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Shit.
What have I gotten myself into? Maybe the apple didn’t fall so far from the tree like he previously stated.
Maybe this is all a ruse to get me.
I could be in real danger.
I bite down so hard on my lip that I can feel the pinch of pain right before I taste the coppery liquid that leaks into my mouth.
“What do you want from me?” I ask quietly, and he ignores me.
The car pulls to a stop, and then it’s shut off. His driver steps out and moves to open the door for me. No point appealing to him for help . . . from his boss.
I step out.
“Come with me,” Trent says, breaking through my haze. He starts to walk toward the door that enters the building. I don’t move.
“No. First, tell me about your expectations.”
He stops, reluctantly. His back is still to me. “For you to shut up and do as I say?”
“No can do.”
“Just get upstairs, and we’ll talk.”
“I’d rather do it here.”
“I’d rather not be in this situation.” He swivels, pinning me with a look. “And before you embarrass yourself—no, I don’t expect any sexual favors from a college kid. Now, get the fuck upstairs.”
I follow him inside like a lost doe.
The last time I was here, I didn’t notice how big and open the space was.
I just barged into the first door I saw, which, by chance, happened to be exactly where he was. The room, I’ve come to realize, was his home office. Now, I’m calm enough to look around.
The space has huge high ceilings, white walls, and exposed beams.
Normally, I assume this type of building would probably hold multiple apartments, but I imagine with the endless amount of money he has, he bought them all up and knocked down all the walls.
It’s huge.
Artwork decorates the space. Dark black-and-white photos bring contrast. It’s beautiful. Void of emotions, but beautiful, nonetheless.
“This way,” he says as he leads me down a hallway. “Your room is over here.”
“My room?”
“Yes. Your room, Payton.” He says my name with pure disdain. As if he hates that I’m here as much as I hate to be here.
Then why am I?
He swings the door open, and my breath hitches.
The room is huge.
Again, all white.
White bed.
