This is the beginning of what I hope will be an entertaining novel. All feedback is welcomed and I hope you all enjoy the story of a woman who needs to be taught to treat others with respect and courtesy.
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Kristy strode from the courtroom, filled with triumph. That pitiful excuse for a lawyer who had been her opponent had never stood a chance! Typical male, full of their own importance, writing her off because she was female! Well she soon showed him! Without even acknowledging her co-counsel, she turned towards the reporters who were waiting outside. This had been a land mark case and she was determined to get all the exposure she could from her win. Let the partners see just what she was capable of!
She had taken care that morning to dress to impress. Clad in a stunning black & red Chanel suit, which set off her slim figure and wealth of blonde hair, she drew every reporter's gaze. As if drawn like moths to a flame, they surrounded her, eager to be the first to get their questions out. She flashed them all a glittering smile, whilst inwardly sneering at their eagerness to please. Little people, all of them. Far beneath her contempt, she deigned to notice them only for the boost that good publicity would do her career. The only female junior partner in the firm, she was determined to become full partner in as short a time as possible. That would show all those people who had told her as a child that she would never amount to anything due to her background!
Eager to shed the trappings of her early years growing up in North Miami Beach, Kristy had been quick to move to a classy neighbourhood as soon as she could. Now a junior partner, she had a beautiful penthouse apartment in Aventura, wore only designer clothes and had rewarded herself with a brand new Jaguar XKR when she had made jump to her current position. She was careful to ensure that no trace of her poor origins remained. She refused to even acknowledge any family members and made sure none of them found out her phone number or where she lived.
Smoothly she answered the reporters' questions, making sure that all those surrounding her knew that the case had been won on her skill. Technically, she had had the weaker case, but she was sure that her forceful manner, combined with a certain amount of fancy footwork had managed to convince the jury to decide in her favour. Just one more testament to the fact that she was far superior to most people!
Smiling gracefully, she wound up the interview, stating that she had to get back to work as she had a long list of cases she was working on. The hint was not lost, that here was a rapidly rising star in the world of corporate law.
A little later, she swept through the doors of Malinson & Partners, confident of an effusive reception. She was not wrong. Associates and staff crowded around, eager to add their congratulations. She faltered slightly as she caught side of David, standing unobtrusively to one side, a small smile playing around his lips. David Bourne was an enigma to her. He was quiet and unassuming and yet was a full partner in the firm. She couldn't understand it! Why was this apology of a man a full partner whilst she had to fight tooth and nail for everything she got? It never occurred to her that his actions spoke louder than any theatrics and trumpeting of her achievements could ever do. She had not realised that quiet competency was a commodity of higher value than gold to the senior partners at the firm.
Finally, the managing partner appeared at the door to his office. Catching Kristy's eye, he beckoned her inside.
"Well, Miss McCall, it seems I should congratulate you on your triumph today. That was a fine win under tricky circumstances." Mr Malison smiled and extended his hand to shake hers. "I have instructed our accounts department to pay you a very generous bonus for your efforts today." he went on.
"Thank you sir, I did my best!" Kristy replied, smiling at him.
"Well, I think you have earned the right to take the rest of the day off!" he continued. "Make a long weekend of it!"
"Thank you sir," Kristy replied, trying not to bristle at this obvious dismissal. One paltry congratulatory statement and that was it! Still, she did have the bonus promised and she could do with the break.
Exiting Malison's office, she mulled over various destinations in her mind. She had always wanted to visit the Florida Keys, maybe now was her chance. Entering her office, she called in her secretary.
"Sue, I want as much info on islands in the keys and I want it on my desk in 30 minutes" she barked.
"As if I don't have enough to do already!" Sue muttered resentfully as she sat back down at her desk. However, in the allotted time frame, she duly presented a full dossier of island information to Kristy.
Without a word of thanks, Kristy picked up the folder and started to read through it. One island caught her attention. Key Haven sounded ideal. It was a small island but with enough infrastructure to be civilised and allow her to enjoy herself.
"Sue, book me into the best hotel on Key Haven" she instructed. "I'll be checking in tonight and leaving on Sunday. Call me on my cell when you have confirmation. I'm leaving the office now."
With that, she picked up her briefcase and headed out, her mind already planning what to take on her trip. It was time she had some fun so sexy underwear and beachwear was a must. She had some items from Wicked Weasel in her drawers which would fit the bill perfectly, they would definitely be going into her bag!
She considered what else to take as she drove home to her building and took the elevator up to her apartment, not even greeting the doorman as he tipped his hat and held open the door for her. Once inside, she made straight for her dressing room, where she pulled down a suitcase and started to peruse her wardrobe. A couple of silk chiffon tops, barely opaque, together with a gossamer fine silk skirt and silk pyjama pants went in, closely followed by G-strings and string bikinis. A bag of high end cosmetics were also packed and the final touches were 3 pairs of strappy, high heeled sandals. Her phone rang as she packed the final items and zipped up the case.
"Ms McCall?" Sue's voice issued from the phone, "Your hotel has been booked. It is called the Elysium Hotel and I'm emailing directions to your phone for you."
"You took your time!" Kristy snapped, looking down at her watch. "Very well, I've left a couple of tapes on my desk. Type up the notes before you leave tonight."
With that she hung up the phone, leaving Sue upset and resentful on the other end of the line. Her phone beeped, acknowledging receipt of the data Sue had sent. Now she just had to change and she was set to go!
The journey took a couple of hours, during which time she planned her weekend. She had decided that she would pursue a no-strings encounter with the best looking man she could find. If he was married, all the better, there would be no chance of follow-up! She would make it clear from the start that she wanted sex and excitement, but no emotional attachment. That was for losers! With her thoughts consumed with plans, the miles passed swiftly and before she knew it she was pulling up outside a beautiful hotel. A smartly clad valet opened the car door for her and handed her out, beckoning for a porter to collect her bag. Moving through the beautifully decorated lobby, high heels clicking on the wooden parquet flooring, she made her way to reception. Checking in, she was shown to her room on the executive floor. Grudgingly tipping the bell boy, she barely waited for him to leave the room before stepping into the bathroom and indulging in a refreshing shower, the water hitting her skin like tiny needles.
The sun was just starting to set as she pulled on a robe and began to apply her make-up for the evening. Smokey eye shadow was applied to her lids, the lashes thickened and extended with mascara and heavy kohl lining her blue eyes, giving a dramatic look. Flame red lipstick added a final touch before she turned to styling her hair. She decided not to pin it up, leaving it to cascade down her back in a glowing, golden wave.
Finally, she drew out the black chiffon top and silk skirt and laid them on the bed, before selecting her sexiest underwear, a combination of sheer fabric & lace and putting them on. She drew on the blouse and skirt, smoothing the fabric over her hips. The blouse was loose & full and you could just see a hint of her bra underneath, the skirt tight and very short, barely reaching to mid thigh. She was dressed to kill and had every intention on pouncing on her chosen male in as short a time as possible. She took a long look in the mirror and satisfied, she made her way downstairs to the hotel's poolside bar.
Her eye was immediately caught by a well dressed man sitting at the bar. Clad in an impeccably tailored lightweight suit of cream linen, with a black silk shirt underneath, he sat at his ease, surveying his surroundings through brilliant green eyes. His strong, clean shaven jaw had just a trace of shadow outlining it and his dark, wavy hair just brushed the nape of his neck. Even from across the room, Kristy could appreciate his looks, but as she drew nearer, she could feel the waves of his magnetism wash over her.
Her course towards the bar was momentarily interrupted by a man dressed in a violently loud Hawaiian shirt, who was swaying slightly on his feet.
"Hey there darling" he slurred, "if I said you had a beautiful body would you hold it against me?" He leered up at her.
Kristy's eyes turned to blue chips of ice.