Don't Forget It | Closed

@ Jinx...
Sawyer smiled, nodding. He loved that she wanted to be independent when dealing with this art gallery. "Well should you need anything, you can call me or Eva. And we can make it happen." He told her, knowing that until the documents were signed he could help her with this project. Ushering her towards the door, after grabbing his briefcase. Once they were out side and he'd locked up he paused before opening the car door. His eyes moving to her, "would you like to go for dinner?" He asked asked her. Knowing she'd mentioned it being early. He wasn't sure if he should press his luck and ask for more time with her. Not after dropping a bomb on her. Once she'd answered him, he pulled the car door open from her. Then sliding himself in behind her.

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Peyton felt the air leave her lungs, and the fire that ignited in her. His hands roaming along her body, before pulling her close. This was something she'd been afraid of. But it was so promising and it was like all her earlier fear faded. This man knew how to work her, as she was putty in his hands. But just as things started to feeling like it was progressing he pulled back. Licking over her swollen lips she offered him a lazy smile, stepping back. "Good night Mason." She said softly, pulling her door open. A tell tell sign that Lexi was home. She was more than likely waiting behind her 'closed' bedroom door, waiting to get the scoop. Offering him one last smile she let the door close behind her. A sigh left her lips as she pulled her heels off, even though she wasn't on her feet all day something about getting out of heels just made her feel relaxed. As if on cue Lexi came running out of her room, smiling crazy like. "I haven't signed." She told her watching as her smile feel. "Though he did kiss me." She smiled knowing that she shouldn't tell her anything sexual but to her a kiss wasn't really sexual.

After spending most of the night talking to Lexi, Peyton was finally able to go over the contract. But she still wasn't able to sleep much of the night away. Her mind was racing after the kiss, and to say he left her wanting more was an understatement. She was still a bit unsure if she wanted to sleep with him. As this was suppose to be feeling frees. It just made her mind race more and kept her up later than normal. So in turn she over slept her alarm which made her leave later for her run. She'd barely been able to get in half an hour before she was back at him. And wasn't surprised to find Lexi taking a shower. Sighing when she left the apartment she knew it was besides the point to even bother trying to squeeze in a shower before he arrived. He'd just said he was wanting to go over the paperwork, so she didn't know how much more he wanted to discuss. Grabbing her an orange she peeled it as she was waiting. As she was munching on the fruit she jumped hearing his knock. Setting down her breakfast she moved over to the door, looking down at her running gear she felt a bit nervous before pulling the door open. "Good morning, Mason." She smiled at him, before opening the door for him. Once he was in she closed the door, then she trailed back to the kitchen to finish eating her food. "Would you like something?" She felt it was better to offer, then offend him.

@ BBBibles
Cami smiled and nodded. They walked outside and she watched him lock up. They stood outside the car and she looked up at him curiously. He offered dinner and a slow smile spread over her face. "I would like that a lot actually." she said and slipped into the car with him. It was a huge bomb he had dropped on her sure but she felt like she didn't know him enough to make any decisions and dinner would certainly help with that. She looked up from buckling in and at Sawyer. She had so many questions but none she was ready to get answers for and she was sure several of her questions he wouldn't like. She would write them all out and see if he would answer them in writing with time to think about it. Cami smiled softly at him. "So I have two free walls in the center display I might have enough time to make one more piece but I don't want to rush it. So if I end up having two free spots what do you think would be best to put on those walls? Should I put more art or maybe a description of the pieces or even something about me? There are so many choices and I really want to get the center display correct it will make the entire showing." she said and looked at him wanting his thoughts on it. She was the artist but he was the businessman.

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Mason smiled as she opened the door looking her over. She looked tired but still she looked good. He walked in. "Good Morning Peyton." he grinned as he watched her walk around and move back to her food. He shook his head. "No thank you." he might one day but not today. Mason came beside her and leaned against the counter. "Did you sleep well?" he asked her curious what her answer would be. He knew he had let the self care rules relax but he was hoping it would be a rare occurrence she wouldn't get any sleep. Mason wanted to be sure she was taken care of and that she felt his concern for her even in the little things but he was going to do his beast not to smother her too. He had a tendency to want better for those in his care and it showed. He was relaxed as he looked at her. She was beautiful. He wanted to sign that contract so that she was his. If she was his then he could kiss her goodbye and make sure she was taken care of. They where still in trial so he only had two more events with her and he was determined to convince her to stay on with him. He knew he would want to have this weekend but he was hoping that if he took her out for lunch sometime this week she might let him have another freebee after their trip or maybe she would make it official afterwards. He was hopeful for sure.

@ Jinx...
Sawyer smiled when Kent placed his Air Pod in his ears, knowing the situation could be extremely uncomfortable fo Camilla. "My suggestion would be putting the most expensive art on the walls, and leave two surround walls blank that way it draws the person to the center." He knew that they, "also did Eva discuss Auctioning off certain paintings?" He asked her. Knowing that an auction could not only bring in more revenue. But it would boost peoples attention. If someone walked into the gallery late and wasn't able to buy a signal piece of art they'd likely never look at the Artist again. But if there was an auction going on they'd feel a bit intrigued. Then it would boil down to money. Peering over her he wondered if she was even interested in the contract or him. She'd not really asked any questions other than why. "You've got to have questions." He finally said, "and it'll be a little bit before we reach the restaurant." He hoped that he'd encourage her to talk to him about the contract. Give him a bit of an idea if he should even hold his breath she'd get back to him on it.

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Peyton let out a bit of a chuckled, "I slept fine, it was the waking up that was the trouble." She told him, still wanting to be in bed. But she knew that she'd slept enough to power through the day. Cleaning up her mess she tossed all the trash away before turning back to him, "Contract is signed and on the table." She told him, offering him a small smile. She knew that Lexi may have talked her into it. But she wanted to see where this would lead her. "I don't do well with patience." She chuckled. "But we've discussed the trail phase and we can revisit terms an conditions should we need to after." She shrugged like it wasn't a big deal to her. But inside she was terrified she was going ot mess this up. Rules or no rules. Nibbling on her lip she wanted to know what he was thinking. What else he wanted to go over with her. Lexi told her to expect him to want to have sex with her. She'd just rolled her eyes, but she knew it would happen if she stayed in this contract. Looking up at him she waited for him to speak.

@ BBBibles
Cami nodding liking that suggestion. She was thinking of of what piece to put in the center when he mentioned auctioning. "No we haven't gotten around to it. Though I guess auctioning could bring in more money. She hadn't thought about where to do that. "I think I would rather do a silent auction though or an auction right at the beginning before everyone goes in. It doesn't sit right to have that going and not let people sit with the feeling of the art." she smiled. "I guess there is that conference room that could be used for that as well." Cami was talking aloud to herself and looked up when he said she had to have questions. Her eyes shot to the driver seeing the airpods and knowing Sawyer, the driver wouldn't be listening to this conversation otherwise Sawyer would be having it now. She bit her lip as he talked about their alone time and she nodded. She looked at the contract, now in an envelope next to her clutch. "I do I just don't know if you would want to answer them." she looked up at him her eyes shooting at him brilliant blue. Cami looked out the window. "Like why can't I look at you? And why can't I touch you? You're..." she blushed and let out an unsteady breath. "so attractive. And it seems a shame not to appreciate that." she shook her head. "Then there are the questions like, Will this be everytime we are together or are there other times where we can just be... normal? No," she shook her head because that wasn't the right word. "Relaxed?" she shrugged knowing it still wasn't right but it got the point across enough. Cami looked back at him bashfully. "And then there are the how the hell and I suppose to know what that thing is and if I would even like it. And the there is no way in hell I am doing that or following that." she chuckled nervously. "I have plenty of questions but I don't think I can go over them all without knowing more and definitely not before walking into a restaurant with you." she looked at him and tilted her head slightly. "I know that wasn't very specific. Like I said I only glance over a lot of it."

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Mason chuckled at her response. He watched her move about and when she came back to him he smiled. He looked down at her as she told him she had already signed the contract. He smirked and pulled out a pen taking her hand and walking over to the table. He pulled out her chair. "I like that." He said about her lack of patience then sat as well and pulled the papers out of the envelope. He flipped to the signatures and signing it as well before placing it all back into the envelope then in his jacket. "I will provide you with a copy for your records." he said. she spoke about the trial phase and he nodded. "Yes we can after an anytime during if it is pressing. My suggestion for a safe sign if we can't speak freely to the other and we need the other to immediately be aware of something is for either of us to tap like this." he took her hand so his palm laid over her fingers and he tapped his four fingers one at a time over her knuckles like playing a piano. "We will stop what we are doing then we can make time to excuse ourselves and talk." he said giving her yet another layer of safety. He didn't want her to go an entire night let alone an entire week or longer without talking to him about something she thought was serious. Mason smiled and leaned in kissing her cheek. "Do you have any other questions for me?" he asked before leaning back keeping her hand in his his fingers having moved to her palm tracing the lines on her palm. "What are your plans for today?" he asked her hoping to hear she was going to start taking advantage of her new benefits and allowances.

@ Jinx...
Sawyer let out a soft chuckle, "we usually hold silent auctions." He told her, "we'll hand out event pamphlet, letting guest know when we'll start selling art and when the auctions takes place. Normally we let the event go for 2 hours before we open up selling and start the auctions." He told her, "though the auctions aren't just about money. People typically travel from all over the world to be at these events we hold. And if a well know art collector travels and can't even bid it's bad for business. So selling doesn't start when the doors open, and then the silent auctions come in behind and keep people enthused. Because the one thing art lovers hate seeing the most, is a big Sold sign." He told her, giving her some the run down. "Now you're more than welcome to add or change things but Eva has been on the phone none stop promoting this event. So we're expecting a huge turn out. We maybe even push it further back, because this isn't just about sell the art. It's about letting people meet the artiest and get to know the art." He smiled hoping that what he was telling her would help her see that his company isn't in it for the money. Yes they expect to get their investment back plus more, but when an artist like Camilla comes along they want the world to see her work. It's why the business started in the first place.

Watching her closely he smiled softly when she said she did. He knew she would and there was always going to be more. But he was a bit shocked when she started with easy questions. He'd expected 'why are you this way'. "Control." He told her chuckling lightly. Liking that she wanted to touch him. "I don't want you looking at me or touching me because I want you to submit to me." He told her, before tossing around the idea of being relaxed with her. "Is that what you want, a relaxed relationship?" He asked her, "if so all we have to do is set out guidelines, I'm a reasonable man. But this is what I want, it pleases me. And it might be hard to see the lines right now but you'll be able to know when to look and touch me, and when not to." He told her. Before raising a brow at her not knowing what she likes or not. "This is about exploring your sexually preference. And if there is something that you don't like we add it to hard limits." He told her, "but this is just as much about you're pleasure as mine." He told her, feeling the car come to a stop. He stepped from the car, then moving around to her side. Placing his hand on her lower back he smiled, "shall we?" He said before ushering her towards the door. This place was usually pretty packed, but when they enter he smiled at the hostess. "Sawyer West." He told her, watching her eyes light up. "This way." She said nearly purring before she started her prance up the stairs. She turned and ushered them to the upper deck. "Your waiter will be here shortly." She flashed a smile before sauntering down the stairs. "Sit where you'd like." Sawyer told her.

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Peyton smiled as he took her hand and lead her to the table. Sitting down she watched as he quickly found the paper scribbling his name on the line. Watching closely as he pocketed it, her eyes moving up to meet his. Nodding liking that he was willing to amend things even after the trail. Her heart raced as he took her hand back into his, she watched as he tapped her knuckles. "Okay, stopping anything." She told him, knowing that she'd have to remember the little trick. Turning her smile to him after feeling his lips meet her check. Nibbling on her lip as he took a seat. "Right now, nothing." She told him, letting her eyes drift to their hands. "I was planning on hitting the gym, gonna go climb a bit." She told him. "Though Lexi said something about wanting to go shopping." She told him, "but she's off with a John, so I don't have any solid plans." She told him. Knowing that if he wanted to do something then she'd be able to make it happen.

@ BBBibles
Cami was glad he explained about the auction and knew it was a solid plan. She nodded in agreement to everything he had said and was excited to network and get to know more people in the community from all over. When he started to answer her questions she looked at him. It made sense. It would be more intense if she couldn't touch him or look at him while being intimate. If it was intense then she was worried bout her reactions after the sex. She blushed as he asked if she wanted a relaxed relationship and she looked down with a nervous giggle. "I don't think I would phrase it like that but something... more?" she looked up at him. He said it pleased him and she wanted to ask why and if it was the only way he was pleased but she wasn't ready to ask those questions. "We wont go to fast?" Cami clarified because she was terrified of being vulnerable and not being able to explain her concerns. He pointed out the safe words and she nodded. It was all set up for her to be safe.

The car stopped and Cami looked out the window. When the door opened she looked up at Sawyer smiling her eyes tender. She seemed to be always a little timid after their conversations about the contract. She stood holding her clutch in both hands looking up at him as his hand placed on her lower back and her eyes searched his. She nodded and they moved inside her eyes sweeping around the room curiously and appreciatively. They walked up to the hostess and Cami watched him as he said his name her attention snapping to the hostess as she purred upon any attention he gave her. Cami wondered if that happened lot. Cami raised a brow but then followed. She sat in one of the chairs looking outside as Sawyer prompted her to. She crossed her legs and pulled at the ends of her sweater nervously. She was going to have to start dressing her wardrobe up more. Cami looked from outside back at Sawyer. "This place is beautiful." she said wishing she had more inspiration with buildings. Cami smiled looking at him wondering what was on his mind currently. She couldn't stop coming up with questions now that she knew he would actually answer them and he had reasons even if they didn't make sense yet.

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Mason smiled softly. "No I think those are all great ideas. If you do go shopping use your allowance and please remember to call the life coordinator Lila. She will switch all of the accounts over to your allowance budget so everything is direct and you won't have to worry about it. She will be available for you for a full month if the contract ends as well to make sure the transition goes smoothly for you." Mason grinned. "Now I would like to suggest a casual lunch with me this week not counted toward my three trial events. If you agree I will have it set up." he stood. "I would also like to see your current technology so we can make sure to get you updated properly." he said and pulled on her hand gently until she was pulled up against him. He laid a gentle hand on her hip looking down at her. "I promise I am much more fun once all the business is taken care of." he smirked and then stepped back to let her lead him to where she had her things. As they walked Mason looked at his watch gauging how much time he was going to spend before looking at the natural sway in Peyton's hips and grinning.

@ Jinx...
Sawyer played her words over in his hand as the took their seat out on the terrace. "I figured you'd like this place." He told her, before pulling her chair out for her. Then taking his own opposite of her. He looked up to the waitress as she handed him a menu. "I'll take a bottle of Flowers Pirot Noir." He told her waving off the wine list. He lifted his eyes to Camilla. "If you don't like it we can order something else." He told her. He kicked back in his seat and watched her, he knew what he wanted to eat so he didn't need to look at the menu. He waited until they were alone before answering her question from earlier. "Training takes a while, and we go at any pace you set." He told her. Pausing their conversation when the waitress returned with the wine. Waving them off when they wanted him to test the wine. He watched as they poured it in his glass then her's before leaving the bottle. "And there was safeties in place for you if you don't enjoy." He told her. He stopped the conversation when the waitress arrived. His eyes staying locked on Camilla as she ordered her food. "I'll have the Roasted Half Chicken and the Bar Siena Chop." He told her. Handing the menu to her. Shaking his head and picked up his wine, before taking a sip of it. "Any thing else you'd like to know?" He asked her, figuring it was best to let her read over the whole contract and wrap her head around the idea. But he'd be happy to answer any of her questions.

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Peyton place her hands on his chest as he pulled her close. "I wouldn't mind that, but does that mean this coming up week end will end the trial?" She questioned him. Wanting to make sure their time lines matched up. She smiled as he pulled back, and then she made her way to the living room. Grabbing her cell phone from the table and offering it to him. "This is it," she told him. Her laptop she sold off during college as she was a bit strapped for cash so she sold it and all her work that was on it for a cool thousand. That was when she met Lexi, who let her stay here with her, and they became friends fast. Lexi let her use her laptop, it was great until it was slung against a wall by one of her Johns. So she didn't have other technology. "I bet you are." She chuckled, knowing that the kiss they shared the night before was anything but boring. "And I'll talk to Lila, but I'm pretty sure I'm a big girl and can handle myself. I mean I do have a college degree." She told him, very much capable of doing things herself. And since he wasn't going to be take up all her time, then she'd be more than capable to handle things herself. "Though did you have a day for this lunch, or was I suppose to clear my schedule for lunches everyday?" She asked him, wondering if that was what he was hoping for, prance her around during his lunch so that people would see his beautiful 'girlfriend'.

@ BBBibles
Cami shook her head. "No it's fine." she said. "Normally I like sweet wine but I think that will go better with dinner." she said. Cami looked up from the menu as he spoke about training and she bit her lip. "Why would you want to train me then? I'm sure there are... others." she tilted her head not knowing how else to phrase it. She looked at the menu everytime the waitress came and when she asked for their orders she looked back at the menu picking something that sounded amazing. "Cranberry Apple Stuffed Pork Loin please." she said and looked up her eyes meeting Sawyers and widening realizing he was watching her. She swallowed and turned to look at the waitress blushing as she handed her menu over to her. Once she left Cami took a sip of the wine feeling it hit her quickly which only added to the butterflies in her stomach. Cami looked back at Sawyer. He asked for more questions and she looked down at her silverware. "Is this the only thing that pleases you or just pleases you the most? Do you ever do... just umm vanilla?" she looked up that timidness had returned to her eyes. She bit her lip knowing all this was leading up to the question he probably thought she would start with and any logical person might but she didn't look at things like others. she was an artist after all and was looking for those details. Cami refused to look away for these last questions wanting to see how it broke through his careful covering of canvas and painted him. "Why do you do this?" she finally asked in a whisper.

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Mason rubbed his neck knowing he wasn't being clear. "I would like to not count lunch between us an event in the trial that I only get three of but just an opportunity to get to know one another better. If it should count as a event I much rather do something more splendid than lunch." He said smiling. When she handed him her phone and that was all his eyebrows wrinkled and does Lexi have anything more than a phone?" he asked. When she told him he frowned and shook his head. The phone in his hand was basic and at least a model behind if not more. "Okay." he handed it back to her as he let out a breath. He would fix that situation. He knew Lexi was important to Peyton and though she wasn't his cup of tea she was nice enough, a good girl and it made him sick that she was in the business and not taken care of enough. Peyton was talking about Lia and he frowned. "Peyton I am aware how brilliant and capable you are. I am not saying you aren't. I am saying that if I take you on a business trip for a week or longer that I don't want you having to remember to pay the bills and something get missed because I am distracting you. Lila is there so that all these things are easier and free up your time. Yes you will have enough of your own time when I am not calling on you but sometimes you won't. So please at least let her set it up and if you would like to handle it most days your welcome to it but then you can let her know when you need her to take over." he said. He looked down at her and frowned. "If you agree to a more casual lunch I will set it up and make sure you are available for it and schedule it with you. Even though he demanded she not see others during their contract he wasn't going to make her wait on him every moment. He respected her time. Mason reached over and caressed her cheek. "I do have to go but I hope that it all makes a bit more sense and that you will agree to a more casual lunch. I want to get to know you Peyton as much as I want to woe you." he kissed her lips tenderly but with a promise of that same heat behind it. He stepped back looking her over.

@ Jinx...
Sawyer let out a soft chuckle, "training can be tedious, but sexual preference come into play." He told her not really wanting to get into the lifestyle of it to much. Sure he could find a woman already trained, but there was a want in him for Camilla. And like most things he when he got a want for it he went after it. But if she decided they were better left as business associates he'd respect that. "Pleases me the most, I don't do vanilla, often." He told her. He wasn't apposed to it, but there was a time and place for everything. And the last time he did vanilla he honestly couldn't remember. Chuckling at the question he looked at her. "Why don't you do it?" He asked her. "It's just a sexual preferences." He smiled. "It's just something I was introduced to at a young age and ever since nothing satisfied me." He told her. Most people that never been in a relationship like this wouldn't understand the want for it. "However if you've never tried it how would you know if you don't like it. And like I said before I'm not a selfish man, I understand that I'm asking a lot from you so if it's not something you want to do you can get out of the contract." He told her, pausing as their food arrived. Taking a sip of his wine before turning to his food. "There is a lot to consider so after you read through the contract, any questions or concerns you have about it I'll be more than happy to answer the best I can. Though somethings are better learned by doing." He told her.

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Peyton let out a soft laugh. "I didn't take lunch or dinner as an event." She told him truthful. "But taking me away for a weekend would count." She said. "However I was just wanting to be on the same page when the trial portion would be over." She informed him. Knowing that she was to new to this. But she was trying to understand, and make things easy on him. "But I'll be happy to go to lunch with you, just text me when." She told him. Not wanting to keep him from leaving. Though she still wanted to hash this out with him. Because getting to know each other was key here. So she didn't see them limiting themselves on interactions. And lunch and dinner wasn't an event to her. But then again this wasn't a relationship and they weren't going to be spending day and night with each other.

@ BBBibles
"It seems more like a lifestyle." she said and then shook her head shrugging. "But how would I know." she looked down at her food and smiled before cutting a piece as he talked. "I'll look through it." she said thinking it weird to have a contract for not only sex but a relationship. Her mind circled on what he told her. How was he introduced to this life as a young kid? She shuddered to think of it. she wasn't sure she wanted to know. It made her belly roll to think of him being introduced to something on either side of this contract before he was an adult or even a mature adult. She didn't think before 21 people really where any older than they were at 17. Those extra years mattered. She took a bite and moaned. It was delicious. "Oh my gosh." she said as she swallowed. "This is exceptional." she smiled as she looked back at Sawyer. She wondered if he would ever go to the movies or have a dinner in a restaurant with her like this if she agreed to his contract. He had agreed to adding in more of a relaxed relationship if she wanted but having to define that would be difficult. What was just relaxed enough to be comfortable for her but not uncomfortable for him. It would be a fluid part of the contract if she agreed but then weren't the limits as well? Would he need a safe word for where they were testing his limits for relaxed? She could snicker at the idea but didn't know enough about them to really say. "Sawyer. Tell me how you got into the investment business for art. I know your company invests in a lot more than art and also has aspects in technology and a lot of other areas so how did it all start?"

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Sawyer grinned. She gave him not only lunch but also let him have dinner last night as a freebie as well. He was beginning to think she liked his company. He nodded when she talked about the trial. "Normally three events or meetings that are not business related like this one but since dinner and lunch and I am assuming a casual breakfast don't count the trail can last for a bit while we get to know each other. If at any time you are ready to call the trial over commit to the full contract then I would be happy to jump into that but for now I will have to come up with more impactful events to take you to." He grinned and kissed her cheek. "I will text you. If you need anything text or call me. I have to go to a meeting so I will speak with you later." he smiled looking her over once more before he headed to the door. He stopped at the door and looked down at her. He couldn't help wanting to touch her to be near her. He pulled her closer and looked into her eyes a moment so she understood his intention before he kissed her again. It was deep and sexy but more controlled than last night. When he pulled back he smiled. "Have a good day Peyton." he said then left making sure the door closed behind him before he headed to the office.

@ Jinx...
"It is if you let be." He informed her, "but the contract is only three months long. Not a life time." He teased. Sitting back he sipped on his wine, before deciding to dig into his food. His eyes lifted to Camilla's when she let out a moan. Taking a bite of his chicken he shook his head. This woman was driving him crazy and she didn't even realize it. Just focusing on his food right now was the smart idea. As if he didn't she'd get to see just how vanilla he went. And he couldn't have that, not here not now. His lawyers would have his ass in a sling before morning even rolled around. Focusing on his food he felt that maybe they'd hit a bit of a wall, she'd need time and he'd be happy to give it to her. But hearing his name he lifted his head, his eye trailing over her face. "Well I was sitting at my desk and was dealing with a lot of issue company wise, needless to say I thought I was going to lose everything. Nearly did, until Eva came waltzing in. She always had big plans but none of them ever paid off. So she asked me to help her invest in a friend of her's. This junky who's art had her sold. I said yes, and the next thing I know I've made over ten million in art investments." He smiled at her, knowing there was a lot more to that but he didn't share that part of his life with just anyone. He knew that that junky artist was Eva first love. It's what made her feel so passionate about art. He'd chose the drugs over her and never recovered. Eva was never the same but she found love in Kate. They've had things running smooth ever since and it's one of the reasons he'd let Kate promote her own artist. "What about you what started you in art?" He asked her, he liked hearing her talk. Even if it was about things he didn't care about.

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Walking him to the door she smiled when she felt his arms pull her closer. She was expecting the kiss that was to come. And she was surprised by the happens that came with it. "If I need you." She told him, breaking away. "You too," she told him closing the door after him. Sighing she felt better now that she knew they were both on the same page about getting to know each other. Moving to her bedroom she grabbed her gym bag. Before heading off to the gym.

"Peyton?" Lexi nearly yelled. Turning her attention to the ground Peyton smiled, "what?" She cried back. Before she started her trek back down the rock wall. Lexi paced around the floor as her eyes watched her friend climb. "What the hell do you think you're doing, no harness?" Lexi nearly shrieked as Peyton got on the ground. "I do this all the time." She scoffed at her friend. Sighing Lexi trust her friends gym bag at her. "It's one of the reason I don't go to the gym with you." She told her, "let's get you home to shower, then we can go shopping." She snapped at her. Scoffing Peyton moved out of the gym, "I can't believe that scares you." Peyton laughed. They made the short walk back to their apartment. "You could kill yourself." Peyton rolled her eyes. "Whatever." She told her before heading into into the bathroom. "Once I'm don we'll head out." She told her stepping into the shower.

@ BBBibles
"That is impressive." Cami said. His business would be impressive to anyone but the fact that he was flexible enough to take the risk and trusted Eva was the part that impressed her. Cami smiled as he asked about her art. "I don't think I started art. I placed the art around me on paper to begin with then I started to see the art that a canvas wanted and I have been a stewart of that ever since." she smiled and chuckled. "Yes a very artist way to answer. I was always talented with art since I was young with my box of crayons. I was getting noticed for it early high school but I didn't start taking it serious until my junior year. And it wasn't until college that I realized how to make art personal and created my own signature." she said smiling. "The art you know today I can say was inspired by a very eccentric professor of mine that pushed my beliefs of what art was. He would have been very proud of me but he died last year." she said and frowned looking away a shot of pain lacing her eyes. It was obvious there was more there than she was saying. Cami took another bit of her food chewing slowly and sipping her wine before looking back at Sawyer the earlier emotions gone from her eyes. "A man like yourself has to have a good investment in art personally. Do you pick your own pieces or do you have a broker?" she asked curiously. She would honestly love to see his personal collection but she was pretty sure if she went to his house tonight she would tell him to do whatever he wanted to her body and she had so much homework to do with his contract.

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Mason spent half his day in meetings. He worked on his phone trying to rearrange things on his schedule easily so that lunch could go as long as he wanted it to. Mason worked out his schedule and texted Peyton. How does lunch tomorrow sound? Have anywhere you would like to go? He smirked as he set his phone down looking back at the graphs in front of him. He wanted to say his focus was on his work as it had been in his early years but it wasn't. He had built his team so that it didn't need to be. The company could run itself but he was the innovation behind the company. He leaned back in his chair thinking about the moments with Peyton he had already had. That kiss still tantalized his brain. She intoxicated him. Every touch of her hand and brush of his lips against her sweet skin. From the little robe to the sleek dresses. He wanted her badly and his every thought was consumed in how he could get her to want him just as much.

@ Jinx...
Smiling at her as she spewed out about her passion. There was passion in her words that he didn't quite understand. But he enjoyed hearing her speaking. Though he noticed the way she spoke about the professor. His brow raised, wondering if there was something more there. But he didn't want to pry. "It depends really," he told her swirling his wine in his glass. "Most of my art is acquired by myself, but there are times brokers reach out about pieces they think might peak my interest." He told her. "I have quiet the collection." He told her, "I'd love to show you it." He smiled at her. "Though you'll be able to see most of them when I take you to see my buildings." He smirked, "I don't keep my art at home, unless it truly means something to me." He told her. "Now would you like dessert, or should we go?" He questioned her. Having finished his food, he wasn't above getting himself something sweet to eat. But sitting here doing nothing was starting to wear at him. And he was enjoying the view before him very much.

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Peyton stood in the dressing room pulling on like the hundredth bathing suit. It'd started out just picking things she'd actually liked, then it turned into Lexi and her taking turns trying on ridiculous suits. "You've got a text." Lexi said, before Peyton exited the dressing room. Grabbing her phone she smiled, lunch tomorrow sounds great, no preferences. She quickly sent back. A smile on her lips as she tossed Lexi her phone. "How's this one?" She questioned laughing out as Lexi snapped a picture of her. "Quit." She told her friend laughing before she headed back into the dressing room. "This thing is so fucking ugly." She laughed out. "But you look so hot." Lexi shot back, quickly creating a message. She hate it. The message said before attaching the picture she just took. Peyton exited the room dressed before smirking at her friend. "You ain't going to like the next one." She told her holding up the bathing suit.

@ BBBibles
Cami smiled interested in the part of his collection that he kept at home but she couldn't wait to see his buildings and art pieces in them but another day because it was getting late now. "I would love to see it all sometime." she smiled. He mentioned dessert and she bit her lip mulling it over before nodding. "If the main dish was that amazing I am expecting so much more from dessert. I can't pass that up." she smiled telling herself that she would do another hour working out tomorrow. Cami looked at Sawyer not wanting the night to end just yet. Dessert and a ride back to her apartment would have to be enough though. He was so enjoyable like this she wondered if he felt the same about her company and if that was why he was okay with not just sticking to the contract if she decided she wanted to do that. Now that Cami had some space from the contract she couldn't help but think of amazing sex with Sawyer and maybe all the kinky weird parts would be worth it but then she tried to think of some of the words used and felt like she should run. Canning? How was that something enjoyable? How was punishment at all enjoyable and for her pleasure? Cami tried to push it from her mind even as it colored her cheeks. she looked down at the menu that was handed to her. "Flourless chocolate cake with the raspberry glaze please." She said not having to take very long to decide. You really couldn't go wrong with chocolate.

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Mason looked at the text that came in and smiled trying to think of places. When the second came in he thought maybe she had changed her mind thinking of a place she would like to go but when he opened it his eyes shot open. He felt the picture go straight to his loins. He ran a hand through his hair and shook his head. He looked up as the meeting thankfully ended and he shoved his phone in his pocket. He would address that in a moment. He shook hands trying to hide his desire and doing a hell of a job of it. Once everyone left he leaned back against the table looking out the massive windows and took out his phone again. He looked over the picture seeing the text. Lexi took the picture and Peyton probably didn't even know she had sent it. He shook his head his eyes tracing from her jawline down over her collarbones and around the curve of her breast until he looked at the straps of the bottom. He ran a hand through his hair again remembering her words. She didn't wear bathing suit tops anyways but those bottoms made him want to nibble along her hip bones. Tell her I like the strappy bottoms but she might need to wear more around the staff. And Lexi you're going to make it hard for her to keep her NDA if you keep it up. Mason sighed and headed back to his office after he had managed to calm himself. Mason needed to stay calm with Peyton because otherwise this weekend was going to be more than she bargained for. Mason busied himself with work and ideas on how to get more events in. He had a work event next week he would take Peyton to. Formal attire but that was next Friday. He planned on several more dinners and lunches through the next couple weeks. When he got an email about an art gallery opening he smiled knowing that was a great opportunity to take Peyton out for more than just dinner. Or they could go to the opera. He would ask he what she prefurred at lunch tomorrow.

@ Jinx...
Nodding to he waved over the waitress, this place was pretty good about keeping their distances so that he could enjoy his company. Most places he had to ask for privacy, and he never visited the place for more than business lunches. This was a more casual spot that he enjoyed, and rarely did he visit with female company. When Camilla was done he signaled to the waitress to make it two, before handing her his menu. "Have you decided if you'll sell the collection you showed me, or would that be the art we auction off?" He questioned her. He wanted to know if he'd be able to get his hands on the art himself. He'd put out brokers to make sure he'd have a chance at getting the art he wanted. However it felt a bit greedy and wrong to try and buy all her art. But that collection he wanted pieces of. Noticing the blush on her features he smiled, "something on your mind?" He asked, knowing that most women got flustered around him more times than not.

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The girls left the shop after buying a few suits, Peyton not liking the feeling of using someone else money. But Lexi made soon forget as they settled down for lunch. It was a peaceful day. Feeling her phone vibrate in her pocket she fished it out. Wondering who was texting her, feeling a smile pull at her lips as she noticed Mason name, though it quickly vanished reading over the message. "Lexi." She said glaring at her friend. "What the hell were you thinking?" She questioned her friend. "He's throwing the NDA in my face now." She snapped at her friend. "I'm sorry I didn't even think about it." Lexi apologized. "Don't touch my phone again." Peyton snapped, grabbing her bags and storming off. Lexi had been doing this for so long that most Johns don't care about the NDA with her. But Peyton was stressed to the max with it, and on top of trying to get used to this contract. I'm so sorry, it won't happen again. She quickly texted Mason, she knew that he'd not meant the message as a threat. As he seemed to be warning Lexi. But Peyton knew that if she didn't make it seem serious then she'd do it again and again. And Peyton didn't want to have this contract and NDA blow up in her face. She'd rushed into this because of Lexi so now she had to take things slowly. Make sure her friend wasn't going to be an issue any more.

@ BBBibles
Cami bit her lip as he asked about her centerpiece art collection. "I don't know yet. On one hand auctioning them would get more money for them but on the other hand I feel like it's a disservice to them. I don't think I want to. I want them to the be pieces that stand on their own and people know their worth by looking at them not by putting them in a bidding war." She shook her head. "But I like the way you think things through so what do you think I should do?" she asked him. She took a bit and only turned more red looking at him as he asked what was on her mind. She swallowed her cake and looked down smudging some of the raspberry sauce around. "I was just thinking of the benefits of your contract is all." She looked up at him. "You're not without allure. And your propsission will be on my mind for quite some time." she said and looked off to the side before taking a sip of her wine. One glass was more than enough when dealing with Sawyer West. He had an intoxicating presence to begin with and she was trying to stay on her toes with him. "You know it's obvious the effect you have on me but your thoughts about me are held so close to the vest. It's quite unfair." she smiled at him.

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Mason looked at the phone seeing it was Peyton again. Peyton please do not worry I am simply reminding Lexi. I have full confidence in your commitment and confidentiality. Mason had vetted Lexi as a possible escort for him and was plenty aware of her shortcomings with confidentiality that was part of the reason he had been so hesitant about her. With Peyton he did not have that concern. His concern with Peyton was that she was going to run before he got a chance to draw her in and get her to really open up to him. He was also concerned she wouldn't talk to him when she had issues and that her pride would get in the way of letting him take care of her. These were cakewalk issues to have of course but Mason cared about them anyways. He was tempted to call her to make sure she was really okay but he would see how she responded to his text first as he sent another email off trying not to worry. He hadn't meant to make her upset. He wouldn't throw the NDA in her face but Lexi knew better. Little things could add up into big things and he rather nip them while in the trial phase than later on.

@ Jinx...
Sawyer nodded, "well when you auction items off you pick what the bidding starts at. We typically start it at asking price, then let the men and women who want it hash out who gets it. So the money aspect is nice." He told her taking a bite of his cake. "But with silent auctions you don't know who's all bidding. I had a man that bid against himself just to make the art worth what he believed it was. Because we only allow valid bids and we like to keep it fair." He told her. "And you'd be surprised what the public think your art is worth. Just because bidding seems all about money it's not. It actually give everybody a chance to show their support." He told her, knowing that he'd been doing this for a long time. But every artist feels the same way about their work and a few couldn't part with some pieces. This was her gallery and they followed her lead. But Eva would be the one to push for auction as it would bring in more money. Sawyer was just giving his opinion. "I will admit that does make me happy to hear." He told her when she mentioned she'd be thinking about his proposition. It meant that he had hope that they may actually start a contract together. "Unfair." He chuckled. "I have a legal team that would have my head if I didn't keep myself in check." He told her. "If I didn't I'd be happy to have you for dessert on this table." He told her. If she was worried about his thoughts he'd be happy to share them with her. Though he didn't want to scare her off, by telling her just what he wanted to do while she was on the table.

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Peyton dropped her bags down in her room, her and Lexi still haven't spoken since she'd taken off from the mall. She felt bad for lashing out at Lexi. But she was a bit childish as times. But she wasn't the one who signed a contract with this man. And she didn't want him not trusting her. Hearing her phone go off she sighed seeing Mason's name. Hoping he wasn't mad. Opening the message she read over it. Feeling relief flood her she smiled, Thank you. She sent him knowing that he felt a level of confidence in her. Placing her phone down she kicked back on the couch, knowing that Lexi more than likely wouldn't be home today. She'd go out and party or see a John. It wasn't normal for the two to fight. But Peyton had signed the contract and didn't want any fall out from Mason, even though he wasn't mad. She hated this. Never had she let a man come between her and a friend. But now she could understand why Lexi had always been a bit testy about the Johns she let come around Peyton. Not that she'd wanted to be around any of them. This was stressful and she'd have to make it up to Lexi.

@ BBBibles
Cami had a lot to think of with the auctioning. She knew it would work itself out. Something would come a long and convince her what was right. She was glad her thoughts on the contract pleased him but she had only looked it over briefly and there was so much to consider. When he chuckled she looked up at him and watched his eyes darken with desire as he spoke about her being dessert and she blushed deeper her teeth sinking into her bottom lip as she scooted into her chair more so she could press her thighs together. The terrible part was that it excited her to think of him doing just that in such a way she wanted to ask more but this was not a good time for that. She looked down at her plate and took the last bite. That was it. Their night was ending and no matter how she wanted him to screw the contract and screw her instead she could feel his control on himself. It wasn't really his legal team that kept him from doing what he said it was something inside of him. She wished she had more time to sit and watch him start to show her the hidden parts of him but it was getting late. "Sawyer I am really glad that you took me out tonight." she smiled softly at the play on words that where unintentional. "Thank you." she said and looked up at him shifting her legs under the table. Cami knew she was probably obvious and it wasn't that she meant to be but Sawyer had a way and he knew it. Cami tried to remind herself that she wasn't anything special. She was simply sexual preference as he had put it. Her body appealed to him and that was all.

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Mason relaxed at Peyton's text back. Anytime. If you need to talk just let me know. I know this is a bit of a transition. Mason was particular that was for sure but he made it well worth it, if not for his company or the sex then financially. He made damn sure that every need Peyton might need was taken care of. He was not going to let her worry about such trivial things like rent or food. There was no need for it when his money was more than enough for him to share it.

There was a knock at Peyton's door. Standing outside was a man with an Apple icon on his shirt and his nametag, Bennett Hampton; Manager. Once Peyton opened the door he smiled. "Ms. Reed?" he asked and when she nodded and let him in her started to pull things out of his bag and setting them up. "Mr. Young has told me to set you up with your new computer and phone. He said that the security on your new phone should be dialed into only you will have access." he smiled and set the latest model in her hand. "You're phone number is the same and after a quick transfer of data you will be all set up." he said and pressed start on the face recognition software. Once she was done he plugged her old phone into the new starting the transfer data as he opened her new laptop and was setting it up for her asking her about emails and system preferences. He was done half an hour later and had her sign for the technology before thanking her for her time. "If you need any support my personal line is in the manual." he nodded a farewell then left.

@ Jinx...
Sawyer smiled at her, before standing up. He waited until she stood as well. "I should be thanking you." He told her placing his hand on her lower back. He wanted so much more than to touch her. He knew that there were things he'd been wanting to do to her, but he'd rather enjoyed his time with her. "I very much enjoyed our time together." He told her. He knew that his contract was strictly about sexual contact. But he was a man that did enjoy the finer things in life, and a woman's company was one of those things. And it was very rare that he wanted to speak to a woman he planned on fucking. Camilla and him shared a similar passion, art. It was easy to be around her, and even break a few of his own rules. But he was trying, hopefully pushing her towards signing. This was a give and take type of relationship. And if he wanted her to sign he had to be willing to do things he wasn't necessarily willing to do with someone who was in this life style. Opening the car door for her, letting her slip in before himself.

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Peyton was looking over the text Mason sent her, not sure if she should text him back or not. But the sound of a knock rang out. Moving to the door she nibbled on her lip, wondering if he'd decided to come see her. Pulling open the door she furrowed her brow, "uh yeah." She told the man, reading the name on his shirt. Of course, Mason would have sent someone from Apple. Stepping as side she let the man into her apartment. Her eyes watched him as he worked, she knew he was doing his best to be professional. But she couldn't help the feelings she got when the man looked at her. Following his instructions as he helped her set up her phone. And then went through allowing him to set up her computer. "Thank you." She told him, closing the door behind him. Moving back to the table she grabbed the golden iPhone 11 Pro Max. Shaking her head she didn't know if she'd ever get used to be lavished upon. Just had an unappreciative visit, she texted Mason. However thank you for the phone and computer. She texted not wanting him to feel that it was due to the gift, she just didn't appreciate the fact a man came into her apartment, unannounced. It bugged her the most about this situation. She had no problem pretending to be a girlfriend as that was something society excepted. But being a whore, gold digger, or a sugar baby. All those thing made her stomach twist and made her feel even worse about her situation. She wanted to make this thing with Mason work, due to it giving her the time and money she needed to fix her life. But nothing would erase the guilt she felt about it or the way she seen herself.

@ BBBibles
Cami sat in the car her legs crossed because she needed the pressure so she didn't go crazy. She knew this wasn't a date but all she could think about was if he would walk her up to her apartment and kiss her goodnight. Her mind was devilishly detailed. The way his mouth would feel on hers and where he would place his hands. If he would find her as pleasing to kiss as he thought or if he would bite her lower lip. She had been watching him. She knew his eyes drew to her lips when she bit them. Cami usually didn't bite them on purpose so it always distracted her and drew her eyes to his lips and then back to his eyes where there was something burning in the deep brown of his eyes. She looked up as Sawyer sat in the seat beside her. She was glad to know he enjoyed tonight as much as she did. She was sure her curiosity about the contract made him glad as well but she was making no decisions tonight on it. The closer they got to her apartment the more sad she got that the night was over. "Tomorrow I'm going to be thinking about art placement in the gallery. Once I have it figured out I'm going to need some help building displays and such. I guess your company has some they work with for that?" she asked him. Work was a safe topic she knew it but the sexual tension in the car was making her legs tremble as they worked to press hard together trying to create enough tension to relieve her aching flesh. Later tonight she would think more on what would have happened if he had fucked her against that table.

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Mason looked at his phone and frowned then sighed as he put the two together. He rubbed the back of his neck. He thought that the manager would have been better at relaxing his customers but apparently not. Duly noted. I'm sorry he made you uncomfortable but I am glad you are set up now. You can scold me for being overbearing later. Mason teased her in his text as he took a business call. Today was almost over and he was half tempted to go over to Peyton's and make sure everything was set up appropriately. But he knew if he want over there without something more than that he would really be going over just to get his hands on her. A kiss here a caress there and it was a waist of both of their times. No instead he would go home and work out and eat a healthy meal. Maybe he would call her later so she could scold him. Mason shook his head as he tried to focus back on his call but images of Peyton in that little sexy bathing suit pushed over the front of his desk clouded his mind. He rubbed his face as the man talked and Mason struggled to focus.