Mister West by R.J. Lewis (animal farm read .TXT) 📕

“That’s right. Get your ass up. We’re going to have fun tonight.”

Twenty-Five

Ivy

“I can’t believe you managed to grab everything,” I tell her after going through some bags. “I don’t even remember owning these clothes.”

I’m wearing a black minidress. It’s simple and stunning. I must have bought it years ago when I used to always go out.

“Yeah, I had to really dig into your closet,” she replies, running her hand down her white dress. Like expected, it’s so itty bitty. It compliments her long blonde hair. She’s insanely beautiful.

I’m sitting on the edge of the tub, closing my eyes as she then runs the eyeshadow brush over my lids. She’s got all my make-up laid out on the bathroom counter, and she’s been working on my face a lot longer than it took for us to dress.

“Are you almost done?” I ask.

“Almost,” she answers. “I’m taking my time because it’s been so long since you’ve been out, babe. I want to make sure you’re getting the attention you deserve.”

I smile, feeling my cheeks warm. “I’m really excited to be honest.”

She does my lips next, coating them with red lipstick. It’s super bold. I’m almost terrified to look at myself in the mirror.

“All done,” she announces, turning back to the counter to put away the make-up.

I stand up and stare at myself in the mirror. I immediately freeze. I don’t even recognize myself. I look warmly at Ana. She used to do this to me all the time. It’s been so long. I wrap my arms around her and squeeze. “Thank you, Ana Banana.”

“You’re welcome, hot stuff.”

I pack my black clutch purse with my wallet and cracked phone. Ana’s got a similar one in white she found in one of the bags. We leave the bedroom and hurry down the hall.

“Are we going to use your chauffeur?” she asks. “It would mean you can drink with me tonight.”

I laugh. “I don’t think he’s meant for that.”

We stop at the kitchen and I’m bending down to get my heels on. She’s doing the same.

“Do you think West would mind though?”

“Mind what?” a voice cuts in.

Ana bolts upright, and I take a lot longer doing so. He’s here already? My heart is immediately in my throat as I stand up straight. Aidan’s standing outside of the kitchen in the foyer. I think he’s just come home. He’s wearing a deep blue suit and a grey tie. Of course he looks incredible, like he’s walked off the pages of a freaking magazine.

His eyes immediately find mine. He doesn’t look at what I’m wearing. His eyes are pinned solely on my face, no emotion escaping him. He stares at me for a long beat before looking at Ana, raising his brows, waiting for an answer.

“Hello,” Ana says, and what happens next shocks me. Ana…blushes. She’s looking him over like a fine-toothed comb. “I was just asking Ivy if her driver minded driving us.”

“Where are you ladies going?” Aidan casually asks.

I look down at my heels, not answering.

“Probably dinner and then a club,” Ana says. “Right, Ivy?”

I nod, saying nothing. I just keep replaying that night in his bed when he told me to get off him. I can’t help the awkwardness I feel.

“I know a few good places,” he says then.

“Really? You want to come with?”

My head jerks up and I stare at Ana with shock. Did she seriously just invite him? She’s not staring back at me. She’s smiling at Aidan like she’s challenging him to.

I begin to say, “He’s probably really busy –”

“I’ve got a phone meeting I have to be present for very shortly,” he cuts in. “But I can tell my driver to take you to the perfect place.”

Now I look at him and he’s not staring back.

Ana smiles. “That’s perfect.”

“Okay, just give me a minute to grab something.”

He disappears down the hall and to I presume his bedroom.

“What the hell, Ana,” I hiss at her in a low voice. “Why would you invite him?”

She rolls her eyes, grinning. “He wanted to come, Ivy. I could see it all over his face. And wow, Ivy, what a face. Pictures don’t do it justice.”

I put a hand to my belly, trying to ease my nerves.

“You know you wish he was coming too,” she tells me, glancing at me with glowing eyes. “And if I were you, Ivy, I’d stop the nervous look you’ve got going on. Seriously, be brave. He’ll like it more if you’ve got that feisty backbone you tell me he loves about you.”

Aidan returns. He’s got a card in his hand and he’s looking totally chill. He’s definitely not as nervous as I feel. He’s totally unaffected. This entire time I’ve been a wreck, and he’s not even batting me an eye.

I’m so confused.

He passes the gold card to Ana. “Gaston is going to call the place up before you get there. He’s got a number to an express line, so they’ll pick up his call in time. You don’t need to wait in line. Go straight to the front and flash this card to the man at the door. He’ll scan it and let you straight through.”

“Where exactly are we going?” she asks him.

“To Affinity.”

She pauses and her mouth drops open. “Oh, my God.”

“You go and have fun,” he says, still not looking at me. “On the condition you use this card to pay for everything. I’ll carry the bill.”

“Thank you so much.”

“Thank you,” I say as well, warmed by his offer.

He glances at me. His eyes pierce mine and I feel my legs go weak.

“Of course,” he says quietly.

Then he’s gone, disappearing in the direction of his office. I have this urge to chase after him, crash his office and spend the night with him instead. I’m feeling weak. I’ll call him sir, let him tongue my center, give him the blowjob of his life and we can pretend this whole thing never happened. Why, why did I push it?

I frown because