Dinner with a friend?

Dan knocked on the door. It took a minute before Amanda opened the door with a smile. She was dressed in a short, black dress that fitted to her body like a second skin. It was clear she didn't have a bra on by the outline of her nipples. Laura felt inferior compared to the beautiful woman in front of them.

"You came!" she gushed as she first gave Laura a hug and then Dan.

"I wouldn't miss it," Laura said as she picked up the little tupperware container filled with her rolls. "I bought a little something too."

"You shouldn't have," Amanda scolded with a smile. "I'll add it to mine. We're having pork chops and mashed potatoes, does that sound okay?" she asked, almost hesitantly.

"It sounds lovely," Laura smiled and took Dan's arm in hers. "It does sound good," Dan said, following his mother's urging.

Laura found it amusing to watch her son's face as he noticed the erotic photos of their host.

"I see you've discovered my trade," Amanda joked as she stepped up beside him. "Sometimes I'm a glamor model. I even did a movie once, as an extra."

Dan blinked and looked over at Amanda. "But, you're like twenty-four, maybe twenty-five?" he muttered.

Amanda laughed. "Dear, I'm almost your mother's age. She's three years older than I am," she confided with a smile.

"No way," Dan muttered as he looked Amanda over again. "Great genes and a religious worship of the gym," Amanda said. "Come, dinner is ready," she instructed as they moved over to the moderately sized table with four chairs. Amanda took the chair with her back to the curtain and gestured for her guests to sit on either side of her.

Laura put the three plates on the table before taking a seat herself, in front of a large glass of red wine. "It smells lovely," she commented as she smelled the wine. She didn't have a lot of experience with wines but trusted Amanda's expertise.

They ate in silence. Laura enjoyed the wine and dinner immensely. It was the first time she'd eaten a dinner that might have come from a restaurant in longer than she wanted to admit.

"What do you think?" Amanda asked his mother.

"Oh, this is lovely," she answered with a smile. "Thank you for cooking for us."

"This really is good," Dan echoed.

"Tell me, what do you do?" Amanda asked him after they'd eaten a little.

Dan flushed. "Mostly, I just keep to myself and work my job. Stocking shelves, helping customers, that stuff," he answered with a shrug.

"I worked retail for a time," Amanda confided with a sigh. "Hated every moment of it. Then realized a little later that the saying "the customer is always right" seems to follow me," she remarked with a dry laugh.

"What do you do? You said something about glamor modeling?"

Laura looked up and glanced at Amanda. She smiled and went back to her wine a moment later. "That's one thing I do," Amanda said with a small smile. She too picked up her glass and took a slow sip. "I'm also a high-class escort, when the need arises."

Dan blinked before realizing what she was saying. He looked lost. "Are you paid a lot? For the glamor shots I mean," he added quickly.

Amanda laughed and smiled at him. Laura tried not to smile. "Dear, I'm comfortable with what I do. What others think of me is irrelevant. I'm not a prostitute, if that's what you're thinking. Although, I did get my start turning tricks. I get paid a lot for men and women to look at my body. I rarely have sex with those that I choose to escort. Sorry, is this bothering you?" she asked, her tone worried.

"No, I was... well I've... you hear stories," Dan said as he fumbled for words.

"I'm sure," Amanda laughed. "If you have questions, I'm more than willing to share. Your mother did."

Laura winced before giving him a small smile. "I'd heard stories too," she admitted with a shake of her head. She hadn't asked before but didn't want to gainsay their host.

The rest of dinner was wonderful once the ice was broken. They talked about different things, such as hobbies and plans for the future. Laura was surprised when Amanda admitted she'd thought about purchasing an adult video company with the objective of releasing lesbian-only content.

"Oh, I'm not a lesbian. I'm bi or really... tri. I'll try anything once," she joked. "No, I just find the quality of porn for women... lacking."

Laura rolled her eyes. Amanda was right about that. "It's not something I've given much thought to," Dan said.

Amanda smiled at him. "I suspect not," she mused. "Anyway, anyone for desert? I can't bake so this one is fresh from the store," she laughed.

After dessert, they sat on the couch, with Laura in the middle. The night was winding down, and everyone knew it. Laura's glass seemed to keep being refilled. As the wine flowed, Laura couldn't help but notice her neighbor's gentle touches and accidental touches. It made her wet to think someone wanted her. The wine wasn't helping her state at all. She needed to escape this dangerous situation or she'd lose all control. "I know we need to be heading back and to bed. Dan has work tomorrow," she managed to get out.

"I'll show you to the door," Amanda said after looking her over. "It was wonderful to have you two over. I'd love to do it again sometime soon."

"It was... wonderful," Laura said. Her speech was slurred. "Thank you," Dan said as he eyed her. She took two steps and wobbled a little.

"Oh, dear, will you help her?" Amanda asked, with a slight grin on her lips. Laura wanted to kiss those pouty lips and make very bad decisions.

"Let's get you to bed," he said as he led Laura to the door.