“I wouldn’t say poor. Both my parents worked, but we just never had money. My father struggled with gambling and my mother worked hard to make the money that was left last for the month.”
What Sophia didn’t share with Samantha and Robert was how many nights she had gone to bed hungry because her father had gambled away their grocery money. She didn’t talk about the reason she had a part-time job the second she turned sixteen was so she could afford to buy groceries for her mother and herself when her father didn’t show up for days at a time. Sophia didn’t feel it was necessary to share all those details with them.
As they went through the list of rules, Sophia understood them and was more than willing to sign the non-disclosure agreement regarding them. Rules didn’t bother her, in fact Sophia felt comforted by rules. Probably because she had spent so much of her life without them and the order that came with rules was very comforting to her.
“Rule number three is that you will not disclose the details of this game to anyone at anytime,” Samantha said as they checked off each rule from this list.
“Does that mean forever?” Sophia had to wonder.
Forever was a really long time. It was hard to imagine that was even a plausible rule that anyone would be able to enforce. How would they know if anyone actually did talk about the game, unless it became the news or something like that?
“Yes Sophia, that means forever,” Robert responded. “That means even if you and Drake end up together, have children and are there with your grandchildren, you are never to talk about this game or how you met.”
Sophia obediently nodded her head in agreement and they continued down the list of rules. One by one, Sophia initialed next to each of the rules and attested that she understood them and was willing to abide by them.
“Can I ask a question?” Sophia said as she looked Robert directly in the eyes.
“Yes, of course, you can,” Robert responded.
“Does Drake like anal sex?”
Robert’s eyes almost bugged out of his face and he turned to Samantha to let her respond. Robert was not comfortable with all the sex talk that had happened so far, the last few days and he certainly couldn’t talk about anal sex with a gorgeous red-haired woman who flirted with him. He immediately refused to look back at Sophia and instead let Sam answer the question.
“Drake is an open man. I’m sure you will be able to discuss any of your sexual desires with him. I encourage you to talk to him and ask him yourself,” Sam said as she stood up and motioned for Sophia to do so as well.
Samantha escorted Sophia out of the room and turned back to Robert and shook her head yes. They were definitely going to pick Sophia. Any woman who eagerly wanted to talk about anal sex was going to be a good match for Drake. He needed a hot fiery redhead in his life. Samantha couldn’t wait to see his response when she asked him if he liked anal.
“Thank you for coming, Sophia. Stay close to your phone tomorrow. We will call you in the morning and the finalists will be moving into Drake's house by the afternoon.”
“Thank you for the chance, Samantha, Robert, it was very nice to meet both of you,” Sophia grabbed Samantha’s hand and shook it delicately, seductively, slowly.
As Samantha went to grab the next girl, she couldn’t help but think that Sophia was going to be much fun for Drake.
Chapter 12
“Allison,” Samantha called from the doorway to the conference room.
“That’s me,” a vibrant blonde woman with huge blue eyes popped up and made her way over toward Samantha. “My ass was starting to hurt from sitting there so long’” she joked as the two women made their way down the hallway.
“I know. It’s been a long day,” Sam responded.
“Oh, hell no, I’ve had to sit on a plane for almost twenty hours straight. This is a piece of cake.”
“Why such a long flight?” Sam asked as they entered the interview room.
“I was working in Thailand and got booked a movie role out here in L.A. I had to fly all night and then look camera ready when I got off the plane. It was good practice for how my career has been going the last several years.”
Samantha sat down next to Robert and looked through Allison’s bio book. She remembered thinking that she wouldn’t like this woman. The model type really wasn’t what she had been looking for to match Drake up with, but Allison was different. She had a down-to-earth personality that Sam liked right off the bat.
Allison was tall, at least 5’10” plus she had on some killer heels. Her body was proportioned perfectly and she wasn’t a stick thin model at all. Samantha suspected that Allison probably did a lot of swimsuit work and other very revealing pictures. Sam continued to look through the bio book as Robert took control of the conversation.
“So, Allison you have plenty of money and probably meet tons of men who want to date you. Why are you interested in dating Drake?”
“It’s not as easy as you think to find a decent guy to date. Most of the guys just want to fuck you so they can say they slept with a model. I want more than that.”
“Like what?”
“I’m looking for a partner. Yes, I like sex just as much as the next person. But I want more than just physical chemistry. I want my man to make my vagina sing when he walks into the room.”
Both Robert and Samantha had to laugh at Allison. She was refreshing and irreverent; certainly both personality traits that they thought Drake would enjoy. Samantha couldn’t help but picture the tabloid papers and how they would go crazy for a match between Allison Reynolds and Drake Leblanc. They would have a cute little nickname for them and the press would be insanely helpful for business.
Allison did ask that her attorney look over the contract before she would sign it, but she promised she would have it signed by the next morning if she was chosen. She was the only woman who actually had an attorney that she wanted to review the rules. It wasn’t a problem for Sam and Robert, it was a good idea for someone who also lived her life in the public eye.
They went over each of the rules in detail and Allison took notes. She was the only one of the girls who actually took notes on each of the rules and she asked the most questions about them, as well. Sam continued to be surprised by Allison and her diligence in the interview process. Allison didn’t seem like a businesswoman, but the way she presented herself throughout the interview showed that she actually knew a lot about business.
“Safe word? What kind of things are we going to be doing that need a safe word? I’m not opposed to getting kinky with my man, but in the game, what are we looking at?”
“That’s a reasonable question Allison,” Samantha answered. “Drake will get to decide games and other things that will go on throughout the week. They might involve you being with other women and he may want to do a little light kink. Drake isn’t into anything too heavy and we just want to make sure everyone has a safe word so Drake will know when he needs to slow things down.”
“Can my safe word be 'don’t stop'?” Allison said as she winked at Samantha.
“Well that’s my kind of girl” Samantha said as she wrote down some notes.
“I’m very sexually open. I usually say yes to everything, just no weird bodily fluids.”
“Yes, to a threesome?” Robert asked.
“Of course, two guys or two girls either way are totally hot. Although I prefer to have my man all to myself.”
“How about anal sex?” Sam asked.
“Think of my sexual preferences like this; if I can have an orgasm, then I’m going to think it is a good idea.”
“That’s good. Is there any other questions you have?” Sam said as she looked toward Robert to see if he had anything else to add.
“Yes, I would also have a Non-Disclosure agreement that my lawyer would want Drake to sign. Nothing as fancy as yours just the basics that we agree to talk positively about each other in the press; basic celebrity stuff.”
“Sure, Drake would be more than happy to take
a look at it if you are chosen.”
Robert got up and walked Allison out to the front lobby. He couldn’t help but feel like she had a very good chance of being one of Drake’s top picks. Her personality was bubbly and fun and she didn’t take life too seriously. It also helped a lot that she was already familiar with the paparazzi and all the chaos that comes with being in the spotlight. She actually almost certainly knew that chaos much better than Drake did.
“Thank you again for coming, we will call you in the morning if you are chosen. Will you be heading back to the hotel for the night?”
“Oh, I just live down the street. I’ll be there getting my affairs in order for next week, just in case you guys decide I’m a good fit for the game.” Allison winked at Robert as she left.
She was a confident woman and already felt like she and Drake would get along great. She had watched him in the media and he seemed like her type. Allison wasn’t the type of girl who waited around for the things she wanted; she liked to go after them.
Although she was very laid back in life, she worked hard for the things she had and she was willing to work just as hard to find the love of her life. Allison was sick and tired of dating losers and was excited at the chance to date someone she felt was on the same level socially as she was.
It also excited her to think that if she and Drake worked out they could be one of the power couples in L.A. Allison wasn’t about to settle for just any guy, she wanted the whole package and Drake certainly fit what she wanted.
Chapter 13
Robert paused in the conference room and looked around. They had interviewed almost everyone and were down to the last three women. He was exhausted and couldn’t wait for his part in this game to be over.
“Cynthia,” Robert said as he smiled at her.
He knew exactly which one of the women was Cynthia because he had personally done her initial interview. She was the only plus sized woman and Robert felt like her curves would drive Drake crazy. Drake really didn’t care what size a woman was, he’s had women of ever shape and size before.
Robert remembered Drake telling him about a super plus size woman who he had picked up one night. She was over 250 pounds and nothing like what Robert would have thought Drake would go for. But Drake couldn’t stop raving about how good the woman could suck his cock. He wanted to keep going back to her over and over again just for the excellent head she gave.
Cynthia was probably barely considered a plus size woman. She was tall at 5’9” and perfectly proportioned. Her curvy hips and breasts were delicious for any man to look at. Robert found himself admiring her hips as they swayed back and forth down the hallway. His eyes locked onto her sensual motion and again his cock stood at attention. Robert couldn’t help but think about the fact that Drake would get to sleep with all of these women if they were chosen for the game.
At first sight, Cynthia seemed sweet and innocent. Her long brown hair was down and tucked behind her ears. She had on a form-fitting blue dress and her shoes were low heels. Cynthia shook hands with Samantha and then Robert as she sat down to get ready for her interview.
“So, you say you’re a... dominatrix. Tell me more about this,” Samantha said right off the bat.
Cynthia smiled innocently and then looked Samantha straight in the eyes as she answered. Cynthia knew that many people had questions about what a dominatrix really was. The movies and porn world had made everyone think of a dominatrix as someone who was deeply into the S & M world. The reality was that Cynthia had “regular” sex most often and only got into her dominatrix persona if the man she was with liked it. She thought of it as a fun way to play during sex and didn’t take it all that seriously.
“Yes, I enjoy being in charge in the bedroom. I don’t need a submissive though; I like a little give and take with my man. Typically, I only bring out my dominatrix personality if a guy is really into that sort of thing.”
“What type of guys do you normally date?” Robert asked.
“Usually executives and other businessmen. I own an investment firm and they are the type of men I am normally around during the day. Many really powerful men enjoy being with a dominatrix woman. There is something very freeing about not having to think about or be in charge during sex.”
“So, you’re a take-charge woman in all aspects of your life?” Robert continued on.
Robert was fascinated by the idea of a dominatrix and he thought Drake would be too. In fact, Robert knew Drake would be all for having a little fun with a woman like Cynthia. As much as Drake liked being in charge in the bedroom, he also really liked to play games and have fun.
“For the most part, I do like to be in control of life and I don’t let others control my destiny. I do like a man who can take control also, so I only date very strong like-minded men. It seems to work best with my personality.”
“Yes, Drake is a very strong-willed man. He likes women who are in control of their life, but he also likes a woman who can submit control to him in the bedroom. How do you feel about that?”
“I’d love to meet a man who could control me in the bedroom. It excites me to think that there is such a man out there. Typically, men find me so intimidating that I end up being the one in charge. I doubt it would be that way with Drake, though.”
“Do you have any issues with the rules for this game?” Samantha asked as she gave Cynthia a copy of the rules to sign.
“No issues, but I did have a question on rule number five; each date is to last twenty-four hours but has no limit to what occurs or where it occurs. Does that mean we can leave the house for our dates?”
“If necessary, you can leave the house, but you have a finite amount of time and I would encourage you to design your date with Drake to make the most of your time together. You will want to get to know each other on every level and you may want to stick close to the house to do that.”
“I understand. Thank you for clarifying.”
“It is very important that each woman is committed to this process as well. During the other women’s dates, you may want to spend time with each other and Drake may also ask for time with everyone during a portion of your date. You have to be open and flexible to all the possibilities that may happen.”
“Yes, I understand. I’m willing to give myself to this process for the whole week. No distractions and no worries about me not being committed. I have an intense sense of control in my life.”
“Great, thank you so much for coming Cynthia, I’ll walk you out.” Samantha brought her to the front room and then went back to the interview room before grabbing the next girl.
“No, absolutely no. Drake will not like her to be in control,” Sam said to Robert.
“Oh, well maybe you don’t know him as well as you think. I know he will like her. He loves a nice voluptuous woman who can take control.”
“What? No, he doesn’t.”
“Oh yes, he does. He has told me stories about some of his women and I know he will like this one.” Robert was insistent on Cynthia making it to the final cut. He knew Drake would like her and was willing to push hard to get her in.
“Alright, but that’s your only pick then. I get to pick the other six girls.”
“No way, I get three and you get four” Robert said defiantly.
“Not happening, Robert. You can have two picks, but that is it. I definitely don’t see why you think Drake is going to like a woman who wants to control him. You know he is a control freak.”
Robert knew he wouldn’t win this battle with Sam so he caved in and accepted her offer. Two picks was better than not getting any.
“Oh, he likes it when a woman takes control; just trust me on this one. I know it for a fact. And fine, I will take two picks but Cynthia is for sure one of them.”
“That’s fine.”
Samantha went to grab the next person to be interviewed and smiled all the way down the hallway. She was fine with Cynthia coming to the house; it would mix things up a bit. Cynthia was a beauti
ful woman and certainly intelligent; Drake would probably get along very well with her. Although Sam was pretty sure he wouldn’t pick her as his final woman.
Sam just wanted to get Robert to give up some of his picks. She had so many of the women she liked already and she knew it would be impossible to make the final decisions of who came into the house. But Sam also knew that she wanted to have the final say on as many of the choices as possible. She didn’t want Robert picking women just based on their flirting with him or if they have him a hard on. There were much more important traits that Sam wanted in the women she would choose to spend the week with Drake.
Chapter 14
As Lauren was brought in for her final interview, it was hard for Sam to remember if she was the youngest one in the group or not. She had thought one of the other girls was, but Lauren seemed to be. The way she walked and smiled at Samantha certainly made her look much younger than the other women. Sam wasn’t really sure why she had originally picked Lauren; she would have to look at her notes to jog her memory.
When they got back to the room and Sam looked at Lauren’s file she remembered why they had picked her to continue to the next round of interviews.
Lauren had big green eyes and a cute little surfer’s body. She was actually one of the most famous female surfers in the world. Her bubbly personality had attracted both Sam and Robert to pick her for the second round of interviews. Although she was extremely shy at first, she did warm up throughout her first interview.
She was 5’4” tall and barely one hundred pounds. Her tiny frame was nothing compared to her big personality. Lauren hugged Samantha when she called for her to come do her interview. She also hugged Scarlett, the last girl who waited to do her interview. She started to come out of her shell more and more as they got to know her during the interview process.
“I’ll see you in the house,” Lauren said to Scarlett.
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