Ethan Pov:
Zephyr was one of the people that came to work early on Tuesday morning, which was odd and being one of this people made me cross path with her anger this morning. A little weird but that hot ass turned me on this morning.
She started with the files that the last assistant had left incomplete and why I haven't done them to why I didn't reply to her last text last night.
'I slept off.' Plain and simple.
"You slept off while your boss was texting." In my defence that was passed office hours and the conversation we were having was not related to work. I am not stupid to say that to her.
'I am sorry ma.'
"You don't have to. This shows how serious you really are with your work."
'I am really sorry.'
"I said you don't have to. And mind you. I want all those flies done by the close of today."
'But...'
"No but, you may go." Just my luck.
I went back to my office knowing fully well it was going to be impossible to finish this work today and not even in two days. But still started going through them.
Met up with Jean during lunch time, and I am sure she likes me. She started telling me a couple of things about Zephyr.
"I heard Ms. Grey showed her other side today."
'Yeah, she did, and it was amusing seeing her like that.'
"You are going to get use it." Jean said and smiled.
'Probably.'
"Of course, you will. Everyone of us did. But I think it has something to do with Tim."
'And who is Tim?'
"Her boyfriend. Her anger always has something to with him."
I involuntarily spilled my drink out. 'She has a boyfriend?'
"Are you alright."
'I am but answer me. Does she really have a boyfriend.'
"Of course she does. Why are affected? Don't tell me you are falling for our boss."
'No, I am not. I can't believe and ice can be in a relationship with someone.'
"I think everyone deserves to be loved."
'Maybe.' I could hardly do anything right after that afternoon incident because the thought of Zephyr having a boyfriend still couldn't sit well with me.
If she has a boyfriend that she is in love with, then why is she cheating on him with me? Did she get me this job because she wanted us to continuing fucking without anyone knowing. If that the case, I am not that kind of guy. I decided and continue with my work.
The company was as quiet as a graveyard when I check the time which was 6:20pm and the fact that Rachel will be worried about me because I didn't inform her, I will be closing late today. I decided to pack some files home to finish, I didn't want the lioness in the next room pounding on me tomorrow.
Was about to pick up the files when the adjoining door opened. She got me by surprised as I had thought she had already left for her house.
"I am sorry if I had startled you. I brought you a burger." Zephyr said.
'Thanks, but I am not hungry.' I want to keep my distance and only have boss and employee kind of relationship but she making it difficult to do so.
"I know you are. Have some bites."
I collected the burger, but I made no effort of eating it.
"Are you through with the files?" She asked and made her way to my seat.
'No but I have packed some to take home, ma'
"You don't have to, drop those. You need your rest."
'Thanks.'
"Sit down and eat your burger, I am not going to bite." She said motioning me to the other chair. "By the way what drink do you care for?"
'Any. I don't mind.'
She came back with two glasses of white wine and handed me one. Which I sipped instantly because I have been thirsty for some time.
'Nice choice.'
"I know, it is actually my favourite wine."
'It is cool.'
"So, how was your day?" She teased and gulped her drink.
'Stressful. Thanks to you.'
"You know I didn't mean it right?"
'But you still turn my day sour.'
"I am sorry." She said and left to refill her glass.
'Don't get me wrong but you sound weird, that is not like you.'
"This is not working hours."
'Meaning?'
"Meaning right now, I am not your boss. You can call me by name."
'Are you being serious right now?'
"Yes I am."
'Well noted then.'
We chatted throughout my eating and I was surprised when there was nothing left out of the burger.
"But you said you weren't hungry." She said and drank the last of the wine from the glass.
'I thought I wasn't. I didn't know you drink this much.'
"Only when I am stressed out."
She packed her cup for cleaning and wanted to take mine when I drew her closer to me and drew her head down for a long kiss which she couldn't resist.
"I want to fuck you." She said into my mouth.
'Likewise, but you need to get some things straight first.'
"Like what exactly?"
'Like knowing your relationship status.'
She stared at me before time before answering.
"I am single and I am not ready for anything serious tocommit."
'Are you sure that is the truth?'
"Yes, I am. I missed you." She said and drew me more to herself.
'Then, who is Tim?'
She released her hands and gave me an intense look. It did turn me on but I have to set the record straight.
"How do you know Tim?" She asked quietly.
'It's shouldn't be a shock to you when it was easier for you to find out who I was.'
"All I did was to check your I.D when you were in the restroom and later did some background check."
'Consider mine also, some kind of background check.'
"Ethan, jokes aside. Who told you about Tim?"
'No one. I found out on my own and that isn't the only thing, he also has an appointment with you.'
"It is not what you think, Tim is not my boyfriend but a guy I just used to fuck."
'OK, but doesn't make it better.'
"What do you mean. I no longer want him; you are the one I want now."
'And tomorrow, it will be someone else whom you will be repeating the same lines to. Ethan is not my boyfriend, just a guy I used to fuck.'
"What do you want from me?"
'Something I can hold onto. A relationship.'
She got up from my lap instantly as if I had burned her and her expression once again became hard.
"I am not interested in being anybody's fool! I am not interested in a relationship so that I can be toyed with." She said sharply. "I can give you a ride if you are ready to go." She added while making a way to her office.
'No need. I'm good, I can find my way home."
"Alright."
I got home, freshen up and was about to go to sleep when a message popped on my phone.
"Are you awake?"
I ignored the message and went to bed was about to cover myself with my blanket when another message came through.
"I know you are still up. I am sorry for being an ass."
'Unable to control your temper when red with fire, why should I then accept your apology boss.'
"You should and you must because I am your boss."
'Alright boss, I will accept your apology during office hours. But for now, it is goodnight to you.'
"Are you sleepy yet?"
'No, you?"
"Same. What kind of pj's are you putting on?"
'None.'
"You mean you sleep naked?"
'Absolutely'
"Good night." She texted.
'I thought you said you weren't feeling sleepy.'