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“Why is that?” Robin queried.
“Well, after my engineering breakthrough began to cause cash to start rolling in, it brought out the unpleasant side in a lot of people I know. Money really does seem to be the root of all evil, at least for some people. You can never really tell who wants you for you or for the money until it’s too late. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to trust anyone again,” I admitted.
Robin nodded and took another sip of her red wine. “I can imagine. I mean, I don’t have the kind of money that you do – nowhere near, in fact – but I’ve seen what money can do to people… It brings out the worst in us! I don’t envy you that, Spencer. It must be tough.”
I nodded in response, unable to formulate a proper response because my mind was stuck on the one thing that I’d wanted these past five years that my money couldn’t get me. The memory of that incredible evening I spent with that young waitress in Boise named Rylee played over and over in my mind. I couldn’t stop thinking about the girl who had given me her virginity so willingly and with such hunger that I had since been left desperate for more of her. I’d barely known her. I’d even been hesitant to fuck her at first, but… she was so sweet and warm I hadn’t been able to resist. And now, all I’d been left with was the ghost of her lips pressed against mine, the memory of her warmth wrapped around my cock as I plunged deep inside her, and the sweet, breathy whimpers she made as I pleasured her.
My face heated and I could feel my dick swelling in my pants. I was definitely letting the alcohol get to me, so I put my glass back down on the table and pushed it away, willing my erection to fade before someone noticed. Leaving Rylee behind had to have been one of the biggest mistakes I’d ever made and yet I couldn’t bring myself to regret it. The next day when I’d been planning to return to the coffee shop and speak to her again, I was called away to Chicago by my lawyer to meet with an investor interested in the patent for my new agricultural machinery. That meeting had been the one that had led to the manufacture of the device and the millions of dollars gathering interest in one of my many bank accounts.
I realized that Robin was still waiting for me to say something and I shook my head slightly, shaking thoughts of the beautiful, blonde-haired and blue-eyed girl from my memory. “Anyway, enough about me. What about you, Robin? Are you seeing anyone?”
The question made my old friend sigh. “Well, I was married as you might remember from our last reunion,” she began, “but things didn’t work out and we divorced a few years ago now. I don’t regret anything. I have my beautiful daughter and we shared some wonderful memories together, but now I’m single and… Well, at my age, Spencer, the dating pool is already pretty limited and then living in Boise certainly doesn’t help matters… Especially when I’ve seen most of what’s available and I’m not interested.”
“Well, there’s nothing wrong with being single,” I interjected, empathizing with her.
“Normally, I’d agree with you, Spencer, but lately…” She trailed off and I could tell that there was something on her mind.
“What is it?” I pressed. “Come on, Robin. You know you can tell me! Hell, I might even be able to help you. Especially if it’s a money problem.” We both let out a small huff of laughter and Robin even rolled her eyes a little.
“Well…” She lowered her voice. “My boss recently got divorced from his wife and he’s made a few not-so-subtle hints about taking me out for dinner. You know me, Spencer. I’m the type of woman who always says what’s on her mind, but when it comes to Archie, I’m not sure he’s going to take no for an answer. I need my job and I really don’t want things to turn out badly for either of us. The last thing I want is for someone to get hurt!”
I was nodding along with what she’s saying. I could understand her plight and all of a sudden, an idea struck me and I couldn’t stop myself from smiling. In hindsight, I definitely should have laid off the whiskey. “I have an idea of how I can help,” I said.
Robin’s eyes lit up. “Oh, really? What do you think I should do?”
I leaned in with a smile. “Well, since I’m going to be in town anyway, why don’t I just be your pretend boyfriend!” The smile on my face got even wider as I explained my plan. “It won’t be hard to believe. We’re old friends, we even used to date! We can just tell people we reconnected at the reunion and then you won’t have to worry about your boss anymore! He can’t expect you to go on a date with him when you’re already involved with someone!”
