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She was sitting behind the bar at the farthest corner, almost completely hidden from prying eyes but David knew the exact spot to sit and the perfect angle for the placement of his spyglass. David watched her surreptitiously as she napped, sitting upright with her head tilted backward slightly, resting against the wall. In those moments, with her eyes closed and her facial expression softened, she looked like a very vulnerable young woman. David couldn't help wondering what exactly she’d been through that made her so mean.
The town wasn't big and the population was low enough to gain information about anyone but no one knew anything about Lola. Other employees at the bar said she was a cold-hearted woman who didn’t let anyone in. It was as if she was only half in and could leave town at the drop of a hat. He had followed her enough to know that she lived around the seediest, lowliest part of town. He had also watched her long enough to know that she didn't do drugs and didn't drink. She was mean and prickly as a hedgehog with guys and her attitude reeked of bitter rejection and loneliness. On the other hand, she was neutral & distant with women but very sweet and friendly with kids.
There was a darkness inside of David that he was very conscious of. He required submission from his women and Lola looked like the least submissive woman he could possibly have chosen. As he stared at her sleeping profile, he wondered if she’d be able to satisfy the dark need inside of him. He took a sip of his drink and kept his gaze fixed on her. The barman reached out to her and shook her awake gently. It was time for her to get back to work.
David watched the guy's hand linger on her arm in a caress and his hold on his bottle tightened. Just as he was about to get up and pick a fight, Lola came fully awake and slapped the caressing hand so hard it sounded like a gunshot. "Good girl', he thought with satisfaction. She looked up and caught him staring. Her eyes warmed and her lips almost relaxed into a smile for a split second before she froze and her face took on the usual sullen look she wore like a shield. David felt himself go rock hard, he had seen the welcoming look before her mask went up. She was stubborn but her body already knew it was his.
He couldn't wait to tie her up and have total control. He never let go with any woman. He was always the one in control, giving out the orders. That was the way he liked it, and that was the way it was going to stay. Women fell for him without much effort on his part and tonight was no different as they kept coming on to him. It vexed him a little that he didn't want any of them and the only one he had eyes for was doing her darndest to pretend he didn't exist. He had to put an end to this game she was playing. 3 months was enough time for her to come around. He was going to have his way now and not later.
To be continued...