hesitating, but knowing her like he did, he knew she wouldnât hesitate long. He picked out a piece of peppermint candy from the dish on her desk and stared at her. âSo, why are you looking like the cat who ate the canary? Whatâs going on? What do you want to talk to me about?â
She finally looked at him. âI need a favor, and I know itâs going to feel like itâs coming out of left field but hear me out.â
âSure, what is it?â he replied.
âWell, you know me and Trent broke up about four months ago, and since then, I just havenât been lucky enough to meet anyone else,â she explained.
Ramsey curiously listened to her. Keilah had become somewhat of a workaholic since her relationship with Howard University Professor, Trenton Daniels soured. Trenton was a decent guy. He just couldnât handle Keilah being a bodyguard. Trent and Keilah dated heavily for about ten months after meeting in Union Station one Saturday afternoon. After several efforts to make their relationship work, they decided it was best they parted ways.
Ramsey sat up in his chair and said, âKeilah, sadly itâs going to take a real man to be able to deal with this line of work. The crazy thing is that women I meet find it exciting when I tell them what I do, but for some reason, men are intimidated when they find out about you and the other women in this business. Donât worry about it though. Youâll find the right guy.â
âI hope youâre right, Ramsey, but in the meantime, I still need a favor,â she reminded him.
âOkay, what is this favor? You know Iâll do anything for you.â
Keilah hesitated again. âBefore you agree, you need to hear me out.â
He laughed and said, âAll right.â
âRamsey, I know you have a lot of lady friends you see on a regular basis, and I donât want to cause a problem with your routine, but I was wondering if you would put me on your list until I can get out of this rut.â
Ramsey was in a state of shock. He stared at her as he sat frozen in his seat.
There was no way she could be asking him what he thought she was asking. Or could she? He cleared his throat. âExcuse me?â
âLook Ramsey, Iâm just going to say it. Weâre both adults and should be able to handle this temporary arrangement with some maturity. I havenât had sex in about four months, and thereâs only so much that a battery operated device can do for me. I need some skin-to-skin contact really bad. So do you think you can help me out while Iâm in this dry spell or not? No strings attached. I promise.â
Ramsey couldnât believe his ears. He couldnât do anything but sit there and stare at her while he let her proposal sink in. âWait a minute. Something must be wrong with my hearing because I know you didnât just ask me what I think you asked me?â
Keilah sort of giggled. Sheâd never seen Ramsey so at a loss for words. âCome on, Ramsey. You know what Iâm asking. Iâve seen that case of condoms in your closet so stop acting so innocent. Weâre friends, and a little extra-curricular activity on the side wonât hurt anything.â
Ramsey burst out laughing. âAre you serious?â
âYes, Iâm serious. What do I have to do to convince you that I am?â
Ramsey laughed again. âWhere the hell is this coming from? Why me?â
Keilah walked over and sat on the edge of her desk in front of him. This gave him a birdâs eye view of her magnificent legs, which he didnât hesitate to take advantage of.
âRamsey, weâre best friends, remember? We know each other like a book so that means you know Iâm not going to sleep with just anybody.â
He leaned back in his chair and crossed his legs in disbelief. âSo what youâre saying is you want us to be sex buddies?â
She giggled again. âIf