Payable Comfort

Chapter 12: Honest Confession

*Michael POV*

Having Ezra here somewhat made me happy. It is weird how a few months back I didn't want to be anywhere near her. Yet now she has taken place in my life. I am myself with her. Not to forget the fact that I love spending my one hour time in that room with her more than those f*****g women.

From watching animes to deep talks about the future and our childhood. Strangely, she made me comfortable with her. It is quite astonishing how she manages to dodge my flirty remarks on her. To say I am surprised would be an understatement. But I am sure she cannot win this game. I am the player of this game and surely know how to win it. The game is on Ms. Ezra Sanders.

*Ezra POV*

A part of me was screaming like a kid when Michael stepped on the stage. I knew the moment we made eye contact, the game was on. And trust me the game was going to be quite dangerous. As much as I know this man can take my breath away, I need to keep my composure. No Ezra, you can't lose that easily.

Taysha- "What does he mean by let's see who wins? Wait a minute, I am hella confused. What is the actual matter."

Ezra-"Well, I haven't shared all the details with you. But promise me, you won't consider me dumbo."

Taysha-"Ez you know, as much as I love your creative mind. It sometimes can be weird."

She is right. I am sometimes difficult to understand. Maybe that's the reason Michael was so intrigued after that night.

*Flashback*

We both were happily busy watching the web series when Michael decided to pause the show.

Michael- "Okay, I have a genuine question to you. Are you sure you don't feel anything towards me?"

Ezra- "What do you mean? Like feelings?"

Michael- "No. What I mean is that don't you feel attracted to me? Sexually?"

I couldn't help but giggle at his cuteness. Who knew The great Adonis would be nervous to talk about this topic. Seeing his ear turning red, I knew it was my chance to take advantage of it.

Ezra- "Honestly Michael, I think I have seen much better. You know someone who can make my  knees go weak for them."

Michael- "You are kidding me right. It's impossible. You are just saying this to hurt my male ego,  but I won't back down weirdo."

Watching him so full of himself, I knew I had to step up my game.

Ezra- "What can I say? I have been f****d better."

Lie. Big lie. I don't even remember having an orgasm with Aiden. All I knew our s*x life was great during the start of our relationship but with time it faded too. Our s*x was monotonous. Thinking about it made me gloomy. That cheater crushed my love, care, and needs under his feet.

Michael noticed my silence. "What weirdo? Cat got your tongue. I knew it, you are also weak for me just like other women."

Ezra-"Stop being a b***h Michael. You might be a panty -dropper. But definitely your charms don't work on me. Might try harder."

Michael- "Cool Ms. Sanders, I have my show on Saturday. Let's see if your panties decide to get wet or they can drop too", He said. His face too close to me. I could feel his breath on my lips. My eyes traced every structure of his face. From those captivating green eyes to those pink lips. Wondering how it would taste. I could feel both of us leaning towards each other. His eyes on my lips while mine were stuck at those pink lips. Closing my eyes, I was anticipating his to meet mine when I heard him laughing his ass off.

Michael- "Told ya, weirdo. You are easy to make weak. You are attracted to me."

Too embarrassed about what happened, I decided to take my revenge on him. Pushing him on the bed, I hovered above him. Slowly unbuttoning his shirt while giving him small pecks on the neck. I could feel him going stiff under me making me smirk over my victory. I traced my fingers from his collar bone down to his n*****s. "Are you sure I am the only one weak here?" I could feel his c**k getting hard beneath me. Feeling proud of myself, I get over him and walk towards the door.

Ezra- "Nothing is going to drop or get wet Mr. Adams. But for your sake, let the game begin."

With that I walked out of the door, leaving a semi-hard Adonis inside.

*Flashback ended*

Taysha- "Wait what!? So you wanna say that all this time you came here to watch anime and  play games with him rather than having some action?"

Ezra-"Tay I didn't join here to get f****d. Basically I am trying to find a solution for my sleep. That's the main purpose."

Taysha- "And out of everywhere, you think your solution is going to be here? In a stripper club? Bravo. This is like Payable comfort. If you were so into spending money for your sleep, why didn't you go to those cuddlers? It's their work anyways."

Ezra -"I did try Taysha. After my breakup with Aiden, I decided to go for that but it wasn't as I           expected. Either they ended up being some sort of creep or I just didn't feel comfortable."

Taysha- "And you think asking for cuddles from a stripper is making you comfortable? Ez, I have always supported you but this is something I feel you should be careful with."

Ezra- "I totally understand your point Tay! Don't worry I am well prepared". I winked at her. I know some might call me stupid but this is it. I am quite comfortable with him and that's what I need. Yes, I am desperate but who wouldn't be? Especially when you hardly get to sleep. And it isn't that I am using him or something. I made sure he is as comfortable as I am with him.

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The lights dimmed. And I can hear the women roaring for them. Michael was in tight leather pants which didn't help in hiding anything. In fact, if something I could see the outline of his d**k. And bow tie around his neck. He looked too delicious. I could sense my inner wild women getting excited looking at him in this outfit. Beside him stood Mark, he wore the same outfit as Michael. Raking my eyes over his tanned body, he did look ravishing. I saw Mark winking at Taysha while biting his lips. It's nice that finally, Taysha is forgetting about that jerk. Maybe coming here with her wasn't that bad of an idea.

Soon both the boys took their positions. I kept my gaze on Michael, watching him dancing on the beat. Turning towards the audience we both made eye contact again. This time challenging each other. I let my eyes travel over his body. Observing every beat he hit. His intimidating gaze made me wet, yet I wasn't ready to show it so soon. I crossed my right leg over my left causing some friction to relieve my growing needs. How strange? I came here to ask favor from him. I kept reminding myself to not keep anything with him. But here I am being all excited with the idea of us seducing each other. Taysha is right I need to get back to my original plan. I don't require another heartbreak or emotional drama in my life. And with this, I move my gaze away from him and walk towards the bar to get intoxicated.

This is dangerous. Too dangerous. Michael isn't a man who would think about love and everything. And me being me, wouldn't be able to resist him if we keep on going with this game. I need to talk to him tonight.

*Michael POV*

After our performance, we got changed. I went to look for Ezra. Mark also tagged along. "Hey, don't you have a client to attend to?", I ask him.

"Taking a night off man."

"Hmm" I smirked at him.

Seems like someone is smitten by a new face. We go to the bar where Ezra is drinking with her cousin.

Mark- "Enjoyed our performance."

Taysha- "Very Much."

They continued with their flirting while, I told Ezra to accompany me in the room.

*Ezra POV*

Although I had two pegs, I still took the glass with me to the room. I needed the confidence to confess why I came here in the first place.

"So, I am declaring myself as the winner", Michael says bringing me back from my thoughts.

"Huh".

"I said I am the winner".

"Y..Yeah", I stammered.

"You're gonna agree so easily? Are you fine?"

"Yeah, I was just thinking about why I came here in the first place."

"To find pleasure silly".

"No. To find cuddle". He started laughing, finding it very amusing.

"Please don't laugh ok. This is serious."

He stopped laughing. "Go ahead".

"I can't sleep alone. I have had this weird habit/need since childhood. I need somebody to cuddle with me for me to sleep peacefully. And before you ask why not go and ask this from your boyfriend? Let me tell you I also have some good experiences of breakups. So, this time I am not even trying for any kind of relationship. I just wanted to pay for my cuddles".

There was a brief silence after my confession. He looked up directly into my eyes and said, "what do you want from me then?".

"I want you to be my cuddle partner, let me sleep for 1 hour till I am here."

"Okay".

"What okay?", I asked totally confused.

"I am okay with being your payable comfort".