Soon enough, we got to his house. I couldn't help but marvel at how beautiful it was. He invited me into his house and I followed behind him.
When we got to the living room, he asked me to sit and wait for him to bring the document from his room. Feeling uncomfortable, I told him I felt like standing because I had been sitting for a long time. He went inside the room while I leaned on the wall.
He seemed to have a thing for artworks as they were spread all over the walls of his living room. I scanned them, one after the other, marvelling at the aesthetic value they brought to the house.
Eventually he came out of the room and true to his words, held a document in his hand.
I turned because I thought we were about to leave, but he said, "Hold on," halting me in my tracks.
I turned back to look at him and to my surprise, he threw the document on his couch and walked towards me. Before I could react, he held my face with both hands and sealed my lips with a kiss.
Lily's POV
I briefly savored his minty breath before pushing him away. "What the fuck do you think you are doing?" I asked while my eyes shot daggers at him. He smiled and pretended to be oblivious to my anger.
"There's no need to get all worked up Lily," he said flirtatiously.
"You definitely can't deny the sexual tension between us. I know how you women are, you play hard to get, while you string your prey along. But I'm a man of action. I don't play games so let's not deny what we feel for each other."
I scoffed and rolled my eyes at him. While still smiling, he said, "I know you want me, every fucking woman on the planet does. First of all, you wore this sexy outfit because you wanted to get my attention, why else would you let your breasts call out to me?
Your body language completely shows that you want me and I don't blame you. I mean, take a good look at me. I'm rich, handsome, sexy, smart and the list is endless. What else could a girl ask for?"
"Well you forgot delusional, egotistical, conceited, and I could go on and on...."
"Watch your mouth," he cut in. "There's a limit to playing hard to get. Women throw themselves at me, so you should count yourself lucky that I'm saving you the task of making the first move."
I stared at him in shock. This guy is obviously mentally deranged. How could he be so arrogant? If no one had ever put him in his place before, today was definitely going to be the day.
The rumors only said he was a player and that he was rude. No one ever said he was a self absorbed jerk. I wondered why a girl would throw herself at such a man.
I guess he mistook my stare for consent as he grabbed me and tried to let my blouse loose. With all the strength I could muster, I whacked his face so hard that it sent him stumbling backward.
"What the hell," he screamed while holding on to his cheeks. "Do you have a death wish? You slutty bitch. Do you realize what you have just done? I gave you the privilege of sharing my bed and you dare raise your hand to me?"
"Yes I dare Mr. Damian. What exactly do you take me for? Do I look desperate to you? What in the world gave you the impression that I'm into you? I don't know what girls actually see in you that makes them swoon, because for me, you are nothing but a disgusting man.
And did you just call me a slut? Oh I'm a slut because I refuse to fall at your feet? Get over yourself. I've met guys who are richer and more handsome than you and yet are very humble.
You may be my boss at the office but that doesn't give you the right to make sexual advances at me. If that is how you treated your past secretaries, learn today that I am the exception. In fact, let this be a wake up call for you. Mr. Lawton, you're nothing special. I have principles and you are the last person I'll ever break them for. Have a nice day."
When I was done saying my mind, I turned to leave but he suddenly said, "I haven't asked you to leave. Miss Lily, you've really got some nerves. A cheap, lowlife miscreant like you dared to slap and talk back at me, and that too in such an insulting tone? I can make your life miserable with just a snap of my fingers."
"Your threats don't scare me, Mr. Lawton. I am not afraid of you or your raging hormones. Get this one thing straight.
I, Lily Monroe, I'm not for sale and I'm not moved by proud, rich men. Whatever I need, I can always provide for myself. Thank you very much for considering me worthy of your attention." After speaking, I turned around and left.