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."

surprised glances. They did not expect her

worried we'll take the money

simply making a counter-offer by hiring you to do a job for me too. Isn't this a win-win for you? I trust that my requests aren't that difficult for

to ensure her safety while at the same

blonde listened to BD's negotiation with Melody and felt that accepting that offer was a no-brainer. One million was a lot, but he would not be averse to

the back and said, "Easy peasy! I'll

him a warning glance. Making it sound so

price. If I can pay up, then you'll

make excessive demands. Another two million, and the deal is sealed," he

away. After a while, she said, "Let

buzzcut found it a little puzzling and wondered if she could not fork out that amount of money. Meanwhile,

Her unexpected acceptance

glee and jumped on the guy with the buzzcut in a burst of excitement. "Three

the

all too eager for the promise