Chapter 13 - Suits and shirts
It took one call. In some ways, it's great how money can get you places.
I've sent the time and address to Thomas. Brandon was watching something downstairs, and I thought, what will be now? I still need to think about what I want to do with Natasha. I cared about her. I didn't feel like cheating on her, yet I knew I wanted to explore this thing with Thomas more. Still, the thought alone of becoming gay was intimidating as hell. There was no way I could do that. I couldn't care less what people would think. It was something within me that couldn't cope with this idea. I couldn't explain it, but it was stronger than me. I still refused to admit that. I love sex, and this was the first time I could let my primal urges show in sex. So, of course, it's appealing to me.
The rest of the day went uneventfully, and I woke up on Brandon's couch the next morning. I borrowed Brandon's shirt and got ready to meet Thomas.
Of course, he was early again. Waiting patiently at the entrance as I stepped out of my car. He looked at me with a stern look.
"I don't think this is necessary."
"What?"
"Are we going here?" he pointed to the shop behind him.
"Yes."
"Why?"
"You told me yourself. I destroyed your favorite suit. So I am going to buy you a new one."
"Suit from this place is a couple of thousand dollars, Matt."
"Yes."
"How did you even get an appointment so fast?"
"I am a good customer."
"Matt, I have enough money. I don't need you to buy me expensive suits and take me to Michelin-star restaurants."
"Maybe I just like seeing you treated well." I went past him, heading to the entrance when I felt his hand gently resting on my elbow. This light, sudden touch was enough to make my breath halt for a second.
"Matt, stop."
I looked at him.
"Look, I am flattered, but this is making me uncomfortable. I am not your mistress, Matt. You don't need to treat me with such luxury. I am your employee. Not to mention, this suit will take a year to make. We won't even know each other that long."
I remained calm.
"Noted." I looked at my watch. "Let's go. I don't want to be late."
We stepped in, and I greeted Mitchel. He was the owner and a delightful man. I explained that I had destroyed Thomas's favorite suit and decided to buy him a worthy replacement. Thomas introduced himself, and he was charming as ever. We went through the fabrics, and Mitchel with Thomas spoke about Thomas's idea. I had a single condition. I wanted it to be dark blue. Thomas smiled and agreed.
Sitting there and watching Mitchel and his assistants take Tomas's measurements was satisfying for some reason.
It took us quite some time to be done, and then Mitchel took out his diary to give us an appointment for the first fitting. He went too far, in my opinion, and I just had to stop him.
"Mitchel, I think we could make it sooner."
He looked at me in surprise. Thomas just stood there. I felt his eyes watching me. Mitchel politely explained that their waiting list is long and there's a certain time needed for the suit to be perfect. I agreed, yet I wouldn't back down. It took a while to reach a date suitable for us both, and even though he didn't tell me the exact sum, I was sure it would cost a lot. I didn't care. I needed this win. By the time we shook hands, Mitchel had the broadest smile I'd ever seen on him.
"Thomas, have you brought my laptop, by the way?"
"Of course, it's in my car."
Did he come here by car? Since when is his car fixed? Damn it! I wanted to drive him home.
I leaned closer to Mitchel and quietly asked him.
"I need to discuss some sensitive matters with my assistant. Could we use this room for some time, please?"
"Of course, Mr. Sanders."
They closed the door, and I turned to him.
"I still think this wasn't necessary. But, yet, thank you."
"I would buy this whole shop just to be able to rip these clothes off of you and fuck you here." he blinked at that, and the vein on his neck drew me closer.
"That wouldn't be a good investment."
"It would be worth it to me."
"I think you are now letting your dick make the decisions. That's not wise. Plus, I thought you dealt with that urge yesterday."
"What do you mean?"
"Didn't you fuck someone yesterday?"
"Why do you care?" I was about one step away from him at this point.
"Why would you think I do?"
"You look like you do." I stopped about two inches from his nose. I heard his breathing fasten.
"Where are they so long?" he looked at the door.
"I told them to leave us. They will be gone for as long as we need." I watched the damn bulging vein on his neck.
"Then maybe you should call them."