A Different Time and Place - A Collection of WoSo one shots.

Escort My Heart (Henry/Le Sommer)

Amandine Henry and her best friend of many years, also occasional lover, Wendie Renard sit in a posh, expensive restaurant in Lyon, France. Sipping away on their wine, the friends talk about a wide range of topics, as they often do during their get-togethers.

Wendie known worldwide for the numerous bestsellers she had written since finishing school was often away from home and travelling the globe for many months at a time while promoting her latest work. While Amandine had always made it known from a young age that she was planning on studying business with the intention of becoming the richest woman in the world prior to turning 30. Having just turned 30, Amandine was far from the richest woman in the world, but she was in the top 10.

Wendie began telling her about the woman she had been seeing for going on 3 months now and Amandine couldn't help but think about her. Her, being Lucy Bronze, a former colleague and the woman who had shattered her heart in a million pieces when she out of the blue, sent Amandine a text breaking up with her. No explanation, just a simple, "It's been fun, but we're done." That was over a year ago now and Amandine had yet to even have drinks with someone new.

Wendie noticing her friend quickly downing the last of her wine stopped talking about her relationship.

"Amanda, it's been over a year since that bitch Lucy up and left for the Englishwoman; it's time to move on."

"I know."

"Seriously, when was the last time you even had some non-battery related action down there?"

"It's been a while."

"Girl, you need to get laid."

"Don't I know it, but that involves developing a connection with someone, and I really don't have the time for that right now; we are in the middle of a major acquisition."

"You are always in the middle of something, you need to think about your needs rather than those of your bank account, Amanda."

"You're the only one who still calls me by that old nickname."

"Yeah, well your name's a mouthful and that's coming from a world-famous author, whose job it is to create characters and names. Anyways, I know you don't do one-night stands, but have you ever thought of hiring an escort for an evening of fun?"

"An escort? No, never!"

"I've used one before and trust me, she was well worth the money."

"How does it work?"

"You call or email and set up an appointment with them. It's pretty simple, book a hotel room, wait and have some fun. And don't worry they are very discreet, and you can pay in cash, so there's no trail of your activities."

"This is so not me to even be considering it."

"Well, the way I look at it, you have these options, continue to purchase the bulk pack of batteries for your toys, pick up a one-night stand or make a call."

"Urgh! I feel dirty even thinking about it."

"Nothing wrong with getting down and dirty every now and again girl."

"Fine, send me the contact info and make sure this stays between us."

"It will don't worry."

"Now, are you planning a sequel to, "The Girl Who Should Be President?"

"Yes, it's already in the works it's called, "Corruption at The Top."

"Oh, I can't wait. I get an early copy, right?"

"Always."

The next day Amandine is sitting behind her desk buried in paperwork for the merger when she gets a message from Wendie.