ESCORTÉ

Differences

*3 Days Later*
September 16, 2025
Beyoncé Knowles POV

I sat in my office during my lunch hour with a salad and water as I valued one of the only quiet moments I could get during the day. It had been 3 days since I had spoken to Onika other than assuring she had made it back to New York safely. 3 Days since we had spoken but I didn't press the issue and neither did she. She had told me before she left that she planned to meet up with Michael, my COO who was also apparently one of her clients in the past. Not just any client either, a client who she was comfortable being intimate with in the way she had with me.

Of course I wanted to reach out but I didn't want to come off as controlling or possessive. I knew what I was signing up for and now I was fearful that I wouldn't be able to handle being a client to her. This escort and client relationship just wasn't my forte. I was traditional and I didn't understand the dynamics. Regardless of my lack of understanding of the dynamics, however, I couldn't control them. She's a grown woman and an escort and she's doing what escorts do.

As part of our agreement though for me to be her only client, I expected a little more consideration. So as far as I'm concerned, her meeting with Michael had voided any understanding we had.
It was painful to say the least since I had taken a liking to her but I couldn't deal with her knowing she was actively seeing other men.

I continued eating my salad before my phone rang. When I looked down, I saw Kelly's name pop up.

"Hey Kelly." I answered before taking another bite.

"It's Kelly the match maker to you." She said.

I laughed softly. "You don't do a good job at it."

"Oh hush." She said. "How are you doing with all this escort business anyway?"

"It's not for me." I said simply.

"Well that didn't last long. Look it was just supposed to be something spontaneous and fun. Don't be so down about it." She reassured me. "But please don't go back to that woman." She said in a serious tone."

I had actually been thinking of at least having a conversation with Nia. What Onika said about offering closure to Michael really made me consider it but I wouldn't tell Kelly that.

"I dont want any dealings with anyone, serious or not." I told her.

"That's understandable. Other than that everything okay with the company?" She asked.

I smiled, finally having something good to talk about. "Actually yes. The rollout was amazing. I'm already seeing positive growth in our numbers. My dad should be off my back for awhile."

"I'm so happy for you Bey, you knew you had everything under control. Next time he cuts up like that remember this. Remember that you have everything under control with or without his support." She encouraged me.

All the stress of the day faded as we talked some more. I loved having Kelly in my corner in times like these.

It wasn't long before Onika was a distant thought.

*New York*
September 16, 2025
Onika Maraj POV

As I walked into the restaurant, I had Beyoncé in mind. I didn't know why it felt like I was betraying her but I still had to do the right thing because Michael is a good guy and he doesn't deserve to be ran off on.

My black sundress was flowing over my body as if there was nothing underneath, because there wasn't. My long blonde hair now flowed as well and covered my hoop earrings. I had shades on but planned to take them off once I sat down.

"Reservation for Ealy." I told the hostess who then smiled at me before she led the way.

"Ah yes. Mr. Ealy has already arrived."