He ground his teeth while shifting back into human form.He was magnificent.Beautiful in both forms.He shrugged back into his shirt, slowly doing up the buttons.“You’re making a mistake.”
“No, you made the mistake, thinking I was easy.”She swiped angrily at the tears continuing to fall.
“And if we belong together?”He finished buttoning up his shirt.
She refused to answer the question, so she gave him the silent treatment.She felt his sigh as his breath wafted over her and he moved to stand right in front of her again.
“You and I both know that we belong together.”He clicked his tongue.
Now, her gaze shot up to his.
“I will do you a solid and walk away,” he went on.“But the moment you call my name, whether in a dream or awake.I will be there.”
If it had been anyone else his last words would have sounded more like a threat than a promise.Promise or not, she couldn’t abide by what he’d done.“Just go.”She said, turning away from him to stare into the room.She couldn’t meet his eyes any longer.The pain was just too much.She needed to talk to Felipe or whomever oversaw this farce.Finally, she heard him leaving and she closed the door on him, locking it.
Xolani needed to clean up and then she’d get her answers.She went into the bathroom off the bedroom and proceeded to take a shower and clean the toys.She then redressed and turned as she heard a knock on the door.Frowning, she wondered who it could be.She unlocked the door and swiftly opened it.
Felipe and an older gentleman stood there.
She moved to the side so that they could enter.
“We’re here to check you.Dima said that you asked him to leave?”Felipe asked.
“Why didn’t you tell me what he was?”
“Just as much as we guard your details,” he replied.“We do the same for those who participate in the fantasies.Everyone’s information is private.”
“So, you did know.”It wasn’t a question.His words confirmed what she’d already suspected.
“This place is built to give fantasies to all.We do not discriminate.Did he hurt you?”
“If you mean physically, no.”
“Mentally?”
“Only in the fact that I feel manipulated and lied to.”
Finally, the older gentleman spoke, “I’m Dr.Fairee, my dear.No one wanted to hurt you.I assure you that manipulation wasn’t used on anyone.We knew who you wanted and he wanted to be here.”
“I won’t be staying longer than tonight,” Xolani sniffled.“I’m sure you can understand why.”
“He won’t be coming back unless that is what you want,” Dr.Fairee said simply.“Though there is one thing you must know about him.”
“I know all I need to know about him, gentleman.”There was no way they would make her change her mind about Dima.
“He’s your mate.”
“The hell you say?”She crossed her arms over her chest.
“We couldn’t let you leave here and not know the truth.Dima is your soul mate,” Dr.Fairee said.“We will leave you now.”
Felipe gave her a nod.“I’m sorry that your wish didn’t turn out the way you wanted.Consider the night on us and if you ever wish to return, you will have a free weekend.”
Dr.Fairee fixed his glasses, gave her a stiff bow and left.
Felipe turned to her.“Please don’t hesitate to come back if you need to.Dr.Fairee is available if you need counseling.”He turned as if to leave and then turned back.“If you need to stay longer than tonight, just let Dante know.”He looked at her one last time and walked away.
Xolani closed the door, settled down on the bed, and cried some more.
