Page 83 of Halo: Tales Of A Hitman

“For a while!? Like how long?! Who is he?!”

“See. This is why I did not say anything to anyone. Y’all would want to know all about him and I’m not ready.”

He put the mirror down and stood up from the chair. I stopped him when he took a knot of money out of his pocket.

“Ya’ damn right we’d want to know about him. Muthafuckas are wacked out today and I gotta make sure you straight.”

I put the top on the curl mouse then said, “Hendrix I love you and Siren. But y’all do not have to investigate anyone. I swear, when I am ready, I’ll tell you all about him. Meanwhile, please do not tell Siren. Or Karter because that is like telling Siren. No one knows, not even Regan. Juts let me feel the relationship out more.”

Hendrix didn’t want to agree to it, but he ended up respecting what I asked. It was nine at night and I walked him to the door. Once he was gone, I went to reheat the rest of my food up and got ready to eat in my bed. I poured a glass of Stella Rose wine and took my food in my bedroom.

My friends and sister assumed I was miserable because I was home more than often. But I kept reminding them that I wasn’t. This was my first time living alone and I loved decorating it. I could walk around naked if I wanted to. Instead of putting a movie on I started the show Modern Family, and I was on season 3.

My phone went off on my nightstand. It was the alert for my appointment calendar. I had a last-minute cancellation this morning, so I posted it on social media.

“No way.” I said when I saw who took the slot and the deposit was sent after. I screenshot it and text it to Siren then Regan.

Big sister: (sent a bunch of laughing emojis) I mean, I banned one of the three brothers so he’s not wrong.

Siren: Bet you won’t be telling him no and returning his deposit!

I smacked my lips and decided to ignore them. Then I went and looked at the filled slot again. The name stared back at me, and I started to cancel it. But nope, I decided to keep it. He tips big and I’m not saying no to money. I finished my food, drunk my wine and watched five episodes then fell asleep.

**

“You look beautiful tonight, Story. I knew that dress would fit you.” Keanu complimented me while we were at dinner.

“Thank you, I must say that I like your taste. The dress, the shoes, you even paid for my hair and make-up. I feel extremely special.”

He had a dress and shoes delivered to my place along with the conformation to a makeup artist and hairstylist. The women came to my house and got me all the way together. The dress wasn’t fully my taste, but it fit me good and I liked the color. My hair style and make-up were selected for me by him.

The only thing I changed was the lipstick. I was not a fan of red lipstick and wasn’t about to become one tonight. My hair style was an updo French roll with curls hanging around my face. A little old school for me but Keanu kept calling it classically sexy.

“The goal is to make sure you always feel sexy. I know work has kept me busy these past few weeks, so I wanted to make it up to you. How was work?”

“Funny thing happened. I had a client cancel on me, so I posted it on my Instagram. Last night the slot was filled by my ex-boyfriend’s brother.” I laughed as I continued. “I hadn’t been around him since my best friend’s birthday. Anyway, I did his hair, and it wasn’t as awkward as I assumed. He could be a bit----” I stopped when Keanu put his fork down and held his hand up.

“Let me get this straight. I will roll out the works for you to look perfect for me tonight. As a gesture to show you that I want to spend time with you. Only for you to sit across from me in this elegant restaurant and tell me that you did the hair of your ex-boyfriend’s brother. What makes you think any of that would be acceptable let alone funny to me?”

I put my fork down and answered, “I told you because you asked me how work was. In case you did not hear the story clearly. You did not laugh but it doesn’t take away from how my day went. If you do not like the fact that I did his hair, then we can talk about it. But do not try to act like I am unappreciated the effort you’ve put in tonight.”

He may have been older, but he was not about to speak to me like a child.

“Story. I do not like that you did his hair. I also do not like the fact that you just said the last time you saw him was at your best friend’s birthday. Why was he there exactly?” Keanu was mocking me in a way when he said some of his sentences in the same tone I did.

“His cousin and my best friend are in a relationship together. That’s why he was at her party, and I did not even know you during that time. Keanu, there is nothing going on with my ex or his family at all. It’s been over between us for three years.”

“If any funny business happens then we will have a problem, Story. Let’s not let this ruin our night. Is that fine with you?” He picked his fork back up and cut into his seared scallops.

The only reason I agreed is because there will never be a problem with me and Halo. We did not talk at all, and I planned on keeping it that way. We continued dinner then left the restaurant. The valet brought Keanu his car then we drove to his place. I was in the clear to have sex tonight and I needed it right about now.

Keanu was the first older guy I ever talked to and I must say. His bedroom skills were very good. I just wanted to teach him how to kiss better. Keanu felt because he was older that he could not learn anything from me. That was my only protest.

When we arrived back at his house there was a box with a black bow on top of it in the middle of his bedroom. He took his suit jacket off and told me to open it. I did just that with a big smile and pulled out the satin panties and bra set. It came with a matching garter and a pair of black pumps.

“As soon as I saw it, I knew you’d look lovely in it. Make sure you take your hair down when you put it on.”

“Will do.” I agreed then walked into his bathroom to put the lingerie on.