A few weeks had passed since Ashleigh's encounter with Jerome. It seemed he kept his word about not sharing the extent she went to please him. Ashleigh was relieved that her work routine went back to normal and she remained steadfast in limiting her pleasure-giving to just oral sex. She started talking more frequently to her sister Mia to get her mind off work and the horrific experience with Jerome.
Mia: "So, tell me, how has college been so far? How many guys have you hooked up with?"
Ash: "C'mon, why you gotta ask stuff like that? I've been mostly busy with school and work."
Mia: "You didn't answer my question, Ash."
Ash: "Uhm, I haven't hooked up with anyone... in college."
Mia: "Hmm, that's a bummer. If you wanna take a break from all the studying and get laid, let me know. There's a lot of cute frat guys I could introduce you to."
Ash: "Eww, no. What about you? How do you find the time for all the fun stuff you do and still maintain such good grades?"
Mia: "Well, it helps that I'm smarter and hotter than you!"
Ash: "Ha ha, very funny. I think you meant it helps that you got most of mom and dad's savings."
Mia: "It's not my fault I was their first-born. Ha!"
Ash: "Alright, that's enough. You know I love you, Mia."
Mia: "I know. Love you too, baby sis!"
Ashleigh got ready for a business dinner with a female client named Lauren. Knowing she did not need to wear anything sexy that night, Ashleigh went with a business casual look featuring loose pants and a white blouse. She was mostly there to take notes and handle paperwork while Tim and Lauren conversed. It was a typical uneventful meeting until the dinner wrapped up and Ashleigh thought it was time to go back.
Lauren: "Tim, thank you for this lovely dinner and putting together all the details. I'll have the rest taken care of tomorrow. Now if you wouldn't mind, I'd love to borrow your assistant to help me pack up. I need to catch a flight soon and you know how the traffic can get."
Tim: "Of course. Ashleigh, please follow Lauren and see to it you help her out with anything she needs."
The women made small talk on the way up to the hotel room. Lauren complained that the AC was turned up too high before undoing the top buttons on her shirt. Ashleigh noticed her ample cleavage as they continued chatting, having about an 8 inch height advantage over the businesswoman. Lauren had her blonde hair tied up in a ponytail and exuded confidence as she marched on in her high heels. Once they got inside the hotel room, Ashleigh was instructed to pack up all the scattered clothing into the nearby suitcase. Lauren went into the bathroom to change her clothes but kept the door open.
Lauren: "Tell me, Ashleigh, what are your career goals?"
Ash: "Well, I'm saving up money and studying hard to get into law school. Following that, my long term goal is to work at a top law firm."
Lauren: "I admire a young lady who knows what she wants."
Ash: "Do you have any advice to share? As a successful businesswoman, I'm sure you must compete against men all the time."
Lauren: "I may be about 20 years older than you but I'm still a relatively young person in the business world. So the advice I would give you is to listen to your superiors and always have an eye on your next goal."
Ash: "Thanks, I will keep that in mind. If I may ask, what is your next goal in life?"
Lauren: "I'm looking at it right now."
Lauren stepped out of the bathroom wearing only black lingerie and walked over to Ashleigh with a devilish grin. She was even shorter now without her high heels on. Lauren stood on her tiptoes, looked into Ashleigh's blue eyes and leaned in for a kiss.
Lauren: "God, you're so beautiful."
Ashleigh took a step back instinctively despite her body freezing up from this shocking development. She assumed there was some misunderstanding while looking at Lauren with a mix of confusion and panic.
Ash: "I'm sorry, Lauren. I hope I didn't give off a wrong signal or something."
Lauren: "I love that look your girls get when the innocence fades away and you realize what's about to happen."