thought, her new hubby will have to do all the housekeeping. Forget compromising. I know Rae will not be doing any of the chores, making beds, cleaning toilets, or dishes. Nada. If Rae has to lift a finger, it will be to pick her nose. At home her skinny-girl ass will be plopped down on the sofa, with a glass of vino in one hand, and the TV remote in the other. I hate how she flips through the channels like a fish out of water, tuning into every reality show—she even records them, and tweets about them. She’s obsessed.

Her favorite song is Marry Me. When her last relationship ended a few months ago, she was very depressed. She sent him a love dedication on the well-known radio show, Delia After Dark. The song dedication was Love Don’t Run. Despite, Rae’s efforts, her boyfriend ran and fast, all the way to New York City. I felt awful for her.

Poor Rae, she really wants this show and she wants to be married. Wait, only if he is a mega rich man.

What man would not love Bleu-Rae? I adore her. The little voice in my head is rolling her eyes. Okay, it’s true, Rae-Rae loves to be spoiled and she loves to spend money. But, the kind of men she goes after—they have it to spend on her, so why not? Perhaps, this man will get her a housekeeper. God, help her. The housekeeper that is…

The more I thought about Bleu-Rae, the more inspired I became to help her get this gig. She deserved it. Rae’s has many positive attributes, more than likely these will outshine her few negative ones. If this doesn’t work out, perhaps, they will offer her a star role on the reality series Desperate Housewives of Orange County.  Rae, would be the star.

I frowned into the rearview mirror, and bit my lips. If I pull this stunt off, maybe, Rae would share some of the contestant’s signing bonus money and buy me some lip injections. She will certainly be able to afford it, even if she doesn’t get a hubby in the end. For the last few weeks, she was constantly bragging that each contestant receives a whopping 50k upon signing, and another 50k, subsequently, after the wrap party. The contestants also get tons of perks during the show, such as their own hairdresser, a make-up artist and stylist, plus a daily per diem for what-ever’s. If she scores, she gets a ring valued at 75k and a superrich husband in six weeks after the show airs. Not a bad deal, if that’s what you’re looking for. I had to do this, for my two-minute younger sister. All I knew was she owed me a day at the luxurious, Roberto’s of Italy spa for the epic favor I was doing for her. It was the least she could do.

Shit. The traffic came to a shrieking halt. Welcome to Los Angeles. Staying calm. I was not far. My destination was hundred yards ahead of me, the headquarters of Mr. Maximillion’s International Enterprise. Wow, it looked like a huge twelve-story building, all black glass at the bottom and red steel that had a curved roof. It was very subliminal, resembling a huge penis. An erotic fantasy building. I was almost there, and feeling so damn lucky.

I did a fast U-turn into an empty parking space right out front. One last peek in the mirror—mirror, mirror in this car whose the prettiest sister by far? You are of course Grey-Ana, the prettiest sister by far, my reflection answered, correctly. This built my confidence.

* * *

As I approached the building I could see Mr. Maximillion’s name was written discreetly in red steel over the glass front doors. I flashed at my watch. It was a quarter till two. I felt an immense sense of relief that I was not late, as I walked into the enormous, frankly intimidating, all glass building. In the ground lobby level steel grout lines encompassed the black marble tiles. Very impressive. My heels echoed, as I crossed the floor.

Behind the solid black marble desk a very attractive blonde haired young woman smiled pleasantly at me. She was wearing the tiniest mini dress I have ever seen. I am talking—it was the equivalent to the size of a dinner napkin, at Red Lobster. Her breasts were bulging over the top of her blouse. They looked like a shelf, or two small café tables covered by her little napkin dress.

“I’m here to see Mr. Maximillion. I am his two o’clock appointment.” So far, so good, I haven’t had to lie.

“Excuse me. One moment, Miss Ridame.” She arched her eyebrow slightly as I stood self-consciously in front of her.

I began to wish I had borrowed one of Bleu-Rae’s miniskirts rather than wearing my Sunday best. Instead, I wanted to look that part of a sweet wife. I had really made an effort and wore my one and only church dress. It was pink, a baby-doll mini dress, loosely worn with sensible four-inch black stilettos. I layered it with a pale green sweater that was tied around my neck; this added a country club preppy touch. For me… this was a smart look. I tucked one of the escaped tendrils of my hair behind my ear, pretending she didn’t intimidate me. She certainly did, I thought I saw a hint of her perky nipples gasping for sunlight.

“They are expecting you, Miss Bleu-Rae. Please sign in here, first”—Don’t call me by that name, I cringed inwardly—“You will want to take the end elevator on the left, press the button for the thirteenth floor.” She smiled kindly at me, amused no doubt as I signed in. I signed using my surname, Miss Ridame.

“The thirteenth floor?” I gasped. I had always thought high-rises beyond twelve stories banned the thirteenth floor. I counted twelve stories from the outside of this building. What the hell.

“It’s the best,” she grinned wolfishly. “Hurry along. You don’t want to be late.”

A strange energy ran through me and pooled in the pit of my stomach. My eyes flashed to a sign posted on a painted black door marked: STAIRS. I contemplated taking them for a microsecond.

“You don’t want to go there,” the receptionist shook her head from side to side, reinforcing her suggestion.

It felt like my lucky day had just taken a turn for the worst. This was a major dilemma for me. There was no way I would go to the thirteenth floor of any building, for anything, not even for Bleu-Rae. Panic rose in me. I felt a sudden onset of hot flashes, my hands shook fervently and the room began to spin out of control. The receptionist grabbed my hand. Good think, because two-seconds later, I would have been laid out on the floor.

“Are you okay?” Her eyes widened oddly. Suddenly, they appeared a bit too large for her tiny pillow face.

“Err… ah yeah. I think so, perhaps, I am just hungry,” I managed to smile, my legs wobbled like a ladder made of rubber. “It’s just, well, I am superstitious,” I admitted.

She flashed me a watchful expression. “Oh here, it will pass—that happened to me when I started working here,” she giggled and bit the inside of her cheek. “Take a sip of this.” She opened a small glass container filled with a light colored liquid. It looked like the color of pee. Eww. I waved my hand to decline. “It’s apple juice, the boss insist that we drink one glass a day, or we substitute it with an apple… It helps keep the devil away,” she smarted.

“Doctor,” I hesitantly corrected her, still trying to gain my equilibrium.

“Yeah, whatever,” she retorted back. Apparently, I had offended her, but, jeez did she want to go around embarrassing herself. I mean holy shit. This is an old adage that everyone should know. Everyone. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Dumb ass blond.

“No thanks. I am feeling better,” I smiled, paused and glanced toward the entry door hoping that someone would walk in and ride up with me.

“Well, suit yourself, scoot along now before you catch hell—o, gorgeous,” she whispered under her breath, as her eyes flashed to a handsome man that was approaching us, so did mine. It was obvious to me he was security. He was overwhelming gorgeous. Did everyone around here have to be a ten when it came to being attractive?

She quickly pushed a security pass in my hand—it read “visitor” very firmly stamped on the front. It was apparent she wanted me out of there in a hurry so she could flirt with Mr. Steamy. I paused, staring down at the slip of paper. I thought it was obvious that I was a fucking visitor. I did not fit in here at all…

“Is everything okay here, Robin?” He eyed her like she was a piece of candy.

“Yes, I am trying to get our visitor to go to the thirteenth floor before she is late for her two o’clock with Mr. Maximillion,” she pursed her lips, frustration lingered on her face. Dang was I in trouble now?

“I see. Listen Ms,” he eyed at me up and down. “You will be fine going to the thirteenth floor. We do it all the time. It is a breeze; it’s not like your going to—hel—lo—hold on.” The phone attached to his belt simultaneously began to ring. “I have to take this.” He snatched out his cell and made a speedily getting away down the hall.

“What? Did he say it’s not like I am going to hell…?” I hesitantly asked Robin, the receptionists if what I thought I heard him say was correct.

“No,” she giggled. “He said something about the bell—I think,” she gleefully smiled.

“I could swear… he said,” My voice trailed off.

“Go ahead and swear if you like, we all do it around here,” she sighed.

“No, I thought he said—never mind—what bell?” I asked, scanning the lobby.

“The one that is ringing, announcing that the elevators are coming down.” Her eyes rolled upward as she pointed her index finger into the air. “Do you hear them?”

Just then I heard a succession of bells—then the sound of elevator doors opening. They echoed in the stark lobby.

The reception sprang to her feet and yelled loudly, “Hold the doors.”

Without further thought, I swiftly ran to the elevator doors… three very beautiful blondes piled out. They were all blushing, giggling and sharing rhetoric about how handsome some guy was. They hardly noticed me and almost knocked me over.

“Excuse me,” I inwardly sighed, passing the girls by and stepped into the elevator.

Out of nowhere, another security guard, who was far more smartly dressed than me in a well-cut black suit leaped into the elevator. It felt like a cheesy scene in a movie that played out perfectly, all in the nick of time.

“I heard you needed an escort.” His face was very rugged, yet emotionally kind in some way.

“Oh dear, well, if you don’t mind,” I squealed.

My eyes flashed on the elevator floor keypad. Sure enough, the number 13 glowed the brightest. The guard nodded, pressing the button to the thirteenth floor and never said another word to me the entire way up. This made for a very awkward forty-five seconds. However, I didn’t mind gawking over his firm buns, in the meantime.

I am definitely an ass-woman, that doesn’t sound right—rephrase—I love a man with a tight ass. There is nothing sexier, than seeing a naked man from the rear; it is a sight that leaves me breathless. I love powerful—manly muscles, broad shoulders tapering into narrow hips that curve into a hard athletic ass. Don’t get me wrong. I like the front side of a man, as well. I also find it attractive when a man can carry on a conversation. In the least one that talks. Is this asking too much?

What was wrong with this guy? Was he a mute? I wished he had uttered something about the weather. A little small talk would not have hurt. The silence was painstaking. What was the point of him escorting me if he wasn’t going to try to soothe my nerves? What if I screamed, would that make him react? Speak? Blink? At the end of the ride, I concluded he was the strong silent type.

The elevator stalled a few times on the way up. I felt a pang of panic in the center of my chest. Finally, the elevator stopped on the thirteenth floor. The doors silently flew open and I nearly jumped out. Always being polite, I turned to wave good-bye to the elevator security guard. His face was deadpan, he nodded, I smiled and the doors closed.

I stood in another large foyer; again it was lined with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, with black and red walls, painted in a checkerboard pattern. In front of me was another desk made of black marble. Another young woman dressed all in black, go figure. She was uncannily similar to Robin the receptionist downstairs. This pale-blond haired beauty had even more breast cleavage spilling over her outfit. She rose to greet me. At closer observation, I guessed that she was not much older than me. She looked like a pudgy, petite playboy bunny that was stuffed into a Cabbage Patch doll dress.

“Miss Ridame, could you wait here, please?” The blond pointed to a seating area of red leather chairs.

On the wall behind me hung large pictures of previous contestants; they were all extremely beautiful women. I recognized a few familiar faces from prior seasons. The women displayed were the show’s successes. There were quite a few, a dozen or more. According, to the tabloids these women were all happily married to rich, well groomed older men, and younger wealthy men too. All of them were model-material and gorgeous.

Beyond, the receptionist’s desk was a large window with a view of the Santa Monica Pier in the distance. I could see the Pacific Ocean; it was a stunning vista. I stood, admiring it, momentarily distracted before I took a seat.

I fished out of my tiny Chanel the sheet of paper with Bleu-Rae’s answers to why she wanted to be on the show. I went through them, inwardly, cursing Bleu-Rae for not making her notes legible. My eyes scanned the ludicrous chicken scratch.

I want a man that can take me to Paris once a year. I want to get my hair done at the most expensive places. My husband must take me to dinner five times a week, and buy me Botox and lip injections every six weeks. I want a housekeeper, who cooks and cleans. “A must have” is a manny nanny (who is hot) to watch over my rich little babies. Our children will be adopted. I can’t risk becoming a lard ass from having brats.

The list went on and on. What the fuck was my sister thinking? I would be embarrassed to use these answers. I crumpled up the sheet of paper and stuffed it between the arm and cushion of the chair. There was no way I would use them.

I knew nothing about the man who was about to interview me. My nerves began to kick in. I am uncomfortable with this one-on-one stuff. I am much better in a group scenario… preferably when someone is not asking any questions to me—kind of like an orgy, but not. My eyes scanned the lobby, well, judging by the decor—he’s probably in his thirties… fit, tanned, and blond, to match the rest of the personnel. God, I hoped he didn’t don those artificial highlights that some men are getting. Yuck. This look is too metro-man for me.

Another elegant, flawlessly dressed blond came out of a large door to the right. What is it with all the immaculate blonds? It was like the Stepford wives with large implants here. I took a deep breath and stood up.

“Miss Ridame,” the latest blond asked. “Mr. Maximillion will see you in just a moment. May I take your sweater and umbrella?” She reached out to retrieve my things.

“Oh please.” I handed her the umbrella. “I thought it was going to rain today.”

“Rain…” She stared at me dumbfounded and her movements were robotic, as her eyes darted oddly toward the window. “It never rains in southern California.” She giggled.

This blond was making me feel stupid, how ironic. I am not a blond racist. I had nothing against blond females. Most of my girlfriends have blond hair. I don’t tell blond jokes. Bleu-Rae and I were born blond. But, in some cases, if their behaviors fit the stereotype quips, I will not take pity on them. It is not my fault for judging someone who is acting like a bimbo; whether they are black—brunette, or a redhead haired woman. This was not a case of redhead vs. blondes. These girls were acting—acting—the word pierced my intuition.

She fumbled with my umbrella and it popped open. I almost laughed out loud.

“I hope that is not a bad sign.” I tried to drown my laughter—she smiled at me—I bit my lower lip. “For me, I mean, a bad sign for me,” I repeated so she didn’t think I was jinxing her day.

“Yes, I understand. I get it, it looked like rain today—and rain could kill a good hair day. Never hurts to be prepared.” She smiled politely, rapidly blinking her lashes. By her expressions, her brain seemed to be working overtime.

“No, I meant bad luck with the interview.” I firmly said, somewhat annoyed with her giddy attitude.

“Oh yes, of course.” She sheepishly said. I paid her back just a little for her previous it never rains in southern California dig.

“Have you been offered any refreshment?”

“Err—no.” I replied. She frowned and eyed the young woman at the desk. Oh dear, am I going to get Blond Number One into trouble?

“Would you like tea, coffee, or some apple juice?”

“A glass of water would be lovely, thank you.” I replied. Damn, I winced she didn’t even offer me water. They must think I am a real diva, or super contrary.

“Jessica, please be so kind and get Miss Ridame a glass of water.” She sweetly asked the young woman at the desk. Jessica scooted up immediately and slid behind a door on the other side of the foyer. Her chubby thighs made a sound when she walked. Boy, Jessica, had a tiny waist, but what a caboose she was towing. It was kind of freakish.

“My apologies Miss Ridame, Jessica is our new intern.” She whispered, lowly so Jessica could not hear. “Please be seated. Mr. Maximillion will probably be another two hours—I am just kidding.” She quickly added. I didn’t like her sense of humor.  “He’s finishing up with the last girl, these things take a while, some girls take five minutes; others take much longer. Is there anything else I can do for you?” She asked so sweetly as if honey was pouring off her lips.

Her decorum was over the top, seething properness. She was a little too blond for me, but yet elegantly poised, even when I was behaving like a smartass, trying to knock her off her pedestal, she did not falter. Ms. Perfection stayed on task. She would make a great spy, or CSI agent. Damn. In my humble experience, most girls that look like her would have a good snide comeback. Conclusion, these weren’t girls, but trained blond angels, or worst yet, wolves in sheep’s clothing. On second thought bunny clothing. Silently, I admitted to myself I was very intimated with all the blond hair and huge boobs. Something was odd here, amiss.

Jessica returned with a large glass of sparkling water. “Here you are Miss Ridame. Is there anything else I can do for you?”

“No thanks,” I replied.

“Thank you. Jessica.” Blond Number Two turned away and motioned Jessica to follow her back to the marble desk. I glanced at them periodically, as they both continued in their work. Their banter was very professional, not ditzy at all. This was very confusing, their blond giddy demeanors faded away.

Perhaps, Mr. Maximillion insists on all his employees being blonde… is that legal? I wondered idly. When the office door opened, a tall elegantly dressed, rather beautiful black woman exited. I have definitely worn the wrong clothes. She was dressed in a tight pencil shirt and her damn knockers were bulging out of a crisp white button down.

She turned and said through the space in the partially opened door, “Drinks, definitely, Steele Rod,” as she blew him a kiss.

Her voice was deep, solid and smooth like slab of granite. She was laying it on heavy and thick. I didn’t hear his reply. She turned her eyes towards me and flashed me a fake smile. Jessica jumped up and called for the elevator.

“Good afternoon ladies,” the black woman waved to the blondes, as she departed through the sliding doors.

“Mr. Maximillion will see you now, Miss Ridame,” Blond Number Two said.

I stood up, feeling rather shakily, collecting my thoughts and my little Chanel. One might think I was seeing the dentist. I left the water on the side table and made my way through the partially open door.

“Miss Ridame?” the latest blonde asked.

“Yes,” I croaked, clearing my throat, then turned toward her. “Yes,” there, that sounded more confident.

“Please, knock three times then enter.” She smiles kindly.

“But, it’s open,” I whispered. What’s with all the theatrics? I thought. I felt as if I was being initiated into some private club, or worst yet an occult.

I knocked three times, as she had ordered, then slowly pushed open the door. My ankle twisted and I stumbled through, tripping over my own feet, as usual, and fell headlong onto the office floor—landing on carpet. Thank God, it was carpeted. Shag red blazing carpet. For a minute, I thought I fell into the lake of fire. My knees were sure to be carpet burned. I felt my cheeks ignite to a shade of crimson too.

“Ouch.” I squealed.

“What. Are you okay?” His voice penetrated every cell in my body.

Here I am, down here, making my intro. I was on my hands and knees in the doorway to Mr. Maximillion’s office, when gentle hands wrapped around my waist, helping to pull me up. I was so embarrassed. Damn, my clumsiness. I had to brace myself to glance up. Holy shit fire, he was so fucking gorgeous. I limberly brought myself to my knees. Oh Lord, I was perfectly aligned with his crotch. Putting me in the position, if I knew him better, to give him what Bleu-Rae suggested—a blowjob. I could just pray… that he unzips his pants so I can take a small peek inside at the goods.

“Miss Ridame…” he extended a long-fingered hand to me. In one quick movement I stood up in a daze, mentally pinching myself. “I am Steele Maximillion. Are you hurt? Would you like to sit?” He fanned his hand through the air toward the sofa.

Like a cliché from a movie, our eyes met first. Time stood still. My heart nearly stopped beating. His face alighted with a twinkle in his sexy gray eyes. He was so young and attractive. Devastatingly, handsome. Tall, chiseled, with lean expansive shoulders. His face was unshaven. If I had to guess, the facial hair appeared to be a day or so long. He was dressed in a fine dark-gray polished shirt that molded to his muscular frame. His blue jeans hung low on his trim hips. I am not talking low, like a gangster, but low at the waist. He was very stylish. Turn around I want to see your ass the voice in my head demanded. His hair was unruly and stylish too, black, thick waves, mixed with strands of gray. Damn, could I have fallen for the man of my dreams?

“Err… actually…” It took a moment for me to find my voice, and I think my mouth had plopped open in astonishment.

If this guy is over thirty-three then I’m a monkey’s aunt. I extended my hand to his still in a daze, as we shook. When our sweaty palms touched, I felt a strange current go through me. It was notably hot as crap in his office, couldn’t he afford air-conditioning? He stirred every female impulse that my body was capable of feeling. I withdrew my hand hastily. I could feel my lashes, blinking rapidly, matching my accelerated heart rate. I imagined this is what shock treatment would feel like; a bit stoned and tongue tied. I could not think straight. My brain was melting… other parts of me were on fire too. Soon, I would be nothing, but a puddle of water for someone to mop away.

An image of one of Mr. Maximillion’s blondes entered the office. She was wearing an itsy bitsy, naughty maid’s uniform and black spikes, dangling a mop in her hand. I quickly shuddered the thought away.

“I am not sure why I am here… err, I mean… I want to be on your show to find a husband,” I nervously gasped. I would have rather been on his lap right about now, seducing him. Dang, I was thinking like a woman of the night down on Sunset and Vine. One that was willing to give him a freebie.

“Are you sure about that…?” His voice was warm, possibly amused with my answer, but it was difficult to tell from his impassive expression. My squeamish behavior; was it that noticeable? He looked mildly interested, but above all so powerful and in control.

“Oh yes. Very sure,” I lied. Oh Lord I lied, again. It was my first vocal lie ever in my entire life. I never even said a white lie. If I had ever been face to face with a reason to lie I would either walk away, which is rude, but better than lying, or I would tell the truth… which made me come across to most people as if I had no filter.

“Bleu-Rae Ridame, what an interesting name. I bet you can’t wait to change it.” He chuckled. As he walked deeper into the office space… I followed.

“Yes, a name change would be great.” I sighed timidly, wondering what was so interesting about my name? I guessed he was referring to my last name. Well, in this case, Bleu’s name would be a great place to start.

“Would you like to sit down?” He waved me towards the red leather buttoned U-shaped couch.

“Sure,” I replied.

The room was vast with an enormous modern black lacquer desk in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows. Everything else was white except on the wall by the door, there’s was a collage of small sculptures; fifty odd shapes of plaster, arranged in a triangle… they were exquisite, a series of mundane, forgotten objects. At my closer observation I noticed each piece was highly phallic, resembling female and male body parts. Displayed together, they were breathtaking. The combination was one fabulous piece of art. Expensive—I was sure of it. I stopped and stared. Mr. Maximillion followed my eyes with his.

“It was created by a local artist. Jennifer… I found her a husband two season’s ago.” He said when he caught my eyes.

“They’re lovely. Raising the ordinary to extraordinary,” I murmured, distracted, by him and by the art as I took a seat. I sank deep into the folds of the billowy sofa, feeling very unstable, and awkward. He stood hovering over me like a dark angel.

“Yes, Miss Ridame,” he replied softly, referring to the sculptures. “Very lovely, indeed.” I flushed uncomfortably, knowing very well he was no longer referring to the paintings, but me. “Are you comfortable,” he smiled.

“Not really,” I said just above a whisper, resigning to the fact that I could not lie.

“I am sorry to hear that, please, take a moment to get comfortable.” His tone was sincere. He took a seat opposite me in one of the white loungers. I shifted my weight upward, sitting on the edge of the sofa and squared my shoulders. This gave me a sense of control. If I was going to “ace” this interview; it had to be done with some dignity. He adjusted his long legs, he seemed very uncomfortable as he crossed one knee over the other, then cocked his head to one side and regarded me intently. Then he uncrossed his legs and sat with them wide apart, spread eagle to be precise. He tried crossing them again, but to no prevail spreading them into the shape of a V. My eyes inadvertently kept flashing on the oversized package that he was struggling with between his thighs. Who could blame me? It looked like the size of a very large cucumber.

I had to focus on something else, maybe his strong Greek nose—

“So what is it that you do—when you are not looking for a husband?” He smiled genuinely. His thumb rested under his chin and his index finger tapped against the bridge of is nose. For a sec, I thought it grew too, to epic lengths. God, what was in the water they gave me?

“I’m studying modeling. I attend Barbizon School of Modeling. It is supposed to be the best. I, also, sell organic produce on the side. I am very green oriented.” I knotted my fingers, and bit my lip, wondering if he approved. His organic man fruit seemed to be straining in his pants.

“I see… that’s a great start. Many stay at home mom’s are into that stuff,” he said simply. I thought that I saw a ghost of a smile in his expression, but I was not sure. Little did he know; I had no intentions of becoming a mother anytime soon.

“I have no intentions of becoming a mom anytime, in the near future.” I recklessly blurted out my thoughts. Crap, I yelled inwardly at my lack of subtlety.

He glared at me oddly, and a dissatisfied fixed stare lingered in his eyes. I could not hold his—perhaps, disappointed expression. I was certainly blowing this interview.

Blowing, now, there’s that word again that Rae had mentioned this morning. Should I offer him a blowjob of epic satisfaction for the opportunity to be on the show? He was the most gorgeous man I had ever seen, easy on the eyes, and I would not mind seeing the rest of him either. A pang of blazing hot adrenaline traveled to all exteriors of my body… and riveted to the apex of my thighs. I needed a quick distraction. My eyes scanned the office.

Apart from the painting the rest of the room was pleasant enough, and quite exotic, clean… dark and handsome. But, the most gorgeous element in the office was the tempting Mr. Maximillion. He was sculpted like a Greek god, a vision of perfection, sitting perfectly posed and captivating my womanhood’s attention. My eyes fell to the large package that now seemed to be pulsating between his legs. Oh my, it felt like the air in the room had stopped flowing. The heat was unbearable. I inadvertently fanned my face with my hand. It was impossible to cool the rush; it came from deep within. I was disturbed and astonished by where my thoughts were heading.

“I think every woman needs to have her own interest.” His voice echoed in the depths of my ears.

I was temporarily preoccupied with the thought of crawling into his lap… it felt almost like a psychic premonition unfolding in my mind. The magnetic draw between us was imperceptible. I felt it. His pheromones radiated into the most primitive part of my faculties. I was on high alert to attack or be attacked.

I slinked off the sofa and crawled across the floor like a white panther on all fours. It was purely instinctual. The feeling was overwhelming. Nothing short of a natural disaster would stop me from giving pleasure to him. I was in heat—like an alley cat functioning on pure instincts. I desired to partake of his carnal flesh, and to relish in what was to come…

When I reached the foot of this strong sire, there was no trepidation, no hesitation on my part. Gracefully, I positioned my tiny frame between his long powerful legs, resting my elbows on his knees. I seductively began to unzip his pants with my teeth.

His eyes beckoned me with an expression of approval, as they locked with mine. He adorningly fixed his eyes upon my every move as I unfurled his massive sex. A wicked lascivious smile surfaced on his beautiful unshaven face. Oh my, his swollen manhood was so thick, long and pulsating from the heat of his blood.

I started by holding his member with one open fist, in which I could not completely grasp with my fingers. I then licked the length of his cock. With my other hand I massaged his balls, glancing up every now and then to see his reaction. The tip of my tongue followed along the firm dorsal vein of his sex, as I blew short warm breaths on my way up. I stroked the length of him in fluid pumping movements, heightening his lusty desire. This soared my passion too. His sturdy vessel grew in girth with every provocative touch I made, validating that he wanted me. I licked my lips, cooing and preparing to take all of him. My salacious desire was to linger on his phallus for all eternity.

I slowly inhaled deeply acclimating and lengthening the back of my throat for his vast member. I was hungry for every inch of this man’s velvet vein-y sword. My tongue swirled around the smooth enlarged crown of his cock then flickered along the sturdy edge of its head. This is an extremely sensitive area. I copulated my lips around his entire scepter, devouring his sex completely. The length of his shaft caused my throat muscles to constrict tightly around him, as I swallowed hard. This was overwhelming. Involuntary tears welled in my eyes. Tears of determination.

I further kneaded his balls—correction, his big balls, allowing my fingers to tantalizing his perineum. My eyes fluttered intermittingly, glancing up into his dreamy eyes that were fixated on me, as I inhaled. The gaze in his eyes was hypnotic, diffusing passion through my veins that course heat into the apex of my wet sex. I twisted my mouth around his cock up and down stimulating his sensitive shaft. His body shuddered beneath my touch, fisting his fingers into my silken hair. This was his last and only attempt, whereas, signaling me he was nearing ecstasy.

There was no way I would let up, pushing him deeper into my salivating mouth. I wanted to give him the best blowjob he had ever experienced. His breath panted, rapidly. The sound of his voice, his moans, and his pulse vibrated wildly, matching the throbbing sensation, riveting to the core of my pink love tunnel. I sped up my movements, my head bobbed up and down as I fucked his ever-expanding dick with my mouth. I pulled his cock out of my mouth, and begged him to come inside. His Steely muscle vibrated in my palm. I took a couple deep breaths, opening my lips and ravaged him down to the core.

Within seconds he exploded like a geyser; his sweet seeds shot to the back of my throat. I fervently licked the aftermath that oozed from the corners of my lips. Oh, he tasted so edible, like a candied apple. An Apple? I questioned myself. I swallowed hard, cheeks flushed, certain that I had pleased him to the fullest. A job well done.

His body went languid, yet his manhood stood erect and hard within seconds, again. He had a zero refractory period. This man had the libido of a stealth jet and I knew just where he could land. He could be a perpetual fucking machine if he wanted to be. My insatiable appetite wanted to suck on him forever. Instead, he reached down and pulled me up onto his lap, our stares were intense. I felt heat scattering to my weighted limbs. His long fingers sensuously caressed my warm cheeks; he then tilted my chin upward. Our breath met first then he passionately leaned nearer to kiss me. I closed my eyes. No, in reality, I closed my eyes, and cooed out loud.

“Are you okay, Miss Ridame?” Suddenly, a shadow crossed over my closed eyelids. It was Mr. Maximillion, waving his long hand in front of my face.

I cringed inside, certainly flushing from the heat all over. My fingers knotted in my lap. I blinked twice, clearing away the erotic vision. How do you recover quickly from giving the best fantasy blowjob to a mogul? If he only knew, where I was a moment ago, he would be enjoying this interview much more.

My core fluttered from little waves of warm sensations. Hormonal overload. The aftershocks lingered from my deep throat debut. Linda Lovelace would be proud of my performance. I heard they were doing a remake, perhaps, I will audition—but only if Mr. Maximillion was my leading man.

I flashed down at my thighs, mentally holding my breath, I dreaded that the moisture from my mouni had dripped passed my short hemline. I was mortified when I saw evidence of female nectar streaming down my legs. I clasped my calves together trying to dissolve the moisture. Damn… I grabbed a pillow and tried to camouflage my drippings. God, I prayed it didn’t seep onto his sofa.

“Oh yes, I was contemplating your question—and I agree.” Then I bit the inside of my cheek, having no idea what I had agreed too.

“Do you need a tissue I see—” He was staring at my legs. I desperately tired to wrap them beneath the bolster of the sofa. What a mess I must have looked like.

“No, it’s just water—water from—” I tossed my head looking fanatically around for my ice water. Shit it’s in the waiting room. I could feel the skin on my face melting with embarrassment.

He handled me a tissue, anyway. “It’s kind of hot in here isn’t it?”

“Hot, as hell,” I hoarsely blurted out. “So, you were saying.” I said, changing the subject.

“So if you find a husband on my show—will you keep modeling or take on the duties of a business man’s wife? Which can be quite different from marrying a nine to five working man.” He nodded, solidifying his male-chauvinistic ideologies. “Most multimillionaires expect their wives to be at their beckon call, or well, he may pay another pretty woman on the sly to satisfy his needs.”

Hum, what if the millionaire is the wife? Asshole. “Hum, as for your question, it sounds like a trick question. First you say a woman should keep her own identity… then you say that being married to a multimillionaire is her job. Are you kidding me?” My eyes beamed in on his. “I am not going to marry a man that I have to submit too.” I hissed. “I am the prize here.” I bit my tongue.

Mr. Maximillion furrowed his forehead, and nodded despondently. His smile fell into a tight straight-line. He didn’t seem too pleased with my reply. I am not sure why I was feeling so emotional about his questions. It wasn’t like I was going to be on the show anyway. I almost forgot I was only filling in for Bleu-Rae. I knew I would have to restrain my views, opinions and reframe from talking-with-out thinking first. A tongue like mine can get me into big trouble. I had to think like my sister.

“Life is a conundrum for sure—you never know what you will do for a love interest, until you are faced with the choices or ultimatums,” he said, with a crooked smile. Was he conceding to me? I had not expected this in the least.

“Well, isn’t that the truth.” I agreed. No need to be combative… at this point. I would save my ammunition, in case he brought out his big steel gun.

“Truth. There’s a word.” His gray eyes narrowed, surely contemplating.

I smoothed a stray lock of hair behind my right ear. “I am ready when you are,” I replied. I felt the heat in my cheeks rise and I pulled myself up in attempt to look taller and intimidating.

“Just a few more general questions… if you don’t mind my trick questions that is?” he asked, beaming a deadpan stare.

Was he teasing me again, or mad? I shouldn’t have cared, but I did. Keeping in mind this was all for Bleu-Rae. I didn’t give a flying fuck about being on his show. I wondered why the fuck I allowed him to intimated me to the core? I will probably never see this man again after today. This saddened me in a strange way. There was something about him that moved me; apart from his bulging package that I lusted for, there was more of him I wanted to put my fingers on. Something dark, mysterious, and penetrating dwelled in him. This had definitely caught my undivided attention.

I contemplated for a moment telling him that I was not Bleu-Rae. That my coming here to interview for the show was just a charade, trumped up by my sister, because she was sick of course. Perhaps, he would understand. He may like the idea I momentarily contemplated for the show. He could have us both. Twins would certainly boost his ratings. Two-for-one. Just when I was ready to come clean, I recoiled from idea, forgoing the truth. Surely, this would probably enrage him. The truth would blow everything for Rae. Besides, I didn’t want to be on the show, nor did I want a husband—I inwardly admitted I just wanted to spend more time with Mr. Maximillion. So I choked on telling him the truth.

“Okay…” I muffled quietly and bit my lower lip, so hard that I felt blood in my mouth. I swallowed hard, hoping this would do the trick.

“Is that blood at the corners of your mouth?” He asked. I nodded my head, no. “Such a healthy shade of red.” I slowly licked my bottom lip. He reached over and dabbed my lips with a tissue, his eyes widened oddly. “Does it hurt?”

“No.” I lied, it hurt badly, but this lie just slipped out inadvertently.

“You are falling apart aren’t you—pretty girl? If only I were a vampire…” He sighed, arching his perfectly shaped brow and winked.

“No. Ah shit, I am in the wrong place.” I calmly stood to my feet. “I thought this was an interview with a vampire.” I retorted keeping a straight face, almost stoic and very serious.

“Good one Miss Ridame.” His expression resembled a cat that ate the canary… then I burst into laughter, he did too. The ice was broken between us. I was gaining some control over the situation. Just how I liked things. I sat back down, smoothing the front of my dress down.

“You’re a funny young woman… witty too.” His gray eyes beamed.

I blushed, “Thank you.” I squared my shoulders, feeling confidently proud of myself for impressing him.

“Okay let’s continue then. What kind of man are you looking for…?” His eyes dimmed to a shade below gray, almost black. He seemed so serious. What happened? I was expecting him to lighten up. Instead, he went straight back to the task at hand, and turned all business like.

“Well, he has to be rich, and very handsome….” I smiled, genuinely.

His eyes turned darker. I felt flustered. This is the answer Bleu-Rae gave me. Crap—double crap. It was clear to me I was not impressing him at all.

“Is that your final answer?” he questioned with a gleam in his eyes. I felt like I was on an episode of: Who Wants To be A Millionaire?

“Err… ah, no?” I said, as question, hoping for some direction from him.

“Okay, listen… if you say you are looking for a rich spouse, people won’t like you. Even if it is the true… the thing is you have to lie…” His eyes turned darker.

Lie, he wants me to lie? These are Bleu-Rae answers. Not mine.

“Okay… I will lie… if this gets me on the show,” I squealed, nervously. I couldn’t believe I agreed to lie. He was right, people will do what it takes to get what they want, even me.

“Is this the only reason you are here, to find a rich husband?” He beamed.

“Yes,” I flushed, biting my lower lip. His open fist hit the arm of the chair.

“Didn’t I just tell you to lie? You have to appear like you really just want love, and a good spouse. You can’t be in it just for the money—no you can, but you can’t be blatant about it.”—I shook my head, feeling very confused—“Don’t worry I will find you a very rich man, but for ratings sake you have to pretend to be here for the right reasons.” He glared at me, raising one brow. “Now let’s start over. You need much practice at lying.”

I felt heat in my face, my nerves were scattered and my heart raced from seventy beats to fifty-thousand beats per minute. Which would have totally killed me, but it felt that way just the same. This man is telling me to lie… but I am lying all ready. I am not even Bleu-Rae. I don’t even want to be married. Bleu-Rae does. I just wanted to go to the beach today.

“Oh Mr. Maximillion, I really want to be on your show. I am tired of being single, and alone in this harsh cold world. I want to spend my life with the man of my dreams. My heart aches to be the perfect wife, to a wonderful man. It’s my biggest dream to follow in my great-grandmother’s shoes”—Oh my god my great-grandmother abandoned her seven children. I didn’t even know her. I was telling a dozier of a lie—“I want be the poster woman of a nineteen forties homemaker, just as dear grandmother was.” I lied allowing a few tears to fall from my eyes. If this wasn’t lying then I am an angel.

Mr. Maximillion jumped up from his chair and slapped his hands together. This caused me to jump. “Yes,” he bolted. “That’s more like it,” he exclaimed.

“It’s true.” I pulled a tissue from my purse, wiping away my fake tears.

“Hummm, next time try to be a little more convincing Miss Bleu-Rae.” He chuckled. His muscular perfect figure hovered above me. “I’ve decided already I want you as a contestant for the show—you are perfect, but you really need to spend more practicing on being more convincing. This is imperative if we are going to work together.” God, he was so arrogant.

“Oh my god, thank you… Bleu-Rae will be so excited… I mean I am so happy.” I referred to myself in third person, crap. I blushed, clamping down on my bottom lip. Mr. Maximillion observed me with a suspicious look. His eyes sparkled like gemstone, glistening every shade of gray from Lababorite, Chalcedony to Onyx, which is one shade below black.

Damn, this lying thing is so confusing. To him I appeared to be talking in third person. This guy must think I am total loser. I hated that episode airing on Seinfeld when Elaine met this guy named Jimmy at the gym. It was the episode where the guy referred to himself in the third person. Jimmy likes Elaine. Jimmy is leaving now. Ewe, now I was doing it. Maybe Mr. Maximillion knows I am not really Bleu-Rae and he is calling my buff, by telling me to lie… and he knows I am already lying. Perhaps, he wants me to confess, or he is trying to make an ass out of me? If so, it was working.

“So… there’s only one more thing… are you willing to show more skin? And, maybe get a little work done… like lip injections?” He said hesitantly.

“Really? Lip injections—oh yes. I been wanting to get them, and as far as showing more skin, sure, that’s not a problem.” I exclaimed, with a shrill of excitement. I have had my fair share of slut-a-thons so showing a little skin would be a breeze.

“Great then. Let’s meet in three days to sign the contract and a training course. First thing tomorrow go see my doctor friend in Beverly Hills. She will fix up your lips. She will know just want to do.” He smiled… then stood up—he was so tall—and went to his desk and tore off a sheet of paper and jotted down for me her name and number. “Here’s her name and address. My girls will set up the appointment for you. Just show up in the morning.”

“Thanks so much. I am thrilled.” I could hardly curb my enthusiasm. Bleu-Rae will be so proud of me. Bleu-Rae. Oh crap. She is the one that is going to get the lip injections, not me. This made me feel ill… I really wanted them.

I held out my hand to shake his. Instead he reached out and hugged me. My legs instantly felt like Jell-O—wobbling in my four-inch heels. His embrace was overwhelming. He smelled like hot melting chocolate and spice. I nearly fainted.

“Are you okay Miss Bleu-Rae?” He gripped onto my shoulders, helping me to maintain my failing equilibrium. He must have thought I was the most clumsily woman in the world, or a rag-doll without bones, unable to stand upright.

“Oh yes… I think I am a bit hungry.” I flushed, crimson.

“Yes, that reminds me… you must eat… one apple a day.”

“One apple a day,” I regarded.

“This will help you gain some weight… you’re such a scrawny thing, you are nothing but bones.” His eyes probed me up and down. Well, that comment sure blew my rag-doll theory. Nothing, but Bones, huh?

“Okay I will do that.” I promised him, as I gathered my Chanel from the red leather couch.

He led me to the door, opened it and snapped his fingers at a new blond girl that was sitting behind the desk. “Get Miss Bleu-Rae an apple before she leaves here… one of the red delicious ones.”

“Oh that’s okay” I politely refused. “I am swinging by the market—I’ll pick some up there.”

“I insist. And, you promised remember?” He stammered, his lips went to a tight line, seemly disappointed in me. Then he smiled brightly “An apple a day keeps the devil away.”

“You mean the doctor,” I corrected him, flashing a sideways smile.

“Same thing,” he retorted, the corners of his mouth curled downward slightly.

I thank him, again before exiting. He watched me from his office doorway as I padded proudly towards the elevator.

“See you later babes,” he called out to me.

I thought about blowing him a kiss, like the previously interviewee had, instead I pivoted on my heels and smiled at him broadly—when turning back around I lost my footing and stumbled into the elevator. I nearly fell again. Damn, I was a wreck in this man’s presences.

As I rode down in the elevator I took a big bite from the shiny, and reddest apple I had ever seen. It tasted sweeter than candy. Suddenly I felt invigorated. My pulse heightened. I felt hornier too than I had been in months. An image of Mr. Maximillion appeared on the stainless Steele wall of the elevator. “Remember lie… lie every day to anyone and everyone.” I felt a warm heady rush of energy radiate from my head to my toes. What should I lie about I thought? The elevator skipped slightly, jolting me back to reality.

* * *

When I arrived home, Bleu-Rae was stretched out on the sofa, white tissues were littered everywhere. The television was blaring. How in the hell can she sleep with all this noise? I thought. On the television a rerun of Pretty Woman loudly played; poor Rae she wanted a millionaire hubby so badly. She was buried beneath two or three blankets. I tiptoed quietly past her, trying not to disturb her from her sleep. I swooped up the remote and lowered the volume when Julia Roberts sang in the bath, if you could call it singing that is.

“Hey,” I heard a scratchy muffled whisper coming from beneath the heap of blankets. “So how did it go?” Bleu-Rae big blue eyes peered over the black shawl.

“Not so well… I failed miserably,” I lied. I am getting those damn lip injections.

“What the fuck. How could you have screwed this up… I had all the answers typed out for you?” She squealed with great disappointed.

I shrugged my shoulders. “Well, he asked me for my driver’s license and without thinking I gave it to him… so right off the bat, he found out I was not you—the worst news is he wants me, not you—to do the show.” I blurted out, apologizing secretly to myself for lying to my twin sister.

“What the hell? He knows? I could swear you are a blond beneath that mass of red hair….” Bleu-Rae’s voice shrilled like a witch.

“He was so pissed that we tried to pull such an outlandish stunt.” I lied again. “He said if I didn’t do the show he would sue us both.” I lied even more, allowing fake tears to crest on the edge of my lids. Dang, I was getting good at this lying stint.

“Fuck, fuck, and triple fuck.” She screamed then pulled the blanket over her head. “Now, I have to settle for the fucking Bachelorette show’s offer.” She mumbled beneath the layers of blankets, “I knew you didn’t want this for me.”

“Yes, I did…” I spoke the truth. At one time I did want this for Bleu-Rae. Did that is. Now, I wanted it for myself… well, not so much the show, but I wanted the lip injections—quite frankly besides the injections, I also wanted to see the most gorgeous man in the world again too. I felt terrible for lying to my twin sister. But, doing the show was my only platform to get closer to Steele Maximillion. I had to lie. What a lying machine I had turned into.

“I am so sorry Bleu-Rae… I did this for us…” I exclaimed, as the tears poured from my eyes. This was half the truth that time.

“So you’re going to do the show?” Bleu-Rae barked. “I can’t believe this.”

“Well, not if you don’t want me to.” I lied, and whimpered convincingly with a degree of guilt. “It’s just… well… should we risk getting sued?” I cringed.

“No.” She pouted. “You deserve to do the show… I mean Steele Maximillion picked you, so why not… maybe afterwards you can introduce me to some of the runner-ups. I mean if they like you—then shit they will love me.” She boasted. “No offensive, but I was the type they were initially looking for, at least on paper.”

“Yeah, none-taken.” I lied. “But, the last time I looked we were identical twins.” Why did she always have to put herself above me?

“Well, true. I only wish you good luck with that shows owner Mr. Maximillion, I heard he’s the devil himself.”

“What?” I flashed her an evil look. “Then why did you subjected me to this in the first place?” I asked demandingly.

“Oh Grey-Ana… why you getting so hot around the collar? I am just kidding. This is what other men say that about him. I imagine because they’re jealous. The truth is—okay rumor has it he’s a super nice guy, he is out of this world gorgeous, and I heard he is a very generous employer and has a huge bank roll to—” she lowered her voice as if someone was listening in and whispered—“he has something else that is equal in size to his bank roll—” Rae stopped talking about him dead in her tracks. “I am going to bed. This is dumb. You got the show. So rejoice.”

“What?” I screamed vehemently, as my anger reverberating through my bones. Bleu-Rae pretended to be fast asleep. “Wake up you sick twat.”

“What is your problem now… you got the show, so leave me alone. I am as sick as a mental patient right now, and will not be held responsible for what I might do to you if you don’t leave me alone.” She threw one of the pillows across the room at me.

“Bleu-Rae Dee.” I yelled loudly. She knew when I used her full name I was pissed.

“Okay, rumor has it that this man, this fucking gorgeous man, with loads of money—” she taunted me.

I sighed and jumped on her stomach and began tickling her unmercifully. “Tell me.” I giggled.

“Get off—oh my god—” she squeaked, gasping for breath and laughing. “I am going to pee my pants. Stop. Please, I am begging—”

“Now, tell me,” I pinned her down with my knees, her arms wailed, trying to get loose from my death grip. I pulled back for a second, “One, two, three, four—tell me or when I get to ten it’s all over.” I sneered.

Bleu-Rae stared up at me, gasping for air and giggling. “Okay, okay. He has the biggest dick on this side of the earth.” Her laughter spiked. “I actually thought about seducing him instead of doing the interview—fuck the show,” she giggled, jutting her hips upward and flipped me off her lap in one swift movement. I tumbled to the ground.

This was not good. Bleu-Rae knew how to seduce a man. For a moment, I sank into myself then sprang to my feet, hovering over her with my hands on my hips. There was no way I was going to let Rae get her claws into this man.

“Hum, well—that’s hilarious because the receptionist told me any rumors I had heard about Mr. Maximillion are definitely not true.” I lied, trying to control my heart that pounded fiercely. I knew the rumor had to be true… I saw the curvature of his mammoth package with my own eyes.

“If I didn’t know any better I would swear you are lying.”

I shrugged. “Maybe the receptionist was the one lying. She probably wants him too—like you, right? You do want him—don’t you?”

“Yeah, who would not want a classy rich man? And, now you have perfect access to him,” she sneered then coughed on her phlegm, sounding like a drowning sailor. I took no pity on her. She wanted my dream man. “I am so envious of you,” she bellyached and rolled over face down in the pillow.

“It’s not even a done deal yet, we’re meeting for dinner in a few days to go over the contract.” The tone in my voice was trite. I wanted her to eat her heart out. She put me through this ordeal, only to confess her true goal was to win the heart of Mr. Steele Maximillion.

“Dinner?” She suspiciously asked, popping up from the sofa like a jack in the box. “That doesn’t sound appropriate Grey-Ana.”

“You just said you wanted to seduce him—you had me lie for you, and pose as you. Now you are talking what’s appropriate.” I ranted, rolling my eyes upward. “Seriously, Rae.” I pivoted to leave the room, pretending as if I was totally offended by what she was implying.

“Okay… I’m sorry. It’s just, damn, I am still pissed. I really wanted this for me—Bleu-Rae let out a deep sigh—“Fine, here’s my blessing.” Bleu-Rae reached her arms out to hug me. She looked so small, and fragile, her nose was red and runny. How pathetic, now she was sucking up to me.

“Yuck… let’s do air hugs, instead.” I wooed.

We both hugged the air… and blew each other kisses. I still loved my twin sister… even though she annoyed me to the point of wanting to suffocate her with a sock.

* * *

The following morning I arrived to the lush office of the highly recommended Dr. Peels. I Googled her last night, and the reviews were staggering. She was the best in the city. All the Hollywood starlets seek out her services.

I opened the two large wooden doors and entered. The atmosphere was very dark, and spa like. Candles diffused the scent of vanilla, rose and lavender throughout the room. It was very relaxing. In came the gorgeous Maggie Foxy… I am almost 99.9 percent sure it was Maggie. I recognized the very familiar tattoo on the back of her shoulder—there was another one on her right forearm too, of a very famous woman. Maggie was definitely trying to be discreet behind a large pair of sunglasses. You can run—wear big hats and all, but you can’t hide the tats. There was no waiting in the waiting area for her; the personnel rushed her behind the violet velvet curtains. Wow Maggie, I had read she got lip injections, now I knew it was the truth. I guess everyone lies here and there.

After checking in I sat quietly in the waiting area, flipping through a magazine anxiously until they called my name. A young woman, with a very pale complexion, offered me some lemon water and a big fat stupid chocolate chip cookie. It was like the size of my ass. Why would they serve cookies, and then have lipo pamphlets everywhere? I received the water and declined the loads of fat that I would only have to suck out in a few years. Within a short time they called for me. Finally.

“Miss Blue-Rae.” The receptionist whispered my name, correction she called Rae’s name, not mine. I wondered if what I was doing was illegal. If I end up going to jail for impersonating my twin and signing fraudulent medical forms, at least, I’ll be cute.

“Here I am,” I lied, and leaped to my feet.

As I approached the nurse behind the curtain, it frightened me to see that her lips were twice the size as they should have been. I could not resist, and asked if Dr. Peels had injected them?

.

“Do you get lip injections?” I asked frankly then smiled. Remember I have no filter. This was my curse for as long as I could remember. I have never been able to contain my inner thoughts. My eyes fixated on the strange ridge around the perimeter of her lips. It curled up oddly when she spoke. This was hideous.

“Yes, they are injected, but Dr. Peels didn’t do them. We are not allowed to use the services offered.” She beamed proudly, as her lips curled up like a blowfish. I was relieved to hear that Dr. Peels didn’t create this train wreck. “I go to Dr. Fish… he’s the next best in town. Do you like them?” She wistfully asked.

Did she really just say Dr. Fish? I must have been hearing things.

“Oh, yes… they look great.” I lied. Lying was better than telling the truth in this case.

“Thanks, glad you like them. I love them.” She elated then squeezed my forearm, showing a physical gesture of her excitement. I was not impressed. “Dr. Peels taught Dr. Fish everything she knows.” She added reassuringly to me. I wished she would just suck her lips in and shut up.

OMG, she did say Dr. Fish… and that Dr. Peels taught him. Who would get their lips injected by a person named Dr. Fish? This man needed to go back to school… as well as sign up for a name change.

A sudden onset of deep regret swept through my body. It was too late to turn back now, the nurse had stepped out and ushered me through the velvet curtains.

The back area was dimly lit, more so than the waiting room. I suppose they did this to offer privacy to their elite clientele. My heart palpitated abnormally. It was a concern that they made it dark so that the patients could not see what was being done to them until it was too late. Oh Lord, what did I get myself into?

I followed the nurse down the narrow dark hallway, towards a brightly beaming light; I felt like I had died and was making my way to a heavenly being.  This feeling really creeped me out. The nurse swung open the door and led me into a sterile white room. My pupils constricted from the sudden blast of light. The quick lighting transition was painful to my eyes. What the fuck, I blinded by the light. She padded a medical recliner, gesturing that I take a seat. I promptly took my seat as she rattled through a long list of medical questions. When we finished, she vanished behind a white curtain.

“Hello. Miss Bleu-Rae…” A cheerful ambiguous voice resonated from behind me. Rae’s name echoed in my ears, just another reminder that I have become an avid liar. I could not go on remembering to respond to my sister’s name much longer.

“Yes,” I answered, turning around to see who was addressing me, only to be face to face with a living Barbie doll.

“I am Dr. Peels.” Her amber eyes gleamed brighter than the sun. “I heard you are a close friend of Steele’s.”

“Err… uh well—yes—I guess.” I lied, wrinkling my nose… perhaps, he told her I was a close friend to get me into see her so promptly.

“It’s okay dear… They are all close friends.” She giggled. Who did she mean by they?

“You mean the contestants?’ I inquisitively asked.

“Oh, no. I’m talking about the girls he likes… the many he has trained and fail… well they failed… he’s being more selective in this centur—never-mind. I thought you knew.” She appeared to have bitten her tongue, figuratively and literally. Was she going to say century?

“Knew? Knew what?” I politely asked. I want answers. Now Barbie..bitch

Although, my words cursed her for an answer privately in my head, heightening to a shrill. She ignored my question. I should have been more forward. Her long graceful fingers tilted my chin upward and pivoted my head from side to side.

“Nice bone structure. We can do a lot with this.” Her words trailed off, as her eyes scrutinized my flesh. What’s with everyone commenting on my bones? I thought.

“What? No, I just want lip injections.” I firmly rejected the idea of any other treatments. “And, not too much. Please make them very natural looking.”

“Okay, suit yourself. Why would not you take advantage of Steele’s generosity? You know he is funding anything you want done today.” She informed me.

“Oh no, I didn’t know that,” I lied. “But, really only the lips, and please… don’t make them so obvious.” I begged.

Of course, I knew he was paying… I couldn’t afford this on my part-time salary. I was certainly getting hooked on this lying thing; it was as easy as Hooked on Phonics, but with a better payday… for sure.

Dr. Peels carefully examined my lips, probing, poking and flicking them with her fingers. Soon after a young woman, a rather plain, very petite blond pranced into the room with a long syringe in her hand. “Are you ready doctor?”

“Yes, we are small one,” Dr. Peels grinned. Her eyes grew oddly large as she peered down the length of the syringe, nearing it to my face. I was almost ready to jump off the end of the bench. These people were creeping me out.

“Wait.” I screamed. “You haven’t numbed me, yet.”

She grabbed my wrist. My eyes widened, as she wrapped her lips around my flesh, murmuring, “Numb, numb, numb, hummm you taste delicious.”

“What are you doing?” I quipped; mortified at her bedside manners… she wanted to eat me.

“I am trying to get you to calm down.” She giggled blandly.

“That’s not going to work… I am not six years old.” I scoffed. “I just want some numbing… not gumming.”

She frowned, pouting her lips. “No need for that. Now just relax… you won’t feel a thing… but a little prick.” She said reassuringly. I held my breath, tying to relax. Within minutes she announced she was done. “That wasn’t so bad, now was it,” she said in a condensing baby voice. I’ll be damn. I think she was mocking me.

“Really you’re done? I didn’t even feel a prick at all.” I giggled, at my innuendo. She didn’t seem to get my joke.

“I will see you in a year or so, good luck with Steele—” she turned her back to me—“talk about a big prick.” Her voice trailed off to a whisper.

“What…?” I turned to her.

She handed me a mirror. “We are all done. Here check them out.” She set the mirror on my lap… and she slipped behind the curtain again—gone without answering my question.

Did everyone in town know he had a huge dick? Is that what she was referring to—the size of Mr. Maximillion’s manhood, or his personality? I wasn’t sure. She seemed fond of him. I was jolted from my thought, when the assistant Camilla swabbed cotton over my lips. I didn’t even know she had reentered the room. She never spoke to me. I wondered if she was ordered not to. The assistant took the mirror from me, and held it out for me to see my lips. She had an enormous grin plastered on her face.

I stared at my reflection. “Wow.” I whispered out loud. They looked bee-stung and so natural. Better than Angelina’s lips. Very angelic, and thank god, not fishlike, in the least. I had the cutest Cupid’s bow now too.

* * *

As I approached my car in the parking garage, I felt as if I were walking on air. I had a new pair of pouty lips. Mission completed. I felt ecstatic. Out of the blue, I heard a husky voice. It was coming from behind me.

“Let me see them.” A man’s voice demanded. See what, I thought. Instantly a feeling of panic raced to my brain. I am being followed, I thought. I pivoted on my heels to face my assailant head on. My heart almost stopped.

“You scared the shit out of me.” I yelped demandingly at the one and only Mr. Maximillion.

My heartbeat increased, but this time not from the fear of being followed. I was secretly thrilled to see Mr. Maximillion had been stocking me. This was my hope anyway.

“What the hell are you doing here?” I yelled. My voice resonated through the parking garage. He flashed me a wounded look when I accosted him. “Why are you following me?” Oh, yes, I questioned him, as if I had the right to, and I did.

I walked right past him angrily. He really scared the shit out of me. A little toot even slipped out. “Leave me alone.” I didn’t want him to think his sneaking up on me was acceptable behavior.

“Hey, hey slow down baby-doll. I just wanted to see what I paid for,” he replied, catching up with me and latching on to my forearm. He was making an effort to stop me from fleeting. A smile rose at the corners of his mouth and settled in his eyes, as he appraised my face. I felt my anger dissolving. I almost forget how beautiful he was. I questioned myself how could I have for a millisecond forgotten his dreamy eyes, perfect physic and devilish smile. My heart nearly stopped.

“See,” I pursed my lips, sensuously. His eyes danced over me. Oh my, what sexy mesmerizing eyes this man donned. The sun-rays flickered through the opening in the parking garage causing a glistening effect in the black specks of his gray eyes. This momentarily took my breath completely away.

“Perfection is possible with my connections,” he gloated, flashing me a wolfish smirk.

“I didn’t expect you to pay for me.” I uttered, nonchalantly. “Thanks I heard you can afford it… but thanks.”

“Oh. C’mon you can lie better than that—can’t you? Surely you expected me to pay.” He smiled ruefully at me, but looked vaguely disappointed. “You have to learn to lie better than this, how do you expect to convince fifty million viewers to become your biggest fans?” I felt a pang of disappointment; here he was criticizing me again. He was relentless.

“No, really I didn’t expect you to pay… it’s so generous of you Mr. Maximillion.” I glanced shyly into his eyes. I was lying, of course.

“That’s better… I almost believe you. You will make a good little contestant after all.” He stuck out an open palm.

“What do you want?” I asked. My eyes searched for a clue.

“Your hand in marriage,” he said. His prose made my heart leap. “Your keys, silly.” He beamed brightly. My heart sank to the pit of my stomach. He was playing me. Teasing me. Asshole.

“Oh… yeah, you’re so funny,” I laughed, playing his marriage joke off as best as I could.

Without missing a beat, I fished out my keys from my purse and handed them to him. This was not like me. I have never just given in so easily to a man’s commands. I felt like a puppy, licking my lips and fetching for him. Steele walked toward my car. There was no exchange of words. The silence felt awkward, so awkward. What was he up to? He hit the unlock button on my keyless remote then politely opened the door for me. I quickly slid in behind the wheel, glancing up at him, and pursed my lips again, waiting for him to say something—anything nice.

“Okay there you are slim. I would like to take you to dinner and fatten you up. Put some meat on your bones. Tomorrow night that will work for you…? Alright.” He clasped his palms together, loudly. I think he asked if tomorrow night would work for me, but it sounded more like a demand. He set the date in stone before waiting for my reply.

A numbing shock rocketed through my mouth and down my spine. Was it from the lips injections? How strange. I was speechless. That was not like me either. Usually I never shut up. Did getting lips injections make me lose the ability to carry on an intelligent conversation?

“I will call you tomorrow.” He pivoted on his heels, I watched him weaving between the parked cars and suddenly disappeared; he vanished like a ghost or an otherworldly creature.

My hands furtively shook. I put the key in the ignition turning on the car’s engine. When I looked down into my lap a beautiful shiny red apple laid there. Where did this come from? I don’t remember Steele holding an apple or in the least setting it in my lap. What was with him and these apples? I picked up the apple… beneath it was a small note.

Eat me, slowly… enjoy. BTW Love your new luscious lips. SM

He loved my lips. My heart leaped with joy. I was overwhelmed. Quickly, I grabbed the rearview mirror and titled it down towards my face. In the reflection of the mirror I could see my lips were quite plump, red and indeed, luscious. What a simple procedure leaving behind huge results. Eat your heart out Angelina.

My stomach growled rather loudly. Without further thought I placed my swollen lips around the shiny apple and bit down softly. It was so juicy, bursting with the most exotic flavors; different than any apple I had ever tasted in my life, even more so than the one I ate in the elevator at Steele’s office building. I was uncannily horny. Before I knew it, I had devoured every inch of the delicious red fruit. I felt more satisfied then the best sex I had ever had in my entire life. God, I had to know where Mr. Maximillion’s bought this potent fruit. It had to be organic.

I sped out of the parking garage filled with a new lease on life. I could not wait to see Steele Maximillion tomorrow night.

* * *

The following day passed me by in a blur. By the time Mr. Maximillion arrived at my home for what I will call our dinner date… it felt like time abruptly stopped. He worn a Steele gray shirt, loosely tucked into faded light blue jeans. God, he looked so hot. I begged Bleu-Rae to stay hidden until he left. I convinced Rae if he saw her it would only remind him that we had lied, and we didn’t want him to change his mind about suing us. She reluctantly agreed, and hid in the bedroom. I wasn’t ready to tell him I had a twin sister. I justified lying to him because he wanted me to learn to lie… but if he knew the biggest lie I have ever told was to him—I didn’t want to think about what he might do.

The ride to our destination was amazing. He picked me up in a black SUV limo. We had great conversation and a few glasses of champagne in the limo. Traffic was insane getting to our destination. It was nice and I welcomed all the time I could spend with him. Mostly he talked and I listened. He shared with me facts about his life. I was surprised to find out he was adopted by one of the most affluent families in America. He was not born, but raised with a silver spoon in his mouth.

When we arrived to the restaurant he insisted that I was blindfolded. I didn’t understand all the theatrics, but went along with his request. He guided me as I walked in the darkness. The absent of sight increased my sense of smell. The aroma of delicious foods filled the air making my belly rumble. It felt as if we were probably in the back alley of the place. It smelled divine.

“Here we can remove this now.” He carefully slipped the red scarf off my head and smoothed down the disobedient strands of my hair. His touch was very gentle.

“Thank you.” I said all breathily, gazing up into his face. He was calm, and poised. I followed him, as he led me down a dimly lit narrow corridor.

“What is this place?” I inquisitively gaped at the vines that grew from the ceiling. There were tiny little red buds spouting from the thin branches, they appeared to be apples in their infancy. How odd that they could grow without sunlight—if in fact they were the apples he had been feeding to me.

“Are these apples?” My eyes examined one of them closely.

“My personal breeding grounds.” A wicked glow flickered in his eyes then faded, a smile crawled over his face.

My lashes fluttered, as I beamed a smile into Mr. Maximillion’s gorgeous gray bluish eyes. “Where exactly are you taking me? To the Garden of Eden?” I joked with sarcasm ringing in my tone.

“It’s a surprise. Be patience.” He sternly said, as he gently slipped his arm around my waist and pulled me closer to him. I did not expect this sign of affection from him, up until this moment he came across very business-like, well, aside from the wacky blindfold. A surge of energy coursed though me, my limbs felt warm, heavy and weak. This could have been from the champagne. If I were a betting kind of girl, I would guess Steele was the real cause for my heady disposition.

“Stay close to me.” He whispered. Oh, I did.

A constant breeze filled the hallway. An odd white mist gathered around our ankles. Anticipation built in my heart. At the end of the hall I could see two men standing on opposites sides of a large iron door. I assumed they were bouncers to the private venue he was taking me to. The larger of the two men, formally greeted Mr. Maximillion then unlocked, and opened the door. Steele stepped slightly to the side allowing me to enter first.

It was very dark inside. The same small red like fruit, hung low, overwhelming the ceiling—it was actually breathtaking. I heard the sound a fire crackling loudly in the background, but there was no fire to be seen. The room was void of light. A few candles flickered, scattered randomly, seemingly at the perimeters of the haven. Floor length candelabrums created a perfect circle. He led me between them. In the center was an exquisite single table, draped with white linens, that dusted the floor, and two lattice style chairs. A vase with a single black velvet rose, thrived in water and a red apple splayed on a delicate crocheted doily. The set-up was beautifully arranged, yet peculiar. Simple elegance…

“Please, would you like to have a seat, Bleu?” Awe he called me Bleu. He pulled out the chair for me.

Bleu, my alias name stung in my ears… oh, the dreaded lie I was living, I had to tell him the truth, soon. What a tangled web I was weaving.

I hesitantly sat down. My nerves were frayed. I was hoping for a public place filled with other patrons… at least this would offer us both a distraction, if needed. This place had no distractions that felt disconcerting to me.

It was just Mr. Maximillion and I alone. “Thank you.” I whispered as I sat down.

“You don’t have to whisper, unless it pleases you. Personally, I would prefer if you speak up.” He requested.

“Thank you.” I spoke more loudly, obliging him, the Master of the Universe.

“That’s much better.” He smiled. I gazed steadily into his face. All I could think about was how much of a control freak he came across as—he took a seat in the small chair opposite of me, his legs turned out and one crossed at the knee. Here we go again, his penis would begin to strain, I imagined.

“By now you are probably thinking I am a control freak.” He clearly read my mind.

I held my gaze steadily, impassively, but beneath my calm exterior my heartbeat quickened inexplicably and my mouth gaped open. Everything he did rattled me to a degree, this place particularly felt like a dungeon. My eyes scanned the darkness.

“Seriously, what the hell is going on here? I am really confused.” I blurted out. The words spilled out of my mouth before I could stop them. My eyes fell to the table.

“I am not sure what you are referring to,” he said, not a trace of humor donned on his face.

When I plucked up the courage to look at him, he was watching me intently. One hand was limp and relaxed in his lap. The other cupped his chin, trailing his long index finger across his lips. I think he was trying to suppress a smile.

“Sorry,” I maundered. “I’m not used to all these over the top sort of things. I am a simple girl.” I flushed. Is he teasing me, and trying to make me feel uncomfortable? I hoped not. I blinked at him, unsure what to say next, and I think he took pity on me because he relented.

“I understand, but there’s certain steps I must take… I have to know if you can trust me, know matter what it is I ask of you, and more importantly that you will concede to my request?” He rubbed his long fingers against his five o’clock shadow. “Don’t lie to me either, I will know if you do—remember I wasn’t born yesterday.”

“You… but, you told me to become a better liar—” I panted wistfully. Sweetie you were born yesterday. Wait, until you find out my name is Gray-Ana. Guess, he wasn’t such a know it all, as had just claimed. He had no idea I had been lying to him all along.

“Never lie to me.” He smiled devilishly, “I might have to show you what happens when you lie to me.” A strange expression crept over his face. “I can made or break you… can you deal with all of this—my rules?”

“Yes, but… I mean, no, questions asked? I mean, can I ask you questions first?” I uttered, straining over my choice of words. Seriously he is joking—I will play along for now, no one is this controlling off the bat. He doesn’t even know me.

“You can ask questions all you want, just as long as you concede afterwards.” Arrogant bastard.

I swallowed hard before answering. “Yes I will trust and obey you—this is for the show—right?” I asked nervously biting my bottom lip.

“Yes and then some,” His upper lip stiffened.

“Okay then… first I have a few questions for you, Mr. Maximillion.” I sat up straight and smoothed a stray lock of hair behind my ear.

“I thought you might,” he said deadpan, staring.

He was purposefully trying to intimidate me. I was now sure of it. My cheeks fired at this realization. His eyes pierced right through to my soul. I sat up and squared my shoulders in an attempt to look taller and more intimidating, as well. I tried to look calm. Meanwhile, my hands were sweating bullets. I chose to play along with his game, a game I had no experience in. I diverted the conversation, in need of gaining some control. I remembered my father saying if you want control of a situation make a few factual statements, then hit them with a question; this will force your opponent to make the next move.

“You’re very young to have achieved such success. That’s really impressive. The show is getting so much attention. Your ratings are out of this world. To what do you owe your successes?” I glanced up at him feeling as if I just put him in checkmate, for a change. After all I haven’t signed a contract yet, solidifying I would play by his rules.

“Thanks for doing your homework, I’m impressed with you too.” Damn he is trying to spin this on me.

I blushed at his compliment. Why did I do that? Where was myself control? I was up half the night Googling everything I could find out about him. Now I am falling apart right before him.

“Business is all about people, Miss Bleu-Rae, and I’m very good at reading people. I know how they tick—what makes them flourish—what doesn’t—what inspires them, and how to encourage them. If they concede to me, the world is theirs, if not they can move on.” He said with major conviction. His eyes fixed on me, illuminating a gray stare. “I work hard, very hard.” His emphasis was on the word hard. This caused me to reflect on my apparition of seeing him naked. “I have a natural gift—insight—it’s in my jeans—I mean genes—I guess that sounded the same to you—” I stared at him dumbfounded. What the hell was he talking about? All the same I just listened. I will think of something to say when he’s done blowing his own horn—“An endowment that’s in my DNA, passed down in my lineage,” he bragged.

“Maybe you’re just blessed.” My voice was alight with cheerfulness. His demeanor was so arrogant. His eyes flared momentarily in surprise. Yes, I pressed a button in him.

“I don’t subscribe to the angels, Miss Bleu-Rae. Let’s just say I know things, and leave it at that.” He scorched me with his tone.

My heartbeat quickened, and my face flushed. I guessed he was done sharing his ideologies with me. Why does he have such an unnerving effect on me? Perhaps, it was his overwhelming gray looks. Or the way his eyes blazed into me.

“What do you do for fun?”  I asked trying to lighten up our conversation.

“Whatever I want.” A ghost of a smile touched his lips, his torrid expression resolved. Thank God. He burned me with his eyes, staring into me hard-pressed and bypassing even my soul. “Various things.” I felt confounded and heated by his steady gaze… his eyes dazzled with wicked thoughts. “Right now I am interested in knowing more about you.” He winked sinuously.

I glanced around the room wanting to get off the me subject. I needed to understand him. “There’s not much to know. I do some modeling, I love going to beach. I am crazy about shopping and of course spending time my family. I have a twin sister too.” I paused. Shit, my mouth betrayed me. “I would love to travel around the world.” Good save. Maybe, he didn’t hear the part about my twin sister. “You know to Paris, Africa… all the exotic places in the world. I hope someday—”

“Did you say a twin sister?” He interrupted. Clearly, acknowledging that he had heard me.

“Err… I am starving can we eat now?” I whined, changing the change. I pretended to have not heard his question. Surely, he would feed me instead of encouraging me to talk about my sister. That would be rude otherwise.

“Of course dinner will be right out.” He nodded.

Maybe, he’s not so bad, arrogant and the devil himself, as rumors had it. My hungry diversion worked. I felt empowered that I got one over on Mr. Details, I know people, I have insight, and it’s in my DNA. I inwardly mocked him, Huh, and who said the devil is in the details?

Steele held his long thick fingers into the air, snapping them several times. I turned to see who was behind me. Several men appeared out of nowhere, they were dressed in black from head to toe, all but a small red bow tie. They were almost, as sexy as Mr. Maximillion. One brought red wine, two glasses—poured it and placed the bottle on the table before us. The other brought a leafy salad topped with a gorgeous sizzling filet mignon, veggies and breadsticks. I wondered how they had the steak timed in sync with my diversion?

“Enjoy Miss Bleu-Rae.” He said, and simultaneously nodding to the waiters to leave us.

“Wow, this looks beautiful.” I gleamed down at the food.

“Only the best for you.” He raised a brow, flashing me a  sexy crooked smile.

I felt my face heat crimson. “Allow me to make a toast.” Steele raised his glass, I followed suit. “To a lifetime of nothing, but the best for all eternity.”

“Wow, I will drink to that.” Our glasses collided at the rims. Tchin-tchin, the sound of fine crystal echoed.

“I hoped you would,” He boasted. I sipped my wine. My hand shook as I sat glass down. I am sure he noticed.

“Why are you so nervous, I can hear your heart beating fanatically all the way from over here,” he stared at me appraisingly.

“Yes, Mr. Maximillion, I am nervous if you must know… you make me this way.” I admitted, speaking in a neutral tone.

“Please, call me Steele.” He requested, narrowing his bedroom eyes.

“Okay, Mr. Maximillion.” The corners of his lips turned down. “Steele… I mean.” I sighed inwardly, pushing the greens around on my plate with my fork.

“You know Bleu-Rae… Some people say I don’t have a heart.”

“Why would they say that?” I asked, taking a huge bite of the juiciest tomato in the world.

“They don’t get it, or get me. I have a heart it’s just hidden from most. In the business of love, money and putting it together for others—I have to be a realist. I know what makes people tick.” He reconfirmed. “And, I see things in people others don’t see, not even about themselves—”

“Such as,” I interrupted him. He hardly let me get a word in, otherwise. One, two, three, action. Another Steele monologue served up. More lessons he wanted to teach me.

“Such as their weakness, strengths and needs. Some people want the passion, but what they really want is to be admired, or respected, and some don’t want love at all, they just want what money can buy them. Most people, when it comes to choosing a partner, are blinded. That’s where I come in. I will not allow couples, contestants… like yourself, to get together with someone for the wrong reasons. That is not going to happen on my show. I pair them for success. If a man wants a trophy wife, or a beautiful woman and she wants true love—for get about it—they will not make it on my show. I don’t care how much they think they like each-other.”

“Why?” I whined like a school girl.

“It’s simple, they aren’t suited for each-other… her looks will fade and he will trade her in for a prettier model someday. People just don’t know how to face the truth, they lose their perception.” He said with conviction.

“But you want people to lie about what they truly want.” I winced, hoping I didn’t send him on a downward spiral.

“Ah, yes that’s for ratings—but in the end people need to be paired up—the lies they tell in the beginning will eventually surface. That’s where I come in—to patch things up after the drama ceases.”

I listened as Steele spoke… His voice soothed me, I felt like melting in his presence. I liked that he was a confident man, and quite haughty too, it was so charming in a controlling way. He was simply irresistible to me.

“Wow, sounds like a game of chess, or something, like that.” I said poignantly.

“Yes, and I am the component they all have to beat.” His eyes pierced me, the color transcended from grey to black. He took his job very seriously.

“So what is it that you think I want…?” I gleamed teasingly, testing him.

“Oh Bleu-Rae, are you really prepared to test me—” I nodded, batting my eyelashes with a shit eating grin smeared over my face—“You want me… you did from the first time you laid eyes on me,” he gloated without any regard. “I could feel the lust flowing through your body.”

“What?” I asked, with a massive degree of shock in my voice.

“Let’s not play games…” He glowered. I felt my mouth gape open.

“Games, isn’t that what you do?” I retorted, piercingly. “Your entire life, and your success are based on games. Your show is a glorified game show… isn’t it?” I asked, challengingly. I regretted pointing this out, when I said it. My filter sure needed some tuning up, or perhaps a big dose of meds to keep me in line, doing me justice.

He furtively beamed at me, his face blazed with heat. Steele shifted his weight in the chair. I definitely got him hot under the collar.

“Bingo… you got me Miss Bleu-Rae—” Ouch. He went back to the formal Miss salutation. Not, a good sign— “My life is private, not all business. It has nothing to do with how I make money. Do you understand this?” His voice was stern, very stern. I recognized he was trying to put me in my place.

“I do,” I jutted. “I model for a part-time living, but it’s not who I am… a coat hanger for people to admire clothes on, seriously are you kidding me… I have bigger plans for my life,” I swaggered with great conviction.

“That’s what I want to hear… well said.” He buzzed. “You’re a smart cookie. What we do for money doesn’t always depict who we are. Glad we are on the same page,” his lip curled in a wryly smile.

How did he turn this around on me? Now he was complementing me. Still, he didn’t give me an answer. He was good at spinning things around.

“I am sorry Mr. Maximillion, my intention wasn’t to put you in a hot seat, it was just, well, you’re so damn confident and when you said that I wanted you from the first time—”

He reached over and placed his hand over mine, a jolt of energy channeled through my veins. I tried to pull back, but would not dare. “Hey slim no need to apologize. Never edit yourself on my account. I admire your tenacity by saying what you feel,” he continued, his voice softened, and turned mesmerizing. “Even though, what I said is based on the truth and facts.”

I cocked my head and placed my fork down. I was no longer in the mood to eat.

“Truth… what truth?” I swallowed hard… feeling more regrets streaming through my body. I wished I never opened my mouth by challenging him.

“The truth about who you are…”—Oh God, he knows I am not Rae—“Of course I know who you are… I wasn’t born yesterday, as a matter of fact, I was born over fifty-thousand years ago.”

“What? You were what?” I felt my face turn pallid.

“Oh my dear sweet doll, you look like you just seen a ghost,” He laughed, from the belly, out loud. “I am joking with you… do I really look fifty-thousand years old?”

“That’s not funny.” A nervous whimper escaped from my lips. I tried to gain my compousure. Think quick before he takes all your power away. “Actually, Steele, I thought you were only… gosh… fifty years old.” I smirked.

“Cute.” He pointed his finger at me, as if to scold a child. “Are you done eating? I don’t want you to get too fat. You know the camera adds a few pounds.” His eyed me up and down.

Holy fuck. God, you are a sensitive baby, aren’t you? How dare you talk about my weight, you fucking grizzly bear. I cursed him inwardly.  Is this guy for real? I guessed he didn’t like my age joke. Too bad. He was the one that brought the age factor up. Not me. Nothing is like paybacks. One minute he is saying put on weight, the next I am fat. I couldn’t believe he told me I was fucking fat. What guy says that?

My inner goddess peered over her dark rimmed glasses… she filled her cheeks with hot air, giving me insight to how I might look if I were fat. I glared back at her. It was obvious she was jealous of me.

“So, now you think I am fat?” My vocal cords vibrated, so did my hands. “First you tell me to gain weight, then you say I am fat… what is with that? Is that why you keep giving me apples to eat—did you know apples are full of sugar?” I stammered on and on. “Do you know how confusing you are?”

“No, not exactly, now calm down… I think you’re perfect the way you are… it’s the camera that might not like you?” His voice was poignant. “As for the apples, they are a gift.”

“A gift?” I buzzed.

“Yes, a gift… My apples are special, they offer vitality, long-life and knowledge—insight—when you come face to face, with lives most sticky situations—you will be prepared.”

“What do you mean?” His emphasizes on the word sticky. It was a bit disconcerting. I could have sworn he was trying to send me a message… perhaps, a clue for what’s to come: a sexual innuendo? His baritone voice made me feel kind of heady, and my limbs tingled. On second thought, it was his intense gaze, burning me to the core that afflicted me.

“I suppose you could say they are magical,” His eyes alight brightly then faded.

“Magical?” The word caught in my throat.

“Yes, very much so,” he picked up the apple… and brushed it against my lips. I felt like purring for him, but hesitated to do so. “Take a bite,” he said lowly.

I bit the apple as seductively as one could, keeping my eyes on him the entire time. After swallowing the delicious fruit; waves of heat radiated in my panties.

“Wow if I didn’t know better Mr. Maximillion, I would say you are trying to seduce me…” My breath was wistful and clear.

“Oh I think you know better.” His eyes locked with mine. I felt the blood drain from my face. “I like you Miss Ridame. I like you a lot, so much that I am going to revise our typical contestant’s contract, especially for you.”

I felt major heat rushing to my face. He liked me… Wow of course he did, but how much? Oh, wait, he said a lot. Was this just another setup, like the time in the garage when he asked for my hand in marriage? One of his fifty shades of lies? I was not prepared for him to be so candid. I flashed him a curious eye. Breathe, breathe—breathe—I reminded myself.

“Really…?” I questioned him calmly. Suddenly a ball of fire bloomed below my waistline.

“That’s right.” He raised one brow, narrowing his eyes. Damn, his demeanor fluctuated fifty degrees in so many different directions. I could not keep track of them all.

“Well, I like you too.” I said hoarsely. My words caught in the back of my throat, waiting for the last shoe to fall. I rapidly batted my lashes. Shit, double shit…I more than like you—you big hunk of muscle. If I were not trying to leave a good impression on him, I would have hopped in his lap and fucked his brains out. More than likely he had big brains—I already knew he had a big head, literally that is, and I could not wait to see the rest of him.

“Is this where I ask what’s your offer?” I blurted out, suddenly my skin felt hotter than before. I knew what I wanted from this gorgeous man and it was not finding a husband on his TV show, nor was it between the pages of a contract. God, I was feeling so naughty.

“No, this is where I tell you want I am going to give you.” His voice was trite, again. He smirked then winked.

“Isn’t that the same thing…?” I challenged him, again.

“Let’s get down to the details… as you know the devil is in the details Miss Bleu-Rae.” His smirk deepened. Interesting choice of words, I thought.

“I’m all ears… Mr. Steele.” I smiled delightfully. Here goes, I had never negotiated a business deal with a man so powerful in my entire life. This was so overwhelming. Lately I was doing a few things I had never done before.

“I no longer want you as a contestant. I want to hire you as my personal assistant for the show.” His lips turned up to a faint smile. God, he was devastatingly handsome.

“What?” I blanched. “I came to you looking for a hubby. Why would you want me to do this… This doesn’t make sense. You don’t even know if I qualify for the position.” I rattled.

“Sense—why should any of this make sense. But, I have a good feeling you can handle any position.” His smile deepened.

I blushed, feeling somewhat embarrassed. He was a sick man indeed… a freak—getting personal satisfaction out of putting me in the hot seat. I could feel my lips quivering nervously.

“Let me get this straight, you want me to be your personal assistant?” I asked.

“Yes, that is the straight of it,” he smiled; revealing his perfectly aligned pearly whites. My breath stopped. His hearty laughter swooned over me.

“So, what exactly does my job require, like what would be my duties?” I will make you suffer if you are brain fucking me Mr. Maximillion.

“Doing anything I ask of you…” He firmly replied.

“Anything? Such as typing your emails, bringing you Starbucks… ah… Err,” My mind felt like mush. Fuck me, I couldn’t think.

“Yes, Anything I need.” He grinned ear to ear. “Your most important part of your job is to have my back… on anything I do, that means if you have to—I expect you to lie for me.” His voice shrilled through my veins. For a second I thought I saw an apparition of horns rising out from his crown.

“Lie?” I glowered. “For you?” My voice, trailed off to a whisper.

“Yes, can you do that?” his expression was scrutinizing. “Take your time to think about this. It’s our choice.”

“I—” My voice cracked, swallowing my words.

Lie for him? This terrified me. I had done many naughty things in my life—but lying… I had only lied in the last twenty-four hours. This was the first time in my whole entire life I had told lies, one after the other. Ironically, I had told most of them to Mr. Maximillion… and my sister. But, that one I cleared up, sort of. I only started lying to help her. I would do anything for Steele, but lying was not a part of my daily repertoire. Growing up I was warned if you lie your nose would grow an inch with every lie. Of course, I know this is just a childhood fable; a tool that parents used to teach—no, it was more like to scare their children into telling the truth.

Could I lie for Steele? My eyes snapped open. This felt like selling my soul to the devil.

I gaped up at Steele. The knots in my stomach felt as though they had grown to balls of wire with spikes cutting me from inside out. He sat patiently, waiting for my answer. My hands fisted in my lap. My inner Goddess… danced around me… with a halo glowing above her head. She was mocking me, as always.

“I can do that… yes, I can lie for you.” When the words escaped the threshold of my lips, I felt my body fading. “Help, I am going to be sick…” I cried. My lungs were on fire, my word caught like a fishbone in my throat. I felt my body go languid. I was grief-stricken. I felt as if I had turned Fifty Whiter Shades of Pale. I was suffocating. The room was humming harder. I was feeling kind of sea sick. Suddenly, my world went black.

* * *

I woke up to the sound of Macy Gray, singing: Give Me One Reason To Stay Here….

The room was dimly lit. I was in a bed, it was not my bed… I knew this because I did not recognize the black and red duvet that surrounded me. I peeked beneath the blanket… whew, I was still clothed. Obviously, we did not have sex. I would not have cared if he had, but I would have been pissed off at my self for not remembering it.

“Hey there, are you feeling better?” A vision of perfection walked into the room. It was Steele. He was holding a tray of food. He sat it on the bedside table.

My head pounded. “What happened to me?” I shimmied onto my elbows attempting to sit up. A haze of early morning light pilfered through the sheer black curtains on the opposite side of the bedroom.

“Not sure, one minute you were talking away. The next you were passed out on our chair,” he frowned. “I caught you before you hit the floor. I bought you here—didn’t want to leave you alone at your house—with no one there to watch over you.” An odd expression crawled across his face. I wondered if I had caught the bug from Bleu-Rae. Oh Rae, she had to be worried sick about me.

“Oh dear, I am sorry,” I bit my bottom lip nervously. My eyes scanned the room. It was so tidy, and big. A fireplace large enough to park a Hummer in it was blazing in the corner of the room. How odd, since it was the middle of summer. It did add a very romantic touch to the room. The furniture was modern, sleek and appeared to be expensive. I am talking fucking expensive.

“Here eat,” he handed me a slice of buttered toast and a glass of apple juice. I bit the toast then sipped the apple juice, slowly.

“Wow, this is delicious.” I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand.

Steele sat on the edge of the bed. “Here let me help you.” He patted my mouth carefully with a red napkin. I flushed; heat swirled in my cheeks, surely my face turned crimson.

“Oh dear, you make me so horny.” The words fell off my lips, betraying my mouth, as they always did. “Omg. I can’t believe I just blurted that out.”

“Trust me the feeling is mutual,” he grinned wolfishly.

Suddenly, his lips were pressed to mine… He bit my bottom lip… much harder than what I was accustomed to. I bit his lip back even harder. He gathered my hair into a bundle and pulled hard. “Ouch, damn that hurt.” I squealed.

“Oh good,” he murmured. It was an odd thing to say, but I paid no mind.

His tongue darted deep into the back of my mouth. Moisture accumulated between my legs. I felt his long fingers flailing beneath my dress. He slowly peeled back the edge of my lace panties. The anticipation of him touching my sex beat wildly in my heart. His breath was hot, scattering over my flesh.

“Take this off.” He demanded. I obeyed, pulling my dress over my head.

“Do you want me Bleu-Rae,” he moaned.

“Yes,” I replied, my breath panted.

“No. Lie to me my sweet angel,” he begged.

“Lie?” My voice squeaked. Not this again. My evil inner goddess sat near the fire… she wore horns upon her head. She climbed onto the side chair and jumped into the fire, laughing wickedly. Good she was gone, hopefully forever… I laughed inwardly. She has been my annoying subconsciousness for far to long. And, good-reddens to her stupid black-framed glasses, she only worn as a fashion statement. She never needed them anyway… I hated how she peered over them, like some haughty-taughty know it all bitch, questioning my every move. Burn baby, burn.

“Yes,” he moaned. He wanted me to lie… I was mortified. I didn’t want to hurt him or lie to him. “Lie… please,” he begged on.

“No—no I want you more than anything my darling—why do you make me suffer so by telling me to lie?” My tone anguished.

“My darling angel you will soon understand. Please lie to me.” He begged.

“I don’t want you, go away.” I lied. “I don’t like you.”

“To bad, I want you,” he plunged his long fingers into my feminine pink harbor.

“Oh my that feels so awful,” I lied again. This seemed to turn him on.

He stroked my sex, thrusting in and out of my wetness. I tightened my feminine embrace around him. Our breaths mixed in sync. He removed his fingers slowly abandoning my blooming flower, only to caress my pink button. The sensation was overwhelmingly tantalizing. His gray eyes flashed into mine. I shuddered beneath his sensuous touch, as I fisted my fingers through his wild dark wet waves. He stood up partially never taking his hand from my sex… my eyes followed his every move, as he slowly unzipped his pants with his other hand.

“This is for you, do you want it?” He unfurled his steely cock from the confines of his jeans. It was straining to get out, as if it were alive. I sat up with ease. My eyes transfixed on him. His phallus was perfectly shaped… thick, long with a smooth vein traveling through the center, disappearing below his smooth arrow shaped head. His eyes beckoned me to touch him. I hesitantly took his huge erection into my small palm, unable to encircle it completely with my fingers.

“Yes…” I begged. His expression furrowed. “No, I don’t want you.” I lied, for the third time, as I stroked his velvet sword. “No, no….” With every lie I told it appeared to me his cock grew and grew to epic proportions. “What is happening to you?” My eyes widened with disbelief.

“With every lie you tell, my cock grows for you,” he winked. “So you better curve your lies when I reach your desired size.” Is this possible? I thought. He was a freak—a freak in the bed.

“That can’t be… That would make me—Pinocchio—the little liar, and well, your cock the wood.” I paused, releasing his phallus and giggled. He roared.

“I hate you.” I lied, testing his theory.

His cock grew even larger, and the girth was unreal. I leaned closer and kissed the head of his silken helmet.

“I want you. I want you so badly,” I begged, wistfully between sucking on a huge mouthful of his inhuman muscle. When I said this, his cock appeared to lose a little of its girth. This certainly confirmed he was telling the truth. I told several more lies. His manhood grew with every lie I told.

“It’s amazing how it works, huh?”

“I don’t want you,” I cooed, lying for the sixth time. And, like a charm, a lucky charm he grew another inch. I better control my lying tongue. His large epic vessel may tear me apart, although the thought of this thrilled me even more.

My moans increased. I latched onto his pants and ripped them off… he helped. He tore off his shirt within seconds. My eyes scrutinized his naked body. His stomach was ripped with lean muscles that roped down to a V over his pelvic bones ending at his penis. What a blessed man he was, all of him. I considered myself about to be blessed, as well…

He then slipped between the soft white cotton sheets with me. He positioned himself on all fours between my trembling legs. His hands spread my bent knees further apart, allowing him to shift his weight closer into me. My breath panted, and burned in the depths of my lungs. With his eyes, he assaulted my heaving perky breasts.

“You are so delicate and lovely.” His deep voice, lowered to a whispered, as he leaned down to kiss my erect nipples, one and then the other.

The sensation transcended electricity from my toes to my head. My heart beat wildly with anticipation of receiving his ever-growing vessel. I reached my arms around his broad back and clasped my legs around his ass, thrusting my pelvis upward in wanton enthusiasm. He leaned into my face. Our lips collided into a passionate lingering kiss.

The smooth head of his gigantic shaft pushed at the gateway of my tight pinkness. He wasn’t fitting, and I wasn’t stretching to accommodate him. I gasped as he pushed further. Did anyone ever die from loving a man that was so endowed? I thought. I was concerned I could not be able to handle his massive rod. Should I tell the truth, how much I really want him? Perhaps, this would make his thickness shrink in order to enter me with greater ease. Then I could lie again and make his cock grow larger, once again, when he’s snug inside of me. He’s penis is like one size fits all… my own personal select a size cock.

With his hand he fed this giant rod into my pink wet opening, one bit at a time. At one point I threw my head back and panted in fear. His cock was demanding more than my tiny body could take. At first, he didn’t rush things, slowly allowing me to invite him into me on my terms I kneaded my fingers into his pecks, and raised my hips wanting to please him, and forgetting about my fears. I cried out in the heat of passion, and held my breath permitting his massive organ to dominate all of me.

He pushed further into me, powering his way like a well-oiled drill. His sleek substantial tool vibrated the earth beneath me. He cupped my ass and grunted loudly, and with one demanding thrust he stretched me beyond measure. I screamed out, filled with sweet pleasure and pain. I looked down in awe at the impossibility of his large cock between my legs. I could see it dividing me like the Red Sea. To witness this enhanced my excitement more so. I watched as he gave me long solid stokes, feeling the head of his cock tapping against the back of my pussy caused me to flood him with my feminine nectar.

“Lay back and arch your back for me, this will open you further.” He instructed.

He eased back, pulling out. This left me empty and vacant. Without notice, he plunged into me, hard, stroking me with his huge phallus. I relaxed the muscles of my love tunnel, using deep breathing exercises. This lengthened my vagina as he thrust his colossal cock in and out of me. My body conformed to his huge circumference. His girth was outstanding. The friction of our two sexes escalated to a different level. I shut my eyes allowing the delicious hardness to travel to places that had never been touched deep inside of me before. Our moans mingled in sync, for this moment we were one. I concentrated on the fire that was building deep inside of me. I moaned loudly, feeling totally open to his Steely erection. Simultaneously, he quickly stimulated my pink knot. My swollen embrace pulsated into long waves, squeezing down on his sex.

“Harder. Yes, harder.” I yelped, and cooed.

He moaned and quickly obliged me. He slammed against my pelvis in rapid successions. My vagina grew wetter by the seconds, fully accommodating his thrust. Steele grunted loudly as his cock rammed the special spot with in my watering harbor. I whimpered beneath his touch.

The stretching and pulling took me past the painfully pleasure to yet another place of ecstasy. I floated in blissful delirium. Tears escaped my eyes as my body shuddered to the point of climaxing. I screamed out loud in pure elation. “Oh god Steele I can’t hold back.”

“Cum for me baby girl—that’s how I like it.” Steele moans echoed in the chasms of my mind. My body clamped down on his huge vessel and released a long session of pulsations around him. I whimpered, as I clawed at his flesh, releasing a shower of sweet satisfaction onto him.

My fingers traveled passed our sexes, clasping onto his balls, massaging them firmly. I could feel them tightening. His body tensed up and trembled, he was close to exploding. So was I, again. In the depths of my core I felt every spasms of his manhood, releasing his hot cum deep inside of me seconds later. I thought I saw steam coming from his ears. This heightened my climax, as I came for the second time. The waves came hard, then harder—nonstop. I felt as if I couldn’t take the pleasure anymore. I was excessively sensitive to his touch. I screamed like a woman being loved by one of the gods. My body trembled out of control. His long fingers massaged the small area of my perineum sending me over the edge for a third—fourth—time. I lost count of how many times he made me cum; our bodies fell languid, beside each other. My legs still quivered intensely. He leaned up, smiling down at me like a little devil, a very satisfied man indeed.

“Was it as great for you as it was for me?” He whispered lowly, panting still.

Recovering my breath I managed to say, “Yes… oh yes, amazing…”

Steele squeezed me tightly then retreated to the bathroom. I scurried grabbing my panties and dress. I jumped out of the most comfortable bed in the world and made myself presentable. I was drained of so much energy, my legs momentarily wobbled. My hair was a mass of knots. I tried to calm the, I’ve just been fucked hairdo. Steele reentered the room fully dressed. Damn, he looked so hot in his loose, torn jeans and a white shirt that was not tucked in. His hair was slightly wet and wavy.

“So my slim beauty. I would like to thank you for getting sick… all of you… you turned out to be quite a little liar.” He chuckled.

“Yes, about that—was this for real?” I blushed. I flashed my eyes coyly down at his package.

“Most definitely…” he confidently said. All I could do was beam. “Now that we have shared so much… I suppose you understand—my need for you to lie. But, I want you to know from the moment I first meet you, I fell, as you did. This doesn’t work with, well, other woman quite the same way it has for you. And, when you lied to me in my office, my cock and I both knew you were the one Grey-Ana,” he paused, narrowing his eyes. I quickly interjected.

“Oh my god… You knew I—” My face blanched, surely.

“Well, sweetie of course I knew you were not Bleu-Rae, and that you are Grey-Ana.” He sat down in an oversized lounger then motioned for me to sit next to him. With trepidation I took a sit next to him. I felt terrible he knew and that I lied.

“I am so sorry for lying to you. I have never lied in my entire life.” I said with conviction. I hung my head in shame. His long fingered hand tilted my chin up to his face. His eyes pierced into mine. My heart fluttered like butterfly wings. I felt so terrible. “How did you know that I wasn’t really Rae?”

“Well, for one—my people do background checks on all the girls I interview. So, I knew you—my mistake,” he paused. “I knew that Rae had a twin sister, which is you in hind-site. Before you came to the office we had specifically asked Rae to sign in using her first name. We give secret codes to each girl, different task to perform to see how they follow directions. You failed miserably. I watched you on our live hidden camera and you hesitated when signing in”—At this point I felt like following in my inner goddess shoes and throwing myself into the fireplace—“We also had emailed Rae a questionnaire, she commented on how much she loved that we were on the thirteen floor, so when you acted superstitious about going to the thirteen floor we knew something was up… there were other signs too. Your nose is slightly turned up, more so than Rae’s—details my dear, and well your lips. She told us she had just had injections,” he shrugged. “And, the biggest one of them all was when you out right lied to me in the office. This triggered, no pun intend, my big little secret—” He patted his crotched—“the nose knows,” He chuckled. “Remember, the insight that I had mentioned, I have? Uh-huh… I am sure you do.”

“Yes…” I nodded, wincing inwardly.

“I can gauge when someone is lying to me. Shall I go on?” He sighed.

“No. I guess you are pretty mad at me for impersonating Rae.” I pouted. “I am so sorry.” I paused. “Wait you knew all along, didn’t you? That’s terrible.” I blurted out not allowing him to answer. “This whole thing was a rouse on me.”

“Well, not everything.” He patted his crotch again.

“Why did you go to such extreme theatrics? Was the blindfold, the blonde Stepford wives employees—all of it to teach me a lesson?” I hung my head in shame. Of course, he just sat there, quietly, un-phased and empowered, allowing me to wonder. “So I guess that’s why you offered me the assistant position, instead of being a contestant. You probably don’t want me to do that now, either.” I whined. “Please don’t blame Rae by punishing her—please give her the part on your show… she was sick that’s the only reason we pulled the imposter shenanigan.” A tear fell from my eye. I was emotionally charged.

“Shhhhh, don’t cry and no, I don’t want to punish either one of you. Actually, I am impressed you had the tenacity to stand in for her. Hey, that’s what twins do.” He smiled and winked at me. “And, I still want you”—he tickled me—I giggled—“to be my assistant with all the lies flying I need to keep you near, to keep an eye—two eyes on you.”

“I have never lied before in my life, until now.” I adamantly stated.

“Yes, I know that too.”

“Uh. How did you know?” I inquisitively beseeched him for an answer.

“Well, when you passed out I called my office and got your sister’s number. She was very informative. Besides being under the weather, she has diarrhea of the mouth. She told me everything I wanted to know,” He chuckled.

“Yeah, I bet she did.” I was suspicious of Rae. She wanted my dream man. Too late now, he’s mine, bitch.

“Hey, do I detect some sister rivalry?” His lips curled downward. I peeked up at him through my dark thick eyelashes. I ached to hear something positive. “Don’t be mad at her. She’s a good kid and loves you. I figured if you were willing to lie like the devil, you would do the same for me, and then some. You know… that’s a fringe benefit for me and I hope you will see it that way too.” I blushed. I knew what he was referring to.

“So what is the deal with the delicious apples and the juice—are they really special apples? They really turned up the heat in me.”

“Hummm… well you will have to decide that one for yourself.” Suddenly an apple appeared in his hand. He traced the smooth skin against my cheek and rolled it, stopping on my mouth. God, he was so romantic. He had skills. I looked up into his beautiful gray eyes… and sensuously licked my lips and took a bite of the apple. I slowly chewed; it was more delicious than the one before. Suddenly, I felt so naughty. Heat raced to my feminine core. Wow, was this sudden onset of feeling horny my imagination, or were these apples really the best aphrodisiac in the world?

“Mr. Maximillion… I am so horny again…” I squirmed in the seat.

“I feel that same way…” he winked, and lifted me onto his lap. I didn’t resist.

“So, if I work for you… are these apples something you give to all the women in the office?” I really didn’t want to hear the answer to this one… he best lie to me.

“Let me just say no one lies like you.” He winked raising a single brow.

“Oh I hate you.” I stammered. ‘I hate you more than anyone in this entire world.” I lied. Slowly, in a circular motion I grinded my hips into his lap. And, like my new growing lying habit, his manhood grew like magic too. I was never as hungry for sex, then I was in this moment. My body ached to feel him again, channeling his huge vessel deep into my chamber.

“An apple a day keeps the devil away.” Steele groaned, beneath my gyrating hips, as he kissed my neck.

“The doctor.” I retorted, giggling, as I unzipped his pants unleashing his massive snake. There’s nothing like bobbing for cock, I thought as I lowered my head.

Epilogue

After spending the morning with the Master of the Universe I was the most satisfied woman in the world. In bed Mr. Maximillion sure new how to please me. Everything about him was larger than life, and more than I could expect. A lot more. After our sex-a-thon, we got a wild hair up our butts and painted his bedroom walls Fifty Shades of Red. Not sure what possessed us to do this.

We then showered the paint off our bodies, and made-love upside down, sideways, and backwards and hanging from the ceiling. Since, he was behaving so naughty I tied him up and he spanked me for all the lies I had told. We then made-love again, again and again. I think it was a total of fifty-fun times. Dang, I could hardly walk.

We finally got dressed and went and paid my sister Blue-Rae an unexpected visit. By the way, she was feeling much better. Steele offered her the opportunity to find a husband on his show: Do You Want To Marry A Billionaire. She was tickled pink. Her wedding day was gorgeous. Her marriage to Justin Weaver lasted three days and three nights. She is currently staring as the lead role in a new TV series Fifty Shades of Clay.

Steele and I continued to see each other, almost every night. Okay, that’s a lie we saw each other every night. Our entire relationship was based on lies; it has been one big lie after the other.  We all know what happens when I lied to him.

One year later, Steele and I were married. Our wedding was Fifty Shades of Pink. Soon, after I got prego with triplets. I guess Steele has big sperm too. Oh my, did I blow up. He told me he’d do his best to whip me back into to shape. I have been known to beg him to whip me on a few occasions. Of course we used safe words.

Steele said, “If you don’t get back to your petite slender figure, I’ll still luv ya baby… but I might not luv on ya as much.” He said imitating a smooth Texas accent. He was beginning to sound like one of our previous bachelors from a recent season.

Before we knew it, the day came I gave birth to our three beautiful children. Labor sucked. I turned into a Tasmanian devil. The words flying out of my mouth—well, needless to say I swore like an effing sailor for over fifty hours. I fucking hate you Steele poured out of my mouth. In all reality my words were lies.

Poor Steele he had the biggest erection for over fifty hours too. His lying dick-o-meter was in overdrive. The nurses kept coming by to ask him if there was anything they could do for him? I glared at them all, if looks could kill, they’d be dead. Labor was too much for both Steele and me. Between, my potty mouth and Steele’s ever-growing penis, finally, the doctored took pity on me, and performed a quick C-section. Although I think the doc felt more sorry for my husband.

Men stick together on these sorts of things. Following the birth of our children, the genius doctor begged Steele if he could use him in a case study to help find a cure for men who suffer with male erectile dysfunction disorders. Our delicious apples are due to hit the market soon, they will banish the little blue pill—we are sure to profit in the next year, big time. Google, www.lie-2-big.com

Needless to say, our beautiful children arrived with all ten tootsies, and ten long-fingers, like their fathers, they had two hands, and of course they had legs and heads and all the other parts too. Our daughter Sun-Rae, had golden hair of sunshine, we named her in honor of my sister. She is a sweet angel; just like her mother… me. However, our two dark haired sons, Iron and Metal turned out to be little devils, just like their father.

One last thing to mention, as for all the diapers… this made me swallow hard, pinch my nose, turn crimson and flash angrily at my incredibly handsome husband Steele—Fifty Shades of Stink, emanated in the air. The scent was never-mind—it was overwhelming. Crap. Triple crap.

The End

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FIFTY SHADES OF LIES

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