“He’s only teasing me because I say it to him every time I walk into his office and find my wife sitting on his desk taking notes.”
“Yes, well you still haven’t trained her to sit, yet.”
“I’m going to tell her you said that,” Malcolm warned.
“Shit, please don’t. I still need her.”
“I was just here to apologize to your woman for being a dick.”
“Good, by the way, do you and Kristen want to join us for lunch?
“Sure.”
“Great, just give us ten minutes.”
“That’s all.”
“That’s all she needs,” Caleb joked.
Once we were alone, he turned to me and growled, “Damn, do you look beautiful.”
“Thank you, Caleb. So did you take care of the something important?”
“Yes, I did. As a matter of fact…” he paused as he got down on one knee. “Sophia, from the moment you walked into the office for an interview, I was done for. My heart was racing, palms sweating, and my mind running a million miles a minute. I’m constantly thinking about you. I know it’s soon, but I fell in love with you two weeks ago. Will you marry me?”
“Oh, Caleb…” I paused. This was crazy to the nth degree, but I was in love with him. “Yes.”
He slipped a beautiful diamond on my finger and gave it a tender kiss before rising to his feet. He took me into his arms and kissed me deeply. I felt every cell in my body ignite with happiness.
“Thank you, Sophia. I know I’m rushing this, but I love you and know that you’re the one for me.”
“I love you too, Caleb.” We kissed some more. It wasn’t as sexual as it could have been. It was truly romantic.
“I think we should ditch them and go on a nice long lunch,” he whispered suggestively.
“No sir, we need to work. You can do dirty things to me when we get home.”
“Home. I like that, babe, but I’d like it more if I was buried in you right now,” he grumbled petulantly.
“Poor Caleb,” I said with an affected pout.
There was a knock at the door. “Damn it, did ten minutes pass that fast?”
“I’m afraid so. Time flies when you’re having fun.”
I opened the door and there stood Kristen, grinning from ear to ear. “So you two ready? Or did I interrupt?” she giggled.
“Shut it, Kris, you did interrupt. Let’s go.”
We walked to the bank of elevators and Caleb didn’t let go of my hand. I thought he would want to keep up appearances, but I guess he was done with the whole “we’re not together” kind of thing. I tried to pull away once, but he wasn’t having that.
“Babe, there’s nothing to hide. You’re going to be my wife. So, what’s the big deal? Are you embarrassed to be with me?”
“That’s a stupid question. How could I possibly be embarrassed by the man-God? I’m not comfortable about what they’re going to say. I know I shouldn’t be, but I am.”
“Get this. Should anyone make you feel uncomfortable you better let me know, and they can start looking for a new law firm to work at. This is a place of busy professional lawyers, not a group of housewives at a beauty salon. They talk too damn much anyway.”
“Are you two coming or not?” Malcolm called out while he held the door open button on the panel. I hadn’t realized we’d stopped outside of the elevator.
“Sorry,” I apologized meekly.
“Ignore that fuck. Let’s feed you, love. I need you to have your strength tonight.”
“Then you better get your fill too, big boy.” I couldn’t believe that I was so bold with Malcolm and Kristen there. My face flushed brightly.
“So are you going to let me see this massive rock on your finger?”
I stuck out my hand for Kristen to see. I felt awkward because this was all new and moving a mile a minute.
“It’s gorgeous. You did good, Caleb,” Kristen said as she held my hand, examining my ring.
“Nice bro. Now, ladies, do we want to get out of the elevator or are we ready to go back up for another ride.”
“Okay, elevator police. We are getting off,” I grouched.
“Watch out, Malcolm, we got the both of them to team up against us,” Caleb warned his brother.
Our lunch was fabulous, but we needed to get back to the office. We all were super busy.
“So, Sophia, how’s it going with your cases?”
“So far, so good. I have three open cases. You guys gave me the easier cases in my opinion. I don’t know if it’s because I’m new or a woman, but I’ll take it.”
“It’s because you’re new to the firm. We need to be sure that you can handle them before we give you anything too intense. Ryder is handling his well, too. He’s done so well that Caleb gave him more work.” I watched Caleb look at his brother like he was going to kick his ass. That explained why Matt was getting out of work so late. I didn’t get mad. I just felt terrible for Matt.
“Well, he’s pretty freaking awesome,” I sang. I knew it would piss Caleb off, but that’s what he gets for being a jealous ass. The look he gave me was almost comical.
He growled and pulled me close to him. “I think being freaking awesome just earned him a long working weekend.”
“That’s not cool, Caleb.”
“Neither is telling everyone that your ex-boyfriend was awesome.”
“I’m going back to work. Thanks for lunch.” I walked angrily back to my office. I didn’t need his jealousy. I couldn’t take back that I started dating Matt, but I didn’t fuck him, and he’d fucked plenty of women. I just wanted to go to his office and kick him.
Two hours later, I got up and went to refill my coffee mug. Lee was in there. Did the shithead ever work?
“Wow, so that was quick. Here a week and engaged to the boss,” he sneered.
“Don’t sound jealous, Lee. Caleb doesn’t swing that way,” I retorted. I wasn’t in the mood for his baiting today. He was the worst of the bunch. I wasn’t sure what he had against me, but I hated his daily digs.
“Lucky for you, he doesn’t. At least this one wasn’t married.”
“What the fuck is your problem? Are you such an asshole because I’m a woman or are you just always such a prick?”
“My problem comes from little tarts coming into a company and spreading their legs for the bosses in a heartbeat.”
“Do yourself a favor, Lee. Shut the fuck up before I fire your ass. You talk to my fiancée like that again and I’ll murder your ass.” I turned in shock to see a furious Caleb standing there.
“Sophia, get your coffee. I’ll talk to you later. Lee, in my office now.”
As much as I hated Lee’s treatment of me, I didn’t want Caleb to fire him for it. He didn’t like whores, which is what he took me for, but it didn’t mean he wasn’t a great lawyer.
~~~~~~~
“Lee, give me one damn reason I shouldn’t fire your ass this instant.”
“Um…”
“You’re all big and bad talking to a woman like that, but you can’t say shit to me. Sophia is going to be my wife, and even if she wasn’t, who she’s with should be none of your damn business. The only reason I didn’t deck your ass right there was because I’m a professional and I know that your wife was screwing her boss. I can see your resentment to women in the workplace.”
“It’s just she went from the new lawyer to the boss in a heartbeat.”
“Not that it’s any of your business, but her and Ryder weren’t really dating. Hanging out because they were both new is normal. Besides, I pursued her. Now, I’m going to give you a choice because you’re a really great lawyer; an asshole, but a hell of a lawyer. So, you can stay aboard and learn to not be a prick to any of the female employees here, or you can start looking for another job.”
“I’m sorry, Caleb. I’m going to try and not paint every female with the same brush.”
“They aren’t all the same. By the way, Chicago was just a rumor. Noth
ing more.”
“Sorry. It’s just Carla really fucked me up when she left me while I was in law school.”
I let him go to think about his issues. I really wanted to smash his head in for speaking to Sophia that way. Even though she held her own, it wasn’t the point. She shouldn’t have to endure it. If he stepped out of line one more time he’d be gone.
I called her office phone but it went to voicemail. So I called Kristen. “Where’s Sophia?”
“She’s on a call right now.”
“Oh, okay. Can you have her come in to speak with me when she has a moment?”
“Sure thing, boss.”
I was frustrated, I wanted to make sure she was cool. She seemed normal, but I needed to be positive she was good. Ten minutes later, there was a knock at my office door. “Come in,” I called out and stood.
“You wanted to see me, Caleb?”
“Come in and close the door.” She did as I requested as I sat on the edge of my desk.
“Tell me, Sophia. Are you okay?”
“Are you worried about earlier, Caleb?”
“Of course I am.”
“I’m cool. He’s an ass, but it’s really nothing.”
“Well, I’ve dealt with it. If he acts like that to you or any other female here, he’ll be out of a job.”
“I’m glad you didn’t fire him. I’d hate for someone to be fired because of me.”
“He wouldn’t have been fired for you. He would’ve been fired for harassment. It’s because of you, I didn’t can his ass. I know you’ve got a kind heart, so I’m giving him a chance not to be a dick.”
“I knew if our relationship went public we would have issues.”
“There’s no real issues. Our relationship is taboo to many, but that still doesn’t warrant his behavior. I was wrong to even pursue you because I’m your boss, but that doesn’t mean I’m letting you go; therefore, heads are going to turn and tongues are going to wag. Let them say whatever they want. Worst case scenario, people talk shit.”
“I let it go, Caleb. Are you okay?”
“Yeah, babe, I’m great. I just want to go home and fuck you so hard.”
“Me too. I have several more hours before I can go today. How about you?”
“I’ll be done around seven thirty. I need you right now, Sophia.”
“Not right now, sir. I have to work. What would your staff think if they knew we were getting down and dirty in here,” she teased me.
I growled and pulled her into my arms. “Stop teasing, Sophia. You’re dealing with a desperate man.” Turning her, I pushed her ass against my desk. She tried to look tough, but I watched how hungry she looked as I stood there without my suit jacket. Sophia grabbed my bared forearms, lightly caressing them.
“Enough with the games. I want you, and I’m not waiting until we get to my place. Take off your panties, Sophia.”
“Just because you’re my boss,” she sneered, “doesn’t mean…” I shut her up with my mouth on hers, dominating, owning, and silencing her. Reaching between her thighs I tore her panties off of her wet heat. I wasn't playing.
“If you want something done right,” I growled as I thrust myself into her pussy. I threw my head back as she cried out, and her thigh cradled my waist.
Gripping her face, my eyes met hers in heated hunger, I demanded, “Don’t make me wait again.”
“Yes, Caleb. Please more,” she moaned huskily as she leaned back on her elbows. As I stuffed her pussy, I was using my hands to undo her blouse. I needed to see her sexy breasts. I popped the buttons open and pulled down one cup. Growling, I took her nipple into my mouth, hardening it with my tongue.
“Ah,” she sighed. “Caleb.” I could feel her body contracting, squeezing me. Her hands moved up my arms and up to my neck. I groaned when she slid them into my hair. She tugged and pulled until my mouth came up to hers. She slipped her tongue into my mouth; I sucked it in and tangoed with it while I started driving harder into her. My one hand slipped into her hair and tugged on her bun. It was three more strokes and she started screaming her orgasm in my mouth. I grunted out my release as I nutted into her. I didn’t care if anyone had heard us.
“Fuck, I love you, Sophia!” I kissed her roughly as I pumped the last of my load into her.
“Caleb, I love you, too.” Her words were breathy and labored, stiffening my dick again.
I reached over and grabbed some of the Kleenex Kristen kept in my office and pressed it to her heat as I pulled out my cock. I groaned at the feel of her tight walls squeezing me as I exited her sweet center.
“I guess there is no need for tonight then,” she whispered. I raised my brow at her letting her know she was nuts if she thought I wasn’t going to be in her heat again.
“Babe, there is always need for me to be inside you, so stop teasing, woman.” I helped her off my desk and pulled a sticky note, now even stickier, off her ass. “I need this.”
She craned her neck around to look at her ass to make sure she didn’t have any more notes on her. I covered my mouth trying not to laugh, which didn’t work so she smacked my arm. “Don’t laugh at me!” she hissed.
“I’m not laughing at you,” I lied.
“Bullshit, Mr. James. I’m going to use your bathroom and then I’m going back to work because someone needs to work.”
“I just worked an orgasm out of you.”
“You’re incorrigible,” she complained then headed to the bathroom.
I walked in there a moment later when she was taking too long. “What’s the matter, love?”
“What’s the matter? Look what you did,” she roared, showing me her collarbone and her cleavage. I gave her a look of remorse, but I wasn’t. She was my woman and I wanted everyone to know it. Hell, I wanted to shout it out to everyone.
“Sorry, babe. I couldn’t help it. You’re so damn sexy,” I growled as I pulled her to my chest and kissed her roughly before moving to the sink to wash up.
“Really, you’re something else.”
“Yes, I am. It’s not that bad. If you button up your shirt all the way, no one will notice.”
“Was that your plan? To force me to cover up?”
“Not at all, but it does work in my favor,” I added with a smirk. She needed to get used to what people thought of her. I was starting to think of going to Chicago and breaking a motherfucker’s jaw. That stupid shit fucked up her confidence.
She fixed her blouse and turned back to me to ask, “How does this look?” She had buttoned up her blouse to almost the top. It was still sexy because her breasts were fucking huge.
“You’re sexy either way, babe.”
“Well, I have a conference call with the other owner’s lawyer. They’re trying to dissolve the business and neither can agree on the way to go about it. It’s been a headache for months. They’ve hired a new lawyer and want me to meet via phone call for it.”
“Do you need me to sit on the call?”
“No. It’ll be fine. I’ve got this. This isn’t my first client. Thanks, anyway.”
“If you ever need help with a case just let me know. I’m still your boss, you know.”
“I haven’t forgotten, Mr. James.”
“You know, when you say it so sexy like that, I just want to bend you over the desk and take you again.”
“We don’t have time. I have the call in ten minutes. So thanks, but we’ll have to reschedule.”
“Then you better get your sexy ass out of my office.”
“Bye, Caleb.”
She left and I missed her like a fucking nut. Getting back to work, I knocked out a couple of problems with staff workload and got to start one case. I needed to check in with Jackson and see how the newlyweds were doing. They were supposed to be having a party for Jackson’s baby sister tomorrow, so they left for Maine already.
“Hey, Jackson. What’s up?”
“Man, I’m losing my mind. I feel like some shit is bound to go down. Since they’ve been after us for a
while, I know that someone has to be involved back here. I have the guys looking after Elizabeth, but I’m still anxious. How are things there in the office? Did everything cool down with the staff and Sophia?”
“I had a chat with Lee today. I gave him a choice. He could either shut his mouth or find another job.”
“I’m guessing he’ll be quiet from now on then,” he laughed. He knew Lee was full of himself.
“He better. All we need is a lawsuit on our hands,” I complained. I meant a suit against me because I’d beat him to a pulp if he said anything else about Sophia.
“Damn straight. I don’t know what it is about her that drives all the men to act like total fucking teenagers, but they better get over it. Speaking of teenagers, I might have to murder some if they look at my wife tomorrow.”
“Well, it doesn’t help that your wife is their age, you fucking Chester.”
“Fuck off, Cal. At least she doesn’t work for me. Something about you James brothers. At least Malcolm met Kristen before she worked for us.”
“I met Sophia before she worked for us.”
“Anyways, I’ve got to run.”
“Sure, let me know what’s going on. Enjoy the party and the honeymoon.”
I hung up with my best friend as I chuckled. It was crazy that we both found someone we needed at the same time. I got back to work and it was already eight o’clock when I got a call at my desk.
“Hey, are you still working?”
“Yes, I am. Are you ready? You can come meet me in the office. I only need another ten minutes.”
“That’s works. I’m going to work on my notes from my call earlier.”
It was twenty minutes later and she hadn’t come to meet me at my office yet. So, I shut off all the lights and locked up my office. Walking towards hers, I could still see her light on, then I heard her on the phone speaking harshly in Italian.
“Mamma, non sto tornando a casa per sposare Matteo. Sto uscendo con un avvocato qui e sono felice. Non voglio parlarne più. Devo andare. Io ti amo. addio,” she said as she hung up the phone. All I got out of that conversation was Matteo, and I love you. My ears were about to burst with anger.
I burst into her office and roared, “Who the fuck is Matteo? And why the fuck are you telling him you love him?”
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