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    “I’m not sure I can do this, Cassie. You always seem to pick abusive roles. I just can’t get turned on by them.”
    “Well, you were turned on plenty when we got home!” Her tone was a combination of disappointment and belligerence and he felt another row brewing. Were they ever going to be able to agree on this issue?
    He held up his hands in surrender, hoping to avoid a repeat of their previous arguments.
    “Well, it’s your choice. Still sure that’s the role you want me to play?” he asked, one last time.
    “Certain,” she returned curtly.
    “Fine, honey, if that’s what turns you on.” The idea sure as hell didn’t do a lot for him. He classed himself as gentleman. No real man would demand sexual favors in return for payment.
    “Okay, you go outside and knock on the door and I’ll let you in as the ‘landlord’.” She giggled as she re-opened the front door.
    Oh, Shit. He couldn’t believe he’d agreed to play along!
    It was clear Cassie could hardly contain her excitement. As she smoothed her hands down her body, lingering lightly on her breasts to rub her fingers over her already tightening nipples, she wriggled as though she could already feel the muscles of her sex starting to pulse with excitement. She was panting softly as she waited for the game to begin. Seeing her become so turned on made him determined to try and get it right this time. He really wanted to make her happy.
    Wanting to make her happy didn’t make him feel any less of an idiot as he stood on the front step knocking at the door. He looked around furtively, hoping none of the neighbors were about.
    “Who’s there?” Cassie called from inside the apartment.
    “Cassie you know who’s here. Open the door!” Matt was irritated already. He let out a loud sigh, straightening away from the door to run his fingers through his hair.
    “No. You’ve got to say, ‘it’s the landlord come to collect the rent’.”
    Huh, landlord. Scumbag more like! And he didn’t like it, not in the slightest.
    Hoping none of the neighbors heard him, he leaned toward the door and said quietly, “It’s the landlord come to collect the rent.”
    “No, no … You have to be more forceful!” She didn’t unlock the door.
    I’m going to throttle her before this night is through. He felt like a real idiot talking to her through the door, and he sure as hell didn’t want the neighbors coming out to see what was going on. He flushed, just imagining the embarrassment. Losing patience, he banged on the door loudly. “Open the door, Cassie.” He’d had enough of this game already. “I’m not standing out here any longer.”
    The door opened slowly and he surveyed her. Her arms were crossed defensively across her chest, and her lips were pinched with disapproval. She obviously wasn’t happy. Oh shit, now he was in trouble! Maybe if she had picked a happier or more romantic role, he might have been able to get into it, but he just couldn’t play someone out to take advantage. Morally it didn’t sit right.
    “You’re not even trying to get into the role,” she accused, her lips pursed in displeasure.
    “Well, it’s not a role I’m comfortable with,” he tried to explain. “Why can’t you pick something more conventional, something non-threatening?”
    “Because that’s not what I fancy,” she snapped, her eyes flashing in anger.
    “Well, I don’t fancy your roles, either.” They were going around in circles and getting nowhere. His temper was starting to fray with frustration at not being able to understand what she was looking for.
    “Let’s forget it for tonight.” Knocking at the front door and feeling like an idiot had cooled his ardor. “It’s late, I’m tired.” Too bloody tired to play these kinds of games, but he didn’t say that to her.
    “Well, maybe you should just go home now and get your beauty sleep!” She glared at him.
    God, that hurt. Matt closed his eyes in despair and took a deep breath,