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Edward
I pulledup in front of Julia’s apartment to pick her up for our first “date”. We both agreed that we needed to be seen in public as a “real” couple a few times before announcing our engagement. Julia was a first-rate publicist and knew exactly what we needed to do to get the media’s attention. She had already made a few well-placed anonymous phone calls, dropping hints as to where we would be dining.
So this is where Julia lived? I’d never been here before and I was overcome by my first impression: I definitely didn’t pay her enough! The pathway and courtyard of the apartment complex was strewn with kids’ toys and I heard the sounds of dogs barking and Reggae music playing. A tall skinny, twenty-something man slammed a screen door closed and headed my way. As our eyes met he immediately stopped and gave me the once over with a raised eyebrow of suspicion.
“Edward Armani the third…….Mr. phony baloney billionaire himself……..Julia’s inside getting ready.”
“Michael Jones. I’ve heard nothing but good things about you. Except that you despise me of course. It’s a pleasure to meet you at last.”
“The pleasure is ALL yours. Look…..let’s get one thing straight. You hurt my sister in ANY way and I will FUCK-ING kill you! You hear me? And I will happily go to fuckin’ prison with a smile on my face!”
“Michael there’s no need for any threats. Seriously. I care deeply about Julia. I wouldn’t hurt her for the world. You need to learn to trust her. Surely you know how smart and savvy she is. She knows the score and she knows what she’s doing. Believe me Michael, you don’t need to worry.”
“Well YOU’LL need to worry BIG TIME if I catch wind of any of your rich playboy bullshit – public or private. Now if you’ll excuse me I gotta go. Some of us WORK for a living.”
I decided it was best for all concerned if I simply ignored Michael’s macho intimidation.
“Are you and your band still playing at Louie’s club down on the wharf? I’m down there quite often. I’ll have to stop in and listen sometime.”
“Please don’t do me any favors. Why don’t you just stick to your polo pony and yacht clubs?”
Michael exited the courtyard and continued out to the sidewalk. When he saw my new silver Mercedes Benz convertible coupe parked at the curb he just stopped and shook his head in disgust. Then he headed down the street and disappeared out of sight. I really couldn’t blame him. If I had a sister, I would undoubtedly feel the same way about some joker proposing a fake marriage for money. It was pretty unseemly to say the least. I made up my mind that I would make every effort to win Michael over at a later date. For now, I would concentrate only on my dinner date with Julia: An evening at Pacific Edge.
I rang the doorbell and I heard Julia shout out, “I’m coming Edward!” Definitely three of my most favorite words in the English language. The door opened and there she stood: The most drop-dead gorgeous woman I’d ever laid eyes on. For the first time in my life I was rendered speechless.
“C’mon in. I just t need to grab my phone and my wrap.”
I couldn’t get over how stunning she looked and I couldn’t take my eyes off of her as she scurried around her small but well-kept apartment. She had on a garnet-colored slinky satin dress with silver beaded trim and silver strappy heels. Fuck did she ever look hot! Her hair was swept into an up do and held in place with a silver clasp. Hot and classy! What a powerful combination.
“Julia. You look…….. incredible. I’ve seen you dressed up at formal fundraisers and other events but never anything quite like this.”
“Edward that’s because I was your employee at those functions. Tonight I’m your date. And I’m also the future Mrs. Armani. You’re supposed to be showing me off. Remember? Shouldn’t I look the part if we’re going to pull this off and get that inheritance?”
“Yes of course. Well I must say you’ve succeeded Julia.”
I could actually feel myself salivate as she bent over to grab her matching evening bag and wrap from the coffee table. I suddenly didn’t want to go anywhere. I just wanted to bury my face between her long beautiful brown legs and pleasure her in every way I could think of.
“Okay I’m ready!” Julia had a big sexy smile on her face that was going to get even bigger once she saw the surprise I had for her.
“No I don’t think your outfit is quite complete yet Julia.”
Her happy smile turned to a puzzled scowl.
“What are you talking about Edward?”
I pulled a black velvet box from my suit jacket pocket and opened it for her, revealing the pear-shaped pendant diamond necklace I had bought.
“I think you need one more thing…….”
I took it out of the box and held it up for her to see before fastening it behind her neck.
“Oh my god Edward! It’s beautiful! I’ve never seen anything like it!”
Julia immediately ran over to her entryway mirror to gaze upon her reflection. She stared in amazement as her fingers lingered over the sparkling stones. The exquisite pear-shaped pendant dangled perfectly between her stunning breasts.
“Thank you so much Edward. I absolutely love it! How can I thank you?”
She threw her arms around me and kissed me with a passion I had never quite felt from her before. Amazing what a $150,000 piece of jewelry can do for a woman’s affection!
