Black mulberry

-Flowers don't tell,they show-

I was waiting at my apartment lobby when a black tinted Rolls-Royce pulled up to the curb.The building caretaker looked at me quizzically and that was when the chauffer rolled down the window and beckoned for me to get in.

The caretaker stared at me tongue-tied as I got in the car and I waved at him just for show as we drove off.Dami had been hell-bent on picking me up but I declined.She then settled on her chauffer picking me up.

The interior of the car was all leather and the black matched my rented suit.She had told me to dress fancy and all the suits I wore to work had little splatters of blood stains and I did not want her grandma to know I killed people as a side hustle.

My boss had known of my relationship with her and he had said that I needed to get close to her so that I could do the job.I knew I had to do it but I was reluctant.She was not a crime boss nor a criminal. I needed to investigate more before I could make any decision and I hoped that I would make the right one.

I looked out of the window and saw the buildings getting fewer and knew that we were headed to the outskirts of the city.An hour passed of being on the road and we finally arrived.

There was a security check in at the door and we passed through it.As we continued on the gravel road,rose bushes lined the whole road.It was a large compound and trees covered a part of it.

A dolphin shaped fountain stood at the end of the road and that was where I was dropped off.I thanked him and continued to marvel at the huge house in front of me.

A man whom I presumed to be the butler ushered me in and I did not believe I could be amazed any more than I was.Inside,the walls were painted white and adorned with numerous paintings.The inspiration for the furniture was the Victorian era and servants bustled in and out the house.

The butler then guided me to the gazebo where I found Dami and her grandma.She was laughing at something her grandma had said and I couldn't help but smile too.Ever since she had kissed me on the cheek,I could not stop thinking about it.I craved more.

It was like giving a child the first taste of chocolate and not expecting him not to want more.I had tried to tell myself that I needed to distance myself from her and trying to avoid her.

I had to get out of this contract fast.She had been made aware of my arrival and she was now walking to greet me.She gave me a small side hug and clasped her hands with mine and I followed her to the gazebo.

Her grandma looked very beautiful and sophisticated.She seemed to not have aged and though she was probably in her sixties or seventies,she did not look like a day over forty.

She saw our bonded arms and smiled.She ordered for more tea and after a few sips,she excused herself.I was left alone with Dami and I took this as my chance.

"Dami,I know this is out of the blue,but I need to get out of this..."

I did not get to finish my sentence before her lips got into contact with mine.Before my mind could register it,she placed her hands on my neck.

She then slowly removed her lips and looked at me with longing in her eyes.All the sirens in my head were blaring,telling me to stop but one look at her and I went against reason and kissed her back.

Her lips tasted like strawberry jam and I have never liked it more.I bit her lower lip and she moaned softly.That drove me crazy and I lifted her and placed her on my lap and she straddled me.I lay claim to her lips and it was as if a fervent prayer that I had said had been answered by her.

"Ehem,I think you should save all this energy for your honeymoon,"

Dami quickly got off my lap and looked at her grandma whose eyes were twinkling with bemusement.

As they began talking again,all I could think of was my job.This was not how I had wanted things to turn out.I needed a plan to get out of the contract before anyone could get hurt.