Since I never updated the last story for a month this is my apologies, 2 chapters to a new story today! It'll start picking up in the next chapter!


Later that evening Donna was getting out of the taxi cab and smiling at the driver as she paid him his fare. Making her way to the hotel entrance, she couldn't help but admire the sun as it began to set. It cast an orange glow over the top of the large brick building and as she approached the sliding doors, she adjusted the shoulder strap on her black knee-length dress. Her heels clicked against the white marble floor of the lobby and she discreetly glanced around to see if there was anyone who appeared to be waiting. She hadn't gotten a description of the man she was supposed to be meeting and she didn't have a clue as to who she was looking for.

As she slowly approached the reception desk, Donna hesitated unsure what to do. The grey-haired middle-aged woman behind the desk smiled at her politely, catching her attention. Donna returned her smile and was just about to ask her if there was somewhere she could wait when she felt a light tap upon her shoulder.

"Excuse me but you wouldn't happen to be looking for me, would you?"

Donna shivered slightly, the low deep tone of the voice behind her causing the hairs to rise on the back of her neck. She breathed in the faint smell of his cologne as she spun round on her heel. A pair of warm brown eyes watched her as he waited patiently for his answer.

Donna smiled as she quickly took in his appearance. He was tall and extremely broad. His pinstripe suit fitted his muscular frame perfectly. His brown hair sat perfectly. His face was lightly tanned as he returned her smile, his eyes crinkled at the corners. He was a very handsome man – there was no doubt about that. She cleared her throat as she tried her best to remain composed. Her manicured fingers clutched her purse tightly.

"Well that all depends. Are you Harvey Specter?"

"The one and only." he grinned instantly putting her at ease. "I guess you must be Donna."

She nodded her head and accepted the hand he held out towards her. She couldn't help but notice how soft his hand was. His grip was firm and assured.

"Thank you for coming here tonight." he smiled as he gestured towards the bar. "Can I get you a drink?"

"Sure."

Donna walked by his side to the hotel bar. Harvey pulled out a chair at an empty table by the large bay window. She smiled at him gratefully as she sat down. As Harvey took the seat across from her, he lifted his hand and summoned a waiter. Donna absently looked towards the window. The sun had almost set and despite the orange glow across the sky, it was getting dark. The street lights were lit all the way along the stone bridge and she saw spectators standing there admiring the sunset as it reflected off the water.

"It's beautiful, isn't it?"

Donna turned and smiled at Harvey. "It is. Sunset is my favourite time of the day."

Just then the waiter appeared at their table. The small, burly man smiled at Donna. "Ma'am, can I take your order?"

"I'll have a glass of dry white wine please."

He nodded his head and turned to Harvey. "Sir?"

"A beer please. Bottled not draft."

"Very good sir."

The waiter nodded his head and left to get their drinks. A brief silence descended upon the table. Donna watched as Harvey's fingers began to fidget with the beer mat in front of him. She couldn't help but smile. Despite his confident aura, he was obviously feeling slightly uncomfortable. She decided to be the first one to break the ice.

"So, tell me why we are here tonight."

Harvey looked up and smiled. He pushed the beer mat to the side. "A boring business dinner, I'm afraid."

He paused as the waiter arrived placing their drinks upon the table. He smiled his thanks and turned his head to watch him leave. Donna picked up her wine. The clear liquid sloshed against the sides of the glass.

"So what line of business are you in, Harvey?" Her blue eyes watched him as she took a mouthful of her drink.

"I buy and sell companies."

"What kind of companies?"

"Companies that are in financial trouble. That's why we're here tonight. The guy I'm meeting is in real danger of the bank liquidating his business. I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse." He grinned before taking a sip of his beer.

"So why am I here? To charm him before you go in for the kill?"

Harvey chuckled as he placed his bottle on the wooden table. "That won't be necessary." His brown eyes twinkled as he looked at her. "He wanted to bring his wife along. I thought you could keep her company while I discuss business with Jack."

"Well I'm sure I can manage that." she said, smiling.

"Good." He looked down and checked his watch. "They should be here in fifteen minutes or so. That will give me a chance to find out a little bit about you. I'll expect Jack will ask me plenty of questions tonight."

He chuckled and shifted in his seat, picking up his bottle. His fingers absently picked at the label as he cleared his throat awkwardly. He didn't know why but he was feeling extremely nervous. This was a unique situation for him. He'd never used an escort agency before. He'd never had the need to. But Jack had insisted on bringing his wife along which meant Harvey felt obligated to make the dinner a foursome. Being currently single, he had toyed with the idea of asking one of his secretaries but he had soon dismissed that idea not wanting to give out the wrong impression. It was when he was looking through the local paper that he had noticed the advertisement for a local professional escort agency. He had done a little digging around and discovered they were a reputable company. So he had given them a call and so far, so good. Donna seemed to be a nice girl. It didn't hurt that she was beautiful too. Not that it mattered. She was strictly business as far as he was concerned. He took another drink of his beer before looking at her and smiling.

"So, Donna, do you stay in Boston?"

She nodded as she swallowed her drink. She leant back in the seat, holding the glass in her hand. "I've been here for three years now. I moved here when I started school."

Harvey raised his eyebrows in interest. "What school do you attend?"

"Boston University. I'm studying business and economics." She leant forward and placed her glass on the table. Her elbows rested against the wood.

"It's a small world. I graduated from there myself almost seven years ago." He was about to continue with his story when a low voice interrupted him.

"Excuse me sir."

Harvey looked up and smiled at the young male hotel assistant who had approached their table.

"Mr Soloff has arrived. I've seated him at your table."

Harvey nodded and smiled as he left. His brown eyes turned wide as he looked towards Donna. "Shit. He's early." He picked up his bottle and took a long drink of his beer. He smiled at her as he placed his bottle on the table. "We're going to have to wing it, I'm afraid."

Donna smiled as she pushed back her chair and grabbing her purse, she stood up.

Harvey's hand rested gently on her back as he escorted her towards the dining room.

She leaned towards him as she spoke softly in his ear. "If it helps my full name is Donna Roberta Paulsen. I'm 21 originally from Connecticut. I live on the west side of Boston. I don't like cats, I hate jazz and my favourite flavour of ice cream is strawberry."

Harvey couldn't help but laugh as they entered the dining room. Donna flipped him a wink as they approached the table. Their dinner guests stood up to greet them. Donna smiled. His hand rested on Donna's shoulder. "Jack, Emily, I'd like you to meet Donna. Donna, this is Jack and Emily Soloff."

Harvey watched as the Soloff's greeted Donna enthusiastically and he slowly felt his nerves begin to disappear. He just prayed he didn't fuck this up. He wanted this business badly and he was desperate to get it. And what Harvey Specter wanted, he usually got. He was determined nothing was going to get in his way.

After dinner Donna remained standing as Harvey and Jack Soloff exchanged their goodbyes. From what she could make out, the meeting had gone well. Both men appeared to be happy as they shook hands and she watched as Jack and Emily headed towards the lobby. She raised her hand in farewell when they looked back one last time.

When she saw they had finally left, she literally flopped down in her seat. She tried to stifle a yawn and placed her hand against her mouth.

"Tired?"

She looked up to see Harvey sitting beside her, smiling. She slowly nodded her head. "It's been a long day."

"I'm sorry. I honestly didn't expect the dinner to last as long as it did."

Donna smiled. "But surely that's a good sign?"

Harvey rolled his lips together thoughtfully as his left shoulder lifted in a casual shrug. "We'll see. Jack's a stubborn old bastard. He won't give it up without a fight."

Donna chuckled and picking up her wine glass, she took a drink finishing it off.

"Can I get you another?"

She shook her head, swallowing her wine. "No thank you. Any more and I can forget studying tomorrow." She couldn't help yawning again and she shook her head as she covered her mouth. "I'm sorry."

Harvey chuckled as he adjusted the cuffs of his jacket. He looked around the empty dining room and saw a couple of wait staff waiting patiently for them to leave. "Don't apologise." He pushed back his chair and stood up. He held out his hand towards her. "Come on. Let's get you home."

Donna smiled gratefully as he pulled her to her feet. She retrieved her purse from the table and followed him to the lobby. "Do you think they noticed?"

Harvey turned towards her, raising his eyebrows. "Noticed what?"

"That we weren't really together?"

Harvey laughed as he shook his head, walking out the hotel. "I know for a fact they didn't. In fact, Emily even commented that we made a lovely couple."

Donna shivered slightly as the cool air hit her and small goose bumps appeared on her slim, bare arms. "So we pulled it off, huh?" She smiled gratefully as Harvey took off his jacket and placed it around her shoulders. She immediately felt the warmth work it's way into her skin.

"I think we did." Harvey replied, smiling. "Although God knows how." He grinned at her mischievously. "It must have been that quick recap you gave me on the way to the table."

Donna grinned back. "Emily was very impressed you knew my favourite ice cream."

"Yes she was." he chuckled as he raised his hand signalling a cab. It pulled up to the kerb beside them and opened the door stepping aside. "Your chariot awaits madam."

"Thank you." She slowly began to remove his coat. She felt the slight breeze that blew around them. "We can share if you're heading in my direction."

"And where exactly might that be?"

"Two blocks from the University."

"That's on my route." He followed Donna as she got into the cab. She gave the driver her address as he settled in the seat beside her. She still clutched his jacket that rested in her lap. Her blue eyes sparkled as she smiled at him.

"I actually had a nice time tonight, Harvey. Thank you."

His own eyes widened in surprise. "I think it should be the other way round. I should be the one thanking you."

"You're welcome." she said, grinning.

"Hey I didn't thank you yet."

"No. But you were going to."

She gave him a smirk before resting her head lightly against the glass window. A comfortable silence fell between them. Her eyes followed the scenery as it flashed by her. She had been telling the truth. She had had a lovely time at dinner. It had been much better than she had expected. Jack and Emily had been very good company and they had both been full of tales about the business and their family. Some of them had been hilarious and laughter had continuously rung out across the dinner table. And she had to admit that the man sitting beside her had been pretty good company too. She had soon discovered that he was extremely quick witted and funny as well as smart. Harvey had definitely done his fair share in helping make the dinner a success. Just then, she felt his shoulder nudge against her gently. She looked up and saw him smiling at her.

"You really made tonight easy for me, you know. I have to admit I was kind of nervous at the start."

"I noticed." she replied, smiling back at him. "You were fiddling with your beer mat. It was a dead give away."

He chuckled lightly as he looked down at his clutched hands resting in his lap. When he slowly raised his head, her blue eyes were watching him intently. "Thank you. You really helped make tonight successful."

Donna smiled at him humbly. "It was a pleasure."

She felt the cab pull to a stop. She looked out the front window, surprised to see she was home. "This is me." She turned towards Harvey handing him his jacket. "And this is yours."

He took it from her and watched her pick up her purse from the seat. She opened it and he quickly reached across touching her hand and stalling her movements. "What do you think you're doing?"

She frowned. "I'm paying my fare."

Harvey shook his head. "No you're not. Now get out of here before I get offended." A playful smile tugged at his lips as he released her hand.

"Well if you insist." Donna said, closing her purse again.

"I do."

"In that case, I'll say good night."

Her breath caught in her throat as his lips brushed ever so softly against her cheek. "Good night Donna. And thank you for everything."

She nodded and smiled before getting out of the cab. She looked at him once more as her hand rested on the door. "Good night Harvey."

"Night." he replied, smiling.

She closed the door and lifted her hand in farewell as the cab slowly pulled away. She stood there for a second watching the lights disappear down the street. A slow smile spread across her face as she reached up, touching her cheek. She could still feel his lips where they had rested against her skin. Still smiling, she turned and walked slowly to her apartment. And in the cab down the street Harvey Specter was still smiling too.