10 - Addison
"Congratulations Ms. Parker. You truly deserve this promotion. All the fine words in the world during my speech wouldn't be able to describe how happy I am to have you as part of my leading team."
Mr. Hoffman's remarks light up the ego boosting inside of me right now as he gives me cheers alone after his speech in front of the other office members.
A few of the other paralegals also got promotions, awards, and given out a bonus but, I was the only one who was given all three.
I did not expect this case to have this big of an impact on my overall standing in the office but, apparently my hard work has been paying off throughout my time here.
As Hoffman walks away to give his greetings to the other lawyers, Natali comes running over to me with two full champagne glasses and I smile as I set my empty one down on the table next to me.
"Although he isn't around often, you have to admit Hoffman is a huge hottie." She takes a sip staring back at his plump ass as he walks away.
Taking the new glass of champagne I giggled at her remarks in total agreement, since that was the first time I have ever seen the man who runs this company.
"Babe. The fucking face on Jake Wright when you were presented your promotion to lead team was stunning." Natali kisses her fingers to her lips. "I'm going to get off to the replay in my head of the way he almost bit his own lip off as his face turned red."
It was a sight to be seen. Not only to know how wrong he was about me but also, for him to know that I am crawling up the ranks a lot faster than he ever imagined. Absolutely priceless and makes my exhaustion completely and utterly worth it.
"I'm glad that you had a great time tonight, especially if you got yourself as excited as you mentioned." I take another sip and add, "I didn't know it was that easy for you." Maybe it is the champagne talking but that came out too easy for me.
Natali cocks her head to look at me with those devilish eyes.
"Oh Dee, I wish you wouldn't have said something like that here." She smirks and downs the rest of the alcohol in her glass and sets it on the table next to my empty one. "I could definitely get off that easy with you, that I have no doubt."
She slides her hand down the silk of my spine landing just at the tip of my tailbone. At eye level like this and a few drinks in my system, this moment is really taking me back to her and I at the club.
Why do I have to be so attracted to her after that one night out?
She bites her lip and grins a little as I feel her hand release from my back and smack into my ass to leave a little sting.
"Jake on the other hand, sexually, is repulsive and you know that."
I hate to admit how much that sent a burn through my body, especially because we are currently surrounded by coworkers who are lingering and chatting.
I guess it helps that everyone is probably a little bit tipsy and not caring to pay attention too much to others at the moment.
Natali grabs my hand and starts walking through the crowd and finds us another drink. She hands me mine as she sips hers and gestures for me to follow her.
"Where are you taking me now, woman?" I ask as I watch her perfect ass walk in front of me with her sequin top revealing her luscious tanned skin and those tight leather pants on.
She reaches Hoffman's assistant's office and turns around to face me before opening the door.
"You, my darling, are going to collect your promotion package. We cannot leave this party until you sign your packages and, is it too much for me to say that I want to get the fuck out of here with you?" Desire and hope flashes through her eyes into mine and I try not to let my overpowering smile show too much of how happy I am to hear her say those words.
The only thing I could fathom getting out of my damn mouth was, "" I nodded and had to bite my lip to hold the scream in from panic.
She smiled and turned into the office to talk to the assistant and gather my papers.
I know the last time something almost happened with Natali, she ended up leaving me on the dance floor by myself to 'pay a debt'.
In hindsight, I ditched her as well for a man I now know was her client at the time. I think maybe the two can cross each other out in my mind and I can be at peace to do this with her.
I want to do this.
I'm not nervous.
Am I actually more nervous if I say, 'I'm not nervous'?
Either way right now in her presence I want to continue the kiss we shared on the dance floor but definitely not here. I've never been more motivated to file paperwork in my life.
She comes back out with a stack of papers and a couple of envelopes that I am assuming are checks and letters from my bonuses.
"She gave you a copy of the transcript, it's sort of tradition here to keep the court's transcript of the case that got you promoted into lead. These other papers and envelopes are your more exciting news" she looks at me and shoots a wink. "How about we go over to your cubicle and read through them a little bit while we clean your desk up. You'll be moving into an actual office shortly."
Although her not suggesting for us to leave right away and head to a bar is a little gut wrenching at the moment, this is actually a very exciting point in my career and I'm extremely happy I have someone right by my side wanting to celebrate that with me.
We reach the door to enter the cubicle section which consists of four rows of ten, and is surrounded by beautiful floor to ceiling windows. We have one way in and out, a small cafe section where you can purchase snacks on the left, next to a washroom.
In the centre of the cubicles, there is a small circular section to give a larger working area to those who may want an audience to practise or more space to put their paperwork together.
Natali rests her hand on the handle of the glass door ready to pull it open.
"Well Dee, get ready to say goodbye to your crowded cubicle space for one of the last times." She looks inside and gives me a questioning face. "Normally at this time the lights are all off. Some of the cleaners must've only left recently."
She pulls the door open and we walk inside.
Natali heads over towards my cubicle to set my papers down so we can go through them shortly but, I want to see this view at night for one of the last times.
It may not be the best view in this building but it is still nice to be above most of the buildings around this part of the city.
Considering we are hovering over the roofs of most of the town buildings, being here on the fifteenth floor hasn't been too bad. You can see the life of the city very easily and the glow of the lights are still gorgeous.
Taking in a breath and feeling so at peace with myself in the moment, a hand slides across my lower back.
"You know, these views aren't going away. In fact, they are only going to get more breathtaking if you like this sight."
I smile over at Natali as she looks at me with her glistening eyes. Every time she looks at me this close it makes my heart work overtime, pumping the blood through my veins trying not to pass out.
Tension runs between the two of us whether we try or not and with her hand on my back I reach up to grab the nape of her neck and pull her in, not wanting to wait another moment before our lips meet again.
Just as I go to do that, I glance behind her at the door and see Jake laughing with one of the other paralegals I have worked alongside with in here who unfortunately, didn't get a bonus or a promotion.
He is pulling her towards the door, obviously a little intoxicated.
I push Natali's head down and I duck down with her.
