Michael's POV

It's finally Tuesday and I wake up smiling knowing that i'll get to seen Leanne today. It took me forever to fall asleep last night because I was thinking about it so much.

"Oh, fuck! not again" I sigh to myself as I'm about to get out of bed noticing my sheets. This has been happening a lot latley, especially on the days I'm going to see Leanne. "I guess I was more excited then I thought" I chuckle to myself while quickly changing the sheets.

There's a knock at the door and I frown confused looking at the time and it's only 9:30am.

"What are you doing here so early?" I ask opening the door to Randy. "No reason. I just thought we could hang out since the two of us have the day off" he shrugs casually and goes an sits on the sofa. "I thought you were having brunch with that girl?" I frown confused. "I was, but the bitch called and cancelled again. So I told her not to bother calling anymore. I can't be doing with all that playing games shit" he rolls his eyes. "I know that feeling" I chuckle. "You want some breakfast?" I ask heading towards the kitchen and he nods.

I come back a few moments lately and Randy is staring at me confused. "What's up with you?" I frown sitting beside him on the sofa "is there something you wanna tell me?"

"Like what?" I shrug taking a mouth full of my cereal. "Like maybe somthing you've been hiding?"

"No, why?"

"Are you sure? Because I won't tell anybody or judge you" he says softly "What the fuck are you talking about?" I frown confused and he takes a deep breath and sighs heavily "Are you gay?" He blurts out. "What!? No! Why would you think that!?" I widen my eyes shocked he'd even question something like that. "I won't judge you or think differently of you"

"Well I'm not! I thought that would be pretty obvious!" I snap defensively. "Then who's Ryan?"

"I don't know any Ryan" I tell him honestly. "Well you've been sending messages to him. 'Can't wait to see you again'

'I miss how good your body feels and...'

"Why are you reading my messages?" I snap cutting him off. "Your Xbox was on and I saw it. I wasnt snooping"

"Well it's not what you think and you shouldn't have been looking" I frown feeling embarrassed he saw my messages. "Why would you send stuff like that to a guy, if your not gay and there's a lot of other stuff like that too" he frowns confused. "It's not a guy" I sighs. "It's Leanne. We've been talking for the past few nights ok?"

"So why is her profile a guy?" He raises and eyebrow skeptically. "Because it's her dads old account and she uses it and just hasn't changed all the details is all" I shrug. "Then how do you know it's really her?"

"Because we have the camera on and our headsets at night"

"What if her dads logs in to his account? Aren't you a little worried he might see those messages?"

"She told me he doesn't use it anymore and even if he did. Why would it bother him. If he's ok with the kind of job she does then why would a few flirty messages bother him?" I shrug. "Does her dad even know about her working in a brothel?"

"She lives there with her aunt so probably" I shrug. "We haven't really talked about personal stuff. All she's said is that she's uses her dads old account and that's it" I shrug. I did want to get more personal with her, but I also don't want to push my luck and her to back away.

"I'm sorry for the whole calling you gay thing" Randy mumbles akwardly. "I just saw the name and messages and..."

"It's fine" I cut him off and he goes silent for a more a moment. "So... It's tuesday" he mutters. "I know" I shrug "Are you gonna tell her?"

"Probably not"

"Why not? You have the perfect timing. The two of you will be alone and..."

"Can you stop" I snap cut him off then sigh taking a deep breath "You know what it's been like for me in the past and I've been fighting these feelings that have been growing for Leanne for months and now I've finally admitted them to myself. I just wanna leave it like that for awhile. I don't wanna rush in head first like the others because I can't take having my heart broken... not again" I croak and he nods and smiles at me through pursed lips.

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Randy's POV

I could see Michael was getting agitated talking about Leanne, so I quickly dropped it and changed the conversation.

I know telling a girl you like them isn't a big deal to most people, but for Michael it really is and especially in this situation and with the kind of work Leanne does, but from the things Michael has told me. It sounds like Leanne likes Michael back and I really hope I'm right on this one. Michael's been messed around by so many women and it's not fair on him. When he likes a girl he's alway 100% commented and puts everything he has into the relationship, but each time he's been left broken hearted by these women and Lisa was the worst she really messed him up with all her mind games and it killed me seeing Michael in the state he was in and even though he's over Lisa and those other women. He's not over what they did and now everytime he meets a girl and starts liking her, he panics and pushes them away and I could see in his eyes how terrified he was when he told me he had feelings for Leanne.

I really hope things go right for him this time. Michael really deserves to be happy and find a girl that gives him as much love and respect that he gives to her.

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Leanne's POV

I've been talking to Michael at night when Mia has gone to sleep. I hate hiding thing's from her and Emma because they've both been a good friends to me, but I know they'd flip out if either of them found out.

We've sent one of two flirty messages, but Michael hasn't tried to talk to me about anything personal which I was a little worried he would. We mainly talk about movies and stuff like that and I prefer it that way because it's the only time I've been able to actually talk to somone without it involving 'work' or 'rules'

He asked me why my Xbox account was a different name and I told him it was my dad's but he didn't use it anymore, but I didn't go into any details why and luckily Michael never asked and that was the only personal thing he asked me. I don't even tell the girls here anything personal about me. Other that Mia and Emma and obviously my aunt Mary, nobody else knows about my parents dying. They just know that Mary is my aunt. It's not that I don't want to talk or think about my parents, but every time I do all those happy memories I have are slowly fading away and are filled with what happened that day and how disgusted and ashamed they would be of me if they saw what I'd become.

Mary told me yesterday that someone had booked me for this evening and requested I stay 'clean' until after they've gone and when I checked it was Michael and it was strange because I felt this feeling of both happiness and nervousness. I know I shouldn't have any of those feelings and he doesn't like me in that way, but I can't help it. I never feel any kind of emotion for the other men. I don't even feel discusted or scared anymore, just empty.

I've learned really well to block out any kind of emotion or thoughts towards the other clients, but I can never seem to do that with Michael no matter how hard I try. It's probably just a little crush or somthing and even Emma said once that she thought Michael was good looking so clearly I'm not the only one that thinks so and it'll probably and hopefully go away soon and in a way it's kind of a good thing I have a little crush on him. The first time I met Michael I was terrified of him and I even broke down crying once because I was so scared of him, but I don't get that any more and I'm actually happy about getting to see him again.

I know him booking me and requesting I have no other men before him doesn't mean anything to Michael and it's just his preference like some men have, but in some ways I'm greatful he does that because when he books me he always comes in the evening which I'm guessing that's when he finishes work or somthing but for me it means that I won't have to be with any other clients and by the time Michael leaves, the brothel will be closing.

Even though he doesn't actually like me in that way and this is just a 'business arrangement' for him, I'm still greatful for the little things he does like the requests he makes about no other men and the fact that he's actually kind to me and doesn't make me feel dirty or hurt me like the others.

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Lisa's POV

It's been a few days since what happened with Michael and I still can't stop thinking about it. I know what I did to Michael was pretty shitty and I understand him being upset about me cheating and lying about being pregnant, but what Michael did on sunday made me feel cheap and dirty.

Clearly Michael's been spending so much time at that whore house paying women for sex he's actually forgot what it's like to be with real woman

As much as I was pissed off about what Michael did and him telling me Leanne didn't get fired, I was more pissed off at how Michael quickly jumped to Leanne's defence and I actually felt jealous. I know Leanne is only sleeping with Michael because he pays her to, but the way Michael defends her and the look in Michael eyes when her name is mentioned shows he likes her and it actually makes me jealous.

I admit that I only wanted Michael back for his money and the lifsyle that comes with being with him, but the more time I've spent around him the more I'm starting to grow actual feelings for him.

I always thought he was ok kind of looking and stuff , but now I'm starting to get real feelings for him and really do want to be with him and not just for the money either... although that still is the main reason

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Michael's POV

"Do you think this shirt is too much?" I ask Randy going into the living room and he sighs rolling his eyes. "It looks fine. Just like the last 20 shirts you had on. Why are you so worried anyway? It's not like either of you will be wearing your clothes for to long anyway" he chuckles "why are you so nervous anyway? You've seen her like a hundred times"

"I'm not" I shrug. "Are you gonna..."

"Don't start all that again" I quickly cut him off. "If your not ready to tell her how you feel, then how about just ask in her on a date?" He suggests. "Because I can't. Mary has that rule about only being allowed to take the girls out twice in one month" I sigh. "What is that woman's obsession with the rule of two?" He chuckles "I think its so the men don't get confused about things being more than just sex or something" I mumble. "And you think your just confused about Leanne?" He asks and I sigh heavily "I don't know. I mean when I go to the brothel she acts all business like and closed up and I kind have to push to get a conversation out of her, but then she lets me breaks these little rules here and there and she's been talking to me online the last few nights and then at the club.."

"She said she wanted you" he cuts me off and I nod "It sounds to me like she's doing the exact same thing you was doing and trying to block out her feeling"

"Why would she do that?" I frown confused. "Why do you think? I know you hate to think about this and I'm sorry to say it, but the job Leanne does involes her having sex with different men and she couldn't possibly have feelings for all of them right?"

"What's your point?" I mutter not wanting to think about that "my point is. if she's having sex with these men, but doesn't have feelings for them then she must block stuff like that out kind of how you blocked your feelings and just like you she can't completly block you out because she likes you like you like her"

"Why would she block it out though? She wants to be there. I asked her the first time and every time before we do anything and she says yes so why would she block it out?" I frown confused. "Only Leanne can answer that one" he shrugs "I don't know why she wants to work there but whatever the reason its not my place to judge her or any of the girls"

"I don't judge her" I frown "if it's her choice and she's happy then I have no right to say anything" I mumble. "You ok?" He asks sensing my mood change. "What if she doesn't like me and all this is just in my head?" I sigh. "I could ask her for you? I'll book and appointment like you do so I know she'll be avail..."

"Don't even think about it!" I snap cutting him off "I meant to talk to her not fuck her" he chuckles at my reaction "You know I wouldn't do that to you right?" He says softly "I'm sorry it's..." I sigh heavily trying to think and Randy puts his hand in my shoulder. "If your not ready to talk to her about your feelings then you could just try asking her on a date"

"I can't I told you. Mary only lets us take the same girl out twice each month just like we can only see the same girl twice in one week" I frown at the stupid rules they have

"But, you only took her out once and that was to the event" He frowns confused "I know, but umm... I was kinda hoping she'd wanna come to Rebbie's birthday party with me" I mumble "So whats the problem?" He shrugs "Because I don't wanna just take her out because I'm paying her, but if I take her to the party and Mary finds out.. which she will. Because that bitch Lisa will turn up unwanted again and she'll run and tell Mary about me and Leanne talking outside of the brothel"

"So why not book her for the night of the party, but also ask her on a real date?" He shrugs. "Because... what if she says no?"

"Then you'll still have a date for Rebbie's birthday party!" He smiles reassuringly "I guess" I mumble. "Sooo... are you gonna ask her out?" He asks eagerly. "I don't know" I sigh. "I'm just gonna go there and you know? See what happened" I shrug. "I know what's gonna happen" he sings, playfully wiggling his eyebrows making me chuckle. "Yeah yeah, whatever. I have go now sooo..." I motion my hand towards the front door and he shakes his head "uh, uh... I'm staying put. I wanna know what happened" he chuckles and lays on the sofa, resting his head on his arms. "Fine. Whatever" I roll my eyes playfully and leave.

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As I'm waiting for Leanne, I start getting butterflies like crazy. It sounds strange that I'd feel nervous about seeing a girl I've been having sex with for months and talking to at night, but ever since I admitted to Randy about my feelings they seem to be getting stronger and I really hope Randy's right and she feels the same way as me.

"Michael?" I hear Mary's voice and I look at her confused coming out of my daze. "Leanne's ready for you now" she chuckles slightly and I turn seeing Leanne standing there looking as beautiful as always.

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"So... um. How have you been?" I mutter as we're walking down then hall. "I've been ok. You?" She asks and a huge smile forms on my face as this is the first time she has actually engaged in conversation with me without me having to push her to speak. "I've been good" I smile as we walk into the room and I lock the door behind us.

I turn around speak wondering whether I should speak to her or ask her on a date like Randy said then decide to just come right out and ask her.

I stand staring at her for a moment and open my mouth to speak and out of nowhere I crash my lips onto hers leading us over to the bed. She's taken a back a little but doesn't break away and kisses me back with the same passion.

Once we're on the bed I break away from our kiss and start kissing and nuzzling slightly on her neck. "I've missed you" I hear Leanne say in a whisper. It was really faint, but that's definitely what she said! and a huge smile forms on my face hearing those words come out of her mouth. "I've missed you too" I smile and press my lips firmly against her's.

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Lisa's POV

After sitting in my car outside the house for a few moments I take a deep breath and make my way over and knock on the door and wait nervously for him to answer.

"So you finally decided to get out of the car, huh?" Randy chuckles answering the door. "What are you doing here?" I frown confused. "Me? What are you doing here?"

"I need to speak to Michael"

"Well he's not here sooo... bye" he shrugs. "Where is he? Will he be home soon?"

"It's his day off from work where do you think he is?" He chuckles. "Why are you even here? Don't you think you've fucked his head up enough!?" He frowns. "I know what I did was wrong, but I do love him and..."

"That's bullshit and you know it!" He snaps cutting me off "Why don't you just leave him alone?" He frowns. I open my mouth to speak but he cuts me off before I have the chance. "Michael's moved on and you need to get over it and do the same and go find some other poor sucker to mooch off! Now don't come back here again!" He snaps and slams the door in my face.

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Leanne's POV

Michael and I are lay cuddled in the bed and I cannot believe I said that to him. I thought I said it in my head, but clearly I didn't and I can't believe I said it. He said he's missed me too, but obviously he was talking about the sex not actually missing me.

"Are you ok?" Michael asks softly bringing me from my thoughts and I nod not saying anything. He opens his mouth to say something and there's a knock on the door from Mary letting Michael know his times up and he sighs and kisses the top of my head before getting up.

Once we're both dressed he turns to me and looks slightly nervous.

"Do you eat?" He quickly says and I look at him confused. "Food. I mean um... do you like too?" He mutters. "Umm.. yeah I like to eat food" I say confused "Because I do too and umm... if you wanted to maybe um you know? I know there's a rule about that, but if you just happen to get hungry on say Thursday around 8pm and just happen be around a certain restaurant.. alone" he mumbles that last part and I finally see what he's getting at. Every part of me is telling me to tell him no and reminding me of the rules and what Mary would do if she found out.

He stands nervously waiting for my answer and I open my mouth to politely decline his offer but...

"I'd like that" I mumble and he smiles and let's out slight sigh of relief and he presses his lips softly against mine. "I um.. I guess I see you then" he says in a slightly excited tone and leaves smiling.

What the fuck!? I say to myself. Did I really just agree to a date with him? 'No' I say to myself., shaking my head. He didn't actually ask me on a date. He just said food. I'm clearly reading more into it. Of course Michael doesn't like me like that. He probably just has nothing better to do that night and doesn't want to eat alone. I tell myself knowing I'm reading waay more into what he said.

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Michael's POV

I leave the room smiling and go over to Mary. "Everything to your satisfactory?" She smiles noticing my change of mood from when I first walked in and I nod. "Would you like to book and see Leanne again?"

"Mhm" I nod smiling "Friday, OK with you?"

"Friday's great!" I smile.

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After making arrangements for friday with Mary, I happily make my way to my car and my happiness is quickly gone when I see her. "Why are you here? Again!" I sigh rolling my eyes at Lisa. "I need to talk you and..."

"No you don't. Quit following me" I cut her off and get into my car. "Michael, I love you and I truly mean.."

"Yeah, yeah whatever" I roll my eyes cutting her off. I've heard all that crap from Lisa before and I really don't care anymore.

She goes to speak, but I close my car door ignoring her and drive off not wanting her to ruin my mood.

As I'm driving home I start thinking to myself about what happened and my mood quickly changes when I realise that I never actually said the word 'date' I just started babbling and asked if she ate food! Why the fuck did I do that? I sigh to myself realising how stupid I must have sounded.

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"That's great news!" Randy smiles when I tell him "but it's not a date. I never actually asked her that" I point out. "You may not have said the word 'date' but it's pretty obvious that's what you meant and.."

"Maybe not to her" I point out. "Of course she knows what you meant! And she'll be there and that's the important part!" He smiles and then I realise. "Fuck! I forgot to tell her which restraunt to meet me at! And I booked to see her Friday the day after!" I snap at myself. "So? You guys talk on that Xbox thing at night. Tell her then" he chuckles slightly. "Just try and relax. You can do this" he smiles reassuringly.