Today was one of the most exciting days for Nicole at work. She was going to lead her own auditing project! There were a few things she needed to get done before her meeting at 10:00. She walks into the building and said her hellos on her way to the office. There was a silence that creeped her out. She looked at Terri, the receptionist, who waves her over.
"Why is it so quiet?" Nicole asks.
"The team is here, including the plant manager. He. Is. Hot." Terri says. Terri is always scoping who comes through this office.
"Ok, calm down." Nicole says.
"Ok. You'll see him today. He's your 10:00." Terri says, grinning, handing her an itinerary.
"Alright, I have to get some other things done. Anything else come up?"
"No."
"Well, hold all my calls. Let them know I'll talk to them in the afternoon."
Nicole walks to her office and gets settled. The time seems flies by as she gets things squared away.
Suddenly it's 9:15, a lot earlier than she anticipated. As she threw out her to-do list, glancing at the itinerary, she had just enough time for her to run and get a cup of coffee.
As she sits down to drink her coffee, she thinks about the presentation that she went over several times with her colleagues (and thousands of times in her head). She is ready.
Once the elevator stopped, she breezes through the hallway as quickly as she can.
"...and here is your first meeting. Hey Nicole..."
She stops in her tracks. Her boss Mike calls her over to meet the new clients. She walks over feeling strange.
"Nicole, these are our new clients from Welderworks. Your first meeting is going to be with Rick. Rick, this is Nicole."
She looked up into the bluish green eyes that she had seen only once before. Her heart raced and her eyes widened. The last time she saw Rick, he slid into the bed. He didn't touch her. He looked at her briefly. She was still recovering from the incredible sex they had. The thought made her happy and sad. She wanted more but she was afraid to ask for it. So, she got dressed and left. She finally managed to stick out her right hand. "Hi."
"Hi Nicole, I'm Rick. I look forward to working with you."
"I'll see you in 10 minutes?"
"Yes."
She walked quickly back to her office hoping not to run. She closed the door and pressed her head against its cold wood. It felt like the best relief.
Two years later here he was. He was impressively and intimidatingly tall. He was still attractive, but he had clearly come into his own. His face had cleared up, and his demeanor was more powerful than she remembered.
He looked down into dark eyes that recognized his, but quickly held anxiety. He can remember her eyes intriguing him, observing him and dancing with humor. She was still a short voluptuous thing although she lost weight. Her ass was still as amazing as it was when she was in his bed that night. She left, and he wondered if she was disappointed in his performance. That thought was brief—he probably shouldn't have brought her to his room. He was married. Not happily, but still. Yet, he wanted something he was not getting at home. Now he was divorced and he realized that need again. She's bringing it out of him.
"Nic, get your shit together" she says to herself. She pushes off the door and walks to the desk to get ready. No matter how hot he looked, this is just a snag. It is a part of life. Anytime she wanted something badly a huge obstacle came along. It's just this one had seen her naked.
She was barely ready in time for her presentation when her boss Mike brought Rick into the office.
"Nicole, your 10 o'clock is here!"
"Thanks Mike!" Then her eyes met his.
"Would you like something to dri—I see you have coffee."
"Yes, I do." He lifts his cup.
"Ok," Mike interjects, "Do you need anything Nicole?"
She pulls out her water. "Nope."
"Alright, I'll leave you to it. I'll be back in an hour."
"Alright Rick, you ready?"
She considers his eyes and catches them laughing. She notes it and starts her talk.
He always sensed that she was smart and capable, but the presentation is also very passionate...just like when she was under him...and it gives him some perspective he didn't consider. He couldn't help looking at her full lips as she spoke. The lusciousness of her forming words was amazing. He catches a hint of dark bronze skin through her polka dot blouse. With her that skin, soft eyes, and curly hair, she came into her own beauty. He was convinced that she would be an asset on this team. He already knew what she could do in bed. That last thought makes the blood rush to his cock, almost making him lose focus.
"Do you have any questions?" Nicole asks.
"Not now." Rick responds.
"Well, ok. How long have you been a plant manager?"
"You don't remember?"
"No."
"I've been a manager for about three-and-a-half years now." She nods. The feeling in the room changes.
"Are we going to address the elephant in the room?" Rick asks.
Was he always so to the point? For the first time in forty minutes her heart started to race and her nerves started taking over. She hoped he wouldn't bring it up.
"W-w-well, the elephant hasn't seen me naked."
He responds with the biggest laugh. A laugh that alleviates her nerves and reminds her of the night they met. She laughs, too.
"Do you think of that night, Nicole?"
"Yes. Not all the time, because I don't want to dwell on an affair—"
"I'm divorced now."
"I'm sorry."
"I think about that night, too. It was one of the hottest nights of my life."
"Really?" Her face scrunches up. There was that sweetness mixed with self-awareness. That is the moment that he realizes he wants her in AND out of his bed.
"Yes. Why are you so surprised?"
"It was a while ago."
He stands up, closes his jacket, and walks toward her. As much as she tries not to make it audible, he hears her gasp. She takes a step back, then another, then two more until she backs into her desk. He moves close enough to her but doesn't touch her.
"I don't know why you are surprised that I remember. You were a pretty woman then. You're a beautiful woman now. It's taking all I have not to touch you, and I want to touch you again."
She looks into his eyes not knowing what to say. He looks at her the same way he did when they were in the heat of passion. Her breathing is rapid. All the air she breathes is filled with his woody yet clean scent. It seemed he was not going to let her go.
There was a voice approaching, becoming loud enough that it began to break his focus. He looks at his watch and walked away from her.
"That was a great presentation. I like some of your ideas. Maybe we can implement them is the project."
She looks at him bewildered. Didn't he just make her melt with lust thirty seconds ago? She then heard the same loud voice coming closer to her. She shook her head and walked behind her desk to gain her composure.
"Th-thank you. I hope we can...on this project." She felt herself looking for an escape; then eyeing her watch said, "It looks like it's almost time for Mike to come pick you up for the next meeting. If you have any questions—"
He quirked a brow.
"—that are work-related, please do not hesitate to give me a call or send an email." She handed him a packet with a business card on top. She realized how hot she was then she realized how wet she was. He was still staring at her.
A soft knock broke her thoughts.
"Hey guys, how did it go?" Mike asked.
"It was a great presentation.," Rick smiled. "If this is the start, I look forward to what's next."
He winked at her. She glared at him.
"Well, there's more," Mike said. "Thanks, Nicole."
She smiled as they left her office. She collapsed in her chair and exhaled. A break, until Terri comes sweeping in.
"See, I told you he was hot. I bet you couldn't keep your eyes off him."
Nicole raised her hand. "It was a good meeting. He didn't have many questions but he liked my ideas."
"Well, here are your messages some coffee and water. Mr. Hengel sounded anxious when he called. Oh, and Linda Matson said she'd follow up with you later."
"Thank you, Terri."
"You're welcome. You should go and have some fun. If I were you, I would take Rick the Hottie with me."
Nicole rolls her eyes and smiles. "I'll consider it."