Online Connection

I breathe in raggedly, staring into the blackness of the room. A rustle. Muted steps. A light touch. His satisfied exhale.
— You promised, — I whisper almost inaudibly.
— Promised, — a low male voice carries a faint smirk that hits my nerves; it’s hard to hold back.
— You know, I can’t… — panic overwhelms me and I step back. — I changed my mind, I…
— Shhh, baby — strong hands embrace my body like ropes and press me into a man’s chest. — Relax. I won’t hurt you.
— I don’t believe you, — I rasp into his T-shirt, through which heat burns me.
— You agreed. You came. The money is in your account.
— I’ll pay it back!
— No — a hot whisper sounds by my ear, and a hand slides from my waist even lower…