Dan watched as Jason walked across the sales floor towards the lift in the corner, to carry him back to his office on the top floor. They'd just done the weekly floor walk of the furniture and home department, which Dan hadn't been looking forward to at all. It was the fourth one since Jason started and every time there was criticism upon criticism, but never any praise.
His colleague, Tracy appeared beside him, took one look at Dan's face and asked
"What's his problem now?"
Dan turned towards her and said in a low voice, because Jason was still waiting for the lift on the far side of the floor.
"Where to start? He doesn't like the lighting display, he doesn't like how the new Italian couches are accessorised and he thinks that the ticketing isn't bold enough. I swear I'm going to kill that man."
Tracy was shaking her head
"Poor you, but you have to admit he's really hot."
Dan had to agree, as his gaze went to Jason, who was just stepping into the lift, unaware that he was the topic of conversation.
As the lift doors closed, Dan had to admit that Jason had a lot going for him. He had dark hair, immaculately barbered, dark eyes with lashes to die for, gym fit body and a light tan.
His clothes were all designer and fitted him perfectly, showing off his broad shoulders, trim waist and the tight trousers of his suit made the most of his rounded, muscled bum. It's just a shame that he was such a shit.
He'd taken a dislike to Dan right from the start and barely spoke to him, outside of day to day business.
He also had a high maintenance girlfriend, who had moved here with him and secured a position in the store with one of the cosmetic houses, so she was always hanging around.
Tracy patted Dan's shoulder.
"Never mind, tomorrow will be a better day."
Dan certainly hoped so, because he loved his job as sales manager and he'd got on really well with Joe, the previous head of department, till he retired six weeks ago. Over the years he'd started travelling with Joe on buying trips and they worked well together. Although he'd been offered the position, he preferred being out on the sales floor, talking to the customers.
Then along came Jason, who clearly wanted to make his mark although at 30, he was nearly 20 years younger than Dan.
Ah well, hopefully things would settle down.
Next day, Dan was summoned to the top floor to see Mike Wood, General Manager and one of the owners of the store.
"Come in, Dan and sit down."
After offering coffee, Mike got straight to the point.
"As you know, buying season is coming up and I want you to go with Jason on the trip."
Dan had assumed that he wouldn't be going this year and he certainly wasn't looking forward to spending time away with someone who barely spoke to him.
"How does Jason feel about that?" he asked.
Mike gave almost a smile.
"I know you two don't have the best relationship yet, but he's okay with it. He's not really familiar with what our customers buy and I've told him that nobody knows what sells better than you. You never know, you might get to know each other better."
Dan had the impression that Mike hadn't given Jason much choice, so agreed to go.
Two weeks later, Dan and Jason were on the evening flight and by the time they reached the hotel it was quite late.
There hadn't been any conversation on the journey, Jason had spent much of the flight on his laptop, checking and rechecking spreadsheets, so when he suggested an early night, Dan was happy to go along with it. Anyway, tomorrow would be a busy day.
Dan let Jason use the bathroom first and when it was his turn, he could hear Jason on the phone in the bedroom. He came out to find Jason relaxing on his bed, dressed only in his tiny black briefs, which was distracting to say the least. By the conversation, he was talking to his girlfriend, Charlotte and was idly stroking his smooth, tanned chest as he spoke.
Dan carried on getting ready for bed but a couple of times, he was sure that Jason's eyes were on him, while he continued to whisper sweet nothings to his girlfriend. Dan didn't mind being looked at, he kept himself in shape at the gym and at 48 he thought he looked better than a lot of guys his age. He had dark chest hair that continued in a line down his stomach, disappearing inside his waistband and hairy legs and forearms, but apart from that his body was smooth and showed off his muscles.
Dan normally slept naked, even when he shared with Joe in the past, but he was a bit unsure with Jason so he kept his briefs on till he was sitting on the far side of the bed, then slipped them off, before sliding under the duvet.
Jason soon finished his conversation and had the grace to apologise.
"Sorry, Charlotte always likes to talk last thing when I'm away."
Dan replied that it wasn't a problem and they settled down.
Dan was an early riser in the morning and by the time Jason woke, he had showered, shaved and dressed
He watched Jason walk towards the bathroom, rubbing sleep from his eyes and admired that peach of an arse covered in thin cotton fabric, making his cock give a little twitch.
After breakfast, they made an early start to the exhibition. Morning was spent checking out the different stands, then after lunch, they split up, Jason to an appointment with a bed manufacturer and Dan to a lighting supplier.
As he stepped on to the stand, Dan was pleased to see Robert, who he'd known for a few years and who he'd fucked on occasion, when the opportunity arose.
After a warm greeting, Robert said
