Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 109

"Mm," Chloe grunted, "and Bobbi... she doesn't particularly like it?"

"It's... complicated. I don't think she did at first, but it seems like that's changed," I said. While that wasn't a lle, the confidence in which I said it sure was. It was hard to tell whether Bobbi was enjoying herself, and I didn't want to look too closely at that situation.

"The little I heard, I'm not so sure."

"Maybe," I said and took another small sip. "I'm sure time will tell. Is she a problem for you?"

Chloe shook her head and said, "That's not what I'm paid for, so you don't have to worry about what I think. I'll let you know before you cross any lines with me. As far as I can tell, you haven't yet."

"That's... open-minded of you," I said.

"Morals are a luxury in my line of work," Chloe said. She took a small sip, making it look like she was enjoying the flavor. "Also, I keep my mouth shut. It's part of the job."

"Kind of like a lawyer or doctor?"

"Not as formal, but yeah. If word got around that I was telling people things about my employer shouldn't, wouldn't last very long in this circle.

"Makes sense," I said with a nod.

"Thanks for being honest. I know this is all pretty sensitive for you, but it helps me do my job better."

Not sure of how to respond, I took another sip of my drink..

"What about Ashlee?" She asked. "Have you guys slept together?"

I leaned back a little, starting to think Erin had been a little too free with her information, then I remembered Ashlee had been at the press release this morning. The looks she gave me would have made a blind person see something was going on there. I shook my head.

"No," I said.

"The way she was looking at you, she'd do it. Do you plan to?"

I shrugged. "I don't know. Maybe."

She didn't respond, and after a moment, I looked back up at her.

"I get it. She's a cutie," Chloe replied.

I nodded but didn't reply. It was strange. Our conversation felt akin to something I might have with one of my guy friends. Chloe was blunt and succinct. She also didn't hold back when asked her opinion. It was refreshing. It also made for a lot of silence between the two of us, but nothing uncomfortable.

"Want to play a game?" she asked.

The sudden change in topics threw me off, and I cut my eyes over to her warily. "What kind of game."

"I never," Chloe replied.

I knew that game. Participants were supposed to take tums making a declaration about something they had never done Anyone who had done the thing had to take a sip.

"Sure, I guess. Any reason why?"

Chloe shrugged, "Getting to know you better helps me do my job. This is a fun way to do it."

"Alright," I agreed. "Who goes first?"

"You can," she said.

"Okay," I said, trying to think of a good first question. "An easy one. I've never shot someone."

She snorted and took a sip.

"I've never been in love with a girl named Natalie before," she said.

"Fuck," I felt my cheeks warm as took a sip. "Playing dirty?"

"Only way to play," she said with a smirk.

"Okay," I said. The gloves were coming off. "I've never directly worked for a billionaire before."

It was her turn to take a sip.

"I never inherited a billion dollars."

When I didn't take a sip, she raised an eyebrow.

"It was billions," I said, "with an s."

"Cheap," she snorted, "but I'll let you have it."

"I've never killed a man," said. I cringed a little inwardly, remembering seeing people coming home from war who had PTSD from killing people.

Chloe took it like a champ though, taking a larger sip. "I've never fucked multiple women at the same time."

Had I played this game a week ago, I would have been able to pass on this one, but alas...

I took a sip and said, "I've never slept with a man."

She took her sip and then said, "I've never done hard drugs."

Neither of us took a sip and I saw a hint of surprise from her.

I shrugged and said, "Drugs aren't really my vice"

"Not even Viagra?" she asked.

"How did you know about that?"

"I know one of the bouncers at Starlight. He told me Erin picked some up from one of his guys to use over the weekend. Nothing to be ashamed of. It's a lot of work, keeping up with five women at a time.

"Why would some random bouncer at a prestigious club like Starlight tell you anything?" I asked. "Didn't you just say the security industry relies on discretion?"

"I wanted to know what was dealing with. John owed me a favor.."

"His name is John?"

"Yeah."

"Every security guy I've met has been named John. At this point, I'm surprised your name isn't John."