Broken

Nate

Joe and I return from the photo shoot. Gary informs me that Allure had eaten and pointed to a small pile of clothing that Mendy had left for Allure.
"This all she brought?" I said pointing to the pile.
"No sir, this is all Miss Lewis would accept."  I frowned. Joe walked over and sat across from Gary as I pour myself a scotch. I join them and the three of us began to talk about everything and nothing. The photo shoot was the last thing I had to do so the next seven days were mines to just relax and do as I please. Joe began running down the list of things that were coming up when Allure emerges from the bathroom in this jersey knit romper. It was stunning on her. She had pulled her hair back and secured it with a scrunchy. The outfit accented her tiny waist and wide hips. She looked divine. Joe stopped speaking and followed my gaze to where Allure was now standing.
"Um, I didn't know you were back, I must have been in there a long time." She chuckled lightly and the sound did something to my insides. "Look Nate, I just want to say thank you for all you are doing for me. You and your staff have been so kind. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism. I don't know what it is you do, but I cannot accept these things without somehow repaying you for your generosity. "
I stared back at her perplexed. Wow, I wanted to pinch myself. Women in Hollywood were constantly trying to beat down my hotel doors for a chance at my money or looking for a quick lay. I prided myself for not bedding many women because of my fame. I had promised my father on his death bed, that I would find a quality woman like my mother was. Sitting here looking at this woman who had been beaten and raped, yet she still had pride enough to not want my charity, it made me want to give her the world.
"Allure, you are more than welcome for those things and I beg you to get more when Mendy comes back. She was instructed to give you whatever you needed, this..." I said pointing to the small pile of clothing, "won't do." You are welcome to stay on with my staff and I, if you'd like. I have to tell you though, we are heading out to California in a week. If you want to go, you are more than welcome. Now, as far as your position, my agent has said people have approached him about me possibly doing a book, maybe with your journalism background you can do the manuscript. "
Her face lit up in a smile.  A vibrancy was there, that wasn't there previously. What was it about this woman that had my insides going ballistic.
"Absolutely, that would be great. I love to write, of course, if I'm going to write about you, I'll have to ask some questions and get to know you a little better." She blushed when she said that and I can't lie, it did things to me. I adjusted my legs in front of me because I was getting hard sitting there watching her get flustered.
"You'll have plenty of time to get to know me since you'll be with the staff. I'll inform my agent I've found someone to write the manuscript. In the meantime I'll have my assistant get you a laptop and a notebook with some pens and paper so you can have what you need to write the book. Anything you need Allure, don't hesitate to ask one of my staff." She smiled, still stuck in the spot she occupied when she came from the bathroom. When she didn't readily move, Joe, Gary and I looked at one another and then back to her.
"Is something wrong Allure?" She looked down and started fumbling with the items in her hand."Oh, I see, Joe call Mendy and have her secure Allure a nice bag for her belongings. Until she gets here, you can sit your stuff over in the corner." She took her items to the corner and the guys and I continued our conversation.  Joe was staying away from topics about my profession and we talked about sports and guy stuff. Allure sat at the table in the eating area and played with her hands. I couldn't help myself from constantly gazing her way.
"You're welcome to sit over here with us," I said pointing to the empty seats next to me. "I don't bite I promise. "
"I'm fine really, you guys continue your conversation,  just pretend I'm not here." She laughed nervously. Fat chance in us pretending she wasn't there. She was gorgeous and whatever fragrance Mendy had given her smelled divine on her.  Oh yeah,  there was no way to forget she was there.

"Well guys, I'm going to head out, I have some things to take care of, but if you need me, give me a call and I'll be here in a flash." Gary said raising from the couch. He shook hands with Joe and I before he walked out.
"Nate man I'm going to grab some shut eye in my room, if you need to go somewhere later on, let me know."  Joe rose from his seat and left the room. Now, it was just Allure and I. God help!