Law school hasn't been much of a challenge for me. I was a straight "A" student through high school and still am. Even though law school is a bit harder, all I really have to do is pay attention. I'm not bragging, I just have a photographic memory. I wasn't really surprised when I got the most sought after internship available. The firm is one the most powerful in the country, and they only accept the brightest, most promising students. I can't name them because what I'm going to say would be scandalous for everyone concerned.
When I say law school has been easy, I really mean that in an academic sense. Financially, it's been extremely difficult. My parents came over from Russia when I was just a baby. My dad got what was considered at the time to be a very good job at an auto parts factory, and although it fed and clothed the family while growing up, law school was way out of our league. Both parents have been very supportive emotionally however, and their pride in me has helped to sustain me emotionally through the financial struggle.
The internship, although a serious resume booster, didn't pay a whole lot. Like alot of internships, it's practically free labor for the firm. That's why I didn't feel too guilty about fudging just a little on my time sheets. I really didn't think anyone paid much attention to those things. That turned out to be a very costly mistake that has changed my life in so many ways.
Derrick, whose last name must remain anonymous for legal reasons, was one of only two black partners in the 11 partner firm. From what I've heard, he worked 100 hour weeks for years climbing the ladder to make partner. Now in his mid thirties, he controls the corporate law wing. Since my concentration is on environmental law, I hadn't had much contact with him except for a passing "Hello" in the hallway. I did catch him looking back at me a couple of times after we passed each other and flashed him a little smile. It never hurts to flirt a little with anyone that can help you, whether it be professors or bosses, but I always remained completely professional, never seeing anyone outside of the work environment. Besides, I'm engaged and love my fiancee very much.
Derrick did have a reputation for being a womanizer. Talk around the water cooler among the interns and secretaries was that he had used his position to sleep with many of the women over the years. Not that he really needed a powerful position to get women. He was a handsome man, very well built, and rumor was that he was very well endowed. He wasn't really my type, as I didn't grow up around many black guys and I guess never got to know any. Big cocks, although I hadn't had one, weren't something I'd thought alot about. My fiancee is a nice 6 inches, and sex with him is great. The few men I'd slept with before I met him were all about the same in that department.
So when I got the internal email that Derrick wanted to see me in his office, it wasn't exactly surprising. I figured he wanted to ask me on a date. Either that or my academic and work skills had come to his attention and he wanted to try to get me to move my internship to his wing. When I arrived his secretary showed me in immediately. He motioned for me to sit as he wrapped up a phone call. "Yes, yes, and tell your client that after we take his business, we are going after his personal assets. Right, bye." He slammed the phone down. It scared me a little, but hey this was law. High pressure all the time. "Sorry about that," he grinned.
"Oh no problem, it's nice to finally meet you," I replied.
"I've been hearing that your work is flawless."
"Thank you very much. It's truly an honor to be able to work here sir," I said blushing mildly. My skin is so pale when I blush it's so obvious as to be embarrassing.
"That's not all that's flawless about you Natasha," he said, his eyes locking on mine. I blushed feverishly now, a little surprised at his forwardness.
"Well..ummm..thank you for that too sir," I replied, giggling like a stupid school girl.
"Please, call me Derrick," he said still locking eyes with me.
"Derrick," I replied, choking up a little from nervousness.
"What do you say we get a drink this evening?"
I knew the question had been coming, and I spat out my rehearsed answer.
"You know what, I'm actually putting all my effort into my studies and this internship right now." I didn't see any need in telling him about Jon, my fiancee. I had learned through experience that most men didn't care about that anyway.
"Is there any way I can change your mind?" Persistent guy. I usually like that but I was getting a bit annoyed at this point.
"Afraid not," I said, standing up to leave.
"I bet there is. Most women have a weakness somewhere."
Cocky bastard, I thought to myself. I turned and walked to the door. "Good day Derrick," I said sternly as I shut it behind me.
For the next few days I just tried to avoid him. It wasn't that hard. It was a large building and we worked in different wings. Then I got another email requesting that I see him in his office. Shit, I thought, I hope this doesn't go on all summer. I'm going to have to be firm to the point of rudeness this time. Maybe it was something work related. I had my fingers crossed when I walked in.
"Natasha, how have you been?" he asked grinning.
"Fine thank you, and yourself?" I answered quickly.
"Better than ever, actually."
"Oh, and why is that?" I played along.
"Because your going to go out with me after all."
I couldn't believe how cocky this asshole was being.
"Look, Derrick, I thought I made myself clear..."
I stopped when he tossed a file onto the desk in front of me. I looked up at him. "What's this?"
"It's your time sheets, along with exit and entry logs from security. It seems they don't match all that well."
I was stunned. My heart starting to beat harder as I tried to form words. "I..I don't understand."
"Sure you do. You see Natasha, the law field is a lot like life. People make deals, plea agreements if you will. Sometimes it's easier on everyone if you give a little to the other side."
"You're going make me date you to keep this a secret?" I asked in disbelief.
"Not date in the traditional sense of the word Natasha. You see dating is nothing but a little dance men do to get women naked for them. It's time consuming. Now that we have an understanding, we can skip that formality."
"Whoa..wait a second," I half laughed, half cried. I couldn't believe this was happening. "You want me to take my clothes off? Here?"
He just nodded, grinning in that cocky way he does. I paused for a full minute, thinking hard. It wouldn't be so bad if I could get out of this situation just by taking off my clothes and letting this guy look at me. I've never had a problem, or even been very embarrassed by being naked in front of others. After all, I grew up in a tiny house with 3 brothers. I've even been to nude beaches on spring break before I met my boyfriend.
I was wearing a knee length black business suit and sensible shoes. I bent down, slipped the shoes off, then started unbuttoning the suit. It was taking more courage than I'd expected. It may have been the office environment, knowing that my coworkers were so close. "Is the door locked?" I asked, stalling.
"Noone comes into my office without my secretary paging me first. Don't worry."
I undid the last button and slid the suit off, then sat down and peeled my stockings down. I was in my bra and panties, trying not to look at him, knowing he was staring. I reached back and unclasped the bra, freeing my 36c chest, and dropped it in the heap of clothing on the floor. I stood there with him looking me up and down, hoping this was going to be good enough. "Take your panties off Natasha," he said nonchalantly.
I guess I knew I would have to. I pulled them down and stepped out of them one foot at a time. I had just trimmed my little landing strip of hair, and I knew I looked good. Most of the nervousness was gone, although I could feel a thin layer of perspiration on my skin.
"Is this what you wanted?" I asked, trying to move things along.
"Yes..yes it is," he sighed, leaning back in the big leather chair. "You have a beautiful body Natasha." I said nothing. I bent down for my bra to start getting dressed.
"Not quite yet sweetheart. Sit down."