Chapter Twelve.
One night stand 1.
She arrived at his office one hour before her boss. Liam walked in carrying his briefcase with him, he walked past Emily and he dropped it at the table. Liam smiled slyly as he saw her eagerly waiting.
"I see you are early,this shows how serious you are for this project and that's commendable I must say".He exclaimed.
Emily knew deep down what she longed for is to always be in the presence of her hot boss. Liam's presence captivated her essence that motivated her waking up and getting ready for work.
Her mind is constantly filled with excitement that she was going to be graceful with his wonderful presence. The thought of it gave her so much joy that she couldn't explain.
"Good morning Sir, yes I am, you asked me to check in by 9:am but I came in at 8:am so as to make sure you are not tied up by other office work". She said firmly with enthusiasm.
This was the chance he had been looking for all this while. Liam smiled slyly. He was the irresistible boss. Young, rich, famous and the most eligible bachelor in New York city.
Having been featured on one of Forbes 30 under 30 magazines. He knew the influence he carries and how ladies easily fall prey to his charm.
He smiled in no time Emily would be in his bed begging him for more. Holding his cock like a microphone and giving him heads. Pleasure running through his skull as she circled her head in it.
He averted his attention to her. She was still waiting for him. He bit his lower lips as he snared at the most mesmerising features on her face. Her blue eyes. Which added to her already good looks. Sharp and captivating steely blue eyes.
The same blue eyes stared back at him with warmness radiating off them.
A certain emotion flickered in his eyes but it was gone before he could make sense of it as soon as he realised how well this presentation would bring him and Emily together creating a bond between them.
A mischievous smile envelops his lips. "We wouldn't be meeting in my office any longer as I have scheduled a meeting with you at the Transcorp guest Inn for us to have a proper sit and talk about this project". Transcorp Guest Inn was a prestigious hotel that accommodated billionaires,celebrities, and politicians in the country.
"But Sir, I want us to have the meeting at the company premises, I don't stay late at night outside, my friend would be worried".She said firmly.
"I see, you can call your friend and tell her about your plans that you will be coming in a bit late due to office work, or you want me to talk to her directly seeing you look scared like a child. I don't bite, I only want to help, you could lose your job if this project doesn't go as planned. What do you know?".He said looking at Emily who was wearing a completely confused look.
"I don't know Sir, if it's a good idea meeting in such a place, it won't be appropriate for both of us".
" Are you rejecting my offer" He asked
Emily was confused at the moment. Her job that she loved so much was in line. She couldn't afford to lose it at the moment. The landlord has been on her neck lately about the rent. She sighed deeply "It's fine by me Sir". She said and left the office hitting her leg on the office door.
"Ouch, what is happening to me, this is a bad omen, why did I hit my leg just now, I must be over thinking things it is just an official meeting and Liam is not that kind of man, he doesn't even care about me at all, he certainly also have a woman in his life". Emily scratched her head as she recalled that she hadn't properly thanked Liam for helping her with his jacket. She owned him big time for that favour and refusing to meet up means she is an ungrateful person.
"It's just a sit and talk meeting, nothing much, why am I feeling so nervous, is it because of my recent feelings for him". She murmured to herself trying to reassure herself that he meant no harm.
She reached her office and adjusted her swivel chair to relax properly trying to calm her nerves.
Alice, her colleague knocked the door but Emily was lost in thought oblivious of her permission to invade her space.
Alice walked in, moved closer to Emily and shook her by the hand. Emily fidgeted as she returned back from consciousness.
"Emily". She called her name again.
"You were so lost in your thoughts, I have been here 30 minutes ago and you seem not to notice".
" I am sorry, I wasn't aware, is that for me" she asked, seeing the parcel with her.
" Yes, the boss said I should give them to you," she said, delivering the message and turning around to leave the office heading to her position.
"Wow, a parcel for me, I have never received a parcel before, what could it be?". Emily opened it to see a body-fitted red dress that is opened at the back which is meant to showcase some skin and highlight a few of her curves, with a low-heeled stiletto to complement the look and it came with a black and brown Gucci bag purely designer label on it with a letter attached to it.
She gasped in shock. "Isn't this a bit extra for a mere business dinner".
"This is lovely. A princess treatment indeed". Alice replied.
She quickly opened the letter to read it" This would look good on you, wear it tonight while coming to the meeting". Emily blushed as she read it again and again. Is Liam already falling for her? Why did he put in so much effort for just a casual meeting?
Alice smiled as she discovered the parcel Emily unfolded.
"I see you have secret admirers". She voiced out jealously.
"It is nothing, we are just going for a business meeting, nothing serious".
"It doesn't look like it to me".
Alice paused for a while before speaking. "Are you official with the boss".
"No ooo". Emily murmured.
"How could you say that".
"I see, I didn't mean to intrude but it is so obvious Emily you are lost in his presence, I see the way you look at him".
"You do?". Emily replied, scratching her head.
"Ehhh….,".
"Hmm, you don't have to explain to me".
Emily packed the parcel, I won't be staying long any more.
"I have an important meeting to attend".
She walked past Alice and headed down the staircase. When Alice followed her and was stopped right behind her.
"Be careful Em…,".
Emily didn't utter a word. Her heart was beating fast. She hated to miss business with pleasure but this was getting out of her control. She has fantasized a lot about meeting with him drowning herself in his expensive cologne and mesmerising her whole body in his presence.
"I will, thank you". She replied.
The elevator carried her down through the building, giving her a brief moment to relax before reaching the exit.
She recalled Liam's promise of helping her although she had called in a few needed help from the FM broadcasting station which one of her friends work in. She also called the family series to inform them that she would be making an advert.
They all declined her request, she did not bother to call anyone again since Liam has agreed to help.
After a long day, she finally arrived home, stepping inside the quiet house and setting down her bags by the door before heading to her room to change into something comfortable and gather everything she needed to prepare for the evening ahead.
She stepped into the warm embrace of the shower, letting the water wash away the fatigue as she prepared herself to meet the one her heart yearned for always.
Once refreshed, she carefully wore her outfit, dressing with grace and elegance before hurrying out the door to meet Liam at Transcorp.
At precisely 9:30 PM, the scheduled time, she made her entrance into the grand hall, her presence radiant and captivating, turning heads as she moved with confidence and poise that she never knew she possessed.
Liam's eyes were fixed on Emily as she walked in majestically; he couldn't take them off her.
His jaw dropped completely in disbelief as he caught sight of her, and instinctively, he reached up to adjust the collar of his expensive tuxedo suit, trying to regain his composure despite the overwhelming surprise that left him momentarily speechless.
" Welcome Emily," he said, as he offered her a seat politely.
"I am so sorry , I came in a bit late which was unusual for me".she told him, then blew a stray strand of hair from her eyes.
"I am even sorrier for being a complete wreck".
She looked at him expecting him to be pissed off with her, she expected him to throw an angry remark at her but his smile shone brightly.
"You look so sexy and you are not a wreck". He said.
She looked confused and fidgeted but her deep admiration filled her as he complemented her looks.
"Errr, you must be kidding". She replied.
His smile made her feel a bit comfortable.
"No, I am serious, you look really good". He responded.
He hated that she obviously felt inadequate and second-guessed herself.
Emily froze. Her eyes widened. "Thank you". She quickly added.
"It's okay".Liam shook his head with a wave of his hands and remained silent.
The kind of silence that left Emily wondering what was going on in his mind. She felt a bit awkward.
But the way she kept her eyes on him, as if she fully trusted him, her heart kept on stirring.
She wasn't sure how much longer her emotions or her sanity could hold against the power of her boss.
He broke the silence as he signaled to the waiter, who hurried to the table to attend to them.
"Good day, Sir/ma".The waiter said, handing the menu to both of them.
Liam held the menu firmly, his eyes narrowing as he studied it intently.
When he heard Emily let out a soft, almost inaudible sigh, he glanced up to find her quietly overwhelmed.
Emily's breath caught in her throat as she glanced over the menu, her eyes widening in disbelief. Every item on the price list seemed to be at least twice her monthly salary, making it painfully clear that she simply couldn't afford any of the dishes without stretching herself beyond her means.
He was no stranger to moments like this after all, it seemed to be her first time dining in such an expensive restaurant.
She waited for Liam to place his order first.
The waitress averted his attention towards her, "Madam what would you love to have".
"Same as him," She said, her jaw dropped as the waiter arranged the order on the table gradually. She opened her mouth in awe.
" All this for just a business discussion, isn't this a little bit overboard" She exclaimed.
"It's nothing at all, let's feast," Liam said, pouring wine into a cup and raising two glasses of wine.
"Cheers to long life, success, productivity and growth" He said, handing over a glass of champagne to Emily who collected it. The glass clicked as she raised her glass in a toast.
Emily gulped it down her throat, it was tasting sweet, she drank more enjoying every bit of it till it got her tipsy and she began talking non stop. He smirked knowingly seeing that the alcohol was beginning to have the effect he wanted on her.
"You have a crush on me right, why didn't you tell me, I see the way you look at me, you are lucky I love you too, my hot boss" she said, dragging his tie and laughing loudly.
"Don't be silly, get a grip of yourself, is that how you go around messing up yourself at every social gathering you get? You are embarrassing me" A frown marred his features.
"Don't talk to me like that, I am your secretary not your slave, the way you make me feel is so out of this world, I know you aren't aware, and no matter how rude you are to me I can't stop thinking about you " She said hitting the table drawing the attention of others.
"Sorry" Liam murmured to them and used his hands to hold Emily tightly looking at her his golden eyes glowed with lust and his mouth twisted into a vicious smile.
"I didn't call you here for this, get a hold of yourself" He commanded but Emily is no longer herself as she is deeply under the influence of the wine she drank not quite long ago. Emily, unable to process how quickly things turned when she moved forward to him, her lips pressed tightly with her boss.