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Wait, second slap?!

Today was Friday which means, back to work day. The last three days has been the most fantastic days of my life. Greece was so relaxing and peaceful, I can't even describe. It had so many beautiful beaches and I was so glad that I listened to my parents advice to visit Greece for some rest. It was one of the best decision of my life.

In the past three days, I had laughed and smiled like never before. I shed tears, but of laughter. I experienced things like skydiving. The experience included thrill, nervousness, anxiety, excitement, fear; It was the combination of all the feelings.

It is going to be the most memorable trip of my life.

I glanced myself for the last time in the mirror and nodded my head in appreciation. As usual, Matt has decided my outfit for today. He has already pre-decided my outfits for a week and placed them neatly in my wardrobe.

I tied my hair in a pony tail and wore my hand cuff. Grabbing the keys to my car and kissing Sam on the forehead, I walked out of the house, shouting a 'Bye' to Matt. Today, I didn't need to drop Sam at my parents because Matt had a holiday today. His boss was very friendly and he told him to come directly from Monday.

I need that kinda boss!

Putting the key into ignition, I stepped on the gas and the car roared to life. Within ten minutes, I reached the office because of the very minimal traffic today. I walked straight to the café and made some coffee for Mr. Steele. Once, the coffee was ready I made my way to his cabin and knocked slightly.

Today, I was wearing a maroon coloured shirt dress, which ended a little above my knees, kinda a bit below my mid thigh. It was a little short for my liking, but you cannot protest when it comes to Matt. I had already received quite a few look backs and lingering gazes and considering Mr. Steele's nature, one thing was for sure—

He was going to be so angry at me.

Because apparently, I distract the man force of his company, not my fault they can't keep their eyes to themselves.

He mumbled a quite 'Come in' and I took a deep breath before pushing the door open. He was busy working on his laptop and going through some documents in between. I placed his coffee on his desk and stood across his table.

"You may leave now, Ms. Jones."

I cleared my throat and his eyes met mine. He averted his eyes from my face to my body. His eyes lingered on my body for a while taking every inch of my body. I felt exposed. Naked. His eyes roamed around my body like a hawk. I absentmindedly tried to pull my dress downwards, but who am I kidding?

The dress was short.

It was not going to get longer.

And I had nowhere to go.

I cleared my throat once again and his snap to mine. My cheeks flushed and I looked down in embarrassment. My boss was checking me out and I was blushing. This has got to be the most ridiculous thing in the whole entire world.

"How was your trip, Ms. Collins?"

"Good." Short and one worded answers, best way to avoid conversations.

"Where did you go for vacation?"

"Greece."

"Best place to spend some alone time with your partner, huh?" This made me widened my eyes and my cheeks flushed red.

"I... Uh, not—" He stood up from his chair and made his way towards me. With each step he took further, my heartbeat increased with an alarming rate. He stood in front of me and I took one step back. A sense of déjavu hit me and my stomach twisted in a knot.

Is it always going to be like this?

He trapped me by putting his hands on either side of the desk and leaned closer. My heart was pounding heavily. It was beating so loud, I bet even Mr. Steele could hear it. My breathings got heavy when he brought his lips closer to my ears. His lips slightly touching my ears, when he whispered.

"Are you trying to seduce someone?"

My lips parted accordingly and I frantically shook my head. He stared at me with those electrifying blue eyes and stepped closer, but before he could come in my personal space, I put my hand on his chest and give him a slight push making him growl angrily.

Erm, excuse me?!

On habit, I bit my lip and I could see his eyes turning dark. His eyes never leaving my lips as he leaned closer. I leaned back so that he can get the hint and stop, but he didn't. I bit my lip hardly, but not too hard to draw blood and then I spoke up,

"I am your employee, Mr. Steele."

"It's too hard to control." He muttered under his breath, tugging me close.

"Control what?" His eyes turned to a dangerous shade of black as he snuggled his nose in the crook of my neck and I gulped loudly.

"Mr. S-Steele!" I gave him a push which made him angry and he bit my neck. A painful moan involuntarily escaped my lips and my cheeks flushed in embarrassment.

"You are making it too hard for me to not take you right here, right now." He said, giving me butterfly kisses all over my neck and that was it for me.

Just because I was working under him and he had a way with his looks and charms, doesn't mean he could try and seduce me whenever he liked. It didn't matter whether I was enjoying it or not, the fact that consent wasn't a thing for me screamed red flag.

He found me weak spot under my ear and kissed me softly and that was when all the shit broke lose. I was slowly starting to lose control over my body. The pleasure was starting to take over my brain and the wise part of my brain which was asking me to stop was slowly fading away.

But I was not that weak.

I slapped him hard across the face for the second time this month.

Yes.

I, Sienna Collins, the biggest shy and introvert just slapped her boss.

"I am impressed at how much you can control yourself." The smugness in his voice was enough to prove those rumours of him being a player and right now, I was his target and I for one am not planning to give in to him.

Not now.

Not ever.

And then I slapped him again.

I didn't give a flying nugget if it hindered my job or my working experience. If it required me to become his slut then I don't want this job in the first place.

"Mr. Steele, for the last time, please control yourself around me or transfer me to some other department. I don't know what your previous assistants provided you with, but I can't because to me consent is a huge thing which I don't think you understand." He knitted his eyebrows looking at the frown on my face. I straightened my dress which has risen up during the kiss as I gave him my best professional look.

"Are you talking back?" He raised his eyebrow and asked.

"No, just stating some rules which I guess should be implied and not spoken at every given circumstances."

He stepped back and went back to his desk while giving me a look.

"Do you want me to call Mr.Woods and arrange a meeting at a restaurant for your next project?" He looked at me skeptically before giving me a nod. I gave him the best smile I could give and made my way out of his office.

If he is trying to easily get his way to me, then he is wrong.

Because, I was going to make it very hard for him. So hard, that he would stop chasing me.

As soon as I got out of his office, I was engulfed in a tight hug by Cathie.

"Look at you! Looking so sexy! Greece has definitely done something to you." She gushed and I placed my hand on her mouth. "Quietly! Don't want Mr. Steele to get angry now, do we?" She took my hand and pulled me towards my cabin. "Then let's talk about all the stuff that had happened in Greece. Oh! And about Sam too because I am going to adopt that cute little boy very soon."

I chuckled at her excitement as we went inside the cabin. I sat on the chair and she grabbed the chair across the desk and screeched it beside mines.

I told her about Greece, about Matt, how he we practically live together and obviously about him being gay because he is very open about it. He literally took me to a gay strip club one night and you can guess the flustered look and embarrassment I must have gone through.

Memories...

"I think I just found my next vacation spot!" She said, excitement glistening in her eyes making me smile. Who would have thought that I could also make friends without making the fool of out of myself.

"Who is Sam?" She asked and I panicked. I had this feeling that I could tell her everything, I don't know, I just had this feel, but at the same time I was getting nervous because I haven't told anyone about it before, so me being me, decided to shift the truth a little.

"I actually have some important calls to make for Mr. Steele. How about we talk about this during lunch? Luke will also be there so I will tell both of you at the same time, yeah?" I said, hopefully. Her face scrunched in disgust hearing the name of Luke and I put my fist on my mouth to control the laugh that was going to escape.

"That bitch!" She growled, angrily and stomped out of the room. I didn't know what was the issue between them, but I was pretty sure that they were going to be together very soon.

I quickly made all the calls and emails that I was assigned to and soone enough, it was time for lunch. I stood up from the chair and stretched my body to let go of the tiredness.

I heard someone clear their throat and I put my hands down and straightened my dress.

"You definitely are trying to seduce someone."

My cheeks flushed in embarrassment as I spoke, "What are you doing here?" I internally smacked myself for asking such stupid question.

"This is my office."

Obviously.

"I am here just to inform you that I am going out for the meeting with Mr. Woods." I nodded my head and gave him a tight smile to which he just looked at me furrowing his eyebrows.

He didnt say anything though and walked out of the room. Once he was completely out of sight, I snatched my phone from the desk and took my purse before heading out of the cabin. I opened the door of the cabin and shrieked as my body collided with someone.

"Woah! Woah! It's just me, love."

"Luke."

"The one and only!" I chuckled and walked towards Cathie who was shooting glares at him.

"What's the issue between you too?" I asked, finally.

"He's a bitch!"

"She's a bitch!" Both of them said simultaneously and gave each other angry looks.

"Okay, now are you guys going to tell me the actual reason?"

Luke cleare his throat and smirked at her. "She is just jealous of my good looks."

She snarled. "More like the face of a goose."

"See? Jealous." He crossed his hands over his chest in smugness.

"Jealous of exactly what? Your one inch junior?" This comment made him offended. "How dare you! Let's just get this clear that Bob is not one inch! You know what? Let's just go to the restroom and get this clear once and for all." He grabbed her hand and pulled her towards the room as she struggled to get off his hold.

"Sienna! You gotta help me from him and his Bob!" A laugh escaped from my lips and she shoots me a glare.

"Okay, okay, okay, wait! Luke, how about we eat something first. I don't know about you two, but I am starving." Before Luke could muster something, she bit his hand and kicked him in the shin.

"Try it again and I will shoot you." She threatened and he just gave her a bored look.

After a lot of quarrelling, we finally managed to get some chicken sandwich for me and Luke, while Cathie got two hotdogs.

"So, you were going to tell us about Sam." And suddenly, I was not hungry anymore. I looked at their eyes which were looking right at me, waiting for me to explain them, to tell them the truth about Sam and that's what I did. I told them everything from his parents to his birth, how I adopted him, everything. I was waiting for them to run away, to scream at me, to humiliate me, but they didn't.

Instead, she hugged me. "You are amazing, Sienna."

"I want to meet him." Luke said.

"Me too."

I smiled at them, slowly munching my sandwich. Maybe, not everyone is bad in this world, not everyone is judgemental. And it feels good to share your story with someone because it makes you feel more happy and more alive.

"Come at my place tomorrow."

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How do you like the chemistry between Cathie and Luke?