They say that office romances are dangerous. There's danger in everything, but in my experience, a little danger can lead to an exciting affair.
It all began one Monday morning when I arrived early to work. I usually got in about a half hour before anyone else, using the time to plan the day's schedule or catch up on e-mail. Unlocking the doors and turning on the lights, I eased into the morning routine by setting the coffeemaker to brew the first pot of the day. Just as the smell of coffee began to fill the air with its heavenly scent, I heard the front door open. Someone had come in.
Hmmm
, I thought.
Still early for any of my coworkers, but who else could it be
? Thinking I'd better be sure, I went to the front.
At the reception desk stood a woman. She looked at me hopefully as I said, "Hello. Can I help you?"
"Yes. I think you can. I'm here to interview for the reception job. Are you Mr. Swanson?"
"No, I'm Jerry. I work for Mike Swanson. He's not in yet."
"I'm Becky Taylor. I know I'm early. I wanted to make a good impression."
She certainly made a good impression with me. Standing about five feet four, her long blond hair was pulled back into a ponytail. Her bright blue eyes drew me in, as I admired her red lips and classic high cheekbones, with a touch of blush. She was smartly dressed in a business suit, but she could not hide the fullness of her breasts, her wide hips, and her long legs. I looked her up and down, unable to hide my own immediate attraction to her face and form.
Wow
, I thought. Trying not to let my tongue hang out too far, I managed to stammer, "Want some coffee, Becky? I just made a fresh pot."
"That would be great."
"OK then. Follow me." I led her back to the break room, showing her around the office area on the way. I poured two cups and we sat at a table. In response to my questions, she told me a little about herself and why she was interviewing for the position. I made it clear that I was not doing the interview and had no influence on whether she was ultimately hired or not. I could not think of a reason why she would not be the perfect person for the job, but my mind was clouded by her stunning looks. Selfishly, I hoped she was hired so I could get to know her better. As she passed me her resume, I could see that her background was also impressive. We chatted for just a few minutes until several others, including my boss, arrived. I made introductions and he swept her away to his office. Before we parted, I said, "Good luck. I hope to see you again."
She said, "I'm sure you will, Jerry," and winked with a smile that melted my heart right there. Back in my office, I began the routine of the day. It wasn't long before I saw Becky leaving Mike's office, so I worked my way up to the front, hoping to see her again.
"Jerry, I think we have a winner here," said Mike. "I've offered Becky the job, and she accepted. She's going to start right away. Can you get her up to Human Resources for the paperwork? I've already called them. They'll bring her back up here later."
"Right away, boss."
To Becky he said, "Welcome aboard, Becky. I hope you like it here. I'm sure you'll fit in just fine." To me he said, "And don't call me boss!" With that Mike returned to his office.
Alone with her again, we headed to the elevators. I said, "He hates it when I call him boss. He is, of course, but we're pretty informal with each other in this office. First name basis, regardless of position." She smiled again, nodding her concurrence with that policy. "I'm glad you'll be working with us, Becky. It'll be fun, I'm sure."
Fun? Now THAT was a dorky thing to say! What am I, twenty years old and horny? Stammering over my words like a tongue-tied teenager?
My thoughts were clearly written all over my face, I'm sure.
Quick to put me at ease, Becky said, "I'm glad too, Jerry. I'm sure you can teach me whatever I need to know about this place."
Oh, I'd love to teach you whatever you want to know!
So said my mind, without a sound leaving my lips. We entered the elevator for the seven-floor lift. As she stood next to me, I smelled her scent. The top of her head came to just about my eye level, so I was perfectly positioned to take it in. At once, I became aroused.
Wow, I know it's been a long time, little Jerry, but stay down boy! Now is not the time!
After leaving Becky to complete the applications and insurance forms, I hit the men's room. Splashing water on my face, I could see I was still flushed. God, what this woman was doing to me! I knew I wanted her, regardless of the consequences. I was so aroused that I used a stall to jack off, my thoughts on Becky's lovely body.
That's how it started, innocently enough. As the days went by, we found ourselves talking frequently. She seemed to have little in common with others in the office. While friendly, she did not bond with anyone else. She confided in me about things in her life. Some of those things were not happy. She was divorced, with no children. She was still paying off school debts and was thinking about taking a second job. Other things made me jump with joy. She was a smart, funny, and definitely good looking. We shared a love of the outdoors and had identical music preferences. We would catch each other's eye occasionally, making me smile like we shared a secret.
Soon, we began to instant message each other from desk to desk. I had no direct line of sight to Becky, so I would occasionally ping her desk. We used that means of secret communication more and more often. I knew the company's surveillance was not sophisticated enough to track messaging, so as long as we were careful and left no tracks, we should be safe. I spent so much time cultivating my relationship with Becky during the day, either face to face or via e-mail, my work lagged behind my usual standard. When I wasn't conversing with her, I was thinking about her. Our good-natured banter bordered on sexual innuendo, but she gave as well as she took, so I knew she was not offended. Sometimes I was so aroused, I fantasized about making love to her in the office.
About two weeks after she started working at our firm, I asked if she would join me after work for a drink. This town is large enough that a couple can usually find a place to eat or drink without bumping into anyone they know. Already I felt that we needed to be discrete, even though it was probably obvious that we were friends in the office. It was known that she was divorced, but no one but me knew her well. Other men tried to be friendly with Becky, but I knew it was me that she confided in. Being divorced myself, I sympathized, using empathy, hoping I could get to know her better and see more of her. She already occupied my fantasy, why not my reality?
We met at a local brew pub the following Friday after work. With a couple of beers, we played pool until we both got hungry enough to order sandwiches. Becky had skill at the game, giving me a run for it, but I had a lot of practice growing up. We laughed as friends, relaxed in each other's company, but I think we each needed something more from each other. Before we parted that night, I kissed Becky. She kissed me back, holding it just a little longer than a friend might have, encouraging me to hold her close. It took my breath away. Squeezing my hand, she said, "Let's get together tomorrow."
"OK." I said. Thinking quickly, I said "I know just where we should go. Can I pick you up at nine?"
"Better meet me here," Becky replied. "I'll park here and we can go."
"It's a date then."
"Shh, don't tell anybody!" she said. "Bye."
On the way home, I picked up the supplies I'd need the next day. Late into the night, I lay awake, hoping and wishing for a perfect Saturday.
In the morning, when I got to the pub, she was waiting, having parked in the corner of the lot. She got in my truck and we were off.
"OK, mister. I'm all yours for the day. What do you have in mind?"
I told her to wait and see as we drove south to the next county's state park. We entered the park and drove the winding road through the forest. When we came to a little-used side road, I got out, removed the barricade, and pulled into the dirt track. Closing the gate behind us, we then drove about two miles to a turn-around dead end. It overlooked the lake from a bluff. I knew we would have this spot to ourselves, since the road was closed. It was obviously too dangerous for the public yet, since no guard rails had been placed at the edge of the bluff. It was a sunny, flat area, surrounded by pines, totally private, but in the great outdoors.
"Wow! This is great. How did you know about this place?"
"I found it one day when I was looking for a fishing spot. I climbed up here and found the road in. Nobody comes up here."
"Perfect for what you have in mind, I suppose?" said Becky with a twinkle in her eyes.