A deal takes an unexpected turn to the delight of all.
Steve was working late with a client and I was bored. Don't take that wrong, Steve has always worked long hours to provide for us and as a result our family was always well taken care of. It's just that Julie our youngest daughter had moved out last year and the whole empty nest thing was hitting me pretty hard. I was still young enough to work, but I had never really gotten started, having spent so many years being Mom to our beautiful daughters. Jennifer was born when I was 20 and Julie was born two years later, so at 43 I was now without purpose really for the first time in my adult life.
Finally, around 8pm I called Steve's cellphone. "How's your evening going, honey?" I asked. There was the normal level of background noise, but I could tell he was getting tired. "Great, great. Gary, the CEO for J&C is quite a guy. I think I can get this deal done tonight. We're going over to his hotel to wrap things up over a nightcap in around 10 or so."
That was great to hear. "Good. I guess you'll be home by eleven or so, then, huh?" I asked a little selfishly.
"Uh, yeah, maybe. If I can get him to commit by then. He just seems to want to talk. I think he's lonely. It's just taking longer than I expected." Steve complained.
Steve had told me a little about Gary Jones, the CEO of J&C and so it did not surprise me. Gary had been running his design company for almost 40 years, pouring his whole life into it. That level of focus was great for a business but was a killer of any kind of balanced personal life. Only now as he was beginning to look at his dwindling future was Gary beginning to feel the loss of all the years running the business. That was a large part of the reason he was meeting with Steve. As the acquisitions manager for Palmer, Lee, and Kelly, Steve Kelly was looking to buy J&C from Gary. If Steve could close this deal, he would no longer be a junior partner, but a full partner in the firm. This was important.
Suddenly I had a very wicked idea. "Honey, where are you going for the drinks again?" I asked.
"He is staying at the Plaza, so I am guessing we will just hit the Oaken Ram in the lobby." He replied.
My mind was beginning to race as I asked "Steve sweetie, I have an idea that might close your deal faster and fits one of your fantasies, but you are going to have to go along without interfering. Can you do that?"
There was a brief pause on the line, before he agreed, and I told him I would see him soon before hanging up the phone.
The plan that had developed in my head while talking with Steve was that I was going dress up and give Gary a little attention. With any luck he would be willing to finish with Steve to have drinks with me. Undressing I took a quick shower. In the bathroom mirror as I toweled myself dry and took inventory. I still attended my classes at the fitness club and so was still in good shape, and at 5'10" tall cut a nice sharp figure. Dressed nicely in one of Jennifer's old dresses, I'd look younger than 40. There wasn't any fat reflected in the mirror. Throwing on a robe I headed upstairs to Jennifer's old room.
The room was unoccupied, as Jennifer had taken her first job in Boston last year, but she had not really moved out there yet. Walking into the closet I began looking at the variety of dresses hanging there. Moving along to the back I found the ones I was looking for. These had been used during the college "formals" and parties that Jennifer had loved before graduation. I found a nice conservative one in a light brown that looked perfect and was about to leave when another one caught my eye. It was black and silky with almost no designs or embellishments. The neckline was low and the cut was sleek, the whole thing screamed sexy. It would be a tight fit. "Oh why not just look" I murmured.
Downstairs the brown dress fit and looked just fine. No panty lines or unsightly bulges, and the overall look as smooth and appealing. The black dress was a bit more trouble but had some major advantages. The fit was excellent with the neckline giving me an amazing cleavage, but the silky material and close simple cut made every line show. Replacing my current bra with a black no-show eliminated the bra lines, but even my thinnest panties showed through the dress. The only way I could wear the black dress was like I was now, without panties at all.
I parked my car in the hotel's garage and walked into the Plaza. It was a little before 11 when I walked into the Oaken Ram. Two guys were coming up the stairs as I was going down and stepped aside as I passed. Both stopped and watched me walk past. A quick look around indicated that Steve was settled at a table, with an older man - that must be Gary. They were settled into their table with drinks and deep in conversation. I could tell that Steve was tired and that he had not noticed me yet. I walked over beside the ladies' room and called Steve's cell phone, suggesting he come meet me in the lobby.
I watched as Steve hung up and excused himself from the table, quickly heading out of the lounge and to the lobby. Once he was gone, I walked into the main area and towards the now alone Gary. "May I join you?" I asked the startled executive.
"um sure, please" Gary muttered in surprise.
Siting down I pulled my chair over a little nearer to him and asked "So are you here alone?"
Gary was older probably in his 60's, with a bald head and a body weighed down with the results of long hours over many years behind a desk. He was not an attractive man and in most situations, I would have never approached him.
"Well yes, I mean no. I'm actually finishing up some business." Gary finally stammered out.
"Finishing? Oh that sounds promising. Would you like a little company this evening?" I asked. Then leaned in close and whispered, "Or maybe you could hire me for a little celebration when you're done?"
Gary's face grew red and for a moment I was afraid I had misjudged the man and his needs. "Oh um, yes, I mean please." Gary said in a rush.
"Wonderful!" I squeaked "Should I join you now or later?" I asked.
After a moment's thought Gary leaned in saying "Can I call you back here in about 20 minutes?".
With a nod and a smile, I stood and walked behind Gary to a table in the back of the lounge. I saw Steve walk back into the lounge looking aggravated. When he sat back down, he was facing in my direction with Gary's back to me. I watched Gary talk quickly and gesture in my direction. The look of surprise on Steve's face when he looked up and saw me was truly priceless, especially as I winked back at him and smiled.
Watching the two men deal now was fun, as I could tell Gary was anxious to be finished and Steve was a little distracted. While I was watching a drink appeared in front of my face held by a man's hand.
"Hello there beautiful." A deep voice said. "Are you busy tonight?"
Taking the drink, I smiled at the man, he was tall and quite handsome, mid to late 30's, well-built and dressed impeccably. "Unfortunately I am" I murmured with a note of disappointment.
With a sad, but resigned smile, he dipped his head slightly saying "That is a shame, I am Javier and maybe I can get a raincheck for later?"
My smile widened as I replied "Absolutely." As he wandered off I couldn't help but smile as I watched him go.
It was only a matter of a few more minutes and a couple of drinks before both of my men were shaking hands and slapping backs. As I watched Gary turned around and waved at me to join them. "Steve this is..." Gary started, then paused... "Joan" I added quietly. "Yes, yes, this is Joan and she is here to celebrate our deal." Gary finished.
Steve's look was shock as I took his hand "Very nice to meet you sir"
"Now that my business here is through, I hope I'll have some time to relax." Gary stated as he wrapped his arm around my waist.