The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

BD stubbed out his cigarette with a sinister grin. He turned around and approached Melody slowly.

"We may not know each other, but fate seemed to have brought us together today, don't you think? Still, don't you think a million is too little? I was wondering if—"

Melody had anticipated that.

"Money isn't an issue. I can offer you more, but my conditions remain the same," she cut him off.

BD did not seem angry even though she interrupted him. He nodded patiently and said, "Let's go over it again. If everyone finds it reasonable, then we'll all agree. Money is the reason we hustle on these streets. You can make any dream a reality with the right price."

"First," Melody said, "none of you are allowed to touch me. This is non-negotiable, and it's as much for your own sake as it is mine. I don't need to tell you any more about my illness. I'm sure none of you would like to contract it, right? And besides, with money rolling in, you'll get any woman you want." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

The guy in the buzzcut grunted in agreement. "You have our assurance there. We're not interested in getting ourselves infected!"

BD tapped his fingers on the bed frame. "Okay. We agree to that. What else?"

"Second." Melody paused, her gaze locking onto his. "I want you to bring to me the person who put you up to this."

the buzzcut exchanged surprised glances. They

worried we'll take the

job for them, and I'm simply making a counter-offer by hiring you to do a job for me too. Isn't this a win-win for you?

wanted was to ensure her safety while at the same time locating

with Melody and felt that accepting that offer was a no-brainer. One million was a lot, but he would not

the back and said, "Easy peasy! I'll bring that woman right here to

shot him a warning glance. Making it sound so simple

can pay up, then you'll have my immediate agreement. If

bush. "I won't make excessive demands. Another two million, and the deal is

rather than agreeing right away. After a while, she said,

wondered if she could not fork out that amount of

acceptance stunned the

erupted in glee and jumped on the guy with the buzzcut in a

the

too eager for the promise