He sat at one end of the bar, nursing a drink. His sport coat was unbuttoned and his tie pulled down. His eyes kept darting down to the blonde sitting at the other end. Of medium height, she wore a black leather skirt. Already short, that skirt was cut up the side, showing the tops of her fishnet stockings and the straps of the garter belt that supported them. She crossed and recrossed her legs, obviously aware of his scrutiny and just as obviously ignoring it.
The next time the bartender wandered down to his side of the long polished wood bar, the man jerked his head towards the woman.
"What's her story?"
The bartender looked at him with surprise. "Are you kidding me? I've never seen her before, but whatever you want from her I'm sure its available. For a price."
"Oh, she's hooker?"
"My God man, does she have to post a 'For Hire' sign on her? Look at her."
As though she could hear them talking, the blonde pivoted on her stool. Her black brassiere could be seen through the half-unbuttoned blouse. Her make-up was heavy, particularly her dark red lipstick. She looked over the two men, immediately dismissing the bartender but eyeing the man with interest. She lifted an eyebrow. When he gave a small smile in return, she ran her tongue over her lips. He grinned, picked up his drink and walked down to where she was sitting.
"Buy you a drink?" He slid on to the stool next to hers, one foot braced on the bar railing and the other on the floor. In spite of his self-assured tone of voice and attitude there was something in his demeanor that was hesitant, slmost shy.
"Sure." She turned to face the bartender, who was watching with an amused smile on his face. "Give me one with real booze in it this time," she ordered.
"Real booze?"
"Yeah, this one was soda water." Seeing the look on his face, she snorted. "Hey, if I could afford my own drinks and all, I wouldn't be here, and doing this."
"What would 'this' be?" The man chuckled as he laid a hand on the woman's leg.
"Hey, no free samples," she brushed his hand off, jumping in surprise. She wavered in uncertainty, as though she was tempted to run for the door before she settled back onto her stool.
"Okay then. How much?"
"How much for what?"
"Oh come on honey. Cut the crap. We both know what you are. How much?"
"Well," her voice was scornful. "If we both know what I am, I at least think you should take off your wedding band before you start picking up any girl in a bar."
"Why? Are you married?"
She snorted "What gives you an idea like that?"
"The pale skin at the base of your ring finger gives me that idea."
"Gee, you're a regular Sherlock Holmes aren't you? Okay, so I'm married. It's a long sad story, accompanied by a full orchestra. What does that matter?" Her voice quivered, not matching the bravado of her words.
"Nothing. I just wanted to point out that your throwing stones is ridiculous. So, how much?"
"God, I should have worn my rings. I think the idea has you excited."
"How MUCH?" he persisted.
"Three hundred."
He snorted. "Honey, I just want to rent it. I don't want to buy it, take it home and put it up on the mantel."
"Two-fifty."
"Two hundred and two ways."
"Okay. but the original three hundred if I can get you back up a third time."
"Three-fifty then, for around the world."
"My," she marveled. "You do fancy yourself as some kind of stud don't you?"
"I guess we'll find out."
"I guess we will." She slid off the stool, her dress riding up enough to show that she didn't seem to be wearing panties. "Pay the man would you?" She indicated the bartender with a nod.
He tossed a twenty on the bar and took her arm. they left the bar, turned right and went down the hall and outside. He guided her to a first floor room, unlocking it and then closing it firmly behind them. He hooked the chain and turned the deadbolt.
She stood in the room, her hands on her hips. "What a dump." She popped gum she must have slipped into her mouth after they left the bar.
"We're not here for the ambiance. We're just here to fuck."
"God you're a romantic. I bet your wife can't keep her hands off you."
"Never mind her," the tall man said. "Lift your skirt." The woman did, revealing that she indeed had no panties." "Good." He walked up to her, spun her around and kissed her. As he did, he pushed her backwards until the back of her thighs touched the low set of cheap drawers against the wall.