by Young, Sage
He looked at her with a raised eyebrow, but did not answer.
”Don’t answer me now, just think about it and let me know.”
“Look Ashley, I don’t want you to think this arrangement is going somewhere, because it’s not. I have been upfront with you from the beginning. You know I am not looking for a relationship. I have too many things going.”
Ashley was extremely disappointed but not surprised.
She had done her homework on Mr. Ivan Quinn and she knew that he had not been attached to any woman longer than six months; so she thought she gained the upper hand because they had been seeing each other for almost a year.
“Ashley, I think that it’s time we end this. I really need to concentrate on my business with no distractions. You are a great woman but I think this has run its course.” Ashley was fuming inside ‘Distraction? He thinks I'm a distraction. Well you are not getting off that easy Ivan,’ She thought. ‘I hope my plan B is working.’ She thought as she tried to get her anger under control.
“Fine Ivan, we both knew this would end. I was just hoping we’d have more time together. At least go on a commitment-free weekend getaway.” She said trying to keep her voice from trembling.
“That’s not going to happen, Ashley.” Ivan responded in a monotone voice. Ashley wanted to scream; she had to get her anger in check.
“Fine Ivan, at least we can remain friends. Possibly friends with occasional benefits.” She said with a smile that did not reach her eyes. Ivan looked at her, thinking how great the sex had been between the two of them and an occasional hook up couldn’t hurt.
“Speaking of benefits, will you at least give me tonight to have my way with you?” She said with a slight laugh. “You are definitely a piece of work.” He responded with a slight smile.
After dinner they headed to Ivan’s condo. As soon as they reached the foyer Ashley immediately pulled Ivan into a passionate kiss. She parted her lips inviting his tongue and he obliged. She kissed him with urgency as she ran her fingers through his hair, pulling him in tighter to the kiss. After a few seconds she released him.
“Why don’t you lock up and I will meet you in the bedroom,” Ashley said seductively.
“Okay, I just need to make a call,” Ivan said.
“Don’t take too long,” she said with a lustful look in her eyes. Ivan walked to his bar and poured himself a drink, sat down, and dialed the phone.
While waiting for Ivan Ashley went over to Ivan’s nightstand to make sure he was still using the same box of condoms she placed there a month ago. ‘Damn, we’ve only used half the box of condoms.’ She thought back on how she had purchased the same brand Ivan uses, carefully poked holes in every one of the condoms in the box and replaced his with her tampered box. She was careful to make sure that she matched the same number as was in the original box. ‘This has to work.’ She was confident that she was the only one Ivan was sleeping with; there was no chance he would be using those condoms with anyone else. Ashley quietly closed the drawer. She stripped down to her red lace bra and thong and waited patiently for Ivan.
Ivan hung up the cell phone and his mind instantly thought of his new assistant. ‘What the hell is wrong with me?’ He thought as he tried to clear his head. Ashley appeared in the room and walked over to him.
“What’s taking so long, I almost started without you.” She said with a sexy smile.
“I’m coming, I just needed to return some calls.”
She walked over to him and straddled his lap. Looking into her eyes he could see the hunger. He gripped both of her breasts as he closed his eyes and brought his lips down on hers. He started envisioning his new assistant and his manhood began to rise. He took her left breast into his mouth sucking on her hard nipple through the lace. She leaned her head back and moaned, began to undo his pants and reached in to release his dick. He grabbed her hands halting her progress.
“Let’s go to the bedroom.” He said as he lifted her up and carried her to the bedroom. Once inside the bedroom Ivan lowered Ashley onto the bed and began to undress.
“No, let me do that.” Ashley said as she unbuttoned his shirt revealing his black undershirt. She quickly removed the undershirt, moaning as she took sight of his amazing muscular form while tracing his rock abs with her fingers. She ran her fingers down his chest, and over his stomach. She lowered herself to her knees, unzipped his pants and pulled down his pants and boxers together. Ivan stepped out of the clothes that pooled at his feet and kicked them to the side. She inhaled deeply, taking in his scent: a combination of woody and musky scent. His smell was intoxicating; she was in awe at the sight of his dick. She took him in her mouth slowly savoring the taste of him as she heard him moan loudly. The sounds of his enjoyment caused her inner thighs to moisten. She tried to take all of him into her mouth holding the base of his dick, turning her hand in a circular motion with every stroke of her lips, creating a suction feeling. She could tell see was pleasing her man by the sounds that were coming from his mouth.
He couldn’t take it anymore he needed to fuck her. He growled and lifted her onto the bed, “You have a very talented mouth.” He said in a low tone. She smiled as he reached over to grab a condom and quickly sheathed himself moving between her thighs. Ivan lowered his mouth onto her breast as he placed two fingers inside of her. She was always wet for him. She arched her back and moaned. He began to thrust his fingers into her wet warm canal while using his thumb to rub her swollen clit. She moved her hips to meet every stroke.
“Oh baby I’m coming; Yes Ivan. Yes. Oh God, yes.”
Ivan felt her body trembling as he thrust one last time. Ivan lay on the bed and pulled Ashley on top of him. “Ride me baby.” He said as he placed his dick at her entrance of her fold, she slowly lowered her body down onto his, taking all of him inside her. She began to move faster, riding him as he thrust his body upward. She moved her hips up and down, tilting her body forward with every down thrust. Ivan
moaned, the constant connection of their bodies created an incredible sensation. He pulled her off of him and placed her on the bed. She wrapped her legs around his waist. He thrust into her as she tilted her hips to take him in deeper. Ivan closed his eyes concentrating on the feeling when the face, the beautiful face of Stephanie appeared in his mind. He instantly halted his motion and Ashley knew something was wrong, she started to panic. ‘Does he somehow know that I tampered with the condoms? Oh God! He is going to freak,’ she thought.
“What’s wrong baby?” She asked concerned.
“Nothing’s wrong. Just too much on my mind,” as he began to move again, “But your body is helping to relieve the stress from my mind and body,” he said as he
thrust again hard. He began to pick up the pace, as did his labored breathing. Ashley started to scream as she came again. He could feel her body trembling beneath him has her inner muscles started to pulsate around him. He could not hold on any longer and with one last hard thrust he came hard. He rolled over and laid on his back until his heart rate slowed to normal. He went into the bathroom to discard the condom and came back to bed.
Ashley understood the deal; he was not the cuddling type, so she pulled the covers on top of her nude body, positioned herself close to Ivan’s body and lay on her side facing him as he lay on his back with his arms behind his head. She looked at the beautiful man lying beside her and hoped it worked. She hoped that the pain-staking task of putting holes in every one of those condoms would yield her the results she was looking for. She was currently ovulating and needed this to work. If not this time, hopefully, as long as they remained friends with benefits she still had a chance.
Ivan lay there looking at the ceiling as his thoughts swirled around in his head. He was thinking about his current situation with Ashley, the fact that he couldn’t stop Stephanie from invading his thoughts and the major deals he had pending. One in particular had become too complicated.
“Ugh.”
He said he was starting to develop a headac
he. He swung his body around and planted his feet on the floor. With his back to Ashley he lowered his head into his hands. Ashley stared at him; there is definitely something wrong.
“Babe, what’s wrong? Did I do something to upset you?”
“No, I just have a headache. I’ll be fine as soon as I take something for it.” He said softly. He stood up, grabbed his silk robe off the hook and walked to the living room. He decided against the medicine and got a drink instead. He sat in the dark nursing his drink and headache when Ashley entered the room naked.
“Is there anything I can do to help you?”
“No, go back to bed. I’ll be there in a few minutes.”
“Okay but don’t take too long. The bed is cold without you.” She said trying to sound seductive but it came out sounding desperate.
Ivan watched her retreating back as he lay on the sofa putting the glass to his head allowing the coolness to soothe his head. He needed to end this with Ashley permanently. Someone always got hurt even when perimeters were set. She knew this was all she was going to get from him but he could tell that she was becoming attached. The best way to deal with this was a clean break. His thoughts immediately went back to Stephanie. He began imaging them together; making love in several different positions and his entire body began to relax as he dozed off.
CHAPTER FOUR
TUESDAY, JUNE 14th
Stephanie’s phone rang just as she was getting off the treadmill. She looked over at the clock it was six o’clock in the morning. It had to be Brianna, Tara, or both.
“Hello,” she spoke into the receiver.
“Good morning Ms. Young you don’t know how to return phone calls? Brianna asked in a huff.
“Yeah, Miss Anti-social. You didn’t call me to find out how my evening went with Lawrence on Saturday.”
“Good morning Ladies, I assume since you are calling me in a semi-good mood, that I am still employed.”
“Why? What happened?” They inquired in unison. Stephanie explained to the duo the events that happened up until she walked out the door.
“Well, you’re a good one considering how rude that bastard was, because I would have cursed his ass out. Tara said irritated.
“She’s right Steph. If you feel like he is getting out of hand, you can quit and they can find another agency to use. No one should be verbally abused at work.”
“No it’s fine, I think he got the message. The one major bonus to this job is the eye candy I get to look at every day. Can I just say that my boss is drop dead gorgeous and he has the most amazing green eyes? I didn’t know if I wanted to smack him or sleep with him.”
“Yeah right Steph, considering you haven’t had sex, how would you know how to start?” Tara said jokingly. There was dead silence on the phone.
“I’m sorry Steph, you know I didn’t mean anything by that, I was just joking, obviously badly. I’m sorry, sweetie.” Tara said.
“It’s fine Ty. I’m just wondering if I will ever find that person that I am willing to share my body with.” Stephanie said sadly.
“Or you could be like Tara and give it up to a handsome face and a smile.” Brianna said and they all laughed.
“Speaking of giving it up, tell Steph how well you and Lawrence got along.” Brianna said.
“Real funny, Bri, but let me just say the brother is packin’ and he definitely knows what to do with it.” Tara said as she continued to tell them every detail about her night that ended in the morning, including how many times and the different positions. She did not mention the visitor she had after Lawrence left. She still felt a wave of nausea when she thought about how close she came to actually considering a relationship with Dr. Antonio Russo. She shook off the feeling as Brianna’s voice interrupted her thoughts.
“Well, that’s more than I needed to hear before I’ve had breakfast.”
“Now I’m really ready for a shower, I will talk to you heffas later. Bye.” Stephanie said before hanging up the phone.
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Stephanie arrived at work early and began to review her assignments as well as comments left by Mr. Quinn from the previous work completed.
“So, I guess this means I’m not fired?” Stephanie said to herself. Betty walked into the office and smiled.
“So I see you made it through the first day, that’s more than I can say for some of the previous assistants. Mr. Quinn will be away on business for a couple of days but said you should have enough work to keep you busy for the rest of the week. We are expecting him back on Friday, but there is no guarantee. If you have any questions about the assignments, Mr. Quinn said to speak with his brother Adam. I can introduce you if you’d like? Just between you and me, Adam is much nicer than his brother. He's really handsome and available.” Betty said with a smirk.
“Thank you Betty, I’m okay and I have actually met Adam, so the introduction won’t be necessary.”
“Really,” Betty said with a smile as she sat down.
“So did you meet him here or outside of the office?” Betty moved closer to Stephanie as if she were about to be let in on a secret or at least some juicy gossip. Stephanie never liked to gossip or get involved with office politics, so she immediately shut down the conversation.
“I was introduced to him by my employer. So, are those all the assignments on my desk or did Mr. Quinn leave additional ones with you.” Stephanie said as she turned from Betty and walked towards her desk. She was not about to tell her that her employer was her best friend and that she met Adam at a nightclub. That would just fan the flames of office gossip. Betty took the hint.
“Yes, but I will have to check my pile to see if he left any additional assignments.” She walked away visibly disappointed that she did not get more information.
‘Oh, Ms. Betty, I guess you are one of the office gossips and I will have to watch you.’
The next couple of days went by uneventful. Stephanie was extremely busy but enjoyed the work. She was actually getting a feel for what was required in this job and had a pretty good handle on managing the workload. It was Thursday afternoon and Stephanie was finishing up the final touches on her reports. After finishing the final assignment Stephanie sat back, pleased that she had finished everything in record time.
‘I guess I will get a chance to explore the other aspects of the company.’ Just as she was about to eat the sandwich she packed for lunch, Betty came into the office with a look of panic.
“What’s wrong Betty, are you okay?” “No, Ms. Young I…”
“Please, call me Stephanie”
“Uhhh, Stephanie please don’t get angry, but I just found two other assignments that Mr. Quinn put on my desk for you to complete and they were under the wrong pile of work.”
‘Oh just great’ Stephanie thought. “Let me see it hopefully I can finish it this afternoon.”
Betty gave her the files nervously. “I will stay late to help with whatever I can, I am so sorry, Mr. Quinn is going to be very upset with me.”
Stephanie reviewed the files. ‘Shit, Shit, Shit, this will take me until midnight to complete.’
“Ok, Betty let’s not panic. If you help me prioritize these assignments we may be able to get it done by tomorrow afternoon.”
“But these are the assignments that were to be completed first, Mr. Quinn wants them e-mailed to him by 8:00 am on Friday. I am so sorry I can’t believe I missed those folders.”
“It’s okay, we just need to focus and get to work, but we will have to work late.” Stephanie immediately focused on the task at hand and started working, when she looked up again it was nine o’clock and Betty looked exhausted. “Betty, why don’t you head home? I can finish the rest and you can come in early to make sure it’s e-mailed to Mr. Quinn before eight o’clock.”
“No, no I’m fine I want to be here in case you need me to do anything else.”
“What you can do for me is put on a pot of coffee and go home to your family, I will be fine.”
“Are
you sure, this is entirely my fault and I can’t believe you are staying to finish this. I will tell Mr. Quinn in the morning that I forgot to give them to you.”
“No you won’t, they will be ready in the morning to be e-mailed. Now stop worrying and get home because you do have to be here in the morning early.”
Betty hugged Stephanie. Never before had anyone at that company been willing to put their neck out there for her and Betty would never forget it.
“I will get the coffee started before I leave and you have my cell number. Call me if you need anything.” Betty hesitated before leaving the room. “Thanks again for saving my butt.”
Stephanie gave her a faint smile and got back to work.
A few minutes later Stephanie got a cup of coffee and went back to work and exactly an hour later Adam walked by the office and saw the light on, he was surprised to see Stephanie still working.
