Piper
I decided to roll with it. My alarm is blaring next to me, telling me it's time to show this asshole just what he's missing. I'm all about a good game of cat and mouse I smirk to myself. I roll out of bed and hit the shower. I opt to let my hair air dry today embracing my waving coiffure. I select a tight, black little number that hits about mid-thigh with a hot pink blazer over it. I want to ooze sex appeal while still keeping it professional. I put on a little more makeup than normal but not enough to go overboard.
When I'm satisfied with my looks, I grab my purse and keys and head for the kitchen. I need some strong coffee to get through this day. I strut down the hall, rounding the corner to the kitchen. Ang lets out a whistle "Damn girl. I said show him what he's missing, not put him six feet under". I chuckle at her "I'm just working my assets".
I head for the cabinet and pour me a strong cup of coffee before turning back to Ang. "Go big or go home, right?" Ang laughs as she nods.
We both finish our coffee in silence while scrolling on our phones. I am mentally trying to hype myself up for this day. I am not sure my brain is on the same level as my body right now. I need to keep this job but I'm also not fully willing to let Cole go. I can't help but think back to the way he makes me feel, the sparks I know we both felt…why is he so hell bent on fighting it?
Maybe I'm stupid and he is like that with every girl? What make me think I'm special? I shake the thought from my head as I drop my cup in the sink. I can't afford to have a pity party right now. I need all my strength to get through today. I drop my cup in the sink and wave to Ang "I'll see you tonight".
Ang offers up a huge smile "Love you bish" while waving me out.
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Gloria got me set up in the employee parking garage yesterday. As I coast up to my spot in my VW, I stare at the massive building above me. Even the parking garage is impressive. I coast into my spot and throw the car in park, gathering my belongings and giving myself a last once over in my mirror before I head into the lion's den.
I pray I don't see him today. Realistically, I know that is probably not going to be answered.
Before all hell broke loose yesterday, I was supposed to get a briefing on the project that I'm going to be working on. Now, things have changed. I am supposed to get some info from Gloria to start research for the project. I'll gladly stay in my cubicle and away from him for now.
I head for the elevators and cram on with a group already waiting. As I turn around, I am met with the most intense blue eyes, heading my direction before I lean over and hit the button to close the doors.
Game over big boy.
I step off the elevator on my floor and am greeted by Gloria. She has a confused look on her face. I know she probably has questions about yesterday, but she doesn't ask. "Good morning" she chirps.
I offer her my warmest smile "Good morning, Gloria".
I am hellbent on making this go away and focusing on my job here. So, with that, I need to act normal…like nothing every happened. She doesn't ask me any questions and instead just walks with me towards my desk. "Mr. Hart has requested that you be moved to an office. So, we have moved you to the back wall in a larger space" she says as she gestures to the back of the floor. "The space was redecorated last night but Mr. Hart said you are free to change anything you don't like".
I stare at her dumbfounded. I don't even know what to say. What in the actual hell is going on? One minute he is all over me, then he says I'm a mistake and now he is upgrading me to an office? Confusion all over my face, I turn to her "I don't understand…".
Gloria opens the door to my new office and gestures me inside "I don't ask questions Piper. I just do as I'm told. Although I will say, he had an interior designer come last night and prepare everything". She shuts the door behind us and switches back to the task at hand, giving me the run down on scheduling today.
I don't hear much of what she is saying, as I am busy checking out the space…my space. Large windows overlooking downtown, although not as nice as his view, it's still breathtaking. A beautiful white couch sits to the right and to the left is floor to ceiling bookshelves with contemporary décor situated behind an adorable, modern white desk. The colors and décor are exacting what I would have picked, had I decorated this myself.
Why would he do all this for someone who was just a mistake?
I'm pulled from my thoughts by Gloria "If you have any questions, just IM me. I had IT install the company messaging system on your computer for you". And with that, she turns to leave. Leaving me alone with my thoughts.
I drop my purse and keys on the bookshelf, plopping down in my chair. Its soft and comfy. I spin around and hit the button to turn my computer on. While I wait, I glance out to the office, people are staring with questioning looks on their faces. I don't understand it either people. I know one thing for certain, I really don't need anyone pissed off at me. And my new digs aren't helping with workplace morale.
My computer boots up and dings with a message. Its him….
Cole: We really need to talk. I don't like the way things went yesterday.
Cole: Plus, I need to update you on project details. You kind of left yesterday before we could go over that…
I sit back in my chair trying to think of a response. He's my boss, so I can't exactly be snarky with him. But on the other hand, I'm pissed. I am not quite sure how to act around someone who thinks a mind-blowing night of sex with me was a mistake. Part of me knew better than to think I could ever be with someone like him. I need to move past this and do my job. I type out my response
Piper: There is nothing to discuss as far as us. Remember, it never happened? If you need to discuss the project, you can send me details here or I can meet you in the conference room.
My computer dings again but this time it's not from him. Gloria sent me an email outlining all the marketing research I need to do and compile for the campaign presentation. Apparently, this firm is a huge one and everything is being kept under wraps to avoid the campaign being leaked. I look over some of the documentation and decide to head to the copy room to print some of it. I send the ones I need to the printer and step out of my office.
I offer a smile to Jocelyn, and she waves back. Her cubicle is situated outside my new office not too far away. I head to the center of the room and down to the copy room. I step in and it looks like a ghost town. I push up to the copy machine and see my papers coming through. Boredom takes over and I find myself taping my fingers on the machine to break up the silence. That is until I hear the door behind me click shut.
I still, willing myself to look up before turning around. I close my eyes and shake my head because my body already knows what my head isn't willing to admit…it's him.
I don't even have time to turn around and he's on me. Hands roaming my body and tongue assaulting my lips. His kiss is punishing, and I already know what has him so worked up. I can assure you no one has talked to him like I did in my response. Before my brain even has time to shut it down, he's sent me into overload and my body is complying with all his demands. He pushes my dress up around my waist before he throws me up on the counter.
He confirms my thoughts when he growls ""You are testing me Piper".
The only thing I can think of is the way my name sounds on his lips and what his hand is doing between my legs. He slides my panties to side and continues his assault on my clit. He grabs both of my butt cheeks holding me in place as his tongue slides over me before penetrating me with it, causing a scream to tear from my mouth "Coleee". I run my hands through his hair and grab a handful, pulling him to me. It would seem me shouting his name has spurred him on because the next second he is standing, nudging my legs apart and positioning himself at my entrance.
I didn't even see him pull his pants down.
He wraps his hands around my waist and slams himself into me. Hot and dirty, just like I like it. I have forgotten how good he feels. A whimper escapes my lips as he leans over to my ear and whispers "Try not to scream". I wrap my arms around his neck and kiss him like my life depended on it. He slides his tongue across my lips before biting my bottom lip lightly. OH. MY. GOD. I'm not going to last long like this. I can't seem to tell him no, and my body is betraying me. I meet his thrusts, begging him not to stop.
He thrusts are hard and punishing and damn it if it isn't hot as hell. I run my hands over his back, relishing in the hard definition of his muscles as he claims what is his. I can feel that tingle building and I know I'm close. I can't hang long with all his hotness. "Fuck baby" he murmurs and that's all I need to push me over the edge. As my orgasm rips through me, he kisses me hard to swallow my scream. He follows me and grunts as he unloads himself in me.
He leans back and stares at me for a minute, studying my face. I swear I see that same connection there again before he leans over and kisses me gently.
I will never see this copy room the same again…