The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 1, Scene 13

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Things heat up between Conor and Marie, but he’s still thinking about Charisse.

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Conor’s driver opened the door for Marie, allowing Conor to admire the way her skirt hitched up her ass as she climbed into his sedan. It’d been too long since he’d sought the pleasures of a woman’s body. He pictured her waiting for him on her hands and knees, and he’d get right to it. And then they could take it slowly the second time. Continue reading

The Beauticain and the Billionaire Episode 1, Scene 12

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Conor put his phone in his pocket and leaned back on the white leather couch where Marie had abandoned him for more drinks. He’d already had too many, but it felt fucking good to relax for a change. Marie had worked her magic with the Sandovals and then with the Tans. He’d reconnected socially, and the business deals would flow better.

Her hips swayed into sight, making his pants much tighter than before. It’d be good to fuck again too.

She slipped onto the couch next to him with another Scotch on the rocks. “How many drinks until you loosen up?” she asked, leaning in and showing off the tops of her breasts.

He put his arm around her shoulders. “Believe me, I’m feeling plenty loose now.”

“You’re the most uptight drunk I’ve ever seen. That’s the first move you’ve made on me all night, and it’s pretty weak.”

He leaned in, sniffing the alluring scent of her perfume. His lips brushed against her ear as he spoke. “I don’t think it’d be appropriate to fuck you on the couch at my coming out party.”

Marie laughed. She placed her hand on his thigh and slid it up until her thumb was right by his balls. “Your coming out party?”

“This feels like the first event I’ve actually participated in in years.”

“Mmm, that calls for another drink.” Her hand left his leg and pushed his shoulder until he leaned back against the couch again.

She placed the glass on his lips. He tilted his head back, allowing her to pour the Scotch down his throat. It burned, but not as much as his lust for her. He swallowed, grabbed the glass and slammed it down on the coffee table.canstockphoto12874113

“Let’s go to my car,” he growled.

Her crimson lips curved up. He leaned in to kiss them, but she pushed him back gently. “You’re going to have to play nice as we say our goodbyes.” Her voice teased him, and the lights flickered in her eyes. The blur of alcohol softened her features and made her appear more like Charisse.

He pulled back, startled by his revelation. What did it matter? Charisse had called him a rat bastard. She didn’t want to be with him. Sobered, his mask settled the features of his face. “Of course.”

“Hey.” Her eyes questioned him, but instead of asking anything, she locked her fingers around his neck and kissed him. He parted his lips, her skilled tongue sliding up against his. He was too drunk to maintain much control. His hand found her ass and wanted to pull her onto his lap where she could grind against him, but fortunately, she broke the kiss.

“I thought I’d lost you for a second,” she said. “You brooding billionaire types are tricky.”

Instead of replying, he stood up, adjusted his pants and held a hand out to her. “Let’s get these goodbyes over. While you were getting the drink, I texted my driver to pull the car around.”

“I love a man who’s prepared.”

Be sure to come tomorrow!

The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 1, Scene 11

Welcome back! The date has gone downhill after the white rose, but clearly Conor wishes Charisse was there. What will Marie do?

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This was all Charisse’s fault. Those hands, those incredible hands, had soothed away every barrier he put up to push through the day untouched by emotion. Charisse wasn’t supposed to have the magic touch Elise had had. No one should ever match Elise.

He should’ve just skipped the haircut and left after the shampoo. But he was in the habit of always paying back pain people caused him. By the end of the appointment, something told him that asking Marie out would be a blow to Charisse. And so he’d been a rat bastard. He had no interest in Marie. He was with the wrong sister. Guilt crept in again. He should just take Marie home. Continue reading

The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 1, Scene 9

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Charisse caught her breath. He wore a black suit perfectly tailored to the smooth lines of his body. A cobalt tie matched his eyes that shone even in the subtle lighting of the apartment. His hair appeared untouched, just like it had been when he left Ma Charisse. Her eyes paused when she saw him carrying a single white rose.

“Good evening,” he said to Marie.

“Uh, hi. I didn’t expect you to come up.”

He held out the rose. “I wanted to deliver this personally. I’m sorry for being rude to you when we met.”

Wow. It was probably the most elegant apology Charisse had ever seen. Continue reading

The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 1, Scene 8

Thanks for stopping by! Charisse is helping Marie get ready for her night with Conor, but Charisse wishes she was going instead. Oh what to do! If you’re here for the first time, please begin at the beginning!

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Charisse swiped the false eyelashes off the vanity at the apartment she shared with Marie and shoved them in her jeans pocket.

“Hey!” exclaimed Marie. “Give those back.”

“No way. You’re not wearing those eye spiders tonight. This is a conservative cocktail party, not a sorority bash.” Continue reading

The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 1, Scene 6

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When they walked out from behind the partition, Charisse guessed that Conor was still scowling because Marie gave her a look that said, “What did you do to him?”

Charisse shrugged and tried to say, “I’m sorry,” with her eyes.

Tanya sat in one of the waiting chairs with a magazine in her lap, but it wasn’t even open. Her eyes practically glowed with delight as the drama continued to unfold. She had to be chilly by now with the air conditioner blowing on her wet head. At least the rest of the salon didn’t stare so openly at them.

Marie stood by the salon chair and spun it around for Conor to sit in. “What happened? Did Charisse burn you? I’m always telling her she keeps the water heater too high.”

Charisse bit her lip. Conor was already mad—maybe because he fell asleep or maybe because she called him a rat bastard—but whatever it was, Charisse didn’t want to exacerbate it by arguing with Marie.

“The water was perfect. I can smell the coffee in here. What do I have to do to get a cup?” He dropped down into the chair still looking one full moon away from changing into a wolf.

“Mei, please get Mr. Grishin a cup of coffee. Would you like cream and sugar?”

“Black.”

The receptionist ran back to the coffee maker. Even Marie appeared as if she had second thoughts about trying to flirt with him.

“You should offer it right away,” he snapped.

Maybe he hadn’t had enough caffeine, and that was why he’d fallen asleep. “Mei always offers a coffee or water right away, but I’m afraid Marie interrupted her, and then you were so anxious to get your hair cut.” Charisse mentally patted herself on the back for not pointing out that he’d kicked a customer out of her chair.

She pulled out a fresh comb and scissors from her drawer and began to work. Though he seemed to seethe, he didn’t comment further. At least he wouldn’t be able to complain about the coffee. It was one of the secrets to the success of her salon.

Mei soon appeared with his coffee in a fine china cup. Charisse’s comb paused in midstream as she watched him sip. He had a flash of surprise in his eyes, and his anger ebbed.

“You should offer chocolate too.”

Not even a compliment for the coffee. “Chocolate?”

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“Yes, so your customers feel like they’re part of Louis XIV’s court.”

“That’s a brilliant idea,” gushed Marie, who’d never commented on the Versailles theme. “You could get those little dark chocolate squares. No wonder you’re a billionaire.”

Charisse cringed. Marie was trying way too hard. She couldn’t really blame her though; he hadn’t even looked Marie’s way since he sat down.

Conor drained half the cup and put it on the countertop. How did he do that without burning his mouth?

Conor said, “So how are you improving on my stylist of ten years who’s trained all over the world?”

Please continue on to Scene 7!

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The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 1, Scene 5

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When Charisse turned off the water he said, “It must’ve been hard to get this place started. I like the hint of Versailles. Do you have a partner?” he asked.

She smiled when he talked of Versailles. She’d tried to model the studio after it, but no one had ever noticed before. Continue reading

The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 1, Scene 4

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Marie made a strangled sound like a cat choking. Charisse’s defense of her sister switched like lightning to mortification over insulting a client. She didn’t dare glance around the salon. She was sure everyone gaped at her. “I’m so sorry Mr. Grishin. Women all over love this cut on men. It’s only me. I’m sure Marie’s right—you must have the best stylist in New York.” Continue reading

The Beautician and the Billionaire Episode 1, Scene 3

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It was as if everyone in the salon took a collective breath when he said he wanted to talk to Charisse and not Marie. But Charisse didn’t hear it because the way he spoke her name was how she imagined a Frenchman would whisper in his lover’s ear.

Marie broke the spell by saying, “Charisse? What does she have to do with anything?”

“Your father said she’d give me a good haircut.”

It was only because of her experience that Charisse didn’t drop the scissors right on top of Tanya’s head. She managed to put them in the pocket of her apron before turning around.

Oh. My. God. By all the kings of France, he was handsome. Continue reading