"Watch out boys, she'll chew you up!"
Michele sang to herself.
That's me I'm a man-eater.
Michele chuckled it was Friday night and she had a whole week off to play. Who knows - maybe this time she might actually find "the one". She snorted, pulling on her stockings with a smirk.
And maybe pigs would fly.
One last check in the mirror perfect. Smokey grey eyes, subtle rose lips. The magenta in her v-necked blouse highlighted her cheekbones, also accentuating her generous and perky breasts. Her legs were beautifully on display from thigh to ankle in a black miniskirt and elegant pumps. The lace from the top of her sheer black stockings just barely peeped out from the hem of her skirt. Her lingerie was new black lace, delicate and expensive. A dab of Chanel on her wrists, behind her ears and between her breasts, and she was ready for the hunt.
***
The Wild Grouse Inn was as full as the brilliant moon, and Michele surveyed the scene with anticipation. There was a great blues band wailing away to the packed dance floor, every seat at the bar was filled, as was every table in the main lounge. Off to the side she noticed the pool tables were also occupied, but wait there he was. Tall, broad shouldered, trim dark beard -
Mmmmmmm look at those forearms.
No girlfriend hanging around,
good, good
. Michele ignored the tiny voice in her mind that said, "Not for you dear, he can do much better."
She licked her lips and sauntered up to the table as he lined up his shot. She admired the way she could see the well-developed muscle move across his back through his shirt as he bent over, concentrating. Smoothly, he pulled his arm back and struck the cue ball with a precise stroke, just a little English, and the cue shot across the table, striking the 8-ball about 2/3's of the way down the table, banking it twice and sinking in the far pocket.
"Nice shot!" said Michele, smiling. "All alone tonight?"
He set down the cue and looked her over slowly, measuring her with his eyes. A slow smile spread across his lips.
"Thank you darlin'. I'm guessing I'm not alone now."
Michele batted her eyelashes and extended her hand.
"My name's Michele. You looking for some company tonight?"
"I'm Gene, darlin'". He enclosed her hand in his own and looked her in the eye as he brought it to his lips. Michele felt herself flush, unused to such confident, cool gaze. "You're a very pretty girl, but does your momma know you're out?"
Stung, Michele jerked away.
"I'm old enough to know what you want, daaar-lin.'"
Waste of time
, she thought to herself,
go for someone easier.
Still he was as gorgeous a guy as she'd seen in a while, and she knew he liked what he saw. "Buy me a drink."
Gene chuckled.
Trouble
, he thought,
not for me.
"No."
Michele pouted, mockingly, and stepped back towards him.
"Awww, why not? I'll make it worth your while." she purred, reaching up to stroke his face.
Gene caught her hand, drawing it in to twirl her around until her backside snugged up against him. Pointing to the door with his other hand, he put his lips to her ear.
"I'll buy a woman a drink, but only if she asks nicely. You, baby girl, ought to go home before you get yourself in a fix, playing at being a grown-up." He released her gently, giving her a little pat on the butt. "Go on home, now."
Michele was momentarily speechless. No one dismissed her like that!
"You're kidding me, right?" she exclaimed, "You know daaah-lin', maybe I was looking for a little trouble! But I just don't think you've got what I'm looking for." She strode away, making sure her hips swung, so that arrogant asshole would know exactly what he was missing.
Gene shook his head.
Nice ass - too bad she acts like a spoiled little brat. Still...
He shook his head again and racked up the balls for another round.
***
His name was Vincent, and he had fulfilled the requirement. He needed her. Michele could see it in his eager posture, could hear it in his animated voice. Michele was charming, her throaty laugh pealing often as Vincent complimented her outrageously, artlessly; with the adoration she craved shining in his warm brown eyes.
"Vincent, let's get out of here, OK?" Michele looked him straight in the eye and leaned in close. "Let's get to know each other better, what do you say - at your place, maybe?"
Vincent stood up so fast he knocked the barstool over, making Michelle double over in laughter. He grinned sheepishly, righting the stool and taking her by the arm quickly, as if not to let her get away.
As they passed by the pool room, Gene looked up from his game, and shook his head again when he saw Michele leaving.
Poor thing
, he thought,
guess she found what she was looking for
. He sighed and signaled the waitress for another drink.
***
Vincent chatted with her about the usual things as they drove to his place. Anything but what was palpable, electric, and unsaid, hanging in the air between them. Amused, she watched his slim hands tremble on the steering wheel as he drove. Finally he seemed to screw up his courage, and got down to business.
"Do you really want to do this?" Vincent asked shyly, "Just like that?"
"Yes Vincent, I know quality when I see it."
"You're not - " he started, seeming embarrassed, "Well, you're not a pro or anything, are you?"
Michele frowned prettily, but smiled inside, knowing she had him.
"Did I ask you for anything? I just like to have fun."
"Why me? You're a very beautiful young woman. It's not like a guy gets offers like that from someone like you every night."
"You looked lonely." Said Michele. "I just want to make you happy - it makes me feel good. Is that so unbelievable?"
Vincent grinned and shook his head. "Un-be-leev-able."
Michele chuckled. She needed this. Vincent was charming, complimentary, and had responded to her offer with an eagerness that was rapidly erasing the humiliating dismissal of earlier this evening. And she had picked well, taking in the supple leather seats of his car, and the thick gold jewelry he wore. This would be a pleasant diversion, to be sure, especially entertaining, as a more successful man would be hurt that much more by her eventual rejection. She might string this one along a little, just for fun. Vincent turned into a quiet residential area, turned a few corners and then pulled into the driveway of a mid-sized rancher. A tall cedar hedge surrounded the property.
Just lovely
, Michele thought,
a nice change from the usual.
Vincent got out and quickly came around to open the door for Michele. He took her hand and helped her out of the car, and Michele smiled sweetly at him, thinking how easy this was going to be. He led her up the walk and opened the door, indicating that she should enter. Michele stepped into the entryway and froze as Vincent shut the door behind them. Two large German Shepherds, one white, one black and tan, stood about two feet from her, hackles raised, growling.
"Winter! Storm! Hold!" commanded Vincent, in a totally different tone of voice than Michele had heard from him earlier. The dogs sat instantly, and fell silent.
"Ummmm - nice dogs." Michele stammered, "Are they friendly?"
Vincent helped her off with her coat, a little too briskly for her taste.
"They are well-trained. They won't hurt you, as long as I tell them not to." Michele's mouth went dry. Vincent seemed different, here the gentleman was gone, replaced by someone harder, threatening. He kicked off his shoes and bent, removing hers as well then stood up behind her. His breath blew hot in her ear and she shivered. "And as long as you are a good little bitch, I won't."
Michele tightened up, all sense of surety vanishing with these words. She'd made a terrible mistake. If she wasn't very, very careful, and very lucky, she was going to be hurt badly.
"Storm, guard. Winter, watch." The darker dog trotted to the door and sat, alert. Vincent took Michele tightly by the wrist and led her down the hall, and white shepherd followed. He pushed he into what she presumed was a bedroom, and this time the door shut with a slam. He did not turn on the light. She stood, blind waiting for what would come next.