BRUCE
At exactly 8:00 AM I stepped into my office and sank into my fancy chair. The room smelled of rose and the air-conditioner hummed gently in the background. Everything was in its place, too neat and too perfect. I took a deep breath and tried to settle my nerves. I loosened my tie and tossed it on the desk, where it landed with a soft thud. I stood up and walked over to the window, looking out over the city below. The world seemed so small, so fragile.
"Good morning," the sound of a female voice catched my ear and I turned to see her, Charlotta standing in the doorway, holding the door open. For a few moments I stared at her, without finding anything to say to her.
Today she was wearing a form-fitting pencil skirt, a silky pink blouse, and a pair of black stilettos. Her hair was pulled back into a neat bun, and her makeup was natural. Despite her good looks, she's twice as aggravating as she is attractive. She's not loyal, not by a long shot. I'd thought she'd be soft, but instead, she's stubborn and I'm sure she's going to be nothing but trouble. And that's exactly what I'm gonna give her.
"What did I say about knocking before stepping into my office?" I asked, straightening my suit as I walked up close to her.
"You're nothing but a pompous asshole who thinks he's better than everyone else," she hissed, her voice full of arrogance.
"That's hardly the worst thing I've been called," I said nonchalantly, lifting my shoulders in a shrug. "You might not think it's a big deal, but I can tell there's something else you want from me, and it's not just about the job offer," I said, keeping my voice level and even.
"You can try to act all cool and composed, but we both know that's not the case," she retorted. “Of Course I might have needs, but it has everything not to do with you of all people."
"I think you should learn to control that tongue of yours," I said. "We're going to be working together for the umpteenth time, and I won't tolerate having someone with such a bad mouth around me." I gave her a pointed look, making it clear that I wouldn't put up with her behavior.
"It is you who will need to adjust to this side of me, because if you expect me to work with you, you'll have to accept that I won't tolerate your outbursts," she shot back at me.
I usually don't tolerate this level of disrespect. Maybe I should just fire her and be done with it. But all I wanted to do was tear that blouse off of her body and bang her right here, on the table. I took a step closer, pushing her to the wall and pressing my body against hers. "Fine then," I said. "If that's how you want to play this game, I'm more than willing to match your energy. If you're going to keep this up, I'll let you know that I won't hesitate to terminate our working relationship. I have plenty of other candidates who will be happy to take your place."
I leaned into her, careful to keep some space between us, I could feel how fucking hard my dick was for her. I was sure she could feel it, but I didn't care. I needed her to know that I was angry with her. I needed her to know how much she had gotten under my skin. "You really are an arrogant ass, aren't you?" she retorted. "You think you can just throw money around and people will bend to your command.”
I pulled away slightly, gazing down at her entire frame with narrowed eyes. She looks so fucking hot with perfect boobs hiding behind those blouse. Her maroon eyes stared back at me, her breath were coming out in short little pants. She lowered her hands, letting them rest on the wall behind her and angled her hips toward mine, a flirtatious smile played on her lips. “It's not about money or power," I said, keeping my voice even and composed. "It's about being professional and respectful. We're both adults, and we should be able to work together without this kind of conflict.”
"How can you say that when you're the one who keeps throwing your authority around?" she whispered. “Do you really expect me to just move at your every demand?" She looked at me with a challenge in her eyes, daring me to find a response.
If I sensed that she was terrified, I'd back off but even through the chilly atmosphere in the air, I could sense her arousal. She fucking likes this, and from the way my dick's getting harder by the second, I fucking like this too. Charlotta pressed forward into me again, rubbing her body against mine like she wanted me to.
I was seconds away from cupping her breasts, I wanted to hold those boobs and squeeze them when the doorbell rang, interrupting my thoughts and disrupting the moment. I cursed under my breath as I let go of her, straightening my clothes and putting some distance between us.
"Come in," I beckoned and Mateo walked into the room, looked at me and then at Charlotte he was surprised to see us both standing.
Mateo Delgado was my best friend and COO of LOTEX Group. He was about 6 feet tall, with broad shoulders and a strong build. He had dark brown hair that he kept neatly trimmed, and his eyes were a warm hazel color. He was the guy I could always count on, the one who always had my back. He was the one I'd go to for advice, the one who'd make me laugh when I was down. He was like a brother to me, and I knew I could always trust him.
"Good morning," he greeted.
"Good morning. I wasn't expecting to see you, Mateo," I replied, taking my place on the table.
He side-eyed Charlotte and then me as he hesitated to speak. I turned to Charlotta, noticing her dark hair, sexy eyes, and red lips. I motioned with my head toward the door. She hesitated to leave, but my cold stare made her turn and leave, slamming the door behind her.
CHARLOTTABruce Moore is a charming devil. How could someone so handsome be so difficult to work with? It must be because he knew he was attractive and used it to his advantage. On one hand, he wanted my loyalty, but on the other hand, I am my own person, and I wouldn't let him walk all over me.I glared at Bruce as he asked me out of his office upon his friend's arrival. Slamming the door shut, I needed to escape before I unleashed my frustration on the nearest object, maybe a vase over that guy's head. Damn him for ruining such a sweet moment for me.Walking out of the elevator, I spotted a few unfamiliar faces in the lobby - three ladies and two men. They glanced at each other and then at me, the men eyeing me up and down before one of the ladies, a blondie, spoke up. “Hey bitch, mind telling me who you are and what your business is here?" she asked, looking at me disdainfully."I'm the new CEO's secretary, and if you've got a problem with that, you can take it up with him," I repl
BRUCE Mateo has noticed that something's off about me, and he's not buying my excuses. I keep telling him I'm fine, but he can tell I'm not being completely honest with him. He's probably worried about me, and I hate making him feel that way. I don't know how to fucking tell him that I'm having a crush on my secretary."Come on, let's grab a drink and unwind," Matt said, standing in the doorway of my office, one hand resting on the frame. His body language was relaxed, but his tone was insistent.The company was throwing a welcome party for all the new employees. Usually, most of them took this opportunity to go out and celebrate, since it was their first chance to get out and let loose after the stress of getting a new job. I wonder if Charlotta would attend."I don't know, man," I said, digging through my desk drawers and pulling out a stack of papers and a pen. "I've got too much to do than to go out and party." I sighed, dropping the supplies on the table and turning to face Matt
CHARLOTTA "So you want me to come to this party with you?" Bella glanced down at the oversized t-shirt and bun shorts that she was wearing and sighed. "Ugh, I don't even have anything to wear."“You wear something of mine," I offered. I was a foot taller than Anabella. I went over to the closet and rummaged through the clothes, pulling out a black dress. "This one might fit you," I said, handing it to her. "It's a little tight on me though, but it might work for you." I watched her take the dress from me, immediately holding it up against her body to check the fit. "Perfect!" she exclaimed, dropping the dress onto the bed. With a swift motion, she pulled her t-shirt off over her head, revealing her perky breasts and then proceeded to remove her shorts before sliding into the dress."How do I look?" Bella did a little 360 spin in front of the mirror. She looked amazing in the strapless, body-hugging dress that accentuated her curves. "You look gorgeous!" I exclaimed, not able to hol
BRUCE It was good to be out with the guys, away from the stresses of work and duty. Mateo along with Harley, and Harvey, the Kramer twins. Harvey and Harley Kramer were identical twins. Physically, the twins were tall and lean, with dark hair and green eyes. And like most twins, their personalities were no different. They were outgoing and always the life of the party. You know what they say - if the Kramers are around, it's gonna be a blast!Their dad was a major shareholder, so they had an inside track of the company. Harvey is in charge of runnin' the show in the finance department. Harley’s the one who signs off the big deals. They've got the whole thing on lockdown, and they know their stuff darn well.We'd been coming to this hotel for years. The VIP table was our usual spot and it would be hard not to see anything or anyone from here. The atmosphere was vibrant and energetic, as the lights flashed and glowed in a dizzying array of colors. Maybe a song ‘can't stop the feeling’
CHARLOTTAI'd been lost in thought when I crashed into a man who was shutting off my path. I looked up and saw him standing there, fucking dick, Bruce, positioned beside the door in a black button top tucked neatly dipped down below his dior belt and a tan trousers. Looking like an American model. Fuck! My jaws were hanging open. I snapped it shut, then halted right in front of him."I find it hard to believe that you're not aware of the company's policy on employees attending social events without prior approval from their boss.” He said arrogantly, cocking his head.I rolled my eyes. “And I also find it hard to believe that you wouldn't have mentioned this to me beforehand." I frowned. I looked away, decided not to give this mother fucker another wink of my attention."I see," he said, his tone icy. "Well, I'll make sure you get a copy of the company's rules and regulations, so this doesn't happen again." He paused, his gaze boring into me. "And in the future, I expect you to follow
CHARLOTTA"So, I've gotta ask again," Jenna said as we walked out of the restroom. "What's going on between you and the boss?”I rolled my eyes, "I don't know what you're driving at.” I replied.Jenna grabbed my hands and spun me around to face her, “Oh c'mon don't play dumb. I ran into him on the way to the female bathroom and you happened to be the only person there.” Jenna narrowed her eyes. “I know something's going on between you two.”She must have suspected something was off between us but I don't want to give her the slightest impression that I have a thing going on with the boss. Yes I've kinda developed feelings for Bruce Moore but I have to keep it a secret even though it meant pretending to it.“I'm not sure why you're getting so worked up over nothing.” I uttered, forcing a smile.But come to think of it, it's really getting to me - I mean, I never really had feelings for him, and suddenly he's all seductive and in the next minute he's all bossy.Jenna stepped closer to m
BRUCE Mateo and the twins had left to play a game of pool at the bar. They were all competitive, and I knew they would be trash-talking each other and drinking beer while they played. I had been invited to join them, but I had declined, preferring to stay alone with my thoughts.I took another sip of my drink, as I felt the burn in my throat. It's been a rough day, and the alcohol was the only thing that seemed to numb the pain and keep my mind off Charlotta.“What's up, party boy?" I turned to look at the speaker, she was a hot brunette, she had red painted lips with a seductive voice and sultry eyes. She was wearing a figure-hugging dress made from sheer black silk that revealed every curve of her body and a tantalizing view of her boobs."Hi," was the only thing I could say to her.“Mind if I share a table with you?" She bit her bottom lips. I cursed slowly, staving off my gaze immediately and my thoughts started going erratic. She was directly in my line of vision and my gaze lin
BRUCE "Good morning," Annabella said softly, as I slowly opened my eyes. I turned to face her, still a little dazed from sleep, and noticed that she was already dressed and ready to go. "Were you planning on sneaking out while I was still asleep?" I asked, I watched as she smiled and laughed, she was beautiful. "Well, I'm already dressed and ready to go," she said, "but I wrote my phone number down on that piece of paper over there." She pointed to a slip of paper lying on the nightstand. "What if I hadn't noticed the paper with your number on it?" I asked. "How would I have been able to reach you?" I slowly got out of bed and put on my shorts, and walked towards her. I could see her face soften as she looked at me, "You would have found a way," she said with a smile. "I'm not that easy to lose track of." She laughed very hard at what she had said. "What if I write you a check for you to stay with me, for just a few more hours.” I kissed her neck and rubbed my hand along her shou