Chapter 15 Fifteen
Chapter 15
"Tessa's POV"
"Hey, you okay?" Anna asked for the third time that night, I nodded curling into myself.
"I'm good," I muttered, but she definitely wasn't buying it.
"Tessa, you're not. Is it your boss again?" I shook my head, although he was involved in it.
"Luke confronted me after work,,," I said, scratching my hair as I stared at her. Her face contorted in disbelief.
"The bastard had the guts to still show his face?" She bit out.
"I told him to get lost, Damien came around and had the security walk him out and I almost dry fucked my boss,," I said dryly, shoving my hand through my hair.
After telling him to stay away from me, it was quite embarrassing that I jumped on him at the slightest opportunity. To be honest, if he hadn't stopped me, I would have had my wicked way with him.
Another time wouldn't hurt. That's what I thought until he pulled me off him. I realized another time would change everything between us.
He'd want more and we can't have a purely sexual relationship because that shit never ends well.
"Wait... What?" She stared at me in surprise. I ran my hand down my face as I nodded.
"I know right. I feel so fucking cheap" I sighed and she rolled her eyes.
"I don't mean it that way, peach" Her eyes twinkled mischievously. "How did it happen?" She probed.
Sitting up, I curled my legs underneath me.
"He offered.. well, not offered" I blushed. "He drove me home, things got heated on the way and we ended up kissing, and silly me dry-humped him" Merely thinking about it caused another wave of embarrassment crashing on me.
"That seemed hot," She chuckled, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.
"What did he do?" I closed my eyes. Why was it difficult to rehash the memories? I was trying to forget that this night ever happened.
"He was the voice of reason, obviously. He stopped me right on time even when he was poking me underneath"
"Seems like a stupid man, there" she noted dryly and I eyed her warily.
"No. It was actually nice of him. I'd have regretted it later on and hated him for it," I muttered, staring down at my hands.
"I don't want to be like Luke" I whispered and Anna's expression softened as understanding shone in her eyes.
"You're not like him, baby. You're way more decent than he could ever be" Her voice hardened at the end. "Just follow your heart. Don't force what isn't meant to be" She said, shifting closer to me.
I nodded, as I nestled into her arms.
There was an issue. Following my heart would be hard because the goddamn thing wanted Damien. I guess I'm stuck with my head.
"Hey," I looked up from my laptop at Leah who was beaming at me.
"Hi," I chuckled nervously, having no clue why I was even nervous. Did she see what happened between Damien and me, last night?
"Okay, so..." She settled on the seat in front of mine.
"There's a little welcome party tonight for new employees," Her eyes twinkled as she clasped her hands together.
"Oh"
"You're invited. It'd be fun" She grinned widely at me. I nodded, contemplatively.
"What time is it?" I asked. I had no idea if I was going to attend, but this looked like my one chance to get to know other staff and associate with them.
"8 pm. You can bring a date if you want," She winked and I smiled shyly.
Something struck me at the moment and I shifted uncomfortably.
"Will...uh, boss be there?" I blushed lightly and she giggled, waving her hand dismissively.
"Well, if he wants to. But most times, he doesn't grace us with his presence," She leaned forward lowering her voice. "Most of the new female staff get their panties in a twist and then make a move at him" She straightened up and tsked.
"It doesn't end well. He gets them fired. He has a no-staff-dating policy" She shrugs. The dread emanating from me was quite palpable as she gave me a reassuring smile.
"But, I guess you're safe since it happens he's totally whipped for you" I cleared my throat, shaking my head.
"No... it's nothing like that" I stuttered, my ears were becoming hot.
She laughed as she stood up.
"I'm not stupid, Tess. The man called off an interview after meeting you. Doesn't seem like nothing" She winked, moving to the door.
"Be careful of the females in here. They're gonna hate you real bad" She smiled. "See you at 8, I'll text you the address" And she was gone.
I just stared at the door, blinking and trying to register her words.
The intercom buzzed and I stared at it, hesitating for a second to reach for it. I hadn't seen Damien all morning and I wondered if he'd arrived or was just avoiding me.
I chose the latter though.
"At the meeting room. Now" His voice filtered into my ears, just as the line went silent.
That was strange. But nevertheless, I stood up grabbing my iPad, a note, and a pen.
I wouldn't want to be caught unaware. That was literally my job as a PA.. to be prepared.
If he'd mentioned the meeting room, it meant there was a meeting. But it wasn't stated in his schedule.
Without giving any room to my thoughts, I rushed out of the office making my way towards the meeting room.
Leah's tour had helped.
The door to the meeting room was closed and immediately a ball of nerves shot through me. Fuck! Not again.
Dragging in a deep breath, I pushed the door open stepping in. My eyes immediately met with Damien's.
His eyes ever so slowly, took me in from head to toe. I ignored his scrutiny even though my knees almost buckled and walked to the empty seat next to one of the staff.
The man smiled at me as I settled in.
"Tessa, up" Damien's voice sent shivers through me and the meeting room quietened, all eyes turning to me.
I arched a brow, staring at him. His eyes dared me to go against him and see what happens.
I stood up, even though anger mixed with arousal simmered inside of me. This man always had a way of getting on my nerves and turning me the fuck on.
His lips tilted up in victory. Bastard.