*Isabella POV*
He's coming" Cole my best friend said as we were standing in the common area of the office building. "Of course he is" I said rolling my eyes. "Then why aren't you at your desk?" He retorted and I speed of leaving him there in the company of my shadow "Forgot that b**** can run in heels". Cole run after me to my office right outside the big bosses office "Are you ready"he asked.
"For what exactly"
"For another day or sexual frustration"he said and started chuckling as I roll my eyes "Stop projecting, Cole I am not sexually frustrated"
I responded "And I do not want my boss" I added which made Cole laugh more"I have a boyfriend"
"Sure you do" Cole said and at that moment HE walked in. A men who commanded respect with his presence alone my Boss, Damien Lancaster walked in. "Good morning ,Isabella...Mr Estrada" he greeted. Cole ran of almost immediately,what a great friend I have leaving me to deal with the mess he created.
"Uhmm, morning, sir" I said nervous as I wondered if he heard my conversation with Cole." Damien" he said rolling his eyes as he walked into him office silently insinuating that I should follow.
He entered his office leaving the door just slightly opened, like he does when he is waiting for me. I started chewing my lower lip out of shame and embarrassment as Cole came back into my office "Look what you made me do. He condensendinly greeted me first,I stuttered because of you" I spat out in the slightest bit of anger I had while Cole burst into laughter."Change your panties and go get his coffee" Cole whispered. "Toodles!" he said and left the room. I took a deep breath, pulled myself together, took his coffee and stepped into his office.As I walked up to his desk he had the permanent cold expression."Good morning Mr Lancaster, sorry for..." I was still saying when he stood from his chair and walked up to me "Cole was just...." I stuttered nervously as I watched him fold his arms on his chest,to say the least.
"Leave the coffee on my desk.You and Mr. Estrada don't have anything to occupy yourself with?" He asked in a cold voice as I sat the coffee on the table."Does he need me to remind him of his daily tasks?"
"No sir, I-" I stuttered with a sigh.
Huh,Damien Lancaster, has been my boss for the last two years of course I have a crush on him - but don't tell Cole - How can I not. He was a sight. His well-built frame nicely filled his expensive three pieces suit.Toned muscles flexed each time he crossed his arms. Strong, defined jawline, rough features that make him ruthlessly hot.
But his eyes were cold. So cold and so indifferent, it exuded respect.He always kept a safe distance between us;his voice firm, yet assertive, he was the definition of professionalism. That's why I never felt comfortable calling him by his first name despite his constant request that I do so.
This man made me weak.
"Go back to your desk, Ms. Williams" he said as cold as always.i nodded and left his office feeling dissatisfied and dishearted as I went to my desk.
The rest of the day went smoothly receiving clients, sending emails, filling in spreadsheets and bickering with Cole at lunch.
*05:30 pm*
Cole walk into my office looking exhausted as always "Come on, Im going" he said and peered over my shoulder "What are you still doing?"
"Just five more minutes I have this-" I was mid-sentence when Damien call me on my phone "Yes, Mr. Lancaster" I said answering the phone.
"Its Damien, Isabella please come here for a minute"
"Of course Mr. Lancaster" responded and hung up the phone "He need me" I said turning to Cole. "Well then bye b**** I'm out of here" he responded as he left my office and I headed for Damien's and stood in front of his desk "Yes Mr. Lancaster"
"Do you have any classes today"he asked. "No I'm free" I responded nonchalantly."Do you mind me asking my?"
"I need your help with something and my result in you doing overtime"
"That okay, sir. I'm happyto help" I responded with a little to much enthusiasm than I would have liked.
"Good, Bring me the Hackett files we need to re-do the presentation for the Country head meeting. I could use your sharp eye"
"Of course sir right away".
I left his office retrieved the file and set it on his desk. We discussed the file while making a few changes and fixing the errors. Being so close to him made my senses go into overdrive. I tried to ignore it by keeping my eyes on my laptop but he smelled so, so good.
Mr. Lancaster wore a sophisticated cologne with a strong smell of musk and black currant. The kind of cologne that stand out and makes women go crazy. Hours passed and we were engrossed in our work. He is always been like this, when we are close he is made of ice. Professional and cold. Demanding but somehow kind. And if he accidentally brushed his fingers on mine while pointing to something on the. Laptop I felt jolts of electricity. Damn, maybe Cole was right, maybe I am sexually frustrated.
*09:30pm*
"Looks amazing I don't know what I'd do without you. Only you know how i like things to be done" he said nonchalantly making me giggle. "Don't mention it sir. I'm thrilled to know you are satisfied with my work. Well if you don't mind I -"
"Of course, sorry. Damn look at the time. Sometimes I forget people have actual lives outside this office. I forget that not everyone is a nerd like me" he said comedically, dramatising his sadness. First time in 2 years I've ever him loosen up. More-over in auto-irony?!
It seems he can have other grimaced than the 'I clench my jaw in disapproval because you're all stupid and I'm so smart and rich.' He look cute when he pout like he just did.
"Sorry Ms. Williams Let me call Tony. We're thanking you home" he said.
"It's ok sir. Let me have your car ready as usual."
"Nonsense I kept you here I'm responsible for this. It almost 10 pm I hope I didn't cause and trouble."
"Don't worry it's fine."I responded as he picked up his phone to call Tony his driver."Tony Ms. Williams and I will be down in 5" he hung up and stood facing me "Shall we" he said holding out his hand to help me stand. We left his office and he pressed his hand against the small of my back guiding me to the elevator. I tried to control the lump in my throat. It should be forbidden for him to touch another employee. He can't just do that it distracts me too much.....