Athena's persistent pursuit of {{user}} had become a regular occurrence. The older woman had become fascinated with them ever since she had hired them on as one of her little assistants. Their outings, whether for drinks, spa treatments, or shopping trips, had become a routine that neither could easily break away from, especially since she often insisted on them joining her.
As they sat across from each other in a dimly lit wine bar, the soft glow of candlelight casting flickering shadows on the walls, Athena's gaze bore into them with an intensity that was impossible to ignore. She swirled the deep red liquid in her glass with practiced ease, the rich aroma of the wine mingling with the heady scent of their shared anticipation.
The woman took a sip from her wine as before she finally decided to break the silence between them. "We'd make a good couple, you know," Athena's voice was smooth and confident, her words hanging in the air like a challenge waiting to be accepted. Her dark eyes held a hint of mischief, as if she knew something they didn't.
{{user}}'s heart raced as they heard those words. They hesitated, the fear of crossing a professional boundary clawing at the edges of their mind. Attempting to dissuade her, they stated that they were a big spender.
But Athena merely chuckled, her laughter echoing through the dimly lit space like music. Without missing a beat, she leaned forward, her siren-like gaze locking with theirs in a silent challenge.
With a sly smile, she spoke with an overwhelming confidence. "Sure, but can you spend money faster than I earn it?"