I typed the last correction into the computer. "Run," I mumbled as I keyed in the command. "That bug was a cast iron bitch to find and fix."
The computer digested the command and the database popped up exactly as it should. I saved my work and quietly gave a fist pump. Another two hours of overtime tonight, but it was worth it - we needed that database to be functional.
I gathered my things and started to head out. I figured I'd be the last one in the office. But to my surprise, Anne, the owner's PA, was still present.
"Heading out, Mark?"
"Yep. What are you still doing here, Anne?"
"Secretary stuff. PA is a bullshit title: we're still secretaries, they just changed the name of the position. Normally I'm here almost as long as you - I haven't gotten home before 8:30 in a month."
"Do you at least get paid OT?"
"Yes, but that doesn't help much when my husband accuses me of staying late to have an affair. I think he's punishing me: we used to have sex three times a week and he hasn't so much as given me a lustful glance in 3 months."
Not something I had to consider, as I hadn't been romantically involved with anyone since college. Being a programmer took up all my time, and being single and living in a small apartment, it didn't bother me when I had to stay late. Besides, I loved the challenge of my job.
"I'm afraid I don't have any advice for you there, Anne."
"I wouldn't take it if you did, Mark. I did show him my last six pay slips with the increased hours. He told me anyone could fake a pay slip."
"Sorry. Well, guess I'd better head out."
A week later, Anne and I were again the last ones in the office. Anne had a deep scowl on her face.
"I'm getting sick and tired of being accused of cheating without actually getting any action. I think I'll show that bastard."
"What?"
"You're free tonight, aren't you?"
I looked at my watch. Only 6:45, which for me was quite early.
"I didn't have any plans."
"You have some now, Mark. Your place is really close, right?"
"A 3-minute drive."
"I'll follow you there. You are going to give me what my husband used to. Since he won't, I have to get it from somewhere."
I'd never seen Anne look this angry.
"Okay."
10 minutes later, we had reached my place, made a pit stop, and stripped. Anne was in her mid forties, about 10 years older than me, and still looked very well maintained. Five-foot-seven, slim, toned, small but firm breasts, washboard-flat stomach, perfect rear.
"I work out for an hour every morning before coming to work."
That answered my unspoken question. I was scrawny (didn't exercise at all) and was starting to develop a paunch. I couldn't dream of getting a woman as nice as Anne. Her husband must be a total idiot to deliberately ignore her. I said as much.
"You flatter me, Mark. I suppose familiarity breeds contempt. He sees me every day, so he doesn't realize how good I look."
I gave her a smile in response.
"Okay. Let's not waste time. I have about an hour before I have to dress and leave." With that, Anne leaned forward and thrust her breasts in my face.
I tentatively gave her cleavage a kiss. Anne grabbed my head and moved my mouth to her nipple. I suckled it with enthusiasm, even if my technique wasn't great.
"Use your tongue, Mark. Make little circles."
She moved my mouth to her other nipple, and I tried to follow her instructions.
"That's better." Anne punctuated this with a slight moan. "Now try very gently taking it between your teeth."
I did so, focusing on the very gentle part. Anne shivered slightly.
"I don't suppose you've gone down on a woman."
I had, but it was years ago. I told Anne as much.