10 stories
Sky Engineer Seduction
The broadband installation comes with extras when the fit engineer gets bored
Travelodge Temptation
The cleaning lady offers a very thorough turndown service that's not on the menu
The Pillsbury Cleaning Company
She runs a cleaning service in the Pillsbury neighborhood—a thick ebony widow who employs a dozen Somali women. When he hires her to clean his new condo, she comes herself. Some messes require personal attention.
The Tattoo Artist
He wants a sleeve. She's the best in town. The session runs late. The shop closes. She offers to finish the piece after hours.
Driving Lesson
He's failed his test twice. She's his new instructor. The lessons get longer. The parking practice gets more intimate.
The Hairdresser
Cheap haircuts, fit hairdresser. He keeps coming back even though she's not that good. Eventually she offers a cut after hours.
The Nail Tech
His girlfriend sends him to pick up her nails. The tech is fit. He keeps finding reasons to come back. Eventually she asks if he wants a private appointment.
Room Service
She's the night concierge at a boutique hotel. He's a guest who can't sleep. When she offers to personally deliver whatever he needs, he discovers the hotel has amenities not listed on the website.
Dobi
She delivers fresh linens twice a week. Collects the dirty ones. Takes hours every visit. The sheets always need washing again by the time she leaves. She knows exactly why.
The Water Seller
She delivers water to the homes of Dar es Salaam's wealthy. Behind every door is a woman alone. Some need hydration. Some need something more.