CHAPTER 11
We were first in line to board the plane. The flight attendants—one a very gorgeous woman and the other a guy around my age—greeted us warmly. Dominic, always effortlessly charming, returned the greeting. They smiled brightly until they saw me.
"Sir… you can’t board the plane like that," the woman said, still wearing her customer-service smile.
Dominic stepped in immediately. "Ma’am, I’m sorry. My assistant here had to leave his clothes behind." He didn’t mention anything about what had happened at security, as if leaving clothes behind was a perfectly normal occurrence.
"He has to put something else on," she insisted.
"Oh, come on," Dominic said, sounding calm but with a hint of growing irritation. "There’s another passenger wearing a really short dress."
"Yes, but him…" she said, referring to me, lowering her voice. "It seems like he’s not wearing anything underneath…" She even leaned forward slightly, as if trying to peek under the long shirt I was wearing. I tugged at the hem, trying to cover more of my thighs.
"Maybe you can pull something out from your luggage?" the other guy suggested.
"That won’t be possible," Dominic cut in smoothly. "We checked all our luggage. But…" I caught that look in Dominic’s eyes. I had learned to recognize it. Something was coming.
I glanced behind us. A growing line of passengers was waiting—all because I wasn’t wearing anything under my oversized shirt. Dominic stepped closer to the male flight attendant and placed a hand gently on his shoulder.
"Perhaps you can help us out here," he said, voice low and persuasive.
The smile on the male flight attendant’s face faltered for just a second. I hadn’t thought that was possible—they always looked so cheerful. He gave his partner a quick look. For a moment I thought he was silently asking for help. But instead, the woman turned and started waving the other passengers through while we were quietly escorted aside.
“Flight attendants carry their suitcases with them, right?” Dominic asked, glancing around as if searching for the special compartment. The guy frowned slightly, but the smile quickly returned.
“Maybe you can let Connor wear something. You both are the same height,” Dominic said, giving the flight attendant a meticulous once-over, which only seemed to put him more on edge.
“I’m sorry…” he replied, “I don’t think that would be possible.”
“I know, it’s a very strange request,” Dominic said, his voice full of understanding. “But look… Kyle,” he added, reading the name tag. “Connor has never been to Miami. He really wants to have a good time there. I bet you’ve enjoyed it before, haven’t you?”
That seemed to spark something—Kyle smirked, clearly remembering something.
“I see it,” Dominic chuckled. “Let’s make a deal. I’ll buy whatever you have for Connor to wear, just so we can board without any issues.”
Kyle looked like he was struggling with something, and Dominic—ever perceptive—caught on.
“It’s just that…” Kyle hesitated, scratching the back of his head. “When I go to Miami, I spend most of the time at the beach. I don’t bring anything except my uniform.”
“That’s okay,” Dominic said smoothly. “I’ll buy one of your swimsuits. I’ll pay double.”
But Kyle still looked uneasy.
“You don’t understand…” he said, his cheeks reddening. “I go to the nude beach.”
“Oh.”
Dominic seemed surprised—but delighted at the same time. For a moment, I thought the trip would be canceled, but then I remembered: my boss doesn’t take no for an answer.
“What about a spare uniform?” Dominic asked.
Kyle shook his head. Of course, he couldn’t give away or sell his uniform. But then he added, “The only thing I could spare, that would let him board the plane… is my underwear. The one I’m wearing right now.”
“Great!” Dominic exclaimed.
“No way,” I said immediately.
Dominic turned to look at me like I was being completely unreasonable. “Connor, come on. This is the only way.”
The only way? Really?
Next thing I knew, I was being pushed into the tiny restroom—and not just me. Kyle, the flight attendant, was scooted in there with me.
“Wait!” Kyle protested. “There’s no need”
“Let it go,” I said, knowing full well it wouldn’t matter if we could’ve done this one at a time. It just wouldn’t be as fun for Dominic.
We stood there, face to face, not really knowing what to do.
“Uhm...” I cleared my throat. “Why don’t you take off your pants first?”
“Right,” he said, unbuckling his belt and pushing his pants down. He was wearing bright blue briefs.
He bent down to pull them down, but his head bumped against my chest. “Sorry.”
“Wait,” I said as he tried again, this time bumping the door with his rear end. His briefs were stuck halfway down his thighs.
“Try stepping out of them,” I suggested.
It worked—until he suddenly lost his balance and tripped forward into me. I caught him instinctively, my back pressed against the wall.
“Shit!”
We tried getting back on our feet, our legs tangled awkwardly. Then came a knock on the door—followed immediately by Dominic cracking it open just enough to peek inside.
“What’s taking you so long?” he asked. “It’s almost time for takeoff.”
Finally, we made it to our seats. They were beyond comfortable—spacious and plush in a way I never imagined plane seats could be. I never thought I’d travel first class, let alone doing it dressed like this—in an oversized T-shirt and someone else’s underwear.
After the usual safety instructions on how to fasten our seatbelts and what to do in case of an emergency, the plane soon took off.
We saw Kyle again when he came down the aisle offering drinks. I couldn’t help but glance directly at his crotch, knowing full well he wasn’t wearing any underwear beneath that tight uniform now.
"Can I get you gentlemen something to drink?"
"Scotch, neat," Dominic said without hesitation.
I turned to look at him, eyebrows raised. "Seriously?"
Dominic smirked, not even glancing at me. "It’s already noon in Miami."
"That doesn’t make it less early for us," I muttered.
He finally looked at me, amused. "Now you’re telling me when I can drink? You’re a little judgmental for a former bartender."
"Maybe you could skip this one?" I suggested, half-serious. "You don’t need to start drinking before breakfast."
Dominic gave a small laugh. "I had some fruit at the lounge," he said, then leaned back in his seat. "You’re cute when you’re worried. But trust me—I know my limits."
I crossed my arms and muttered under my breath, "Yeah, I’ve heard that one before."
I was surprised when Dominic actually sent back his drink when Kyle brought it, and instead ordered some sparkling water. Being as hungry as I was—and as humiliated as I’d been that morning—I ordered avocado toast with confited cherry tomatoes and burrata.
First class, remember?
I didn’t catch how much Dominic paid for Kyle’s briefs, but I saw him hand over his business card when we landed and got off the plane.
I had a strange feeling in my gut—the kind of jealousy that creeps in when someone else starts becoming the center of attention. Not that I minded it… or maybe I did.
What if Kyle was a better prospect than me? He was also young and good-looking. But a flight attendant wouldn’t have the availability Dominic requires. Still... would he quit to become Dominic’s new assistant?
Oh my god, what the fuck am I thinking?
A sleek, black luxury car was already waiting for us outside the terminal, the kind with tinted windows, perfectly polished leather seats, and a driver in a crisp suit who greeted Dominic by name. Dominic slid in and I followed, still adjusting the oversized T-shirt and unfamiliar briefs.
As we pulled out of the airport and merged onto the highway, I pressed my forehead lightly to the glass, watching the city unfold before me.
Miami.
It was my first time there, and it didn’t disappoint. Palm trees lined the roads like perfectly placed props, swaying in the breeze. The sun was brighter than I was used to, casting a golden glow over everything—buildings with soft pastel colors, wide beaches in the distance, flashy cars, and people who all looked like they belonged on magazine covers.
Everything about the city felt turned up a notch—like the colors were more vivid, the light more golden, the whole vibe somehow seductive and electric.
And the hotel… God. When we finally pulled up, I didn’t need the five stars to tell me it was exclusive. Just the way the staff opened the door and greeted Dominic with practiced ease, the polished marble, the tall glass windows framing the ocean behind the lobby—it was another world.
I stepped out of the car and felt the warm air wrap around me. For the first time since the airport mess, I took a breath and let myself enjoy it.
I always thought the best rooms were at the top—penthouses, rooftops, anything with a view sounded expensive and exclusive. But the suite we got was on the ground floor. I had nothing to compare it to, but it felt like an indoor paradise. And not just that—the wide glass doors in the living room opened straight out to our own private pool.
"This is awesome!" I told Dominic when I finally saw him again after exploring every corner of the place. My enthusiasm was genuine—I was really impressed.
Dominic smiled at my reaction, clearly familiar with the suite. "Well then, get ready to go out."
"Out?" I asked, confused. Honestly, I could’ve spent the entire weekend in that suite without stepping a foot outside and still be thrilled.
He chuckled. "Didn't you want to go to the beach?"
"I did! But I never expected this!" I stretched my arms out and did a quick twirl, showing off the suite—completely forgetting I was still only wearing a long T-shirt and someone else’s briefs.
"You want to stay then?"
I gave it a moment’s thought. The suite was perfect. But then I remembered—there was a whole city outside I’d never seen. Curiosity won.
I headed to the bedroom, and my luggage was already waiting. Dominic had selected a wide range of clothes for me—nothing embarrassing this time. Each outfit had two options, like he was giving me a say… or maybe setting me up for something else later.
We spent the whole day out. And I mean the whole day.
First stop: the Wynwood Walls, I´d seen photos online, but they didn't do the place justice. The colors, the scale, the creativity. It was like walking through someone's wildest dreams. We strolled through the murals while I pointed out my favorites. Dominic didn't say much, but he smiled every time I got excited. I think he liked seeing me like that.
"How did you know I would like this?" I questioned him, frowning intrigued.
He smiled, "I've seen you how you look at all the grafittis back at home, i just made a guess"
I simply smiled. Feeling good that he noticed those little details about me.
After that, we drove along Ocean Drive. I pressed my face to the window like a tourist, which, well... I was. The palm trees, the buildings - Miami had a vibe. Warm, a little chaotic, but alive.
Then the beach.
It was hot, really hot, but the breeze made it bearable. We walked barefoot along the shore for a while, the waves licking our ankles. Then we laid under an umbrella with some overpriced drinks, Dominic waited for me to allow him to have something with alcohol in it. I liked that facet of my boss, I felt that I could give orders too, even if it was just a trick, like everything else he did.
He wore sunglasses and sipped slowly, while I probably looked like a golden retriever amazed by everything. And the best part was that I didn't feel out of place, I got a glance of a few mature men escorted by younger guys like Dominic and I.
By the end of the afternoon, I was sun-drunk and salty, also a bit tired but I wanted to keep going. The driver took us back to the suite to freshen up, and then we headed out again, this time dressed properly. He wore a navy linen shirt and slacks, casual but expensive. I chose white pants and a fitted short sleeve button down.
Dinner was at a high end restaurant with a view of the water, all glass walls and soft lighting. The kind of place where people speak quietly and the menu doesn't have prices. We had wine, a bunch of small plates I couldn't pronounce, and more good conversation.
I couldn't tell if it was the wine, the ocean air, that I enjoyed being with Dominic - and I didnt want the night to end.
I have to say, even though Dominic was good company, he was constantly on his phone—making calls, answering texts, or reading emails. It didn’t bother me too much; I understood the busy life of a businessman. But at some point, he started looking too enthusiastic while reading a message.
“I didn’t know CEOs giggled,” I said, taking a sip of wine.
“Sorry,” he replied, placing his phone aside.
“Oh, no. It’s not a problem,” I said quickly. “Just pointing out that I haven’t seen you like that while doing business.”
“Maybe I wasn’t doing business,” he smirked.
“Personal, then?” I asked, trying to sound casual. I didn’t know what else to say. I hadn’t seen other sides of Dominic yet.
“Just a few texts from our friend Kyle,” he said, picking up his phone briefly when a new notification popped up, then setting it back down.
“Our friend?!” I repeated, dumbfounded. “The flight attendant?”
“Him.”
“Now you’re texting with him? Why? I mean…” I shook my head, struggling to keep my voice neutral. “You can do whatever you want. But you just met him. Are you…”
“Is there a problem with me texting Kyle, Connor?”
“Y–No,” I blurted out, then hesitated. “I guess it’s business then. I mean, I didn’t see you pay for the underwear… he must be following up. Can’t you just Venmo him or something?”
“I did that earlier today,” Dominic replied calmly. “He just wanted to know which places we visited. He’s a really nice guy.”
“I bet he is” I muttered, leaning back in my seat.
Dominic studied me for a moment. “I’m starting to think it does bother you. What’s the problem, Connor?”
I didn’t want to sound jealous. I wasn’t… not in a romantic way. You can feel jealous over a friend—or your boss, in this case. I mean, what if he was trying to steal my job? A job I was still struggling to adjust to. No cheerful flight attendant was going to come and take my place.
I crossed my arms. “Are you considering hiring him?”
“Hiring him?” Dominic raised an eyebrow. “Why would I do that? I have a whole department for that kind of thing. It’s called Human Resources.”
“You know what I mean.”
“You mean—am I thinking about making him my assistant?” He leaned forward slightly, voice lower. “No. Someone else a bit more suitable has that position right now.”
I felt my shoulders relax. I reached for my glass of wine, trying to hide the smile tugging at the corner of my mouth.
His phone buzzed again.
“Aren’t you going to check that?”
Dominic glanced at the screen, his expression unreadable.
“Are you… like… friends now then?” I asked, trying not to sound too interested, but the curiosity was eating at me.
“Do you send your friends pictures of your butthole?”
“What?”
He turned the phone toward me, and I was greeted with a very bright, very clear photo of exactly that—Kyle’s asshole.
“Oh my god, Dominic!” I yelped, jerking back. It wasn’t just the unexpected close-up—it was the fact that we were in a public place. I glanced around, but thankfully everyone else seemed absorbed in their own conversations.
“Why would he send you that?” I hissed.
Dominic chuckled. “Why else, Connor? He wants me to fuck him.”
My mouth opened, but no words came out. I blinked, trying to process what I just heard—what I just saw.
Then, after a long pause, I asked the one question swirling in my head. “Are you?”
I looked at him closely, waiting—maybe dreading—his answer.
Dominic took another sip of wine and shrugged, like it meant nothing—like the whole thing wasn’t even worth his time. Then he said, “He’s not the one I want to fuck.”
He looked straight at me. Held my gaze. We both knew what he meant. And we both knew where I stood on that.
“It’s probably a good idea if you do” I said finally, trying to sound neutral. Maybe he’d let off some steam. Maybe I’d get a break.
He waved a hand dismissively. “He’s too eager. If I don’t fuck him, someone else will.”
“And you want someone who puts up resistance…” I said, half a question, half a jab.
He grinned. “Not exactly. It’s just that it tastes better when you finally get what you’ve been hunting for.”
I shrugged, not sure what to say to that.
“Come on, Connor,” he said. “Don’t tell me you don’t enjoy it more when a girl plays hard to get—and then you finally get her into bed.”
I drifted into my thoughts for a moment. When was the last time I even hooked up with someone? It felt like forever.
Back in college, it was easier. A night out could end with someone in your bed—no pressure, no expectations. But that part of my life ended when I dropped out. Since then, juggling two jobs didn’t leave much room for dating. And let’s be real—most girls don’t go for the broke guy, no matter how good-looking or fit he is.
The last time I had sex was during a night out with Logan. We both scored that night. But that was months ago.
I wanted to tell Dominic that maybe I wouldn’t mind someone easy. That I’d been horny for a while now. But I kept that part to myself.
Dominic watched me silently, then said, “You know, you should have sex.”
I blinked, caught off guard. “Excuse me?”
“You clearly need it,” he said, sipping his wine like he was talking about the weather. “Go out. Find someone. Get laid.”
I chuckled awkwardly, “You make it sound like a chore.”
“It’s not a chore if you enjoy it” he replied, then casually glanced around the restaurant. “There’s plenty of beautiful people here. Take your pick.”
I followed his gaze, but my stomach tightened. Everyone around us looked polished. Elegant. Expensive. Like they had personal trainers, skincare routines, and trust funds. Definitely not the kind of crowd I was used to.
“I don’t think this is the kind of place I’d go to pick up a girl” I said, trying to sound chill.
Dominic leaned back, amused. “Then let’s go somewhere else.”
I raised an eyebrow. “Like where?”
“A club. A bar. You choose.”
I stared at him, trying to figure out if he was serious. His expression was unreadable, like always. But the idea was... tempting.
“You’d really take me to a club just so I can get laid?”
He smirked, then asked for the check.