Kate's POV
"Punishment?, I wonder what he meant by punishment,what's it going to be?." These were the thoughts running through my mind as I tried preparing pasta for dinner.
Few minutes later,Rose walked in bringing me to reality.
"Hey baby, you're spacing out. What's up?." She asked looking concerned.
I told her everything that happened and how confused I am about what he meant by punishment.
"Wow!, this is getting interesting, it's like all the novels we read back then where the boss would punish the secretary for mistakes but they later fall in love with each other." She said almost laughing.
"Stop it girl, I just hope it won't be something tough."
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"Good morning." I greeted as I walked through the hallway going to my office space. I quickly dropped my bad and knocked on Mr Williams office.
"Come in." He said
"Good morning sir, your coffee." I said placing the coffee on his table while catching a glimpse of his bare chest. I gulped and quickly composed myself.
"Your punishment is to follow me to every outside work activity." He stated while sipping his coffee.
"But sir…
"Ms Kate, every action has consequences. You got to work late on your first day so you definitely have to get punished."
"Even though it wasn't intentional." I tried to argue
"No one cares if it's intentional or not, this is a business setting so time is important. Always be punctual." He said.
"Noted sir." I said knowing I don't have a choice.
First, we went to the board meeting. The room smelled like coffee, big windows,cold air and a long table. The meeting started and all I did was give him files when needed. Our fingers brushed and I flinched locking eyes with him.
We went for lunch with the investors and all I did was sit and listen to their conversation. I noticed he has a tiny tattoo on his chest, hardly visible. After hours of talking, they finished and we left.
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Rose's POV
I've been alone in the apartment for days. Kate leaves for work early and comes back late. I waited patiently for a call but it never came
I think it's time I start hunting for another job or start writing as a real job. Writing has always been a hobby, tough but I enjoy doing it.
I grabbed my headset and decided to go for a run. I ran past the streets,past the row of brick house with mailboxes, the tall trees making comforting sounds, I felt at peace.
On my way back home, a guy in black sweatpants with AirPods on came running beside me.
"Bian?" I asked recognizing him immediately, the guy who tried to flirt with me at the interview.
"Hi pretty" he said giving me one of those flirty smiles.
"Want to run or flirt?" I asked slowly increasing my pace.
"Might as well do both." He said with a playful smirk. You frown while running?. Cute
I rolled my eyes looking at the handsome, sexy and playful guy beside me. Smiling inwardly.
"You said something about writing as a hobby at the interview." He said.
"I didn't get in and I write Novels and poems."
"Ohh, sorry about that." He said looking concerned
"It's fine…
"What type of novels do you write?." He asked.
"Gothic novels."I said staring deep into his soul.
"Wow." He muttered with a hint of scare in his voice.
Such a scaredy cat, I thought.
"What about you?, what do you do for work?."
"I own a gym and I also work at my parents company sometime." He said.
"Ohh okay."
"Thanks for your company,I should go in." I said when we got to my house
"Can we go on a date, maybe later." He asked giving that cute smile.
"Maybe if we meet a third time, not today." I said going in.
"we'll meet again then."
"Don't be too sure." I shouted from inside the house.
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Richard's POV
"She's so pretty." I muttered while staring at her through the blinds. She packs her hair in a bun most times but I wonder how long and beautiful it'll look if she puts it down. I know she feels the chemistry between us too. Never thought I'll feel this way for any lady but she caught me in her web without even knowing.
My mind was filled with thoughts when my phone started ringing
"Hello Mum." I greeted.
"My handsome, sweet Son." She said smiling over the phone
"I hope it's not what I'm thinking Mum."
"It is exactly what you're thinking and you have to be there." She said
"Another blind date?, but I'm not interested in all this."
"Her name is Vivian, a very sweet, pretty girl. She is a great match for you."
"Mum, you don't get to choose who i get married to. And I have work." I said already getting pissed.
"Since you've decided not to get a lady yourself I'll make sure to find one for you. Le petit restaurant by 6 pm. Be there Son." She said before cutting the call.
Few hours later, I prepared to go at least I'll just show up and leave almost immediately to prevent another phone call.
On my way out, I told Kate I'll be back so she can submit the file she wants to then.
Dinner with Vivian was boring, she was doing all the talks and I only answered whenever I needed to. I needed to leave it was already past 10. I faked a call and left.
I got back to the office and met Kate asleep on her desk. She looks so cute.
"Her lips are so full and plump." I thought gulping.
She woke up and caught me staring.
"You're back?" She said looking tired.
"I'm sorry for keeping you here late, the meeting took longer than expected." I said still staring.
I went into the my office and she submitted the file, her hand brushed mine. We both paused, heart beating fast. I pulled her close to me,leaned in and kissed her. She kissed me back, fiercely like we were both hungry for it.
I lifted her on the table,biting on her lower lips softly. I wondered for how long I've been aching for this. We stopped, breathing hard.
She got down and rushed out looking flushed.
"Ms Kate, let me drop you off." I said grabbing my keys and we went out together.