Mergers & Acquisitions Ch. 04

The elevator doors opened, exposing the crowd to the stunning beauty. Murmurs and whispers were abuzz as those in attendance asked among themselves the answer to the circulating question.

"Who is she?" With no immediate answer available, heads shook and mouths dropped in disbelief of how someone so beautiful could exist outside the pages of some high fashion magazine. The presence of such an exquisite woman was quite simply an overwhelming display of perfection.

Seeing the commotion created by the beautiful woman, Ron couldn't help but beam with pride at the knowledge that it was he escorting the incredible show stopper this evening. Leading the way and parting the sea of spectators, he led Toni through the crowded lobby, out the front doors, and to the awaiting limousine. Unaccustomed to such inquisitive scrutiny by total strangers, Toni gripped his arm tightly and walked briskly to the limo in an attempt to escape and hide from the intrusive stare of the crowd.

The driver couldn't help but notice the panicked expression, pleading from Toni's eyes. Opening the door in a gesture of chivalry, wishing to rescue the stunning brunette, he hurriedly assisted her into the car, providing her with its temporary shelter and security, protecting her from the inquisitive gaze of the crowd. Stacy, who was just getting off, was unable to ignore all the fuss and commotion centered around the large limousine parked in front of the hotel's main entrance. Observing Ron standing outside the limo talking to the driver, she suddenly realized that Toni must be already in the car and most likely was dressed in the evening apparel the two of them had chosen for the night's scheduled entertainment. Hurrying to catch a glimpse of Toni dressed in her new gown, she popped her head into the opened door only to be startled by the radiant beauty she was suddenly confronted with. Her mouth fell open and her eyes widened in shock as she fumbled for the words befitting such a gorgeous, elegant display of perfection.

"Oh, my, girl! Don't we look hot!" Stacy shook her head, unaware Toni would look this great in the gown they'd chosen. She knew the dark haired beauty was stunning, but to what extent, she had no idea. Proud she'd been a participant in selecting such an exciting ensemble only accenting such incredible beauty, she bent forward, kissed her new friend on the cheek, and whispered into her ear. "You go girl. Knock em' dead."

"Thanks... I'll try." Toni smiled sheepishly over all the fuss being paid her. This experience of being continually treated so special was something she was completely unaccustomed to experiencing. With her head tilted down exhibiting her slight embarrassment, she cut her beautiful green eyes upward and daintily waved her hand goodbye. "Bye Stacy... Thanks."

Stacy removed herself from the limo, stood up, and Kissed Ron on the cheek. Smiling to him with a nod of approval, she spoke softly in an attempt at keeping their conversation private. "You better hang on to her ..." She'd seen him with a number of pretty women over the past two years, but none of them came even remotely close to the incredibly beautiful and sexy woman he had accompanying him at the moment. Squeezing his arm and continuing, her tone of voice changed to one exhibiting a serious note in its delivery. "She's by far the sweetest, most beautiful woman you're ever gonna find. Don't you dare... screw this up."

Shaking his head in complete agreement with Stacy's observations, he compacted his large frame, climbed through the open door and into the car to join Toni sitting patiently, awaiting his company. As the limousine pulled from the brightly lit entrance of the Mirage, he watched the petite little blond waving goodbye and suddenly felt the impact of her words of wisdom weighing heavily upon his shoulders. "She's right..." His mind began to replay the various different relationships he'd involved himself in during the past with each and every one of them failing due to his pride or competitive nature. He knew that if he didn't want this same sort of outcome to occur with Toni, he'd have to relax and approach the gorgeous woman in an entirely different manner. Otherwise... she'd walk and he'd never see her again.

Turning towards the stunning woman, he took her hand and caressed it gently in an attempt at easing her nervousness. He began Drinking in the sight of what so easily had caused such a commotion, reveling in the disbelief she was actually sitting beside him, gracing him with her presence. What greater reward could fate bestow upon him than to entrust him with the care and pleasuring of such a priceless commodity?

Toni sat in her usual ladylike fashion, with her long legs extending before her in a display of complete elegance and grace. Giving him a taste of magnificence he'd been deprived of experiencing the likes of before now, she reconfirmed his assumptive knowledge, this is definitely the most beautiful woman he'd ever had the pleasure of accompanying him. Dressed in a sparkling, bright red evening gown, long sleeves, tapered waist with form fitting appeal, she radiated an elegance, leaving him breathless. Her large green eyes were in complete contrast with the red fabric of her dress, standing out strikingly amidst the beauty of her slender face. Her tiny, upturned nose, her luscious, full lips painted a matching shade of red, along with the silky waves of her flowing dark brown hair, left no doubt, the big man upstairs had spent a great deal of time creating this wondrous one of a kind creation.

Normally in complete lust over the sight of her sexually exciting body, Ron couldn't help but notice the change taking place deep from within. Sure... he loved the passionate impulsive woman who easily rocked his world, but slowly he found himself becoming attached to the sweet innocent little girl sitting beside him. No, she doesn't possess the face of a little girl, isn't built anything at all like a little girl, and when necessary, behaves nothing at all like a little girl, but when removed from the security of familiar surroundings, out of the boardroom or away from the bedroom, this innocent little girl sneaks out, allowing her to capture another little piece of his heart.

"The sweetest and most beautiful woman he'd ever get?" No doubt about it. Stacy was completely on the mark.

Glancing out the window, back from the short yet pleasant awakening, he spotted the familiar brightly lit marquee of the Aladdin flashing its impressive invitation less than a few hundred yards ahead. Pointing it out to Toni, he observed as her eyes lit up and a smile crept across her face, replacing the nervous lip biting she'd been engaged in since leaving the Mirage.

Upon arrival, the limousine pulled to the VIP entrance. Toni turned to Ron all smiles, took a long deep breath and exhaled slowly in an attempt at settling the butterflies dancing amid her stomach. Ron could sense her nervousness, not only by her excited expressions, but by the tell tall signs she unknowingly exhibited by playing and tugging at her hair. A habit she'd exhibited since a small child, it gave away her true inner feelings canceling anything to the contrar she might say. Ron giving her all the time she felt she needed, he finally asked the stunning beauty, "You ready?"

Toni nodding her acknowledgement, Ron turned to the driver giving him the confirmation they were now ready to exit the limousine.

The door to the limo opened allowing her to feel the harsh intrusiveness of the cold winter air. Dressed in her elegant yet revealing attire, her skin began exhibiting the signs of cold as goose bumps appeared both on the exposed portions of her chest and legs. Toni crossed her arms over the revealing neckline of her dress, attempting to shelter her delicate exposed skin from the attack of the bitter elements while waiting as Ron hurriedly exited the confinements of the limousine. Placing an arm around Toni's waist in a gallant yet futile attempt at protecting the chilled beauty, he hurried her into the lobby of the Aladdin to a sudden rush of warm air, comforting them both with its welcoming embrace. True to form, Toni felt the need to inspect her hair and check her makeup. Requesting directions to the ladies room, she kissed him gently on his cheek, hurrying off, not wishing to make either of them late for the shows opening number.

Ron stood waiting for the beautiful woman to finish. Checking his watch and realizing the show started in five minutes, he resigned all hopes of being on time, knowing how long it usually took Toni to primp. He paced anxiously awaiting her completion, trying to curb the typical emotions stirring from within over the prospect of being late. He himself never tardy without just cause was usually riled to anger by those who were. Under normal circumstances... Wait just a minute. What, if anything, was normal about this stunning delight? She'd kept him awake for days awaiting her answer to his proposal, pleasantly stunned him by her take charge actions when feeling the need, left him speechless on more than one occasion, and could melt him with just a glance of her captivating green eyes and innocent sweetness. No... No... nothing at all placed this dream into the realm of normality. Unwilling to chance losing the treasure he'd worked so long to obtain, he relaxed, allowing her whatever time she felt she needed. Surprisingly, he didn't have to wait very long. Toni wishing to see the show in its entirety, emerged from the ladies room with two minutes left before show time. Rushing to their front row accommodations, they were seated and served just as the lights dimmed and the show started.

The stage filled with the presence of singers and dancers giving the typical yet exciting Las Vegas review. Extravagant headdresses, sparkling costumes and leggy dancers, the sounds and sights filled the showroom, widening her eyes with the spectacular production. Enjoying the show, drinking in its excitement, she found herself confronted only once with the discomforting display of the dancers baring their breasts while performing one of the show's final numbers. Turning her eyes from the stage and towards Ron, she saw him watching her expressions, enjoying them much more than the show. She tilted her head downward in a display of slight embarrassment from both Ron's knowing smile and the exposed chests of the many dancers. Lifting a finger to her lips, allowing her to nervously toy with her long fingernail, she'd look up every so often, only to once again look away quickly upon getting another eyeful of the many topless women. She continually repeated this action until the show finally ended, sipping her wine and nibbling on the hors d'oeuvres, exhibiting her inability to relax amongst such a casual display of nudity.

The show took around an hour and a half. Once the review had finished, the two exited the showroom to the casino's lobby. Toni excited over the extravagance of the show yet happy she didn't have to see anymore naked women, squeezed Ron's arm and thanked him for taking her.

"Well... That was really different." She fanned herself with her hand feeling flush from the embarrassment of so many naked bodies. Unsure of how to react, she placed her lips to his ear and whispered, "Next time lets pick a show where everyone keeps their clothes on.."

Ron started laughing at the revelation of just how flustered she'd become. Pulling her tightly against him, he hugged her, enjoying the innocence portrayed by the sweet, sheltered little piece of heaven. Still holding her around the waste, he leaned back looking into her beautiful green eyes.

"I promise... No more naked women." Kissing her amid a priceless expression across her face, he pulled back and watched as she lifted those huge, captivating eyes from her downward tilted head in an exhibition of complete embarrassment. The entire situation striking him as funny, he once again began laughing.

"Stop that right now..." Toni hit him on the chest using her open hand for teasing her. Giving him her pouty, little girl expression, she quietly scolded him for teasing her. "That's not funny... You're just making fun of me."

Observing her portrayal of the innocence he loved so dearly, Ron gently pulled her close, kissing her ear amid her soft brown hair. Speaking not a word, he knew now wasn't the time for teasing. Gently lifting her chin apologizing having pleasured in her discomfort, he again hugged her tightly imploring her forgiveness. Assured she'd forgiven him, he released his binding embrace, inquiring her pleasure for the remainder of the evening's entertainment. Toni having revealed her decision, the two of them left the Aladdin in search of the bright lights permeating from the downtown spectra. The rest of the evening was enjoyed wining and dining, followed with fun and games in the many different casinos. Causing heads to turn everywhere they went, Toni was starting to enjoy all the attention being lavished upon her and Why not? You only experience something of this magnitude once as a first, with each following experience lacking the excitement something new reveals..

By the time they left the casino, it was nearing one thirty in the morning. Toni was feeling pretty good after having consumed a couple of Vodka's and Sevens while playing the wheel. She rarely drank, but when she decided to let her hair down to enjoy herself, this was her drink of choice. Usually in the company of her husband, Stephen, she relied on his watchful eye protecting her, leaving her free to let go and have a great time. Equally protected by the handsome gentleman she'd accompanied tonight, she felt the same comfort level she enjoyed when with Stephen, let go the reserved inhibited demeanor she usually portrayed, enjoying herself completely. On these rare occasions when she did relax, Stephen pleasured himself in the knowledge, once they returned home, he'd be the lucky recipient of her loosened inhibitions. Fired up by the effects of the potent cocktails, Toni would become insatiable, screwing his brains out with a fervency draining the two of them completely. "Want a drink baby? Sure... I'll get you one..."

Stephen, on a business trip in Los Angeles, wasn't within three hundred miles of his brunette goddess. Had he been, she'd never been allowed to wear an outfit this revealing, wouldn't have been partying in Las Vegas with Ron, and he would've shadowed her as if about to be kidnapped. Sure, he loved and trusted her, but why tempt fate with such a priceless commodity as the stakes for the payoff. He felt as long as they were in familiar territory, there wouldn't be any possibility of someone tempting her with the exciting lifestyle the bright lights and fast actions a place like Vegas provided.

Three years older and a lot more experienced in the ways of the resort atmospheres, he'd had the pleasure of spring breaks both in South Padre and Daytona Beach, vacation hideaways in Jamaica and Hawaii, sowing his wild oats and enjoying a number of different women before meeting and settling down with Toni. He'd seen the way young innocent women were wooed, tempted, or tricked into doing something completely out of character when introduced to the excitement of shocking cultural changes, or when influenced by the introduction of some strategically placed alcoholic enhancement.

Stephen felt confident Toni possessed a strong personality both in her business dealings and private existence, but should she be removed from her normally controlled safe environment and thrust into the fast paced uncontrollable atmosphere the nights a place such as Vegas presented, would she be able to resist its alluring appeal and provocative temptations? Oh... and God forbid she should fall prey to the subtle yet very effective use of a few delicious beverages laced with vodka; he feared she'd be left with no defenses, leaving her wide open for... to... No.. No.. He refused to even think of what might possibly happen. Let's just leave it at: someone's fantasy would assuredly be brought to life between the legs of one trusting, innocent, naïve, extremely beautiful, and very sexy woman.

Having never been out of Texas, this sweet, unsuspecting doll was completely unfamiliar with the trappings a hell hole of this magnitude provided. Toni the sort of girl every guy dreamed of marrying, conquering for their own selfish pleasure, wasn't the sort of girl to sleep around though endowed with a body screaming, "FUCK ME!" A virgin when she married, she'd given herself entirely to one man, Stephen her husband, leaving him to feel as if he'd won the lottery. Dating her all through college and respecting her wishes to wait till marriage, he'd spent many an evening after a date with the sexy woman aching and in need of satisfaction, awaiting the day he could pleasure himself between her incredible legs. Married now and satisfied he'd waited, she'd been more than worth all the frustrations he'd encountered.

Unknowingly fulfilling Stephen's worst nightmare, Toni'd fallen victim to someone he'd never considered a problem leaving her open to the effective, unscrupulous tactics this powerful seducer possessed. Sure... , their first encounter may not have been one normally considered under the heading of a mutual meeting, but the reunions that followed most definitely were that of a consensual nature. As a matter of record, two of their return engagements were initiated by Toni so provocative in nature, they left Ron's previous endeavors somewhat tame and listless by comparison. Not requiring the bright lights, distractions an exotic environment to successfully seduce her, She'd fallen quarry to the oldest trio of seducers known to man. No, not wealth, power, and fame. No, this trio would easily put those to shame when it came to seducing a woman.

Toni, a victim of her own desires and needs, had fallen prey to a man who'd lavished her with the attention she so desperately needed, paid her the ultimate in complements, and romanced her in every description of the word, charming her right out from beneath her husband's watchful eye, casting a spell leaving her craving for more. Sure Stephen loved her, but other than sex, which had always been great until her tryst with Ron, over the short time they'd been married she'd begun to feel as if he assumed and expected her devotion leaving him unable to pick up the subtle hints she'd been dropping. Having now experienced the ultimate in sexual satisfaction, coupled by all the lavish attention being garnished upon her by Ron, whether a figment of her imagination or very real, Toni's lack of attention at home was creating an extremely volatile combination, making it a reality. She was being stolen away right under Stephen's nose, never having to leave the security and familiarity of Dallas.

With no idea Toni was in Vegas, wouldn't Stephen die should he see her now? Held by another, wearing a dress revealing both her luscious firm breasts and long sexy legs, high heels delivering one message for their existence, ,Toni was being pampered and doted on the way a woman of her perfection deserved.

Stephen had informed her he'd be unavailable all weekend, suggesting she and Tina take a trip to the coast, knowing Tina wouldn't allow anyone near his irreplaceable treasure. With the two of them together, all would be fine leaving him worry free to attend his convention in Los Angeles. Yeah, he had the best life had to offer, but for some reason, he never realized just how great he had it until spending a few nights alone, away from the incredible woman. By himself, unable to feel her wonderful body engulfing him, the realization she hadn't responded in typical fashion the past few times they'd made love, confronted his thoughts raising unanswerable questions. Usually unable to get enough, she'd stopped her persistence after he'd experience his release, settling for what he'd provided her instead of insisting they go at it again. Totally out of character, he searched his thoughts and memories attempting to place his finger on the source of the problem. Rightfully expecting she'd disappeared for the weekend, Stephen phoned home, leaving the message, he assuredly knew he possessed a priceless commodity needing to be satisfied if he himself wished to remain happy and in the company of this marvelous gift he'd been given.