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An American Swallow
Date: 8/27/2015, Categories: Historical, Author: VirgoGo, Rating: , Source: LushStories
the bar. I gave him my most desirous look, as I walked a couple of steps. I stopped abruptly. “I can’t go with you. It wouldn’t be right. And besides, I have to go home. My aunt is expecting me.” “Well, then, Miss Emily, let me walk you home. You have enjoyed your bourbon, and you must be protected. Where do you live?” “It’s not far. Really, I’ll be fine.” “Don’t be silly. I would feel terrible if anything happened to you between here and your home. Give me the address.” “Uhm, my aunt has a suite next door, at the Willard. Truly, it’s no trouble, but it’s kind of you to offer.” I looked down and wobbled. “No more arguments. I shall take you to your aunt. What is the suite?” He began guiding me towards the exit. “We’re in 601, but really, I’ll be OK.” Just then, I stumbled on a carpet edge. Dimitri looked gallant as he held my bicep tightly, but I could no more fall than I could get away. He steered me through the lobby of the Willard Hotel, with its enormous ferns and heavy furniture. I felt grateful that Edward had chosen to put his cameras in such an elegant place. Edward only wanted to assess the viability of my scenario, not execute the entire plan, and I remained comfortable doing the test run. The bellman, in his sharp red suit and white gloves, saluted as we entered the elevator. “Good evening, Miss Peterson.” We ascended in silence. When the elevator doors opened, Dimitri propelled me forward, never slowing or showing a second of hesitation. “Give me the key, Miss ...