Callie's POV
I'm headed to Mark's place. After that night with Arizona, it's even clearer to me that she is the only one I want touching me. The mere idea of having t sleep with anyone else makes my stomach turn. I don't know how she deals with the thought of someone else touching me, I figure it can't be easy. She shouldn't have to do that. She never has to do that ever again. I want a relationship with her. I've been talking to Mark about leaving for a little while now, he's fine with my plan but I don't think he believes that I'm really leaving. Today, I'll make sure hel understands that I'm dead serious.
Walking into the building, I see a bunch of people sitting around. It's pretty loud in here. That's a given though when the place is open customers come pouring in. It's more of a social hot-spot than a brothel. Only a select few, knows what really goes on here. Technically, no actual hookups happen here but many clients come through these doors to make an appointment. Looking all around the room, I finally see my target. He's speaking with Emma. I go straight over to them. I say, "Hey, guys. Emma, can I borrow Mark for a second?" She shrugs, signaling to me that it's okay if I do so. I walk into the back room and Mark is right behind me. He closes the door behind him as he senses what I'm about to say is important. I exhale before adding, "So you know I've been talking about quitting. I was going to wait until I had a set plan in motion but I can't even wait that long. I'm done, Mark." I look up at him to study his face for a reaction.
He scratches the back of his head, " Wow, Cal. I thought you were bluffing. I knew you liked blondie, but not this much." He's partly right, but he's missing some important parts.
"Let me stop you right there. In all honesty, Arizona is a big reason for my leaving, still, she isn't the whole reason. I could never have a steady adult relationship if I kept working with you. Arizona is my first real relationship in a while or really ever, so she opened my eyes to that. I'm happy it's her but I believe that any good relationship would have driven me to leave. Also, we both know I wasn't going to working here forever."
"Don't get me wrong Callie, I understand. I'm just sad to see you go is all. I'm sure Emma will be too," He explains himself. Aww, I'm going to miss them, but this isn't the last of them seeing me.
"I'm sad to go too. I love you guys. You were basically my family since I was like 20 years old. That won't change though. We'll still be in touch regularly. Thank You, Mark Sloan, 'the love doctor' for everything." I move closer to him and wrap my arms as best I can around his muscular body. He wiggles out of my arms and picks me up. Mark spins me around. He does so until I'm dizzy. The room is spinning now too. When he puts me down I'm a bit off balance so I grab onto his arm. He walks us both outside. Emma is sitting in between two girls and they both have a hand on either of her thighs. I'm pretty sure she isn't allowed to be public with her relations so I scream her name to get her attention before Mark sees her.
"Emma!" I shout out hoping my voice travels through the room to her ears. She jumps a little and the women pull their hands off of her. That's good, If she wants to go anywhere with those women tonight her plans would have gone bad if Mark saw them frolicking in public. That's Emma, always the rule breaker. All I can do right now is shake my head at her.
Mark walks off to mingle. I suppose I'll just kill two birds while here. I motion for Emma to head over to me. I'm about to tell her that I've just quit. I look on as she excuses herself and comes over to me.
She pipes up, "So, Callie what did you have to talk to Mark about?" One of the women she was just with is giving me a hard stare. I stare back at her for a moment. Does she think I want Emma?
"Oh, well I came to tell him that I'm leaving. I've talked to you about this too soo..." She pushes her head forward with her eyes popping out of their sockets. She can be so dramatic sometimes.
"You were serious?! Damn it Callie! If this is just about orgasms, I can give you those." Huh? Hell no! Emma and I do have a good time but that part of our relationship is done, along with this job. We've only been physical when we get a client together, and that ONE time. Other than that, we've just been friends.
"That's funny but no." The woman across the room has broken eye contact with me. Thank God.
"C'mon, you know I could. I would make it reeaallly good," she whines while stomping her feet. This regains the attention of Emma's prospective client. I wag my head at her as to say What the fuck are you looking at?
She looks away and I draw my focus back to the person directly in front of me. "Emma, stop!" I think she's drunk or something. I continue, " You know who I want. I only want her orgasms. I'll miss seeing you around all the time, but you're my best friend so we'll still see each other. Now, I have to go." I would take her home, but I know Mark will take care of her if need be. I watch as Emma walks back to girls she was with, then make my exit. I call a cab to take me home.
CT: I have something to tell you! Can you come over later?
AR: I'll come right now if you want me to.
I'm so stoked that I scream out, "Yay!" in the cab. The driver looks back at me confused then back to the road. I try to clear things up a little, " Sorry, something exciting is happening soon. He nods his head and goes on driving. I realize that I could have had Arizona pick me up instead. It's too late now anyway.
We pull up to my house and I hand him a $20 bill. I'm feeling generous so I let him keep the change. Right, when I step out I hear honking. Following the sound, I notice that it's Arizona. Like I've said before, yay! I walk up to her car and poke my head into the driver's window. Our lips meet and she smiles into the kiss, making her dimples pop. " Let's get inside," I direct. She hops out and I take her hand. We make our way to my front door.
I practically push the door open to hasten the moment. The blonde is in step with me. Once, we're in, I start swinging my body while grinning at her in a childlike glee.
The blonde inquires, "What'd you have to tell me?"
I blankly state," I quit today, just now really."
"Whoa! Are you being serious? Not to sound too excited but I am, I so am!" The other woman shrieks out. I'm relieved she's this excited. She isn't just attracted to me because I'm a prostitute. Well, was a prostitute.
I then say, "I like this response. This is what I wanted to see," I move off into my foyer to take a seat on the bench there.
Running up to me, Arizona asks"Wait wait wait a minute, what are you going to do for money until you decide what you want to do for a living?" I pat the spot next to me. She sighs while bending into the seat. I reply, " I have enough money saved up to be okay for a while. I think I'm going to enroll in college to get a psychology degree. I probably need a job in the meantime though." Yeah, I've googled the steps to become a sex therapist. I need a masters degree and license. That could take years so I'll need a part-time job. The amount of years I'll spend in school is insane.
She tilts her head up so that her chin is pointing at me, "Look at you! woman with a plan."
"I actually have another plan. It's more short term." I put my face to hers and slide my tongue along her bottom lip. I pull pink flesh between my teeth and kiss down to her chin. She gives in for a moment then pulls way, "Hmm, so my mom called me the other night." I stop my actions to let her finish her thought.
"She asked me if you are my girlfriend. I told her I don't know because I don't Callie. I'm not sure you want us to be exclusive. All I know is that I want to but I was waiting until you left your job to bring it up. And well you've left your job now," Arizona babbles.
She takes a breath to go on saying, " I mean we couldn't be exclusive if you were sleeping with other people. I didn't mind your line of work but if we were to be fully dating I would-" I reach out to cup her boobs. I grab a handful of breast and squeeze hard. She opens her mouth to say add to the conversation but I stop her.
I butt in to reply, "Yeah I realize that I squeezed your boobs. You need to know that, the only boobs I squeeze in my house are ones that belong to me..." That's the truth, I only touch my clients in hotels or rented spaces, when we are in the bedroom. Arizona and I are in my foyer so that's a lot different. I continue," The only boobs that belong to me are my own and my girlfriend's. So to answer what I think you're asking, Yes, Arizona you are my girlfriend."
Her dimples pop once again," Yeah? Girlfriend?" I purse my lips and nod my head slowly in confirmation. I lean back in place a quick peck on her cheek.
I ask the question that's been on my mind since she mentioned the subject, "Can I show you how much of my girlfriend you are?"
Hey, so I'm going to rush to the next chapter. I have finals coming up so I'll be gone for a bit. Reviews would be nice to read for when I come back... Thanks!