This four chapter story is completed, and will be posted at roughly one chapter per week.
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When Jennifer woke up the next morning, she was alone. Next to the bed was a note saying that Hannah had gone for a run and wanted to let Jennifer sleep. Jennifer was grateful for the extra hour of rest, and even more so for the fact that she didn't have to face Hannah just yet.
Realizing that she had slept with her collar on, she removed the black leather band and placed it on the bedside table. The sight of it provoked flashbacks from the night before and caused a rush of excitement to course through Jennifer's body. But she snapped out of it—this was the time to collect herself. She put on the dress from the previous night and did the walk of shame back to her own hotel room. How could she have let this happen again?
On her laptop she found a message from her husband, asking if she had a good time with Hannah the night before. Her heart sank. What could she possibly respond to that question? How could she ever explain to him what had taken place with Hannah?
The fact that she had sex with Hannah wasn't the issue. If anything, she guessed her bi-curious tendencies would excite Richard. Jennifer was actually surprised he hadn't asked her to set up a threesome with another woman long ago. She would have readily agreed to it, not just for his excitement but her own as well. Over the years, she had dropped many hints about her willingness to share their bedroom with other women.
What caused knots to form in her stomach was the way she had willingly submitted to Hannah. Jennifer had only ever shared that highly intimate bond with Richard. She had granted him ownership of her body long ago. Now, Jennifer had allowed her secretary that same level of control. How could this possibly end well?
It was far too complicated to approach over the phone. Just one more night and she'd be home. She would confess then and face any consequences. Seeing the reaction on her husband's face might break her, but it was the right thing to do. She wrote a short, ambiguous note to her husband.
"Hi honey. Yes. It was fine yesterday. Will talk to you more tomorrow when I'm home. Love you, Jennifer."
Hannah picked her up after breakfast and drove them to the meeting. As always, the blonde acted as if nothing unusual had transpired. Jennifer appreciated the illusion of normality. It allowed her to slip into professional mode herself. By the time she reached the meeting, Jennifer was focused and ready to once again deal with Bob, the annoying CEO.
But as she entered the meeting room, she was pleasantly surprised to find Warren there instead. The gray-haired chairman greeted her with a warm kiss on the cheek, and apologized for Bob's actions the day before. He assured her that she wouldn't have to deal with Bob ever again. After reviewing the details, he agreed to her terms without objection. She liked Warren and was tempted to let him off the hook by going back to the original deal. But business was business, and she hadn't risen to her position by playing nice. Warren wouldn't expect anything less.
She spent the rest of the day sailing with Warren and his wife, reminiscing about past adventures. While she enjoyed it greatly, Jennifer was also relieved for the convenient excuse to postpone dealing with Hannah. She was sure Hannah must have been aware of that. Yet, her secretary showed no emotion when Jennifer told her to take the day off.
It was a relief to put some distance between them, and she felt surprisingly content to spend time with her old friends. The open water and blue sky were healthy distractions. For a while, Jennifer ignored her internal struggle. But both despair and desire brewed beneath her facade. Despite her best efforts to ignore the conflicting emotions, they only intensified during the course of the day.
When Hannah picked her up after dinner, Jennifer initially felt unable to speak. Thankfully, Hannah acted like nothing was out of the ordinary as they drove back to the hotel, asking about Jennifer's day and how the deal had gone down.
"So, it all worked out for the best," she said. "You saved the company a lot of money. I hope our Board of Director have the sense to appreciate you as much as I do."
Jennifer chuckled nervously, but was quick to add a "thank you."
Hannah's smirk didn't go unnoticed.
"So, what did you do today?" Jennifer asked as they walked through the lobby. It was an obvious attempt to keep the conversation focused on mundane topics.
"I just did some shopping."
"Did you find anything interesting?"
"I'd say so," Hannah said, revealing a hint of a suggestive grin before repeating the reply with extra emphasis. "I'd say so."
Jennifer felt both excitement and worry build in her body. Inside the elevator, Hannah pressed the number of her floor. Jennifer was about to do the same for hers when Hannah stopped her, gently pushing Jennifer's hand out of the way.
"I moved your things into my room," she said matter-of-factly. "We'll both stay there tonight."
Jennifer gave he a puzzled look. "Oh, did they only have one room free for the extra night?"
"I don't know. I didn't ask."
Jennifer followed Hannah to her room, knowing full well that the blonde had big things in store for her. An overwhelming sense of desire flooded her body as Hannah opened the door.
But no. She had to be rational. She couldn't allow herself to submit to Hannah again, no matter how much she desired to. As if trying to physically shake the excitement out of her mind, she rattled her head. Her secretary gave her an amused look.
Jennifer took a deep breath. "Hannah, we need to talk."
"I see," the blonde said, her expression hard to read.
"What we did—it was..."
"It was what?"
"We shouldn't have."
Hannah gave her a challenging stare, her blue eyes piercing into Jennifer's core. "Really? Why?"
Jennifer's thoughts were spinning out of control. A moment ago, she had several very obvious reasons why she couldn't continue on this path with Hannah.
"Well, I mean... Y-you know," she stuttered, and made little sense as it all spilled out of her. "It was good and everything. Really, more like amazingly good. I shouldn't though. But it was wonderful. But I'm married, and Richard... And you're my secretary. I want to and everything, but... I'm your boss..."
Hannah hushed her, placing a finger across Jennifer's lips.
"Come here," Hannah said, as she enveloped Jennifer in comforting arms. "Everything is fine."
She gently stroked the back of her boss' head. The loving touch seemed to vanquish Jennifer's concerns, at least momentarily. She rested her head on Hannah's shoulder, longing for the soft skin hidden under the thin fabric of her blouse. Taking a deep breath, she drew in Hannah's enchanting scent.
"But..." she began, trying again to express her concern. Jennifer found she lacked the will to protest.
Hannah leaned back and gently put her finger under Jennifer's chin. She pulled up until Jennifer's reluctant eyes met her own, and her enchanting dimples appeared on her face.
"Trust me—everything is fine."
How could Jennifer not trust those stunning blue eyes? Her worries faded, overrun by craving emotions. Hannah looked like she was about to say something of significance, but stopped at the sight of sparks in Jennifer's eyes. Instead, she placed a soft kiss on her boss' lips. Jennifer yelped into the blonde's mouth and felt the power to resist melt away.