The Professor
I know that some girls are forced into prostitution, either because they have few other prospects or in order to feed a spiraling drug addiction. For me, as you well know, it was a career choice and a means of boosting my income to see me through university; it was a studied and bold decision not taken lightly or easily and once I'd turned my back on respectability it became easier (dare I say exciting) and very, very lucrative. Don't get me wrong, it took courage, but unlike many working girls, I'd never had to walk the dark streets and I feel so sorry for the back street whores that scrape a living and never amount to anything more than a cheap fuck.
It had been a slow weekend and as I sat in my new apartment in the city's exclusive financial quarter, my phone 'pinged'. It was a message from Kelly, my manager, that read: 'Psychology Professor, Alex Allen, dinner engagement tomorrow evening. Interested? '
'Of course. Send details.' I replied, happy to be doing something at last, though of course I would be paid whether I was needed or not.
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I arrived early for my appointment, shortly after the medical conference that the professor had been attending had ended, but there were so many 'Professor-like' men in the hotel lobby that it was impossible to determine which was to be my date for the evening. A beautiful and slender woman, perhaps in her early 30's, sat at a table by the door watching me; she was dressed in a light grey trouser suit and a pale pink blouse and frankly I wondered whether she too was working, albeit, leagues above me. She grinned and I smiled and nodded in response before resuming my fruitless search. Frustrated, I contacted the office, asking them for my professors contact number and I it called it at once.
Behind me a mobile phone was ringing and the woman I'd seen earlier smiled without picking up the phone that lay before her on the table. I felt my jaw drop causing her to laugh riotously, but at last she rescued me from my embarrassment, asking me to join her. She introduced herself, "Alex, short for Alexandria. My parents tell me that I was conceived in Egypt". She complemented me on my looks and dress and yet I felt like a duckling next to a swan.
"I've spared you the ordeal of a rather dull lecture, but I'm so pleased that you could join me for dinner." She said in musical tones and I was relieved, but didn't let it show.
I engaged her in small talk, asking if it was her first time in the city and she shook her head. "I come down three or four times a year. A very good friend is dean at the university and he asks me to guest lecture from time to time. I love it here, so rich and vibrant. I may move here permanently one day."
She asked me about my life, my past, genuinely interested in the path I'd chosen and I reluctantly confided that while I loved my work and the life it enabled me to live, I was also collecting material for a book and to my surprise she didn't laugh.
"Perhaps you might find something of interest to add to your notes this evening." She replied checking her watch. "We need to go. Dinner is at 8." She stood and straightened her pants and offered me her hand. I wondered how those gathered would react to such an open gesture, but as she didn't seem to care I took her hand and felt her squeeze firmly, encouragingly. Dinner was to be held within the hotel, but as we looked out across a sea of gathering suits and cocktail dresses Alex leaned close and whispered. "Shall we have a little fun with them tonight?" There was childlike mischief dancing in her eyes and I nodded excitedly. Alex guided me to the restroom and without a word began to undress. "We'll trade places." She announced, "You can be the university professor and I'll be the escort."
"Ok." I was surprised and confused, but it was her dollar and I loved playing games. I unzipped my short cocktail dress and stepped out of it leaving me in black stockings, panties and heels. I wore no bra, and l admired Alex figure as she took off her jacket and blouse, handing them to me before taking off her pants. We were of a similar size and although my breasts were relatively small, hers were fractionally smaller still and perfect. The blouse was a little tight on me, but I left the first three buttons unfastened, leaving the jacket open too. "Too much?" I asked.
"God no. You should see how I dress back home. I'll take your stockings too if you don't mind. "
I pulled on her pants while she slipped into my dress. "You look stunning." Alex complemented, but I had to admit my dress could have been made for her, so perfect was the fit.
I offered her my hand as she had and she laughed taking it. We weaved our way to our table, squeezing between chairs and awaiting diners, taking our seat at a table already full of strangers. There were six others at our table and I introduced myself as Alex had, "Professor Allen, Alex. And this is my girlfriend, Beth."
We listened while the others introduced themselves, three academics with their partners.
"What did you think of the lecture professor Allen?" One of the older men asked.
"Alex please, there's no need for formality here." But, as I could see he'd not be so easily distracted I added, "I thought it rather slow."
"Downright boring, I'd say." Another man added.
Feeling brave I continued. "There were salient points and evidence to support the underlying theme, but one needs to captivate an audience and not simply present facts."
There was a muttering of agreement. "What did you think Beth?" the wife of the first speaker asked.
"It was so dull." Alex said simply. "Most of it went over my head, but frankly I think the presenter needed a rocket up his arse."
"Beth!" I exclaimed, but our companions were laughing and nodding in agreement.
Throughout Dinner Alex was mostly quiet, speaking only when someone addressed her directly, while I bluffed my way through with my knowledge of high school psychology. I felt that throughout the meal, Alex was watching me, studying me and I loved that she held my hand, squeezing it to reassure me. Dinner came to an end and the others made their excuses, heading for their rooms and I waited wondering whether Alex would invite me to hers, hoping that she would. "How did I do?" I asked when the others had all departed.
"Top of the class." She replied taking both my hands and kissing me. "It's still early. Would you like to come to a club with me?"