Bennet stopped his assault on her mouth. "Maddie how innocent are you?" "You called me Maddie," she smiled but her smile quickly faded when the seriousness in Bennet’s face registered with her.
"Uh what do you mean?" She wasn’t sure exactly what he was asking.
"Have you been with men before?" He asked cautiously.
"Yes! I’ve been with guys, with a guy. I’m not a virgin." She tried to sound casual about it but she could feel the blush creeping up her neck and face.
He smiled coyly, "A man? And who was this man who got to have the pleasure of claiming Madeline Strickland’s innocence?"
"Just a guy I dated in college. Didn’t work out." She played with one of the buttons on his shirt. She was feeling embarrassed and wanted to retreat to her room. She made a move to climb off of his lap "I should take a shower, I had a hard boxing class tonight."
He grabbed her hips and planted her firmly back on his lap, "I don’t think so young lady. You said you understand my command, there are punishments for disobedience"
"Bennet can we please talk about this. I’m not sure what’s going on. You kissed me weeks ago and then apologized and said you regretted it and you didn’t even know why you did it and now you want me again…I’m so confused." She hung her head as she felt tears pooling in her eyes. Bennet placed his hand under her chin and lifted her face to meet his gaze.
"Hey, hey why are you crying? I’m so sorry Maddie I’ve completely messed this up." He placed a hand on either side of her face and kissed her tear soaked lips. He let out a long sigh, "The truth is I can’t keep my hands off of you anymore. I can’t keep you out my head, I’ve tried to keep my distance but I can’t keep fighting it. You’re so wrong for me…You’re too young and innocent and sweet. Not to mention I’m your boss and someone you should be able to trust and feel comfortable around." Maddie’s eyes stayed fixed on his as he confessed his desires.
"I see every move you make around the house, the way your hips sway when you walk down the hall…the way your hair falls over your shoulder and down your back. I smell you in my office even when you’re not there. I fantasize about you."
His eyes dipped to her mouth as he drug his thumb across her lower lip. "I want to drag my cock across these lips, I want to see your tongue lick cum from the tip and then take me down your throat." She swallowed audibly as he continued to divulge his intimate fantasies.
"I want to kiss and lick my way down your neck until I reach these magnificent, full breasts." His hands cupped her breasts as he squeezed, "I need to take them in my mouth, to pinch and bite your nipples. I want to hear you gasp in pleasure." His thumbs were rubbing circles on her nipples causing them to become fully erect through her sports bra.
Bennet was becoming more and more aroused, he couldn’t control himself much longer. His cock was hard and throbbing against the heat of Maddie’s womanhood. He let out a low guttural moan as he moved one of his hands from her nipple down to her mound pressing his thumb against her covered clit. She responded with a moan of her own and gripped his shirt in her fists. He slipped his other hand behind her neck and tilted her head up to make eye contact with him.
"I want to hear you cum for me. I want to hear you moan in pleasure as I play with you. Look at me Maddie."
She opened her heavily lidded eyes to look at him as her pleasure built. She was grinding her hips against his hand and her breathing was becoming rapid. It was becoming harder for her to focus, she was on the edge. Her lips were parted and a small moan slipped past.
“That's it baby, just enjoy it. I need you to be ready for me; ready to take my cock in that tight little pussy of yours. I’m going to fuck you Maddie, ok?" She couldn’t resist anymore as the orgasm rippled through her body. She let out a long moan as she gripped his wrist and came.
She was limp against his body, his hand was stroking her back and the other was still behind her back.
"You ok?" He asked softly as he lifted her face to once again look at him. She nodded her head as she released her grip from his arm. He smiled with a bit of a smirk causing his green eyes to sparkle. He leaned forward and planted a soft kiss on her lips, "The way you look right now makes me want to ravish you." He continued to kiss her, it began to intensify in seconds.
His tongue delved into her mouth again as she reached for his belt. His hand darted out to stop her, "No sweetheart, we’re going to take it slow ok?" She bit her lip in nervousness and pulled her hand back.
"I thought you were going to…" her eyes dropped to his belt again. “Do what?" He smirked. He wanted to hear her say the words.
"Say the words." She felt the blush creeping again and tried to avoid his eye line. He pulled her chin upwards, "Say the words Madeline." He said firmly.
She jerked her head away, “You're not my boss outside of work." Bennet’s eyes narrowed as he griped the back of her neck firmly, “I'm the boss in the bedroom and the office. Say the words or you won’t be able to sit down for a week." He said with authority. Maddie felt a rush of excitement run through her in response to his dominance.
"I thought you were going to…to fuck me." She said hurriedly. A shit eating grin crept across his face as he gave her a quick kiss.
"Good girl. Now go take a shower before I bend you over the arm of this couch and make you demonstrate how obedient you’ll be to me." He swatted her ass as she walked or floated rather towards her room.
Chapter 16
Maddie stood in the shower allowing the hot water to cascade down her body. She was having a hard time making sense of everything…did he just want a one-time thing? She wasn't ready to let her emotions get involved after that kiss incident. Could she do casual sex? She had never tried in the past, it never seemed appealing until now.
She had never been exposed to someone so dominant, so in control and self-aware. She was intrigued by her reaction to his force and powerfulness, the way her lower stomach muscles clenched when he forced her to say those words or when he threatened to spank her.
She couldn’t wrap her head around the fact that he was attracted to her. She felt it was probably more of a desire of convenience. She couldn’t help but notice how empty and lonely his life seemed to be regarding women. Now that she thought about it she had never seen him with a woman. She couldn’t help but feel a little sad at that thought.
She finished up her shower and slipped on her pj’s. Her stomach was alerting her to how hungry she was. She hadn’t eaten since lunchtime and it was nearly 9pm. She dried her hair and moisturized her face then headed to the kitchen to grab a bite to eat.
Bennet had the same idea and was bent over rummaging through the fridge when she entered the kitchen. He turned around and threw her that panty melting smile.
"Looks like we had the same idea." Of course he was shirtless and his pajama bottoms were slung low on his hips. Maddie nervously hugged her arms to her chest again and gave a small smile.
"Yeah kind of forgot how hungry I was I guess."
"Well what are you in the mood for? I’ll make us both something." He said as he began rummaging through the fridge.
Bennet finished whipping up grilled cheese and leftover soup for them and patted the bar stool next to him. "Come here, I promise not to bite…this time." He winked. Maddie blushed and slid onto the stool next to him. "I think we should talk about things." He said as he raised his eyebrows toward her in question. She nodded in agreement as she tucked into her sandwich.
Maddie played with the corners of her crust, "So what’s going to happen?" She wasn’t sure what she was even asking, if she wanted to know what came next physically or how things would play out at work.
Bennet cleared his throat, "Well, I want you to be as comfortable as possible but I’d like to get to know you better, spend time with you intimately. How that plays out is up to you." She wasn’t sure what she wanted, she knew she wanted him but at what cost? Her career? Reputation? Her heart?
"Can I have some time to think about things?" "Of course,
whatever you need. I just want you to know that it will not change anything between us should you choose to not engage me in anything outside of a professional relationship."
They both finished their meal in silence and proceeded to place their plates in the dishwasher. "Goodnight" she said as she headed down the hall towards her bedroom. Just as she placed her hand on the door handle Bennet’s hands were turning her around to face him.
"I promise I’ll leave you alone after this." He said as he kissed her fervently. His fingers entangled with hers as he raised them above her head and pinned them against the door. He pressed his body against hers, his firm member pressing into her belly. He sucked her tongue into his mouth as his lips caressed hers. His hands traveled down her arms, one wrapping around the back of her neck the other slipping down the back of her shorts and grabbing her ass.
He was pressing her into himself as he fucked her mouth with his tongue slowly kissing and licking his way down her throat. Just before he snapped he tore himself from her; breathing heavily he stood with either hand on the door frame willing himself to not have his way with her. He reached behind her and opened the bedroom door.
She stood staring at him with that same look from earlier…it was the same look she had given him the night he first kissed her. Her eyelids were heavy and her full lips were parted, he could see her breasts rising and falling under her t-shirt. She wasn’t sure what that gesture meant, was he coming inside her room? Was he telling her goodnight?
She wasn’t confident enough to grab his hand and lead him to her bed even though that’s what she wanted. She felt silly standing there staring at him so she reached out almost involuntarily to touch his chiseled chest. He let out a small gasp when her fingers made contact with his bare skin. They both stood staring at her fingertips as they rested so lightly on his chest.
She pressed her palm against him and then placed the other hand on his body as well. Not moving them at first and then slowly she began to explore. She watched her own hands move across the rippled muscles, wanting to follow with her tongue. A man had never had this kind of effect on her before. The things she wanted to do to him and him to her were beyond her wildest fantasies.
Finally Bennet grabbed her hands, "If you go any further we’re going to be in your bed naked in about five seconds. Have a good night Maddie" He said as he kissed her forehead and closed the door behind himself.
Chapter 17
Maddie set her things in her cubicle and headed to the kitchen for some coffee. The morning commute had been just like every other morning. Their professional relationship had resumed and she was back to focusing on finishing up her quarterly projects at work.
It was actually beginning to feel like spring in Chicago and she was looking forward to having lunchtime walks and eating outside. She hadn’t yet worked through Bennet’s promotion offer in her head and last night’s activities had certainly complicated things.
How was she supposed to have both? She felt like it would be completely wrong and unethical if people found out she was sleeping with the CEO and got a major promotion. Not to mention how would she ever gain their trust and respect? She knew she wanted Bennet, not just because he looked like the perfect specimen but because she had stupidly began to develop feelings for the man.
She was of course wildly attracted to him but his personality brought out a side of her she wanted to explore…a side she felt was hidden until now. She wanted to know what it was like to lose yourself with someone physically. To put aside all sexual hindrances and be confident in what she wanted.
She tried to focus on her work…she had been doing so well today until the promotion had popped back in her head. If she was honest she had completely forgotten about that offer until just now. She was tempted to text Jaz and see if she could meet for lunch to discuss it. She quickly put that thought aside when she realized that it would most likely end with Jazmine telling her it was a decision she would need to make on her own. She groaned and cradled her head in her hands.
"Anything I can help with?" Jason popped up over her cube wall like that whack-a-mole game.
"Oh hey, no just finishing up some quarterly projects. How are things going for you?" Jason launched into a long winded story about how his new designs were rejected by Mr. Thomas because he just doesn’t "get millennials." Maddie nodded along trying not to get lost in the abundance of details and unnecessary diatribe. Just then a few other coworkers walked by discussing lunch plans and distracted Jason from his rant.
"You guys going out today? Where?" he yelled after them.
"DMK, leaving at 12 sharp don’t be late!" One of the guys responded as he walked by.
"Great see you there then? Split an Uber?" Maddie sighed…she could use the midday distraction.
"Sure sounds great." She said, trying to sound enthusiastic. Until then she needed to keep her head down and get some work done.
The rest of the day flew by. She had managed to put the Bennet debacle out of her head and make serious headway on some deadlines she had looming overhead. She was just packing up for the day when Mr. Thomas stopped by her desk and asked her to step into his office before she left. She knew it was about the promotion, Bennet had said he’d already discussed it with Vince.
She closed his office door and took a seat in front of his desk. “I'm guessing you know why I’ve called you in here. Let me preface this by saying you will be greatly missed on my team but I fully agree with Bennet on this one. You are wasting talent down here on the design team."
Maddie smiled sweetly, "Thanks Mr. Th-Vince, I truly appreciate your feedback and your confidence in me. I haven’t decided yet if I’ll be taking the position. I do realize that it’s a great opportunity; however I’m not sure if I would feel better learning more on this team first." Vince nodded his head and leaned back in his chair.
"I understand it’s a huge step and a bit of a leap of faith but Madeline I think this is an opportunity of a lifetime. Bennet won’t just hang you out to dry, he’s very invested in his employees and will make sure you are operating at a level that you feel comfortable in. Just know that whatever you decide we will all support you ok?" "Thanks again Vince, honestly I really appreciate the support here at Windsor and especially your guidance over these past several months. I’ll be sure to keep you informed as soon as I make a decision."
Maddie wished him a goodnight and headed to the elevators to meet Bennet in the lobby. She knew she needed to talk to him tonight about the promotion and figure out what she wanted to do. As nervous as she was about it all she knew that Bennet was respectful and professional enough he would honor her wishes no matter what.
He was waiting by the car as usual, he looked particularly handsome tonight…She wasn’t sure what it was, maybe because she could still feel him on her lips and smell his cologne as he nibbled on her neck. She smiled to herself at the memory as she exited the building and ducked into the waiting car.
"What are your plans tonight?" Bennet ran his hands through his already tousled hair as he looked over at Maddie.
"No boxing class tonight so just taking it easy I guess? What about you?"
"Well since we are both taking it easy tonight how do you feel about grabbing dinner?" Realizing this would be a great neutral environment for her to discuss the promotion she agreed.
"Yeah sounds great…as long as we can go to that new vegan place in Wicker Park."
Bennet jokingly rolled his eyes, "You and your demands, we’ll see how far you get with those." His last comment made a shiver run through Maddie’s body and settle in her lower belly.
Bennet was making small talk about the restaurant, Maddie cleared her throat as if she were training to muster up some confidence. "Um Bennet can we talk about the promotion you had mentioned earlier this week?" He took a large swig of his beer while nodding his head enthusiastically.
"Of course by all means!" She took a deep breath and proceeded to explain that while she felt so grateful for the opportunity she w
asn’t sure if she was ready for such a leap of faith in her career.
"What are your concerns or fears rather about taking the position? Do you think I would set you up for failure?" He asked in earnest.
"No I don’t think you would leave me to just fail in the position but I also feel that I have so much to learn. I’m young, just out of college and new to the industry. I feel like you would be doing yourself and your company a disservice passing up someone else who has the experience required for the position." Bennet listened intently, he could see she the passion in her eyes and the intonation in her voice, she gestured with her hands and leaned into the conversation.
"Madeline," She knew he was serious when he threw a solid "Madeline" at her. "You have exactly what my company needs. You are driven and not jaded by the industry. You do bring a new and fresh energy to the firm and you have more business savvy than you realize. Will you please give it a chance? Trust me that I won’t let you down and I’ll teach you and help you?"
Maddie stared at the table…she somehow knew he’d talk her into it. The biggest part of her wanted to take the job but her fear was what was driving the doubt.
She let out an audible sigh…"Fine! I’ll do it." Bennet burst into a loud laugh and raised his beer, "Good girl, I knew you’d come around!"
Chapter 18
The trip home was relaxed but the tension was building. Maddie felt excited and nervous but relieved about her decision to take the promotion; however she still had to discuss the other part of things…the physical relationship.
She couldn’t figure out how this could work unless Bennet agreed to keep it completely out of the office and basically a secret. Then again, she wasn’t worried that he wanted to parade her around town, she knew it was purely a physical need to control or dominate her, probably to do with his ego or a billionaire power trip.
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