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quickly his demeanor changed.
“That was a great answer, very well thought out and smart. But if you were an employee of mine and displayed such blatant insubordination, I would have fired you on the spot.”
I raised an eyebrow and nodded my head out of surprise and respect. He was being honest, and I appreciated that. He was also flexing that big muscle called ego and that irritated me. What Roman Mancini was unaware of was that I didn’t scare easily, and I didn’t do well with rules either. As far as his ego went, he could stick it where the sun didn’t shine for all I cared.
“Well, you would have missed out on a wonderful, hardworking employee who thinks ahead and outside of the box. Tonight is all about providing companionship and making sure you look good. Blending in with the crowd won’t accomplish that. People will not only remember you because of the smart, savvy businessman that you are, but they will also remember you because you’re the one who bucked the rules and came to the ball with the date in the beautiful red dress.”
We stared at each other for a few moments before Roman spoke. I saw the humor in his eyes. He was impressed, but I knew he would never admit to it.
“Next time, please do as you’re told,” he said, in a firm tone.
Wait, what? Who said there would be a next time? And who in the hell is he speaking to that way?
I scooted away from him to put some space between us so I could look at him directly as I told him the hell off. Yes the classy, professional Sarah had flown out the limousine window and the ‘hood Sarah was about to make her appearance.
“Let’s get something straight before we go any further, because after I say what I have to say you may decide to turn this limo around and take me back home. I am not some weak-minded ‘yes’ woman! If that’s the kind of date you were looking for then you need to call Sandy back right now and ask her to send you someone else.”
My eyes were glaring at him and the blood was pumping in my veins. I was pissed.
Clearly ready for a fight, Roman came right back at me. He was calm as he regarded me, and I saw a twinkle in his eyes that told me he was amused. How dare he be amused when I’m so pissed at him right now!
“I’ve paid you and Sandy very well for you to be whatever I ask you to be tonight. I paid for your hair, makeup, that beautiful red dress that should have been black, your shoes, that clutch - pretty much everything you have on right now. In addition, I paid for your companionship tonight. You’re expected to play a role, a role that I decided upon, not you. If you have a problem with any of my expectations, then perhaps we should call Sandy and cancel everything.”
I was eaten up with anger. The nerve of this arrogant man! Steam was blowing out of my ears and fire was shooting out of my nose. I was firmly put in my place by a stranger, and what sickened me even more was he was absolutely correct in everything he said. Even though I was boiling with anger and screaming, “How dare he?!” over and over in my mind, I couldn’t argue with him. I quickly swallowed my wounded pride and put a smile on my face even though it was as fake as a three-dollar bill.
“As the saying goes, ‘The customer is always right.’ So, you lead and I will obediently follow, Mr. Mancini.”
I turned back around in my seat and scooted to the far left and began looking out of the window. I was no longer excited about going to the ball with this...this person. Now I simply wanted to get this evening over with. My back was straight and my entire body was stiff. If I hadn’t needed this money, I would have told the limousine driver to pull over and I’d have walked back to Sandy’s house. But not before I stripped down butt naked and threw all of the things that Roman Mancini’s money bought back into his face. Even though I was wrapped up in my thoughts and trying to calm down, I could smell the champagne. I closed my eyes
“That was a great answer, very well thought out and smart. But if you were an employee of mine and displayed such blatant insubordination, I would have fired you on the spot.”
I raised an eyebrow and nodded my head out of surprise and respect. He was being honest, and I appreciated that. He was also flexing that big muscle called ego and that irritated me. What Roman Mancini was unaware of was that I didn’t scare easily, and I didn’t do well with rules either. As far as his ego went, he could stick it where the sun didn’t shine for all I cared.
“Well, you would have missed out on a wonderful, hardworking employee who thinks ahead and outside of the box. Tonight is all about providing companionship and making sure you look good. Blending in with the crowd won’t accomplish that. People will not only remember you because of the smart, savvy businessman that you are, but they will also remember you because you’re the one who bucked the rules and came to the ball with the date in the beautiful red dress.”
We stared at each other for a few moments before Roman spoke. I saw the humor in his eyes. He was impressed, but I knew he would never admit to it.
“Next time, please do as you’re told,” he said, in a firm tone.
Wait, what? Who said there would be a next time? And who in the hell is he speaking to that way?
I scooted away from him to put some space between us so I could look at him directly as I told him the hell off. Yes the classy, professional Sarah had flown out the limousine window and the ‘hood Sarah was about to make her appearance.
“Let’s get something straight before we go any further, because after I say what I have to say you may decide to turn this limo around and take me back home. I am not some weak-minded ‘yes’ woman! If that’s the kind of date you were looking for then you need to call Sandy back right now and ask her to send you someone else.”
My eyes were glaring at him and the blood was pumping in my veins. I was pissed.
Clearly ready for a fight, Roman came right back at me. He was calm as he regarded me, and I saw a twinkle in his eyes that told me he was amused. How dare he be amused when I’m so pissed at him right now!
“I’ve paid you and Sandy very well for you to be whatever I ask you to be tonight. I paid for your hair, makeup, that beautiful red dress that should have been black, your shoes, that clutch - pretty much everything you have on right now. In addition, I paid for your companionship tonight. You’re expected to play a role, a role that I decided upon, not you. If you have a problem with any of my expectations, then perhaps we should call Sandy and cancel everything.”
I was eaten up with anger. The nerve of this arrogant man! Steam was blowing out of my ears and fire was shooting out of my nose. I was firmly put in my place by a stranger, and what sickened me even more was he was absolutely correct in everything he said. Even though I was boiling with anger and screaming, “How dare he?!” over and over in my mind, I couldn’t argue with him. I quickly swallowed my wounded pride and put a smile on my face even though it was as fake as a three-dollar bill.
“As the saying goes, ‘The customer is always right.’ So, you lead and I will obediently follow, Mr. Mancini.”
I turned back around in my seat and scooted to the far left and began looking out of the window. I was no longer excited about going to the ball with this...this person. Now I simply wanted to get this evening over with. My back was straight and my entire body was stiff. If I hadn’t needed this money, I would have told the limousine driver to pull over and I’d have walked back to Sandy’s house. But not before I stripped down butt naked and threw all of the things that Roman Mancini’s money bought back into his face. Even though I was wrapped up in my thoughts and trying to calm down, I could smell the champagne. I closed my eyes
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