Corruption of Princesses/Tiana: Meeting Mr. Dark
From Create Your Own Story
"Ah Miss Tiana. I was hoping to cross your path tonigh." A well-dressed man aproach the desk, paying his tabs with a generous stack of money.
"Well I am grateful to make your acquaitance..." Tiana bows gently.
He grins and takes her hand, kissing it. "...Mr dark. Alan Dark."
"The honor is all mine." Tiana repeats with a little blush.
"Hrm. If it is at all possible, would you see me off ? I actually have matters I would like to talk to you about."
"Is that so ?" Tiana look at him and his smiles and agrees. He offers her his hand and she takes it as she walks down to the entrance. At the entrance, his car awaits. The ancestor of the limousine. A comforteable ride for the era.
Mr. Dark don't seem to stop and pull on her hand when she slows down while aproaching the vehicle. "Oh I'm not sure..."
He turns to her and smile. "Don't worry. You will be driven back here as soon as we are done."
She nods and tug on her robe as she steps in. Mr. Dark
She sits in front of her mysterious guests as the vehicle drive off into the city.
"So, what is this matter you wished to discuss ?"
"How goes your finances Miss Tiana"
Tiana swallows wrongly. "Excuse me ?"
"Forgive my abruptness. But I do not like to spin around the topic. I know you've just purchased your new real estate. Although running a restaurent implies alot of costs. I was wondering how your finances were holding up"
Tiana takes a moment to think. She did have enough money to buy the whole thing as well as the necessary to open. The man is right that a restaurent of this class implies also a rather high cost of operation. Still, she had calculated the income would likely suffice.
"Allow me to be blunt again. I've investigated the circumstances upon which you acquired your new property. You will likely lose it in a few months time. I would like to prevent that, as I've grown quite fond of your cuisine." Before she can answer.
Tiana takes a moment for the word to sink in. She then accept the glass of champagne he holds to her and sips it. "You would help me ?"
"Of course. Although I will asks a few things of you."
"As ?"
Mr. Dark smile again. "Again, I will be direct. Miss Tiana, you've become quite a desireable flower in New Orlean. and I desire you. If you would... satisfy my urges, I will make sure money is never again an issue for you."
Tiana blushes hard "Surely you jest... I... I am married now.. My husband..."
"Will never need to know. and the forbidden fruit always tastes the sweetest."
There is a long silence that occurs as the car drives down the streets. Tiana deep in thoughts and Mr. Dark looking out of the window.
Tiana finally break the silence and...
