Hey guys, here's Chapter 02 of a new story for you! I hope you enjoy it. I wanted to enter something in Literotica's Valentine's Day contest but realized I would not be able to finish in time. Like my last two contest entries(Suzie's Twenty-Five Acts and Abbott Trails), the story was getting very long. So, instead of rushing to finish, I decided to split the story into multiple parts. Will this delay Birthday Pool Party? Yes. Sorry about that! I do want to finish BPP, but I was inspired to write this one. Birthday Pool Party is not being abandoned, I promise. This one won't be nearly as long as Birthday Pool Party and I already have quite a few chapters ready to go.
This one is set in the same universe as my other stories and you might recognize a few characters. This was meant to be a standalone story, so reading my other stories is not a requirement. You'll miss a few Easter Eggs, but that's about it.
I haven't written in past tense for awhile, so please let me know if you spot any tense changes. Comments and feedback are always appreciated! I read every single one. Also, please let me know if you spot any mistakes. Errors bug me, and I make sure to upload revised editions whenever I find any. Please note that this story is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to any real person is purely coincidental. As always, this is a world without STI's, and everyone involved in sexual activity is at least eighteen years old.
-Witty
~Thursday January 02, 2025~
The January air was cold and strong, forcing Steven to tighten his coat as he approached the office building in Lower Manhattan. Rushing inside to escape the chill, he greeted the receptionist before taking the elevator up to the ninth floor. The large Sphinx that served as the company logo was on full display on the glass doors, along with the company name. Using his badge, Steven accessed the offices of Sphinx Accounting and Bookkeeping Services.
There were only a couple people working this early and they greeted Steven as he made his way to his office. Once there, he removed his coat and took his computer out of his bag to set it up. His meeting with Megan was scheduled to start at 8:00AM, so he had another hour to prepare. Or so he thought.
"Good, you're early," a female voice said from the doorway.
Steven looked up, his reply dying in his throat as his eyes fell upon the most beautiful and terrifying woman he had ever seen. He wasn't the type to read about celebrities, and the Bauers were notorious for their ability to stay out of the press. Of course, everyone knew about Megan's wild summer back in 2018, and Steven had seen a couple pictures of the heiress over the years. They did not prepare him for the gorgeous, commanding presence standing in his doorway.
Megan Bauer was a towering figure, likely at least a few inches taller than Steven when not wearing heels. Her build was svelte and her posture exuded confidence and grace. She was wearing a professional business skirt and jacket with a stylish purse slung over her shoulder.
"Good morning, you must be Megan," Steven said politely as he stood up and walked around his desk.
Steven truly was stunned by this woman. Long raven hair fell to her butt in a shiny, midnight wave. Her legs were long and lean, her stomach was flat, and her business jacket did little to hide that she was absolutely stacked. Megan had a model-perfect face with high cheekbones, clear skin, and symmetrical features. Despite all this, her intelligent blue-gray eyes were drawing Steven in more than anything else. Her eyes reminded him of ice; cold and ruthless.
"Hi, yes, I'm Megan," she nodded, stepping forward to shake his hand. "Steven, right? Pleasure to meet you."
"Nice to meet you, too," Steven replied, shaking her hand.
Steven noticed two guys standing just outside his office. They were both carrying several boxes, and the one closest to Megan had a long black coat draped over the top box. It looked like Megan was wasting no time moving in. Her office would be right next to his.
"Just leave those on my desk, thanks!" Megan called over her shoulder before releasing Steven's hand and walking with him into his office.
"Getting an early start?" Steven asked.
"Yeah, we have a lot to get through. I'm really glad you're here early," Megan replied with a smile, revealing straight, pearly-white teeth. "Sorry if I'm ruining your morning."
"No trouble at all, I'm eager to get started," Steven said. "Is your office ready?"
"No, it isn't," she shook her head. "I have all my logins, but I'm still waiting on a computer."
"We can use mine for now," Steven offered. "Let me get you a chair."
"Thank you," Megan replied while Steven set up a spare chair next to his so they could both see his monitors. "So, I read that you started as a staff accountant?"
"That's right," he confirmed with a nod as he politely waited for Megan to sit down before sitting down himself. "Then I got promoted to senior accountant before moving over to financial analysis."
"Sounds like they sent me to the right person," she said happily. "I know my father had people go over things when doing due diligence, but he decided not to let me see any of it. So, I want to do a full review of all our finances."
"Okay, let's get started," Steven responded, opening the first report.
They began with a very broad overview of the company's financial statements. The balance sheet was perfect, the income statement showed high profitability, and the statement of cash flow covered all sources and uses of cash. Sphinx had a lot of money in the bank, a healthy amount of debt, and a positive outlook.
A few minutes after 8:00AM, Steven happened to look up just as Noah and Theo were approaching his open office door. The two guys froze when they saw Megan, their eyes wide. They immediately nodded to Steven before backing away slowly and disappearing. Fortunately, Megan was engrossed in a report and didn't notice.
"Uh, excuse me, Miss Bauer?" a nervous guy called out as he knocked on the door. "We have your computer."
"Oh, great! Thanks!" Megan grinned, getting to her feet before glancing at Steven. "I'll be right back."
"Okay," Steven nodded as Megan headed for the door.
"Didn't I tell you to call me 'Megan?'" she asked the IT guy, the two of them disappearing.
Taking advantage of the break, Steven checked his email and his text messages. Leslie had sent him an email that was work related and Jane texted him that she had arrived at the office. A text from Camilla said she was making collections calls to try and get as many payments as possible. Sienna jokingly asked if she should stop paying the company's bills to keep more money in the accounts.
"Hey, is she gone?" Theo asked, knocking on the door just as Steven was replying to the last message.
"That was a stupid question," Noah grumbled. "We saw her leave!"
"I was trying to get his attention!" Theo hissed back.
"And 'hey, Steven' wasn't an option?" Noah argued.
"Just get in here!" Steven called out, making both guys wince and look over their shoulder to make sure no one heard.
Theo and Noah entered the office before carefully shutting the door, wincing again when it made a noise. Steven finished his last email while the two of them approached his desk, looking nervous. He sent the email before looking up at his friends.
"So, when's my last day?" Theo asked sadly.
"Today, right now. Just leave," Steven rolled his eyes and pointed at the door.
"Seriously, what's happening?" Noah wondered.
"Did you two wait outside for Megan to leave?" Steven asked instead of answering.
"No," Noah shook his head while Theo answered, "Yes!"
"Nothing happened yet," Steven sighed. "We're only just starting to go over things. This is a massive company and we'll likely be in all-day meetings for weeks."
"Gross. That sucks," Noah made a face. "Doesn't she want to meet with anyone else?"
"She will," Steven nodded. "But, I'm her main contact."
"Hey, this could work out for you," Theo spoke up.
"How so?" Steven asked.
"Dude, did you see how fucking hot she is?" Theo raised his eyebrows. "And she's rich. You could date an heiress!"
"She's taller than him!" Noah countered. "Even short girls want a guy who's at least six feet tall. Steven, you're what? Five foot three?"
"I'm five feet seven inches," Steven rolled his eyes. "And she's as tall as Theo."
"Right, that's why I'm the only one with a shot with her," Noah declared proudly.
