Hours later, I’m dressed in the clothes Angelo sent me, a blonde wig atop my head.
I look in the mirror and barely recognize myself.
I’m wearing a thin-strapped, backless, body-tight black sparkly dress with a deep V-neck accentuating my cleavage and a hemline falling eight inches above my knees.
I put on heavy makeup, darkening my eyes and applying a seductive shade of red lipstick.
From head to toe, I look the part of a high-end escort.
Dressed up, I take a cab to the Hilton Hotel, where I check into the room I am supposed to be picked up from, per Micky’s orders.
By 9:00 pm, he calls me on the disposable phone left by my bedside table.
“Come down, darling. Are you ready for a night you won’t forget?”
“Oh yeah, baby,” I purr back, putting on a sexy, low-husky voice.
“See you in two minutes.”
“Don’t keep me waiting.”
I grab my large tote and check that I have copies of the statements, crushed sleeping pills in a small pretend perfume bottle and pepper spray.
I check the car's number plate and leave the phone where it is, as per my instructions.
My heart is pounding as I enter the hotel lobby to find the car.
Suddenly, I feel like turning back.
But there’s no turning back now. I’m in for it.
I spot the car and walk towards it, my heels clicking loudly on the pavement.
The driver gets out to open the door for me, and I slide into the back seat.
“Hello, darling,” Micky says, looking at me as the driver starts the car.
“You look even more beautiful in person.”
I flash him a smile, feeling a rush of adrenaline.
This is it. The mission is on.
“So, where are we going tonight?” I ask, playing with the ends of my wig.
Micky grins at me and then motions at the driver to start off.
“It’s a surprise,” he says as we leave the hotel.
He slides his hand up my thigh, and I feel nauseous. I slap it away, pretending I’m being coy.
“Don’t you know how to treat a lady, darling?” I ask him, batting my eyelashes.
“You show me a good time first, then I’ll show you a good time.”
I can tell that I’m exciting him. He laughs, his eyes falling to my breasts.
He stares at my figure as though he’s undressing me mentally.