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“Oh, I definitely want the job.”

Boris beamed. “Wonderful. I want to run a multi-tiered campaign, starting with several posters which show both the exterior of homes as well as the interior designs I can offer for city condominiums. I also want to purchase space in several of the bigger magazines for home decoration and redesign, targeting the male professional as well as the female homemaker to double the business I can generate.”

Craig sat quietly and considered Boris’s plan. “What you’re describing is a huge job. The work of creating the posters and the magazine spread will cost a lot of money.

You’ll have to shovel out a ton of money to purchase advertising. Are you sure you want to start so big?”

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Boris reached out and patted Craig on the knee. “Money is the least of my concerns.

Although, I do appreciate your honesty. Most business people begin to salivate when they’re offered a job of this size. I’ve visited three other design firms and chose not to utilize their services because they were trying to push more and more on me. I’m impressed by your conservatism and candor.”

Craig cringed. Janet would probably want to chop his balls off when she found out he had tried to talk the client down from spending too much money. She always said, if they think big, don’t box them in. Which is why they had all decided she should manage the company. She had a talent for generating business and increasing revenue. “We’re a small business, but we take our work seriously. When we commit to a client, we commit completely. We won’t stop until you’re totally satisfied with our work.”

Boris shifted in his seat so he faced Craig. “I like this firm and I like you. I’d be honored to do business with you.”

Just then Janet walked in. “I’m sorry to keep you waiting. Believe me, Mr. Stanton, we are not in the practice of making our clients wait. Potential clients are as important to us as existing clients. Here is your water.”

Boris smiled, taking the water. “Thank you, but no apologies are necessary. Craig and I have been having a wonderful conversation and I am impressed with the business you run here.” He glanced at Craig then back to Janet. “In fact, one of the biggest selling points for your firm is how Craig voiced concerns about the fiscal challenges I might face when I told him how big I want to go with this campaign.”

Janet shot Craig a dangerous glare, immediately replacing her displeasure with a beaming smile. “Thank you so much, Mr. Stanton.”

Craig knew he was in trouble, but didn’t care. Janet always forgave him. His work generated significant amounts of word-of-mouth business for them. She wouldn’t rip into him with the client in the room, so he decided to push his luck. “Hon, he prefers to be called Boris.”

Janet shot him another glare, subdued, but clearly agitated. She turned to Boris and cupped his hand with both of hers. “I’m so sorry Mr., er, Boris. I meant no offense.”

Boris let out a boisterous laugh. “You people certainly keep each other on your toes don’t you? What a fun working atmosphere. I would be thrilled to do business with you, a lot of business. This is going to be a huge campaign and I want to start right away.”

Janet shifted into her sweet-as-pie demeanor and sat down. “I am so glad, Boris.

Let’s discuss the scope and timeframe of what you’re expecting.” Turning to Craig she said, “I think you should clear your schedule of other projects for the time being. Why don’t you talk to Kevin and pass off your current project to him. I believe this project will take up most of your time.” Although her voice dripped with sweetness, her sugar was going to be extremely salty when Boris left.

“Absolutely. Boris, it was such a pleasure to meet you. I look forward to the work we will be doing together.” He left Janet to negotiate the terms of the contract, stopped 27

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by his office to grab his cigarettes and his coat, and headed out into the warmth of early spring. He lit up and headed down the street to Express Café, his favorite coffee joint and a terrific place to watch the pretty boys walking by. As he turned the corner on the street where the coffee shop was located, he bumped into the corner of the building, crushing the cigarette and scattering embers over the front of his shirt. Frantically wiping the burning ashes from his front before they burned holes, Craig shook his head.

I need to quit smoking.

Once inside Express Café, he thought about Robert, hoping this new campaign, and the potential for drumming up recognition for their company, might prove to him that he wasn’t complacent in his job. Robert constantly told Craig to leave his position and join one of the bigger design firms, but Craig had started Spectacular Designs. Maybe now Robert would take his commitment to his company more seriously.

* * * * *

The Bulls and Bears was crowded when Robert walked in around six-thirty.

Although the name of the bar suggested it catered to a particular segment of the gay population, it actually served the white collar professionals who worked on Wall Street and in the financial district. Robert went up to the bar and nodded to the bartender who placed his Grey Goose on the rocks with a lemon rind in front of him. Robert visited this bar at least three times a week, especially on days when he had done particularly well. He had successfully increased the portfolio of one of his major clients by three percent on this particular day, an unheard of feat, and felt like a god. Tonight was a time to give himself a reward.

The vodka slipped down his throat with a cool burn as he scanned the room to find the lucky young man who would be his prize for the evening. A cute little blond sitting on a barstool by the wall would do. He walked over to Blondie who was drinking something orange and fruity, leaned against the wall, and waited for the twink to face him.

“How’s it going? I haven’t seen you around here before.”

Blondie glanced up at Robert, immediately interested. “I started working on Wall Street a few months ago. This place is fabulous.”

Robert appraised the young piece in front of him; smooth, silky skin, no freckles or blemishes to be seen. He had a faint tan, but not enough to distract from the youth’s fair complexion. Narrow shoulders led down to narrow hips. Robert imagined his hipbones would make perfect handles as he plowed into him. The kid’s sweet, plump, red lips would probably drive him mad with pleasure wrapped around his cock. The thought caused the phallus in question to shift and grow in his suit pants. “What’s your name?”

“Billy, er, I mean William.” William blushed and lowered his eyes as he took a sip from his fruity drink.

“Well, Billy, er, I mean William, you here with anyone?” Robert was pretty sure he wasn’t, but even if he was, the challenge would make this conquest more fun.

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“No, I’m here by myself.”

Damn. “You said you started working here. Where do you work?”

“At Fidelity. I’m working my way towards becoming a portfolio manager, but right now I’m just an assistant to one of the junior partners on my floor.” Blondie took another sip from his drink. “What do you do?”

“I run my own floor at Goldman Sachs.” The sudden intake of air and the raised eyebrows let Robert know he had captured the kid’s interest.

“Wow. Awesome. I applied to Goldman, but didn’t even get called for an interview.” Billy flashed his eyes at Robert, peering at him through long eyelashes.

Robert’s cock twitched in his pants again. “It’s all about who you know.” Robert saw the angle to make this conquest fun. He was going to play the I-have-something-you-want card. “I’m always scouting for new talent. Can I buy you another drink?”

Billy smiled, asking for an Orange-Stoli Madras. Fucking fruit drinks.

Three drinks and a lot of boring conversation later, Robert led Billy out of the bar.

They hopped in a cab and stood inside Billy’s apartment fifteen minutes later.

Robert closed the door and pushed Billy against the wall, kissing him roughly. Billy opened to him, allowing Robert to drive his tongue deep into his mouth.

He placed his hand on Billy’s head, pushing him down to his knees. “Suck my cock.” The order was guttural and harsh.

Billy obediently fumbled with Robert’s belt, unfastening and unzipping his pants.

When he had worked Robert’s cock out, he hungrily took the whole length into his mouth all at once. Robert sighed, letting out a moan of pleasure. Good little cocksucker.

Billy ran his tongue in circles around Robert’s cock head each time he withdrew, the nerves along Robert’s shaft became increasingly stimulated.

Before he got too worked up, Robert grabbed Billy under his shoulders and hoisted him back to his feet. Get undressed and lube yourself up. I’m gonna fuck you good and hard.”

Billy silently walked toward the bedroom, Robert following, and undressed, not saying a word. “Get the lube.”

Billy obeyed, leaning across his bed into his nightstand. “Do you want—“

“I didn’t tell you to speak.” Billy clamped his mouth shut as Robert grabbed the bottle of lube from him and squirted some into his palm. He ran his hand along the crease of Billy’s ass, slowly pushing one finger into his hole, working him open with steady in and out motions. After a minute, he added a second, then a third.

Robert slid off the bed and walked over to the night table where Billy had gotten the lube. “Are the condoms in the nightstand as well?”

Billy lifted his head, a glazed expression in his eyes from the sound finger-fuck Robert had given him. He simply nodded without speaking.

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Robert fumbled with the drawer and took out a condom, tearing the corner of the packet off with his teeth and rolling the latex down the length of his cock. “Are you ready for me yet, cause I’m ready to spear your hole.”

Billy nodded once again, bringing a grin to Robert’s lips. “Good boy. You’re obedient aren’t you?” Billy raised his ass to better expose his hole to Robert in response.

Robert positioned himself behind Billy and grabbed his slim hips. He had been right about the hips, they were the perfect size for him to grab hold and guide Billy any way he wished. In one forceful surge, he plunged all the way into Billy, only stopping when his hips slammed against his ass. The loud oh followed by whimpering, sent a thrill through Robert.

“Slow down kid.” Robert continued the steady rhythm of pounding in and out of Billy’s sweet, young hole. His senses began to cloud.

Billy moaned. “Oh God. Fuck me harder. Feels so good.”

Robert slapped Billy’s ass, leaving a red mark where his hand connected with skin.

“You like me fucking you?” Billy nodded. “You like my cock slamming into that tight little hole of yours?” Robert increased the intensity of his pounding and Billy’s insides began to quiver around his cock as the kid started yipping like a dog in heat. The sense of power and control surging through Robert pushed him closer to his own climax.

“You’re a good little bottom, Billy. I’m gonna come soon.”

Billy arched his head back and shouted, “I’m gonna come. You’re making me come.” Billy’s body began to spasm and his tight little ass clenched around Robert’s cock. Feeling the release he had forced out of Billy pushed Robert over the edge. Robert grabbed his slim hips, slamming hard into Billy’s ass, burying himself all the way to the hilt and unloading deep inside. The waves of his orgasm caused his body to jerk as he fell forward on top of Billy.

Once the aftershock of his orgasm passed, Robert pulled out, removed the condom, and tossed it in the waste can next to the bed. Without a word, he walked into the bathroom and grabbed a washcloth to wipe himself down. When he returned to the bedroom, he tossed the damp cloth towards Billy and began to put his pants back on.

Billy sat on his bed looking at Robert. “You were amazing. I haven’t ever been fucked so good.”

“Glad to be of service.”

Billy gazed at Robert, appearing shy.

Robert smirked, his voice distant and cold. “Did you want to say something?”

The other man flushed. “I was wondering if we could meet up again. Maybe dinner or something?”

Robert laughed out loud. “What for?”

Shock crossed Billy’s face. “I thought…You said…I assumed—”

“You thought because we had a good fuck I want seconds. Kid, this is New York and you got fucked by a powerhouse from Wall Street. Count yourself lucky.”

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Under Billy’s silent stare, Robert finished buttoning his shirt. When he was dressed and got to the bedroom door, he turned to Billy, still sitting silently on the edge of his bed. “Thanks, kid. I had fun.”

He left, the door clicking behind him, and checked his watch. Eight o’clock. Craig would definitely be home by now. The whole way home he replayed the encounter in his mind. The kid had been fun. He was a nobody, certainly no one Robert would leave Craig for, but he had been fun. What the fuck was he doing wasting his time with Craig when he could be screwing a different guy each night? Unable to answer the question, he grabbed his Blackberry and checked his email.

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Chapter Four

Jeremy had become irritated after viewing the first condo and was ready to go home after he and Andrew walked out of the third. Andrew and Lance, their realtor, had flitted about from room to room, gabbing like girlfriends and leaving Jeremy to trail behind them. As far as he was concerned, the two of them could move in together and Jeremy would stay in the East Village.