Lisa's POV

I haven't attempted to contact Michael for few days because I didn't want to make it obvious it was me that got that slut fired and I knew that if I went over straight after, Michael would be suspicious. I still can't believe how easy that was. She clearly wasn't that valuable to the place like Michael likes to make out that she is.

I know Michael goes to his mother's house on Sundays, so after getting all dressed up and fixing my hair and make up, I made my way over.

"What are you doing here?" Michael asks confused, when he comes into the kitchen. "I was just in the area and thought I'd stop by and your mother asked me to join you guys for lunch" I smile and he smiles back through pursed lips. "I was just getting some more soda for me and Randy. Do you want one?" He asks opening the fridge and I nod. "Do you have plans when you leave here?" He asks handing me a can of soda "no, I don't have anything planned. Why?"

"You look nice is all. I thought maybe you were going out somewhere" he shrugs. "Thanks" I smile pretending to go shy. "I should get back with these" he's smiles at me thought pursed lips and walks out with two soda's

"I saw that" I hear Kathrine say softly coming into the kitchen. "Looks like he's coming around" she smiles "you think so?"

"Mhm. I don't condone what you did, but people make mistakes sometimes and Michael will forgive you as did I"

"I doubt it. He acts like he hates me most of the time" I shrug "he doesn't hate you. He's hurt which anyone would be"

"I know what I did was terrible and I hate myself every day for what I did" I sigh "things have been terrible without Michael"

"And he's been feeling the exact same. I've watched my son spend the past year shut everybody out and he's been so lonely and since you've been back he's been happier. He might not admit, but that's just him being scared you'll hurt him again"

"I won't I love your son with all my heart and there's not a day that goes by when I don't think about him" I sniffle pretending to get upset and she pulls me in close to her. "Things will work out and Michael will come around. You've both suffered so much this year and it's pretty clear you both need each other" she smiles through pursed lips reassuring me and smile back.

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Michael's POV

"Damn it!!"

"Chill bro, it's just a game" Randy chuckles as I slam the controller down. "We'll try one more time" I sigh annoyed picking the controller back up and restarting the level. "So um... you spoke to Leanne yet?" He mumbles and I shake my head still staring at the screen. "I can't see her until tuesday because of that stupid rule Mary has about only being allowed to see the same girl twice in one week"

"Are you gonna tell her how you feel?"

"Can we just concentrate on the game for now" I shrug. "So that's a no?"

"I'm not sure. She probably won't care anyway"

"You don't know that for sure"

"She hasn't said she has feelings for Me. Why do I have to make the first move?" I shrug. "But she said she wanted you. So that's kinda like telling you" he shrugs. "Not really because 'want' can mean different things and she didn't say how she wanted me. She could have just meant for sex"

"But you won't know for sure until you speak to her"

"If she wanted more then she would have said and I asked if she wanted to talk about what happened at the club and she said no. Clearly she doesn't like me like that" I shrug. "Or she could just be worried to tell you in case she thinks you don't feel the same and get her fired or something for being clingly"

"You think?"

"Its possible" he shrugs and I shake my head. "She doesn't. There's no point telling her and making her feel awkward"

"Mike, just talk to the girl" he rolls his eyes and I sigh heavily "But what if she doesn't feel the same way?"

"Then at least you tried. If you don't say anything then you'll drive yourself crazy wondering what if"

"I guess" I mumble "and look on the bright side. If those feelings aren't mutual. You'll still get to see her naked. So it's win win For you either way!" He chuckles.

"Whats win win?" Lisa asks walking into the living room. "Nothing" I shake his head and she comes over and sits beside me. "What are you boys playing?"

"Some zombie game, Michael bought a week ago" Randy cuts in. "You wanna play?"

"No. she can't play video games" I cut in before she can answer "oh so girl's can't play?" She chuckles "girls can play. You can't"

"Sure I can! It can't be that hard" she smiles taking the controller from me. Then instantly kills me! "I told you so" I frown starting the level over AGAIN. I've never hit a woman before, but I'm really tempted to right now.

"Michael. You wouldn't mind running to the bakery to pick up the desserts would you?" Mother asks coming into the room "fine" I sigh getting up. "I'll come with you. If you want?" Lisa smiles "Sure, whatever" I shrug getting my coat

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"So um.. how have you been? I haven't seen you in a few days" Lisa asks after and awkward silence for about 5 minutes. "Fine... you?" I ask "I've been ok... a little lonely, but ok" she mutters that last part. "Do you ever feel like that?"

"Not really" I shrug. Seeing exactly where she's going with this. "Rebbie's birthday parties coming up soon. I'm guessing she invited you since you an her are friends"

"Mhm... i'll be there" she smiles suductivletly. "Then they'll be plenty of people for you to talk to"

"Are you going?.. with anybody?" She mumbles that last part "I don't have a date if that's what your getting at?" I roll my eyes. Knowing the real question she wants to ask, which I'm not getting into all that with her again.

"I don't have a date either" she says softly biting her lower lip, moving her hand onto my thigh as I stop the car and she stares at me waiting for me to say something. "We're here" I smile getting out of the car and make my way into the bakery and she soon follows behind me.

I start looking around as we're standing waiting for our order and I see Leanne walking by the store with Emma, she doesn't notice me and I stand smiling, watching her walking around laughing and talking with Emma.

"What's wrong?" Lisa asks bringing me back "I'll be right back"

"But what if our orders ready while your gone?" She asks and I don't answer and continue leaving. It's pretty obvious what she should do if our order comes which is why I didn't bother to answer her stupid question.

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Leanne's POV

"Why are we even in here? This place is stupid" Emma complains. "I'll be two minutes. I just need to see if they have it" I roll my eyes at her complaints. "Well its just a waste of time and money if you ask me"

"Yes!! They have it!" I smile excitedly taking the game off the shelf "why do you waste your time to stupid video games?" she chuckles.

"Actually video games help build skills and logic" we hear a familiar voice and turn to see Michael standing beside us, looking at some other games. I don't answer his comment, unsure if I should walk away or not like Emma told me I should.

"And when exactly is Leanne going to need the skills and logic to fight off zombies?" She says sarcastically folding her arms. "You never know" he shrugs then smiles at me slightly and I smile back as he walks towards the counter with whatever games he picked up.

"I thought you said not to talk to him in public?" I turn to Emma confused. "Well, yeah but he approached us and we can't be rude and tell him to fuck off. You don't want him to stop coming to the brothel" she chuckles slightly. "Now hurry up and get your game. I wanna get something to eat before we get back"

"Fine. C'mon" I roll my eyes playfully and we make our way to the counter.

We get to the counter and the guy smiles handing me a game, which is the same one I picked out. "It's already been paid for" he smiles as I'm about to give him the money. "By who?" I frown confused and he points towards the door and I see Michael walking out.

"I thought you said you always keep things professional?" Emma frowns as we're leaving the store. "I do"

"Does he usually give you gifts?" She asks skeptically. "No, never" I tell her honestly. "Well your not supposed to expect gifts from clients unless they've been handed to Mary to check it out first"

"Should I show her when we get back?"

"Best not. She'll flip out about you talking to him and excepting gift from him out in public"

"But I didn't speak to him. You did" I point out. "Well yeah, but he obviously came over to talk to you" she shrugs. "But you do need to be careful. He seems like he's getting a little attached" she says soft yet sternly. "But I didn't..."

"I know it wasn't your fault and I believe that you keep things professional, but you may wanna have a little talk with him next time he books to see you"

"What should I say?"

"Just remind him that the brothel is a business and nothing more and tell him that what happened that night was a one time thing and can't happen again. Do it gently though. If you be a bitch about it then you'll lose him as a client"

"I'll talk to him" I nod and we walk off to go get something to eat.

I know Emma's right, but even though it was just a video game it was kind of sweet that Michael did that.

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Lisa's POV

I'm standing outside the store looking for Michael and he finally comes back with a soda in one had and a video game in the other. "You seriously left me alone to get a soda and some car racing game?" I frown looking at what he bought. "It doesn't take two people to pick up cake" he shrugs and starts walking towards the exit with me following behind.

Michael doesn't say much on the way back, but is smiling. it's strange how some men get so happy from buying some stupid game, but I don't say anything and just enjoy the fact that he's in a good mood for a change.

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At dinner I make a point of sitting next to Michael and he smiles at me through pursed lips as I sit down. It's taken me a few months, but I can tell Michael is starting to give in to me now that slut has been fired from that whore house and I can't help but smile proudly to myself. I've managed to get his mother and sister Rebbie back on my side, (which wasn't difficult) and now Michael is finally coming round and pretty soon i'll have him right back where I want him.

We're sitting eating lunch and Michael is engaging a lot more in the conversation than he did last time I was here.

"...and Nathaniel is going to be taking me to Egypt for two weeks!" Rebbie, excitedly says, telling us her plans for after her birthday.

"It's great over there. This time of year" I Michael smile. "We had so much fun when we went there" I cut in and smile slightly at Michael. "There's a lot of beautiful places to see" he continues and I place my hand on his thigh and he smirks glancing at me from the corner of his eyes as I slowly work my way higher up then into his pants.

Everybody continues talking completely unawhere what I'm doing under the table, but Michael remains silent and glances down watching my hand every now and then. I can tell by the way he starts squirming around slightly that he's about to cum, but he moves away slightly before he does.

I glance over and smile at him but he doesn't look back and continues eating then a moment later, Michael puts his hand under the table and I feel him put something in my pocket which feels like a note "i'll be right back" Michael says getting up from the table and heads upstairs.

When nobody's looking I reach into my pocket and look down and my eyes widen with fury.

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Michael's POV

"Ahhh... Fuck!" I pant breathlessly pumping harder and faster on my member as I get closer and closer. "Mmmm... Leanne" I groan as I climax.

I sit on the edge of the bath catching my breath and compose myself then clean myself up and leave the bathroom.

I'm cut off at the top of the stairs by Lisa storming towards me. "If you came to finish the job your too late" I chuckle seeing the pissed off look on her face. "What the fuck is this!?" She snaps in a hushed tone holding up a $1 bill. "If you hadn't give me such a shitty hand job then I would have given you a bigger tip" I shrug. "Why are you being like this?"

"Like what? Your the one fucking around trying to play mind games AGAIN. I divorced your ass because you were nothing but a cheating whore and only wanted my money and it doesn't matter how many times you put on this sweet and loving wife act and say you want me back because that's all this is... and act! And me walking in on you with another man AGAIN proved that. Now leave me the fuck alone and quit coming over here to my parents house" I frown and turn to leave.

"You know it's funny how you call me a whore, yet you defend Leanne for doing pretty much the same thing" she scoffs and I turn back to her "so what? She's not married like you were and she hasn't done anything wrong so why are you going crying to Mary, trying to get her in trouble!?" I snap "she might not be married, but I'm pretty sure most of the other men she fucks for money are, because its not you she was fucking for money. It different man after different man. Day after day"

"So what? It's just buisness arrangements" I mumble. "Just like you was"

"What do you mean was?" I frown confused. "I'm sorry if your pissed about Leanne being fired, but I had no choice. Your supposed be with me and her being in the way was just clouding your judgment and now she's gone we can concentrate on getting back to how we were" she smiles. "Leanne hasn't been fired! Mary told me what you said and I told her your just some crazy ex and denied the whole thing" I smirk. "And what makes you think she believed you, huh? How do you know Leanne didn't admit to that night in the club?" She smirks back. "Because Leanne's not gonna drop herself in it and she has me and her friend backing up her story. You on the other hand have zero proof anything happened or that we even spoke that night" I say confidentiality. I know Mary wouldn't fire Leanne because she's her niece, but I'm not about to tell Lisa that part.

"Well even if she didn't get fired, you and her will never being anything more and it doesn't matter how many times you book her or how many gifts you buy her because she probably has another 20 guys doing the same thing as you"

"Who said I bought her anything?" I frown confused. "I followed you earlier and saw you in that store and by the way video games is a gift you buy for a 15 year old on their birthday not your fuck buddy. I also noticed she didn't say a word to you and just stood there awkwardly while her friend was talking. Face it Michael, your nothing but another client to her and if you weren't paying she wouldn't give you the time of day and don't give me all that 'she only wanted me' crap like you said that night at the club because you know deep down that would never have happened if she hadn't been wasted. When are you gonna realise that it's me you need. Not some skank from a whore house"

"When are you gonna realise that I don't want or need you! We're done! It's over! I divorced you! I kicked you out of my house! How many ways do you need this explaining!?" I yell and out of nowhere she leans forward and crashes her lips against mine and I push her away. "Please Stop" I sigh heavily then turn and walk downstairs before giving her a chance to do or say anything else.

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Leanne's POV

After I'd finished with my last client I take a quick shower then head straight to my Xbox to play the game I've waited what felt like forever to play. It came out 2 months ago, but every time I went to any game store they'd sold out and now I finally have it!

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"Damn it!!" I snap slamming the controller down. "Oh my God! Just give up already. You've been doing that same level over and hour" Mia giggles at my frustrations. "I'm gonna get it. I don't care how long it takes" I sigh restarting the level. "Whatever. I'm gonna get some sleep" she giggles switching the light out and I continue playing.

After another hour of being stuck on level 12, I'm about to give up for the night, but as I'm about to switch the power button off I notice a piece of paper on the floor beside my Xbox and the game case.

The note has what looks like a user name at the top and a note that says

When you get to level 12 add me.
Michael :)

I sit and think for a moment whether or not I should. Emma has reminded of the rules about talking to clients outside of the brothel, especially Michael and Mary would flip of she found out, but then again. Mary's rule was not to talk to clients in public and nobody ever said anything about talking to them privately on Xbox so technically I wouldn't be breaking any rules. I know deep down I shouldn't and should shut it off and go to bed but after a few minutes of thinking to myself I check to make sure Mia's sleeping then go onto his profile and add him.

A minute later Michael accepts and a chat box appears.

About time! I've been stuck on this level for over a week :)

I reply to his message and smile to myself as I put on my headset. I know deep down I shouldn't, but its not like anybody's gonna find out or like I'm doing anything wrong by playing a video game.

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Michael's POV

I know it probably looks childish sending secret notes through a video game, but with Lisa constantly saying that Leanne wouldn't talk to me or give me the time of day unless I was paying her, it really makes me wonder if she's right.

When I saw Leanne's request come up, the biggest smile formed in my face. It doesn't proves that she likes me the way I like her which is what Randy keeps telling me, but in a way confirms that Lisa was wrong and she would talk to me if I wasn't paying.

We spent most of the night, playing the game and talking through our headsets. We didn't talk about anything personal, mainly talked about movies and other games we like to play.

I didn't mention my feelings for her like Randy says I should because I've only just finally started admitting it to myself and I actually enjoyed being able to talk about random stuff with her without her being so closed off and having her guard up around me and it's nice for me to talk to someone without having to keep my guard up either.