Fred's first three days back at work were a flurry of emails, phone calls, and meetings as he caught up on what had been happening with his projects while he had been in the Bahamas. First thing Monday, of course, was the weekly staff meeting, where he was pleased to hear that Alexandra had received a lot of response to the release she had sent out two weeks ago.
Ellen, the head of media relations, did most of the talking, since she tended to hog the spotlight. Alexandra did manage to interject a note of thanks to Fred for helping her before he left on vacation. As soon as she could, Ellen cut her off and started talking about another project. Fred glanced at Alexandra, who winked back at him and smiled before turning her attention back to the meeting.
It wasn't until Thursday that Fred was able to relax a bit and even go out to lunch with a couple friends. Late that afternoon as he was reading over some background material, he heard a knock and looked up to see Alexandra.
She was wearing a light yellow skirt that came halfway down her thighs, probably just on the edge of what was allowed in the company dress code. Her light blue blouse fit loosely over her shoulders and breasts, giving her a delicate erotic, though still professional look.
"You look very spring-like," he said as he invited her in.
"Thank you. Since I didn't have any press meetings, I could look a little more relaxed." She sat in the chair opposite his desk.
"Sounds like you had good reaction to your release."
"Yes, and thanks again for your help. I think we were surprised, particularly Ellen. She didn't care much at first, then tried to take over when there was a lot of interest. But Dr. Williamson insisted that I be part of it. I think that pissed her off."
"That was nice of him." He noticed that Alexandra had smoothed out her skirt and spread her legs just a bit, so he was getting a clear view of a triangle of pale pink panties. It was just enough of a show to be in the uncertain zone between obvious and accidental.
"So eventually, she relented and we started working together pretty well. I'm not sure it will last, but it's okay for now."
"I'm glad. I hope it works."
"So, good vacation, huh? Did you go any place you wouldn't talk about in a staff meeting."
Fred laughed, caught off guard by her candor and sudden switch of topic. "Maybe . . . And maybe I shouldn't talk about them with you either."
"Why not? You've seen me naked. That should count for something." She watched him for a second, then burst out laughing. "That was priceless, the look on your face. Your jaw actually dropped open. I've never seen that before."
Even more flustered by her laughter, Fred was trying to find something to say, but couldn't complete any of his false starts. Alexandra raised her hand. "Stop," she said. "I'm teasing, but I do have something to say. I'm not sure how to start. Can I close your door?"
She got up even before he nodded and closed it. She turned the chair slightly to face him. As she sat down, she seemed to lift her skirt a little bit higher, giving an even clearer look up her legs. This was no accident, he thought.
"Now, don't interrupt. I want to get through this, and you'll just make it harder if you stop me or ask questions. Okay?" He nodded, and she continued. "When you dropped me off that night, you saw me in the window and waved. What you couldn't see was that I had my hand on my pussy and was rubbing myself. I said, don't interrupt. I was so horny from the whole experience in the office and on the ride home, that I had to relieve myself, then and there. I was already masturbating when you waved. I stayed at the window until I came, so anybody could have seen me. Then I crumpled onto the couch.