Executive Sweet (A Sample)

That was over a year ago, and it had really damaged her interest in men. In fact, Kay had decided that night to stop wasting her time on boys who were obvious losers, which unfortunately seemed to be all of them. So Kay hadn't had sex with anyone since then.

Now, sitting in this empty executive office and reminiscing about her interactions with men, Kay realized that there wasn't much of a difference between what Dan was asking and what she already knew how to do so well. And although she didn't hate all men and didn't want to be indiscriminately mean, it did seem that Dan had some pretty despicable characters in his address book. Perhaps it would be amusing to teach a few of them some lessons. Something about that actually appealed to her.

Would she really play Dan's game? It would be an opportunity to wield her power like never before, trouncing obnoxious executives. And make lots of money. And get promoted to vice-president. Oh, and work with Dan Avery, who was super handsome.

Kay gasped as a shiver shook her. What was that? Was she really lusting for Dan? And right after she so roundly abused him for his own wanton ways? That was ironic. But Kay knew the feeling-she was aroused. Over Dan? Over the money? The power? Suddenly, the idea of playing this game was wickedly tempting.

Kay tried to remember why she had been opposed to the idea. The game was too brazenly perverse, something she would never do-exactly the reason why she suddenly felt like doing it. There was no rational reason to say yes or no; both choices were shrouded in an emotional blur.

Why don't I try it once and see what I think. Yes, that's what she would do: play Jason Mack and then decide about doing any more deals. Conning one miserable business executive wasn't going to ruin her reputation. And maybe she could change her name before the game began, sending Kay Samson into hiding while her manipulative alter-ego ran amok.

Kay sat for a minute and stilled her mind-a short meditation on her future. All of the warning bells were curiously silent. She got up to admire the view one more time, then went to see Doris.

Doris looked up and exhaled when she saw Kay coming down the hall. "You look much better. You really had me worried before. How do you feel?"

"I'm fine. Thanks, Doris." She sat down and considered her decision one last time, but her mind was made up. "I'm going to give this game a try."