I narrow my eyes. “Through this office assistant job?” I was glad to get the gig because any job is better than no job, but the position pays 40,000 dollars a year, and my student loans are, well, significantly more than that.
He waves his hand. “The office assistant thing was just a ruse to get you to come here.”
I scoff. “Okay, you played a hilarious prank on me. I assure you, I’m thoroughly embarrassed, and I hope you’re able to sleep easier tonight with the knowledge of your ex-girlfriend’s shame. As I said before, I should go.”
Still, he doesn’t let go of me. “And as I said before, I can help you pay off those loans.”
I look at my ex warily. What does he want from me? I doubt he wants to get rid of my debt for magnanimous reasons.
“I’ll pay off the principal and all of the interest,” he says. “All I ask for is a week of obedience from you.”
I gasp when he pulls my body against him…
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