She arranged the meeting with the pianist – she could see how nervy Nat was, but didn’t say a word, just nodded to her instructions. Around 11 Nat stepped out of the school’s dressing room and hurried out of the building in a short blue summer dress, which crossed its straps in her neck and the make up covered Yuri’s purple bite marks on her shoulder. She saw how men looked at her, but this time she hated it. She just wanted to be with Dave and hide herself in his embrace – this picture brought tears in her eyes, but she strictly blinked them away as she turned to the left and there she was… First she couldn’t even catch what the building’s plates said as she stopped in the middle of the pavement and looked up. It was a night club with lapdancers!
“No, no way, Yuri!” she whispered and turned around, but after a few steps she stopped and looked back. She needs the money which can set her free and she had no choice to resist Yuri’s will. So she swallowed and sighed as she turned back, going to the main door. It was time to go in.
As the owner approached her after calling him down from his office, she felt herself awfully embarrassed while she told him who sent her. The owner remained neutral and stayed on the financial side of things. He waved for a man and a girl, who came closer and the boss asked them to show Nat what she needs to do four nights per week in the future. She just stood there, with her jaw on the floor as she watched the girl swirling her hips and doing such tricks with her body, which she could never imagine. She was sure this won’t go for her, but when after a few minutes the boss asked her to show what she can she stepped to the grinning security guy and found the rhythm of the song then tried to call back those moves she just saw. It was hard to swallow her pride and giving in all she could to get this job and avoid Yuri’s anger. After a few instructions she imagined Dave under her, so it was easier to dance in that really short dress. The boss was satisfied and said that she can start by them in two days – temporarily she’ll work just a few hours - then time will show…
As Nat walked out of the nightclub, she headed off down the street on foot: it would be so easy to call a taxi every time, but financially it would be unwise, and anyway - now she felt the need for fresh air and bright light, after the dark and oppressive atmosphere of the club, even during daylight hours.
Her cell started vibrating in her bag, and she saw that she had a reply from her Dave - she selected „display" to read his message.
"My sweet Natasha - u worry me - u need to slow down! Catch up with you tonight - OK? Give me a time: I have sthg for you. D xxx"
Nat smiled as she read his words - as wretched as she felt, here was Dave making her smile! Her eyes began to sting, and then to fill with tears as she thought of how understanding he was being. She decided to wait before texting him a reply - she would call Yuri and tell him about the interview, and find out what was expected of her that night - then she would know if there would be any time left for her to see Dave. How she missed him - she looked at her watch and realised that she would have been sitting eating with him at that very moment, if that bastard Yuri hadn't turned her life upside down. Instead, when she got home, she went to her little kitchen and prepared a sandwich, poured herself a glass of water, rinsed an apple. She needed to catch up on her sleep - and she needed to watch her spending: what she saved on food, she could spend on clothes and underwear to keep Yuri satisfied, which would keep him from increasing his demands on her.
She felt so lonely, sitting alone, eating - she put on her Hourglass CD, and when she had tidied her kitchen, she lay down on her bed and drifted off to sleep with Dave's voice - it was the next best thing to having his arms around her…
She woke up when her cell started to ring. She needed a few moments to realize where she was so the sounds of ‘Fly on the windscreen’ got louder at the time she reached for the phone.
“Hey, my little slut, I’ve heard that the Boss was satisfied with your skills back at the club. Nice work, darling, tonight you can show me how you danced on that guy’s lap” she heard Yuri’s laughing voice.
“Yuri, let me ask something. I know that I need to go at midnight, but could you tell me what plans do you have with me?”
“What kind of question is it? Of course I’ll fuck you again and not just once. Why are you asking this?” his voice sounded suspicious.
“Nothing special, I just wanted to know” she sounded quite calm and felt a little happiness, because she’ll have time to see Dave before going to Yuri – but need to find an excuse why she can’t sleep with her love…
“Alright, don’t be late and wear something sexy again” he added and hung up.
Nat sighed again and waited for a few moments, clearing her thoughts of Yuri and concentrating on the text she was writing to Dave.
“My love, let’s meet tonight at 7PM at your studio if it’s possible. I’m curious what u have for me. With all of my love, Nat xxx”
She smiled as she sent the text and got a reply nearly right away, which was telling that it was OK for Dave and promised a self-made little dinner. Nat sighed again – it was easier for her to leave Dave’s studio than telling him to go away from her flat. She’ll say that she have to go and arrange some things for work. She hated the lies she must tell, but this was the only way to know Dave in safety.
After a few hours Nat was standing on Jane Street, in front of Dave’s building, wearing a simple red dress under her black coat. She’ll try to avoid Dave’s touches, but thought that if there won’t be too much light, then maybe she can give herself to him – the bitemark from Yuri on her shoulder was covered with a lot of make up – maybe Dave won’t notice it in the dim light. Her heart started to beat faster as she imagined that she’ll turn off the lights and she’ll sink into the river of passion with her Dave. She missed his touches, his scent, his whole being as he fills her completely. She felt herself a bit tainted by Yuri, but couldn’t fight against the passion and love in her heart which was burning only for her Dave.
She went up to his floor in the elevator - checking her hair, her make-up, her clothes in the full-length mirror - she got out on the 11th floor and went to his door. She knocked - four times - then noticed that her hand was trembling…
The door opened sooner than she was expecting, and the first thing Dave said was "Seen a ghost, babe?" as he took in her puzzled expression.
"No, no, my love. I was miles away - thinking of tomorrow's lessons... so don't worry!" she forced a smile and took a step forward as Dave retreated to let her come in. He took her in his arms immediately and hugged her to him. No words were spoken - and he just held her there for quite some time. Nat began to wonder if somehow he hadn't found out what was going on - and this hug was to say "I know - and I know that we can't talk about it - but I still love you" - but no sooner had this idea formed than she crushed it as it was impossible.
She was the one to break the embrace ... "Hey I've missed you!" she said, pulling back slightly so she could look into his eyes.
“I’ve missed you too!” he breathed over her lips then kissed her softly, pulling her even closer. For Natasha it seemed that he never wants to end the kiss, which got more and more passionate, his tongue searching for hers and she responded it until their kisses slowed down and he stroked her slightly blushed little face with a little smile. “Come now” he took one of her hands and led her into the kitchen area “I prepared your favourite food.”
“Aww, you’re so nice to me, Dave! You learned it?”
“Yes I did, babe, but this is the least I can do for you, because I love you” he helped her out of her coat and helped her to sit down. Then he put the tasty dinner onto the table. “I hope I didn’t screw it up!” he laughed and poured red vine into two glasses before sitting down next to her.
“Oh God, no!” she moaned “This is delicious! I didn’t know you can cook this well!”
“Well, I have some hidden abilities…” he laughed and joined her “After dinner I’ll give you your present too” he grinned.
“What present?” she looked at him smiling. It was such a good thing just to watch him eating, sitting next to her, seeing the playful light in his dark eyes.
“You’ll see! Now eat! I don’t want to see a single morsel on your plate!” this last sentence made her laugh and they continued eating.
Dave took care of the music while they ate - he had selected a long list of smooth, atmospheric tracks to accompany their intimate candle-lit dinner. They sat side by side to eat - this was after Nat, finding herself too far from Dave when she was opposite him at the dining table, had moved her plate and glass around to be next to him.
"I want to be close to my lover. I want to be able to congratulate you on your cooking ... if you deserve it, that is ..." she said with a little smile and a wink.
Dave shrugged his shoulders and carried on serving the food. Then he sat down next to Nat - and they began to eat again. Every now and then they would feed each other mouthfuls ... Dave took care of the wine - all Nat had to do was to eat, drink and admire ... she was so close, many times, to blocking out Yuri and his sick mind.... so very close - as she turned and looked into Dave's eyes she would wonder how long he would tolerate her strange behaviour - going from a young woman with a healthy appetite for sex to how she would have to behave for the next year...
When her lover went to fetch the dessert, grinning contentedly, and asking her to close her eyes when he told her, Nat used this time to formulate quite a good plan....
She would explain to Dave that she was trying to discover her spiritual self, and had been told to banish any physical distractions from her life ... Perhaps he would accept this ... it would explain her absences, her long periods of activity could be when she studied, or read...
As she had studied world religions during her dancing school years, she could use her knowledge of these studies to convince Dave of what she was doing...
He came to the door and said "Close your eyes, my little ballerina" so she did
smiling - pleased with her idea ... and determined to tell him over the dessert whatever it would be! She thought she smelt vanilla...
... and she was right - Dave put something heavy down on her knees ... then he kissed her forehead and said "Open your eyes, my love!" so she did ... and she found half a cake on a silver dish upon her lap. It was obviously a homemade cake, judging by the imperfect shape, and the uneven icing, but Dave stood up and took a step back, as if he was admiring his own masterpiece!
On the cake's icing was drawn a 14 and a heart.... she looked questioningly at Dave, whose smile widened as he explained ...
" It's just that ... we have known each other for 14 months now... so it's our anniversary if you like...." he looked sheepish, wondering what she would think of his silly idea...
But Nat was already smiling, and scooped up a few cake crumbs to taste.
"And you want me to believe that you made this?"
"Hey I'm not totally lost in a kitchen... but I had help from Rosie too! Not for the icing though - er - that's all me." He looked down at Nat who was stifling a giggle ... so he added "Does it show that much?"
"Oh my sweet Dave, this is perfect - you spent a lot of time making it, so I love it. Thank you - how amazing of you to remember!"
"Well I found my ballet ticket in my tuxedo pocket the other day, and saw the date, and thought .... hmmm - that was 14 months ago .... so much has changed since then - huh, my love?"
“Oh yes…so much…” she sighed and tried to smile happily, hiding her sudden sad thoughts and the pricks of her conscience. “Thank you, David, I appreciate your hard work, so come here and give me a kiss before I eat up the remained half of the cake and won’t give you a single morsel of it! But as I know you I’m sure there’s a good reason why the half of it is missing… like having eaten it, right?” she laughed and Dave knelt down in front of her blushing slightly as he nodded, resting his warm hands on her knees. He leant closer to her and kissed the pink little mouth as the love spread in his heart again. He was still surprised how he was able to love her that much. The overwhelming love makes him to do unexpected and spontaneous things which he did a long time ago. And in return it was enough for him just to see the happy shining in her eyes or a little smile on her face. He continued the kiss softly, with full of his feelings for her, which made Nat’s hart race in her chest. She caressed his smooth face softly just to feel its warmth and took a deep breath to smell his unbelievable scent. She loved these moments and locked them deep into her heart for later when she can win power from them to survive the dark hours she must bear in another man’s arms.
She broke the kiss and looked at him without any words. Her eyes were telling what she felt now, she showed how the love for him warmed her frozen little heart. When she was with Dave everything seemed alright, no one could harm her or their little world. She felt herself safe in the bubble which surrounded them and closed out everything just to enjoy their love as much as it was possible. She knew from these few minutes, that it will happen, she’ll give herself to him this night between the shadows. Her soul and heart needed it, maybe even more than David’s, who was watching her like a fragile but strong beauty – and she was one. She was his and no one could change this even separating them from each other!
“Would you let me eat from your delicious cake?” she asked whispering, not to break the fragile and magical moment between them.
“I won’t let you go without tasting it…” he whispered back and took a piece of it with his fingers. Nat watched him and opened her mouth to taste the cake and his long fingers. She moaned quietly and closed her eyes as she started to lick his fingers clean. As she looked down at Dave she saw that he was watching her with a cloudy expression on his handsome face. He took another piece and she repeated what she did a moment ago.
They continued their game for a few minutes but then David took the tray from her lap and leant forward, opening her legs to kneel between them. She enjoyed the warmth of his hands as they slid upwards on her stockings right under her simple red dress. He leant to her and kissed her thirsty lips tenderly. Nat stroked his dark hair and closed her eyes as she sank deeper into the sweet kiss. After a minute her whole body started burning from his soft touches and let David pull down her little red thong. She watched as he smelled her feminine scent from it and put it down next to them as she was sitting on the sofa.
Nat watched as her lover pushed her dress over her hips and let Dave pull her closer to the edge of the sofa just to open her legs wider. She knew what he was about to do. For a moment her body tensed as the fear rose in her and prayed for not noticing her little bruises which were caused by Yuri.
But in the romantic half-light Dave didn’t see them, just the glistening between her white legs. The black stockings and the garter belt took his breath away. Usually Nat didn’t wear such expensive lingerie, but he thought this was because of him, that Nat bought them to impress him. This brought a smile onto his face and kissed her again, while his fingers slid slowly upwards on her sensitive inner thighs. He felt how hot she was under his touches and knew that Nat was waiting for this just as much as he did.
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