You ask me to wear something sexy, but not slutty. I agonize. You clearly want me to impress your coworkers and boss, but not distract. I settle on my clingy black dress, mid-thigh with halter top that ties behind my neck, open back, side slit. Thigh highs, medium heels. Since it's black I feel I can get away without a bra, the nipples aren't too obvious. I go sans panties, not because I'm feeling frisky, but because I don't want the panty lines to show.
As I walk downstairs, you eye me critically, say nothing, just nod curtly and walk out to the car. I'm a little pissed, actually. When a woman is making an entrance, that is NOT the way to greet her. And this is your stupid work function, anyway.
It's out in the sticks, a significant estate, and we join the clutch of cars in the drive. Maybe a dozen couples. You leave me immediately to go schmooze, and my mood is not improving. I know no one here, though I recognize the boss's wife, a blonde stick oozing collagen and botox, from the company website. And you literally couldn't be fucked to at least introduce me to anyone?
I pass straight through, out onto the patio, and at least the stars are out and the sky clear and magnificent. I'm aware of someone approaching, and I turn to see a distinguished-looking man approach, maybe 50, with a drink in each fist.
"I don't suppose I could sell you on a mojito, could I? Lucy, isn't it?"
"I'm sorry, you seem to have me at a disadvantage..." I stammer. "But yes, a mojito sounds lovely."
"I'm Raul. I recognize your photo from Glen's desktop."
"YOU'RE Mr. Perez?"
He chuckles drily, "Let's go with just Raul, tonight, eh? Just another guy with a big house, a small company and a miserable marriage."
He hands me the drink and we clink, locking eyes.
"Speaking of which, you looked pretty pissed at poor ol' Richie-boy, when you came in. He obviously adores you; he has that beach volleyball pic of you on his screen-which is super distracting-but ..."
I find myself blushing. The pic in question is too revealing to be anywhere near company property displaying both pokies AND camel toe.
Looking down at my drink, I mutter, "I'm not good at hiding my feelings."
"You're not good at hiding all sorts of things," he says, chuckling and eyeing me openly.