This story is a result of a radio advertisement for a NYC bank. I listen to the radio (NYC) at night, and relish hearing the voice of the woman describing experiences of banking with her 'personal banker' (You can find one audio example on the internet without too much trouble-I am not permitted to include the link). Remember, all events and names are fictional. Thanks to LSEiland for a great editing job.
She walked in the front door and I rose to greet her. I am a new employee at the bank, which markets their personalized banking services. She was dressed elegantly in a mauve business suit. Tall and thin, her outfit was accessorized with a pearl necklace, silver rings on all four fingers of her right hand, and peep toe high-heeled shoes.
I smiled as I greeted her. "I am Jacob Spencer, how can I help you?" She held out her right hand for a brief handshake.
She answered, "I've heard your advertisement about having a private banker. I've come into a considerable amount of money from a divorce and need some help with my financial matters." She looked at me with a suggestive smile, "Do you think you can help me?"
I was struck immediately by her voice, thick and sophisticated, with a hint of naivetΓ© that oozed sexuality. I have been working at this bank since finishing college eight months ago, but have not done very well in attracting new customers. This appeared to be a chance to make my career debut.
"I have already transferred my money to your bank," she told me.
I invited her into my office and sat at my desk, as she settled down opposite me in a comfortable chair. "This really is a convenient bank for me. I get my mani-pedi just down the street. What do you think of my nails?" As she leaned forward, she waved her fingertips in front of me. She had acrylic nails, with white tips.
"Very attractive," I told her.
She leaned back in the chair, semi-recumbent, crossing her legs as her already short skirt rode up ever so slightly to her mid-thigh. It exposed more of her taupe hosiery, clad to her flawless legs and accentuated by a gold bracelet around her dangling ankle.
I started to get down to business, "Let me look up your account and let's see how I can help you."
She gave me her account number and I was able to see that she recently transferred an eight-figure sum to her account. Noticing my surprised countenance, she added, "He was very wealthy, but could no longer satisfy my needs." I felt my heart palpitate as this appeared to be the best combination of both worlds; an attractive lady, although twenty years my senior, with a large balance.
She stood up suddenly, looking intently into my eyes, "I hear you're available 24 hours a day. How do I reach you when I need you?"
"The private banking division prides itself on excellent customer service." I replied touting the company line, "That is one of the benefits of banking privately with us. You have access to me 24 hours a day. Here is my card, maybe we can set up an appointment in the future when I have some suggestions regarding your financial security." I added my cell phone number to the back of the card before handing it to her.
She looked at the number I had just written, then put it in her breast pocket. She patted the pocket suggestively as she looked at me, "I'll keep it readily available at all times." Her haughtiness was apparent as she turned and walked out of my office, the distinct click-click-click of her heels on the marble floor evident to all as she left the bank.
Three Days Later
My cell phone rang, "Mr. Spencer, I forgot my travel bag in a taxicab. I am without my credit card for the time being. Their depot is just down the street from you. Can you meet me at the airport with a new credit card and my travel bag? I'll being waiting for you at terminal Q."
While I had not expected this responsibility, this appeared to be the ideal time to make a good impression on my new client. I was able to obtain the travel bag and rushed through traffic to get to the airport in due time.
I learned that terminal Q was intended solely for private jets. I met her in the terminal, where she was accompanied by a young man, about my age.
"Tommy and I are just taking a brief vacation to his island in the Bahamas. You're such a sweetie to bring me this card. I don't think I'll need it, Tommy takes care of EVERYTHING." Her emphasizing that last word did not go unnoticed.
I handed her the travel bag. It was the size of a small purse, no doubt why it was left in the cab. She opened it in front of me. I am standing close enough to see it contents; a few cosmetics, one item of clothing, a sheer black nylon bodysuit attached to lace ribbon neck, as well as a metallic item I could not identify. She delicately lifted the garment out of the bag and held it up to her body, as if she were modeling it to determine if it was the right size.
"Tommy bought this for me. He said it is the only piece of clothing I will need this weekend." As she repacked it back in the bag, she had a mischievous glint in her eye, "Oh, he is such a naughty boy."
She lifted a pair of handcuffs from the bag and suspended them from one finger. "I might have to use these if he gets too frisky." She then found her old credit card in the bag. I could tell that she was relieved to have it back, though it is now useless. I canceled it before leaving the bank.
Satisfied with being reunited with her belongings, she turned to walk up the short staircase to the plane. Stopping midway, she looked down at me, "I'm so glad to have you as my private banker. I don't know what I would do without you." A wave of her ruby red fingertips after blowing me a kiss is the last thing I saw as she entered the plane. Tommy followed close behind, as if attached on a short leash, like a dog heeling obediently.
Three Weeks Later
I hadn't heard from her for a few weeks, when I received an urgent phone call. "Mr. Spencer
,
I'm thinking about buying a piece of property and need my banker's opinion. Can I come over to get your opinion about a mortgage?"
"I have another appointment, but will get my secretary to cancel it. How about 2:15?" I took her abruptly ending the call without any further inquisition as confirmation of our impromptu meeting.
At 2:30, she strolled into the lobby with a folder under her arm. She was wearing a short leather skirt, white blouse buttoned halfway that tastefully exposed her full breasts, and black knee-length leather boots with barely black nylons.
"I'm excited about this property. I can't wait to it to show you. Do you have a conference room where I can lay out some photos?"
I led her to the conference room in the back of the bank. She promptly took out pictures of a Tudor mansion, with about five bedrooms, swimming pool, spa, and large kitchen. There was also one more picture, of a room with an expansive bed on one side. Metal rods arose from each bedpost, connected at the top with railing. Handcuffs, chains and ropes were attached to the bars. On the opposite side of the room was a straddle horse with leather straps at each leg. Hanging on the walls were various leather items such as vests, pants, straps, and even a few paddle like implements.
I was the first to speak, after looking at the photos. "You told me you were divorced, don't you think this might be too much of a house for you to maintain?"