Rendezvous at Silver Lining

Divinity POV: continued

This couldn't possibly be happening right now. Thank god everything was saved to a flash drive and emails sent earlier so everyone had what was needed. But right now, I needed my laptop to work. Robin forgot hers at home today, so she was stuck using one of the office's desktops, and pretty much everyone was using theirs, so there weren't any I could borrow.

It was 10:45am and I was shitting bricks! That's when I thought to go ask Mr. McCoy if I could borrow his. Since I sent everything he needed already, he could use his tablet to follow along. I've already sent my presentation to him 2 weeks ago, so he has it on his laptop. I took my blazer off to cool myself down and ask Robin to make sure everything was ok and in order for when I returned. I had my flash drive in hand, and I hoofed it to Mr. McCoy’s office. His secretary has a station sitting directly outside his office door.

Sarah.

She's a snobby b***h, who can't stand competition, although she's never seen me as much of a competitor. I could usually just knock on his door, but today of all days, she wants to give me the run around. I go to knock when she stops me.

"What do you think you're doing?"

"Knocking. I need to speak with Mr. McCoy. It's important."

"Is that why you're dressed like that?"

I just looked at her and thought, "is this b***h serious?" She literally wears the skimpiest s**t in the world everyday and has the audacity to talk about me. I had my long blazer on but was sweating and took it off. She however, was wearing a red mini dress with a red blazer and black heels. Her blonde hair, full and fluffy laid gently with loose big curls around her face and a face full of makeup. She had pretty gray eyes, pouty lips and the palest skin. She was a slender woman, not as curvy as Robin, but still had something to show and show she did. She was all around beautiful but her attitude took away from it. I had to remember what I came there for before I cussed her ass out. I'm usually very docile at work but my ass was on the line here and I would burn this world down before my rep is destroyed. I turned to her and breathed, trying to reign in my anger.

"There's nothing wrong with what I have on and I have a long blazer to cover my dress. But right now, none of that matters and I need to get in there to speak with Mr. McCoy. Why I have this on is of none of your concern and I would advise you to mind yours while I mind mine. Now is he here?"

She looked at me stunned. Again, I'm not usually this vocal and definitely never really say much to anyone, but I got s**t to do and catering to someone's else's insecurities and jealousy ain't on my to do list today.

"I see not only your way of dress has changed today, your attitude did as well. He's in there, but you're not going in."

"Why not?"

"Because I said so. Now, march yourself somewhere else. He has a meeting soon."

"Yeah dumbass, with me and Mr. Becker.

Look, if you're not gonna do your job and let him know I need to see him, I don't mind doing it for you."

"WHO THE HELL YOU CALLING-"

I ignored her and moved to his door and began to knock.

"What are you doing? I told you no!"

She came over and was about to move me away from his door when the man of any woman's wet dream appeared. In my heels, I was easily 5’10, but he still towered over me. Standing at 6 foot 4 inches of s*x appeal, he looked at both me and Sarah. He then looked back to me and wagged his finger for me to enter his domain. Without hesitation, I moved to walk in and closed the door. He began his walk back to his desk. I watched him. He had such broad shoulders that carried his weight perfectly. His muscles strained against his soft blue shirt and navy pants. His dreads were pulled neatly back into a low bun. When he turned to face me as he sat, I noticed the first three buttons were open, and a chest tattoo was slightly noticeable on his left peck. He wore thin framed rectangular glasses that concealed his beautiful eyes. They laid on top of his wide yet pointed nose. His brows were beautifully arched. And his lips… damn those lips, were full and smooth. My mind started running back the hot dream of him from last night, and my lips parted, allowing a small gasp to leave me. Mr. McCoy leaned back in his office chair and was just staring at me, probably waiting for what I came to say. I broke out of my impure thoughts and began to walk towards his desk.

"Good morning Se-uhh, Mr. McCoy. I'm really sorry to bother you, but we have a problem. My laptop stopped working, and we’re set up in conference room C. Robin doesn't have her laptop today, and everyone else’s are in use. Luckily, I sent out all the info needed to all parties before my laptop said screw you, but I still need one for the presentation on my end. I have a flash drive of my presentation, and I sent it to you a few weeks back. Could I borrow yours to do it? I know it's kinda late notice, but I thought since you have your tablet, you'd be able to pull up your email and follow along.

It wouldn't be so bad if we weren't using room C, cause they only have ports for laptops and not phones. Everyone else is using the other rooms, and this is our only option! I swear I will have a new laptop by tomorrow, and this will never happen again."

I was definitely rambling, but I was stressed the f**k out. He just stared at me, got up and went to his coffee maker in the room. I stood facing his desk. I couldn't bring myself to face him, but I could definitely feel his gaze on me. It made me feel hot and my p***y was acting on her hoe instincts by watering my thong.

Fuck.

"Relax. I know how well of a worker you are. I have your presentation, but use your flash drive just in case you added or subtracted some stuff I don't have on the copy you sent me. Plus, Becker said he's running late, so we'll be starting at 15 past. You have time."

I almost melted at the sound of his deep, rough, baritone voice. I breathed in a deep sigh of relief and rested my hands against his black mahogany desk. I raised my hand to show the drive.

"I've got the flash drive right here."

I brought it down and knocked it from my hand onto the floor. I went to move to get it and kicked it under his desk. I cursed myself for my clumsiness. I bent down and got on my hands and knees to reach under his desk for the drive, the arch of my back on full display as my ass was up in the air. I finally reach it and remove myself from the floor. I fixed my dress and go to move from his desk when a brick wall stood right behind me, pressing itself against me. I stiffened at the unexpected touch but didn't move. He smelled so good like a cool breeze mixed with a masculine scent of wood and aftershave. He lowered his mouth to my ear.

"Be careful with whom you show so much to. Arching like that could be an invitation to some."

He walked back around to his desk and slid his laptop to me, never taking his eyes off me. I picked it up and just left cause my tongue was paralyzed. I was in a daze walking back to the conference room. Did that man just say that to me? He's never said anything like that to me, and I mean never. He's hardly looked my way. Even when I'm talking directly to him, his eyes are glued to everything but me. I just assumed it's because I'm not his type, and he ain't tryna look at me more than necessary. I was ok with having fantasies of him. I'm delusional but not that delulu. That man could have whoever he wanted, so in what world would he want me?

I made it back to the conference room. Robin still waited for me. All printouts were at the designated seating, and boards were set up. She ran to grab the laptop from me and connect it to the projector, and the screen was up. She looked my way and can tell I'm a little off.

"Vinnie, you ok? What's wrong?"

I tried coming out of my daze to appear ok. The last thing I wanted was her prying, tryna get the goods outta me.

"Oh, umm, yeah, uh, I'm good. Just a little out of sorts with everything that's been going on today, you know."

"Uh huh. You sure it ain't have nothing to do with our fine ass boss?"

She wiggled her brows at me, and I rolled my eyes at her.

"Nothing serious ever comes out that mouth of yours, does it?"

"I'm being very serious. Come on, Vin, I've known you've had a crush on that man for forever. I get it. He's gorgeous and wealthy. It's ok to get a little awestruck every now and then."

I sighed and took a deep breath.

"I'm f*****g pathetic. I've been here for years and he's never noticed me and I'm still in my feelings. He's never given me the impression he had interest in me so I don't know why he affects me so much."

"Aww Vinnie, that's ok. Enjoy the eye candy. Hell, we work for the finest man in the world, we can enjoy it or at least it should be expected. Don't be too hard on yourself. Plus, that man would be lucky to have you.Your beauty is just as noticeable as your intelligence, and your personality is A1. He should be honored someone as amazing as you even find him appealing."

I looked over and smiled at her. I really do know how to pick em.

"You know, sometimes I wish I was a lesbian cause you'd be the first one on my list whose bones I'd jump."

I looked at Robin and winked at her. She came walking towards me and threw her arms around my neck.

"Oooh. Is that so? We would be such a sexy couple. Would you be the man, or would I?"

"Of course I'd be the man."

I threw my arms around her waist, pulling her into me.

"You know I like to be in control, sexy."

We laughed at each other. We can never be serious, no matter the situation. As we laughed, we heard a gruff voice coming from the door entrance.

"Good morning, ladies. I'm happy my laptop could bring such happiness."

We both stopped laughing and turned to the door, and of course, it's none other than our boss standing in the doorway. He stood watching us, hopefully not long. We pulled apart from each other, still laughing. Robin tapped my ass as she walked away, and I swiped at her hand. If I was white, my face would have lit up like a damn Christmas tree. The room began to fill with those who had to be a part of the meeting. Mr. Becker showed up, along with another guy I've never met.Today is just not my day.

Dammit!!!

Another fine ass man I have to be around today.

I just need this day to f*****g end.