Unusually today, I was sitting next to Chris in the car as he was dropping me off to work. I say unusual as I normally drive myself to and from work, but tonight I'm going to the gym with one of the girls from work. She's going to drop me off back home later.
So we were chatting the usual and listening to the insane rubbish blaring on the radio when he caught my attention. "You look a little agitated today. All ok?"
"Narrr I'm fine," not really sure what he was talking about.
"Really?"
"Yer I think so," really not sure if he'd picked up on something. I started to think if there was anything that could be on my mind. "What! Am I doing something wrong?"
He laughed, "Nope, not something wrong." Then a slight pause begs and he said, "You just look, I dunno, fidgety," before briefly looking over at me before his eyes darted back on the road.
"Oh, I dunno. I think I'm ok." I looked myself up and down wondering what he'd picked up on.
"Yer there's defo something."
I sighed, he was probably right, nothing slipped through with him. He would have given any good detective a run for their money. He continued, "It's not money is it?" Daft question as he took care of that, I always had what I needed.
"Nope." I started thinking a bit more but he was on one.
"Clothes, wearing anything different?"
"Errrr well yer, but not really. New bra not worn before," and I dismissed it instantly.
"Well that's it ain't it," he joked with a laugh and quickly moved on. "Any work deadlines?"
"Nope."
"Meeting anyone new today?"
"Nope."
"What are your meetings today about?"
I had a quick think, then it hit me, "Ohhh, Mr Grace."
"Yer," he again quickly glanced over at me, "... and?"
"Well he's the owner."
"Ohhh I see. What's worrying you about him?"
"I don't know." A little silence while I tried to work it out. Nothing that jumped out, "So he's coming into the office a lot more at the mo as his son is really ill. I've only met him once. He's a nice guy, older, polite." I shrugged my shoulders.
"So it's not him?"
"I dunno.'' We were nearly at my workplace. "I don't think so. He's nice."
"Ummm, he's pervy?" As soon as he said that I felt my cheeks flush. Was this it? Was this what I was worried, thinking about. I remembered his gaze, I could feel it right now. On my chest.
"No," but I wasn't very convincing.
"That's a yes," and he chuckled.
"Well no, he's just ..." I didn't know how to put it.
"Is he rude, old school like?"
"Oh no, nothing like that. The opposite, actually."
"So he makes you feel violated." Now Chris sounded concerned.
"No no no, I guess he's just complementary. Maybe." Yer, that was probably the best way to describe it.
"But pervy isn't complementary."
I sighed again, "It's more than that."
"Oh!" Was he that worried now?
"No no, I don't know. I can't explain it really. It's like he gets embarrassed but wants to look or say something nice. Like he can't help it to be a gentleman or something. However he doesn't want to get sued." That was a good way to describe it really.
"Ohhh so he likes ma lady does he?" and he laughed. Oh here we go, I bet he links this back to his stupid cuckold thing. He's been going on about this for years and it's ridiculous.
We pull into the car park and I lean in to give him a peck on the cheek. "See you later, love."
However he grabs my arm. "If he's a nice man then let him know you're happy to talk or be flattered. There's nothing wrong with that now is there?"
I don't answer him but look into his eyes and see the mischief in him.
He pushes it home, "You may enjoy it." His hand then lets go of my arm and swiftly grabs one of my boobs giving it a squeeze. Nothing out of the ordinary there. I smirk at him and pop out of the car.
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I haven't been able to concentrate all morning. I'm glad that the meeting with Mr Grace is at 11 am and not 4 pm. Two days ago in the car that morning Chris poked my mind and put something in it that I haven't been able to move beyond. The day went as normal, the evening as normal. But Chris has been on to me since then about Mr Grace's crush on me. It's not a crush, that's silly, but Chris can't stop teasing me and it's having an effect.
I keep thinking that I guess it would be nice to let the old man know he could compliment me. It would certainly ease the tension I was going to bring into the room. I wasn't like a lot of these women that would instantly shout 'harassment', when a man pays you a compliment. I fully understand the difference between a man and a woman and how sexual attraction works.
A flattering look, a lustful stare, even a crude comment, though, would shock me a little. I'd receive them with open arms, so to speak. It's nice to know that you're still appreciated and have it a little. I know I have the curves that a lot of people like, but being in my mid 40s you do wonder.
10.55 am and I'm sitting outside one of the glass meeting rooms waiting to enter. He's in there on his own, talking on his mobile phone to someone, his free arm very animated. I'm being careful not to stare or listen in, though listening in is pretty tricky due to the thick glass doors and wall.
He swiftly finishes his call and stands, opening the door he ushers me in. "Emily my lovely come in."
I smile at him as we both sit down at the small round table, putting my closed laptop down in the middle of it. I know he'll want to just talk before we look at the financial models that I've made. We plough through the small talk quickly.
He's nervous again, I can see it. 'Let him know it's ok, make contact,' I hear in my head in Chris' voice.
God! I really don't know how to do this or if I want to. His hands are on the table in front of me, mine are on my lap. I can't believe I'm about to do this, I hope I don't blow it. At the right moment in a conversation, both of my hands reach up and rest over the top of his. I smile at him.
"Chris, my husband says that I should let you know that ... " my turn to stammer and get nervous now, "I'm ok with flattery and flirting." Ok there it is. I look at his face and his eyes slant a little, he looks concerned. I instantly feel, like I've fucked up. This isn't me, this isn't right and looking at his face, it's all about to explode. Why did I let Chris talk me into this?
"Is this a trick or a joke being played on an old man?" He's not smiling.
"No no no," quickly trying to defuse the situation. "I just wanted to let you know that I'm not some stuck up, woke person." I remove my hands from his as it feels like I need to give him room now. Geezzz! Why are these sorts of conversations so tricky? Why did I even bother?
"What do you mean your husband says?"
Oh God! He's latched onto that. "Well he.." Now I can't tell him what we chatted about over the last few nights, "he just said to let people know what I'm ok with."
"So your husband wants you to...?" He left that hanging there. Was that a smirk on his face?
God! And the true answer would have been, 'Well Chris wants me to bend over this table and let you fuck me, happy for anyone to watch or join in,' but I went with, "He just wants me to be happy and relaxed."
"Ummmm," and you could see his brain working. "So I can compliment you and I won't get sued?" He was grinning.
I nodded.
"Emily, you are a beautiful woman and your husband is very lucky."
I blushed and smiled at him. And that was it, the air was clear. He grinned back, very happy. I was wondering if he was going to push his luck and try a bit more. He didn't until the end of the meeting.
We wrapped up and just before I stood, he told me, "I'm so pleased with our new arrangement." Interesting choice of words. "If I ever overstep the mark, please tell me clearly."
I nodded at him.
"No I really mean it, you must tell me if I ever upset you or go too far," slightly concerned about the 'go too far' bit.
"Of course Mr Grace, I promise I'll tell you," and I stood to leave the room.
As I did he literally eye fucked me. I mean he slowly took me in from toe to the top of my head, then back down again and he stopped at my boobs. I also stopped to let him. Then he looked up at my eyes and raised an eyebrow as if to ask, 'Yes'.
I didn't mind being eye'ed up, I mean I should, but it was nice and what's the harm? It made me feel good, in fact really good. I smiled at him, a slight nod and I walked out feeling rather flushed.
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