She grabbed her robe as she waited for a response.

"Hello beautiful."

"PIERRE!"

How did Pierre even get hold of her telephone number?

"I am not bothering you I hope."

"Oh no Pierre, you're not at all."

"I am wondering if you would like to have lunch with me at the restaurant two minutes away from your university. There's an art exhibit happening at the museum next door, would you like to see it?"

"Actually I had plans on going there today."

"Well, talk about irony! I'll meet you there at Noon."

"No problem."

Lillia stood there and wondered about him once more. More so, why she was having those dreams.

A few hours later...

Lillia arrived at the museum and was greeted by Pierre's same bodyguard from yesterday.

"Hello Ms. Simpson, did you have a safe trip?"

"Yes sir."

"Come, Mr. Sommerville is waiting."

She followed him to the museum entrance and showed her in.

"Have a good time."

"Thank you."

She found Pierre standing in the front smiling widely at her. Wearing a black suit with matching dress pants.

"Hello Lillia."

"Hello Pierre."

He took her hand and kissed it.

"I thought we could look at the sculptures first before we eat."

"Sure why not."

Pierre escorted her to one of the sculptures on display. One was of an Egyptian cat painted in black and gold. The second one was a rose in bloom of red and white. The third was what took Lillia by surprise.

"I'm very fond of this one." Pierre expressed.

It was a couple nude and holding onto each other while making love.

"Art is bold as they say." He said while smiling.

She nodded her head in response. Imagining him and her as the sculpture was running through her mind.

"I'm feeling a bit peckish."

"So am I." Her attention came back to her.

He led her to the restaurant and they ordered their meal.

Throughout their lunch Lillia thought about the sculpture and her dreams. Why was she acting like this?

"You know I always felt that sexuality is something to embrace and not feel ashamed of. Of course don't use it to be repugnant or harmful."

She was stunned hearing such an honest and insightful opinion like that.

"Actually, I feel the same way about that too Pierre."

He smiled as he touched her hand.

"Glad to hear."

He changed topics immediately.

"Tell me about the apartment you rent."

"I live in a den size apartment, it's not fancy."

"Your clothes are a different story."

He gently touched the fabric of the sweater she wore.

"You really look great in clothes."

"Thanks."

"Is modelling something that would interest you? I know an agent plus am looking for a model to promote my new perfume for women I'll be launching soon."

"I-"

"I'll give you time to think about it."

She was speechless by this work offer.

"Do you have other plans for today?"

"Actually no."

"I can have you driven home if you like."

"That won't be necessary."

She got up and was about to leave her half of the tip but Pierre stopped her.

"I'll pay your half."

"Thank you."

He paid upfront then escorted her out of the restaurant and straight to the subway station.

"Have a good afternoon, beautiful."

"Same to you Pierre. Thank you again for today."

"My pleasure."

Once she boarded the subway car Lillia thoughts were on Pierre once more.

Was he interested in her and was slowly revealing that?

Days later...

Lillia hadn't heard from Pierre in almost a week. Maybe he had no time for ladies? Was he back to business?

Whatever the case she didn't let that stop her from living her life.

She went to check her mail and saw a box was on the porch and brought it inside.

Lillia opened the package and saw it was a lingerie set, a very expensive one as well.

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"OH MY!" Was all she could say.

She noticed that there was a message on her answering machine and checked it.

Hi Lillia, it's Pierre. I thought in case you don't have any classes we could go eat at a Chinese restaurant near your university? I'll be a bit busy this morning so leave me a message.

She thought over the past few lunches they had together and smiled. He was a gentleman and a dashing one.

She left her message and waited for him to respond. He only told her the address info and said bye.

He sure is a mystery, she thought.

That afternoon...She came to the restaurant and explained that she was supposed to meet Pierre there. As it just so happened he appeared.

This time he wore a T-Shirt with dark jeans. It was the first time she ever saw him wearing something that was casual.

He took her hand and brought her inside to their reserved seats.

"Did you have a good morning?"

"I did. I got a strange package in the mail today."

Pierre arched his eyebrow and tried not to smirk.

"Strange you say?"

"Yes, it was a lingerie set which I didn't remember paying for. What else was strange was that it was in my size as well!"

He began to laugh.

"What's so funny?"

"That package wasn't mailed to you by mistake, it WAS addressed to you."

"What are you trying to say?"

"I had mailed you that lingerie set."

Her eyes widened.

"WHAT? Why?"

"I just thought you would look nice wearing something so... alluring."

Now Lillia knew what was on his mind!

"You've never owned a lingerie set like that before have you?"

She shook her head.

"I thought so."

He smiled and Lillia tried not to look into his eyes. It was obvious to her that he wasn't interested in friendship by this point.

This man made her feel things inside and she was scared.

"Oh and in case you're wondering how I got your address I had kept your agenda with me, you forgot it after our dinner."

Exactly like in her dream?

He handed her the agenda but she remained still, not once facing him.

"Are you okay my dear?"

"Pierre, do you plan on staying in the city for a while?"

"Why do you ask?"

"I thought you were a busy man. You certainly dress like an important one."

He took her hand in his and then sat down beside her.

"Yes I design my own products, go to meetings, check my revenue, but I find other things to do."

She started to wonder if this was what she wanted. To be with a man who was upstanding? Of a vast amount of wealth? She was only a university student who studied in arts and creativity.

"Well, I did speak to that agent about you. However I don't think modelling is something you would be into, I should have known better than to impose it on you."

He noticed she wasn't looking at him anymore. She got up and headed for the door.

"What is wrong Lillia? Why are you so distant?"

She tried to not be so harsh.

"I don't know if I can meet with you again."

He only smiled and placed his hands on her shoulders.

"Listen, just because I am an important man doesn't mean I think others who aren't in my position are unimportant."

Shocked to turn to face him.

"I WANT to spend time with you and get to know you better. Which is why I've been inviting you to have meals with me. But you've known by now."

He moved his lips closer to hers, almost touching in proximity. He quoted two quotes to her then.

Hearing these words only made her assumptions more accurate. He was indeed interested in her!

"Come, I'll take you home, it's getting late."