The first meeting was a disaster, everyone left the room with a frown on their faces. Asher was everything they said he was; Cold, heartless and an insatiable freak. I know we weren't the top leading branch in terms of sales but we weren't running into losses either. But Asher was demanding a 100% doubling of sales which was impossible, he criticized everybody during the briefing, called us Lazy and incompetent. It took a lot of energy not to counter him from everyone. Then he told us that if we wanted to keep our jobs then we better stepped up, he gave each of us a back breaking task to be finished by the end of the day. Nobody dared to complain but it was clear on everyone's faces.
I groaned as I looked at the mountain of paper work that awaited me on my desk. My job was twice as bulky compared to everyone's because I was the secretary and every work went through me before arriving at the CEO's desk. I was tempted to curse Asher out loud but I restrained myself because my cubicle was the closest to his office and he could see me very clearly. I can't believe I slept with such a jerk.
I took the first pile of paper and began going through it when my phone rang. I checked the ID and it was Garrett. Why the hell was he calling me during office hours? I reduced the volume and let it ring, maybe he would stop if I didn't answer. I continued to go through my work but the phone came ringing, I was forced to pick up.
“Bitch, why didn't you pick my calls? I was about to barge into your office building to fish you out” I heard Garrett irritated voice.
“I was working, wait… you are outside?” I whisper-shouted, suddenly feeling anxious. I didn't want anyone to see him because I knew he will definitely cause a scene.
“Yes, come outside and see me or else I'm going in” he threatened.
“Ok…Okay I'm coming, stay there” I said as I got up from my chair and pretended like I was going to the restroom before rushing out of the office building. And sure, Garrett was really outside my office building standing by his favorite white Mercedes Benz GLB class and a cigarette in between his lips. He had blue eyes and blond hair that concealed a scar on his left eyebrow, a sharp jawline with stubble, matched with a flirtatious smile that made me fall in love with him initially and detest him after multiple cheating scandals. He was tall but not as tall as Asher… wait, why was I comparing them? Focus, Lorie.
I couldn't help but look behind me repeatedly to make sure no one was watching me as I approached him. “Why are you so paranoid, do you have a side cock in there that you are hiding from me?” he asked with accusing eyes.
“What are you talking about and what are you doing here?” I questioned sharply.
He immediately grabbed my chin harshly and said, “Don't you raise your voice at me. Aye, someone has been giving you wings huh? Is that where you went last night you slut?” he pushed my face to the side with force. My eyes brimmed with tears and I kept praying in my heart that no one was watching me.
“I went to the bar last night to have a couple drinks and slept off on the curb till late, you know I'm a lightweight” I said with a much calmer voice.
“I don't believe a word you say, I saw you this morning staggering into the house with a man's suit jacket on your shoulders. I'm going to find out who that side cock is and when I do, this world won't contain the three of us” Before I could say anything, he got into his car and drove off with speed.
Shit shit shit!!!
After our sexual escapade that night, Asher had given me his suit jacket because of the cold. I was so exhausted and sleepy that I didn't notice that Garrett, who was passed out on the couch, saw me walk in. Funny how he couldn't look away from anything in a skirt but was enraged about me sleeping out. I needed to be careful though, I still have Elle's surgery to sort out, I shouldn't make Garrett more angry. That was my main concern, after that is settled I wouldn't mind anything that happened next.
I was in big trouble now, Garrett and Asher must never meet no matter what. Garrett was a very irrational person and he got easily enraged, god knows what he would do if I found out I had a one night stand with Asher. And Asher was my boss, my job was on the line and aside from that, he doesn't look like a pushover. Their meeting was something I dreaded and would try everything I can to avoid it.
I sighed and touched my chin that ached a bit from his strong grip. I will think about how to solve this issue later but first I had a ton of work to go through thanks to that asshole in the guise of my boss. I turned and headed back into the building. As I passed through the door, I saw Asher's imposing figure staring at me. He had his hands in his pocket and his signature blank look on his face.
Shit! Did he see me outside with Garrett?
I was about to ignore him and continue walking when he said, “As far as I know, office hours don't end till 7pm, you can't wait to go home?”
“I'm sorry, Sir, it won't happen again” I apologized with my head bowed slightly.
“It better not” He said in a stern voice.
I was about to take my walk of shame when he added, “And also, bring my suit jacket tomorrow, it's one of my favorites”
Oh no no no no…Asher's jacket was missing when I got home and Garrett was nowhere to be found. He didn't come back home and his lines were off. I was genuinely scared, what if he found out that it belonged to Asher?I tried to calm myself down with the thought that he couldn't find the owner of a jacket so easily but then another problem surfaced in my head, what should I tell Asher? That my boyfriend took it to find you because you had a one stand with me?Fuck!I was so confused and was about to lose my mind. I tried Garrett's line for the last time before leaving for work. I was about fifteen minutes late when I entered the office.“Lorie, why on earth are you late? The CEO wants you in his office now” Jasmine rushed up to me and said.I looked through the transparent glass of Asher's office and there he was, with a serious face working. I tried to keep a calm composure and muttered thanks to Jasmine. As I passed through the other coworkers, I could see them pass me a sympathetic
Winnbred Deluxe hotel.. 10pm' kept ringing in my head. My legs were tingling with anticipation.I knew this was wrong. I knew I shouldn't be having such thoughts. But I couldn't resist this kind of temptation.Garret’s and I love life was nothing to write home about. We don't even have sex anymore. He whores around shamelessly and when he comes home drunk he would slump on the couch and snore away.But it was entirely a different story with Asher. That night was the best life of my life.The way he kissed me and the way he tasted kept me wanting more.The way he rode me and how he sucked my..‘Lorie stop! Stop thinking about what's between your boss legs.’ I groaned but my hormones definitely weren't listening to my silent plea.‘just a little bit more time you will go on another jolly ride with your boss. So keep calm girl.’ I kept trying to calm my already wrecked hormones.‘Can't wait to start screaming my name?’Ohhh I can even hear his voice in my head.Nice.‘Get a grip Lorie!’
‘Welcome home Lor'.Garret's voice was laced with scorn and alcohol it was so heavy that I shivered in fear.‘Thank you'He got up and stared at my face. My hand instinctively went to my neck where the hickey was trying to hide it. But it was too late. Garrett had seen it. He grabbed my hair and his hand connected with my face. ‘you went around whoring and came back way past your curfew'. ‘please.. please stop' I pleaded trying to pry his hands away from my hair but he pulled it harder and threw me against the wall.His slaps came and the blows followed. I curled on the ground trying to protect myself.‘How could you? How could you when I work my ass off to pay for your sister's bills’Guilt well inside me when he mentioned my sister hospital bills.He knew that was the only way to break me.‘you shouldn't be like that to me Lor'. He whispered in my ears.‘That sick girl drugs cost a fortune you know’. His voice was laced with hate. ‘you should not spread your legs for a loser who
Lunch hours were the only time I could relax. The pile of files I go through everyday was almost making me lose my sight. And that jerk of a boss was not making things any easier. He doesn’t like seeing me seated without doing something ‘productive'. He always emphasizes the fact that time is money. Things weren't this hectic when Old Mr Hardin was here. Asher Hardin wanted to do something entirely different from his father. The meetings we had were very stressful too since he always argued with his father's old employees who believed in upholding his father's legacy. He had shouted at them once that if they do not like his methods they are very free to leave but without any severance payment from ‘HIS' company. Emphasis on the ‘his'. That had shut them up for awhile.As I sat in my favorite place; the kitchen couch during lunch, I couldn't help but think of my sister Elle. She was always a bright child. Our parents had her late hence our age difference.She was seven years old whe
‘It's Asher'My eyes went wide and my hand instinctively went to the red button and I hung up.I wasn't ready to get fired. Not when I have bills to pay. Seeing the shock and panic in my face, Jasmine tried looking at my phone to know what went wrong.‘Who was it? She asked when her curiosity was not satisfied since the contact was not saved.‘My boss' I replied suddenly feeling hot. I walked towards the window and opened them.‘oh your hot boss.’ She said, smirking.‘I think cold is a more appropriate term Jas, I really don't want to get fired’ ‘then call him and explain how things are to him. I'm sure he would understand’. I was nervous. I didn't know how to tell him about my sister's illness. Working with his father was much easier. Suddenly my phone vibrated in my hand making me jump. It was him again. This time I accepted the call.‘Hel.. hello sir' Why do I have to stammer? Arrgg!‘Miss Amaris I don't appreciate people hanging up on me when I am still speaking’ his voice
We got to the cafe and ordered breakfast. I couldn't take my eyes off Asher. In his anger at the meeting he had ruffled his hair with his hand and that had given him a very dangerous look. I would love to admit that my boss was hot. His ruffled hair was giving me other ideas.My mind voluntarily went back to our first night in the car. How I had grabbed his hair and pulled. Thinking of that night made me shiver. ‘Do you feel sick?’ Asher's voice woke me up from my engrossed thoughts .It was then I realized that Goosebumps had coated my sleeveless arm.‘I feel fine sir. Just a little bit cold.’ I replied, taking my coat which I had taken off earlier from the chair and draped it around me. ‘Regarding my earlier question, Miss Amaris, what is your reply?’ He was done eating and was waiting for me to finish.My mind awry with different kinds of thoughts.He couldn't get enough of me and he wants it again?Was my boss attracted to me?I know I shouldn't be having thoughts like thi
Working on paperwork with back aches and your hair almost pulled out does not happen everyday but since I knew Garrett,I have gotten used to the pain. I buried myself in my work that I didn't realise it was closing hours.‘Hey babe,’ looking up I saw Jasmine strolling towards me. ‘Hi, you're leaving?’ I asked reaching for my watch. ‘yeah.’ Seeing that I wasn't getting up ready to leave she asked.‘you're staying overnight?’ ‘no I just want to finish these papers before leaving.’ I mumbled.‘It's Friday night and I have a blind date today. So I have to leave now.’ She was blushing.That made me ignore my work a bit to concentrate on her.‘a blind date? Who arranged it? Your mom?’ I was eager to hear the spicy juice.Jasmine unlike me comes from a well to do family. They are not entirely rich but they are not suffering.‘no an Aunt’ she paused ‘he is a lawyer.’ Oh my.‘aww that's so nice. You going on a date made me remember Tommy.’ I said showing her my thirty-two teeth.‘Ohhh don
HENRY KINGSTON.The name that could send every old employee of importance working in the Hardins group fuming with anger, hatred and disgust. In fact, mentioning the name Kingston was banned in our company.I don't know much about the “beef” neither do I know how or when it started. But ever since I started working in the company, Henry has done a lot of harm that even made me dislike him even when I haven't met him.And I heard that Asher and Henry were enemies for a long time.I took the company's card and shopped online for a dress suitable for the party. I wasn't going to spend my own money on stuff like that when I have Elle's surgery to think of.I chose a black body con gown laced with gold and I got a bag to fit. While waiting for the delivery, I decided to continue working on the files.I was halfway done when I noticed Asher standing by the door with his hands folded. ‘do you need something sir?’ I got up from my seat prepared to get him what he needed.‘the file I was lo