Hell, you can braid the hair on my back and shave my hairy ass if that’s going to make me look beautiful for my man tonight!” Peaches laughed.
Chapter 6
Running out of time, Peaches decided to get dressed at the hair salon. She arrived to the restaurant right on time. As luck would have it she spotted a park right outside the restaurant door as she pulled up, but a woman cut her off and stole the park from her. To add insult to injury the women laughed and gave her the finger. Too ashamed to take advantage of the valet parking service, because of Boss Hog, Peaches had to circle around the block in search of another parking space. She eventually found one about two blocks away.
Needless to say she was pissed. Pulling out a cheap burner phone which she purchased earlier, she called Charles. “Hey baby it's me, Peaches. I lost my phone somewhere so I had to buy another one. Look, I'm running a little late. Some skinny ass little heifer cut me off and stole my park! I had to park a few blocks away but I'm on my way. Anorexic bitch got me out here walking in these damn heels! Order me an Apple Martini, some buffalo wings and some potato skins with extra cheddar cheese and sour cream. You know how I like them. I'll be there in a few minutes. Oh yeah, and don’t forget my diet Coke. I'm as thirsty as hell! I should have pulled over and beat that skinny bitches' ass! I’ll tell you about it when I get there." Charles did not answer and her call went straight to voice mail. “Damn, damn, damn!” She screamed as she stopped to rub her feet.
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The handsome Charles waited all but patiently at a romantic candle lit table for two. He appeared nervous as he looked at his watch and kept a watchful eye on the door for his date. “It’s fifteen minutes past eight. Where the hell could she be?” He thought out loud.
Just as he began to worry that something had happened, he spots her. A brilliant smile graced his face as he quickly stood to greet her with a hug, a kiss and two dozen long stem red roses.
Seductively dressed, the stunning Mercedes, a law clerk at his law firm sits down. Unimpressed by the roses which Charles presents to her or the expensive restaurant she took a sip of Charles drink.
“You're late. I was afraid that you weren't going to come."
“Baby it takes a whole lot of time and money to look this damn good. An unfortunately, you didn't give me much of either. Where’s the waiter? I need a drink." She responded as she took another sip of Charles’ drink.
“Well, I must admit that it sure was worth the wait, cause girl you look like a million dollars in that dress.” Charles admired her with lust.
“I should, this outfit cost you a small fortune. Thank God there was an open space right out front. I practically had to bitch slap some fat ass, old bitch to get it. God knows that I can't walk far in these damn heels.” Mercedes laughed as Charles summoned the waiter.
The waiter arrived a few seconds later. “Yes sir, I see your guest has arrived. May I get Madame something from the bar?”
“Yes, whatever my lady would like and a bottle of your finest champagne. We’re celebrating tonight."
“I'll take a Purple Nipple and make it a double."
“An excellent choice. Will there be anything else, Madame?”
“Yes and a glass of water with lots of ice.” Mercedes added.
“I’ll be back in a moment, sir." The waiter announced as he prepared to leave.
“So what's the big news, Charles?" Mercedes asked as she picked petals from the expensive roses and callously tossed them on the table.
“Well you know that I passed the Bar." Charles proudly announced.
“Yes, you told me earlier. Congratulations, again." She sarcastically answered.
“Thanks. Anyway, I had a meeting with the Senior Partners and let's just say that from now on your man is going to be able to buy you almost any and everything you want, within reason of course."
“Oh yeah, what