049: Crazy Confessions

Lara

I walk into the private room, way ahead of Dexter, and he closes the door.

Tingles spread all the way to the tips of my fingers at the thought of us being alone in the same room. To think that we'll be alone in this room for two hours is...I just have to find a way to see this through and not lose my cool.

I have to remind myself that I'm doing this to survive. Nothing more, nothing less.

I take a deep breath and try to remember to stick to my professionalism. Although I hate him, I have to treat him the same way I treat all my other clients. On top of that, he has his additional requests. He wants me to be more verbal.

"So, are you ready to have a mind-blowing evening?" I ask him, trying not to cringe.

I hear him let out a short, humorless chuckle. "Vanessa, come on."

I close my eyes and force myself to calm down. He's not looking at my face so it's easy for me to make these little facial expressions of annoyance. I tell him, "I'd appreciate it if you would let me do my job,