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."

buzzcut exchanged surprised glances. They did not

the money

more money. That person hired you to do a 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? I trust that my requests aren't that difficult

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

that offer was a no-brainer. One million was a lot, but he would not

and said, "Easy

shot him a warning glance. Making it sound so simple weakened their

calm. "Just name your price. If I can pay up, then you'll have my

excessive demands. Another

than agreeing right away.

the buzzcut found it a little puzzling and wondered if she could not fork out that amount of money. Meanwhile, BD observed Melody's expression and noticed that

unexpected acceptance stunned

guy with the buzzcut

the money

too eager