Lawyers to lovers

Dram a at the Gym

Melissa

Melissa couldn’t believe that she slept with someone after knowing them only 2 days, she was completely shocked with herself. It was time to shower and wash the shame off of her, she would have to live with this mistake, but she needed to get going. Melissa moved slowly to the edge of the bed trying not to wake Anthony. She would have to face him eventually but didn’t want to right now. “So that’s how this is going to go?” s**t, too late. Melissa grabbed the corner of the sheet and covered herself the best she could, she turned to face Anthony. “I didn’t want to wake you, I was just going to shower and let you wake up on your own.” Anthony raised his brow, he had some questions, but he would leave it for later. Despite what he was thinking, Anthony reached his long arm over to Melissa pulled the cover and her over to him. Melissa was grateful the covers came to, they needed the barrier. She was also irritated that he would do that after she said she was going to shower. “I just want to savor this moment,” with that he pulled her close and planted a passionate kiss on her lips. At first she moaned, but then she pulled away. “Anthony, last night was” Anthony’s phone began to buzz “Hold that thought, hello. Yes, of course father we will be there shortly.” Anthony quickly got out of bed, he was completely naked and didn’t care. Melissa on the other hand blushed and looked at the door. “Now you want to be shy? My father needs us upstairs asap so I suggest you get moving.” Melissa didn’t wait for another invitation, she bolted to the door. Melissa took a quick shower and decided on a skirt that fell to her knees with a lose flowy vibe, a light top and her flats. Melissa wore her simple make up and decided to leave her hair down but brought a holder just in case. When she walked out she saw Anthony in the living room on his phone. He was even sexier than she remembered and she wondered for a second what life would be like with him. “You ready?” Melissa was shaken from her thought and walked into the elevator with her head down.

Anthony

Waking up watching Melissa try and sneak out of his bed was definitely not the morning after he was expecting. He couldn’t let her get away that easy, if this was the last time then he would savor it. Of course his father would call and ruin the moment he was trying to create. Anthony was shocked at Melissa’s reaction when he got out of bed, they spent the night exploring each other why be shy now? Was she regretting everything that happened? Anthony didn’t want her to feel regret but he also knew them together was steamy but they were an unlikely pair. Anthony was in the shower reliving the curves of her body and the wetness of, then it hit him, he hadn’t protected himself and he came in her. f**k!!!!! Could she really just be someone that was looking to get pregnant and trap him? She didn’t strike him as the type but Stacey didn’t strike him as a mob boss d**k sucker, but that’s what she was. Anthony got ready but really couldn’t shake the fact that they hadn’t even thought about protection. As he stood waiting for her he asked an old friend to do some digging, he sent his text as she was coming out. Of course she looked like a goddess, but he was still reeling with questions.

They both entered the elevator and waited to hear what Sr. wanted. Except Anthony needed to know, he leaned forward and paused the elevator “Are you trying to use me to get pregnant? Keep my kid and get money? Why would you not think to use protection otherwise?” Anthony asked louder and a bit crueler than he intended. But he needed to know if she was using him. Melissa was shocked and it hit her, they hadn’t used protection, quickly her shock turned to hurt and sadness. This is what he thought of her, this was why she never should have shared his bed or let him even touch her. Tears stung Melissa’s eyes, she couldn’t even think. Melissa had so many emotions running through her, “No” she whispered. Anthony realized his mistake, pushed the button and the elevator moved. How would he ever recover from his cruel words, why did his temper always get the best of him? Melissa couldn’t believe what Sr. was saying, especially after what just happened. Sr. Whitaker wanted her and Jr. to head over seas and begin prepping to open an office there. He decided that the company went there so much that he wanted to have a comfortable place to meet with clients rather than having them come to the penthouse. They would be heading back to Miami in two days, they would spend some time getting things prepped for England. This was a lot for Melissa to process on top of what just happened between her and Anthony. Finally Sr. gave them some files and dismissed them. Melissa wasn’t looking forward to taking the elevator with him and wondered what other rude things would come out of his mouth. Thankfully the short trip was completely silent. Melissa couldn’t get to her room fast enough, right as she was about the shut the door “Melissa, I’m sorry.” Melissa shut and locked the door, she slid to the floor and began to cry. How could she be so stupid, not only did she rush into bed with someone she didn’t use protection. Melissa knew she was protected by her IUD but still had no idea where he’s been. Whatever they had was completely gone. Melissa was so tired she fell asleep on the floor.  

Melissa woke to a knock at the door, “You ok in there? I know you hate me, and I get it but, I just wanted to make sure you were okay.” Melissa took a second to get her bearings, then opened the door. “I’m fine, do you need something?” She smelt this amazing aroma coming from the kitchen, Anthony could see that she noticed his cooking. “I made enough for you if you’d like to eat.” Melissa couldn’t deny that she was hungry, she had slept on the floor for over 2 hours. Melissa didn’t speak but followed Anthony into the kitchen, for a simple looking pasta dish it smelt amazing. Melissa was too hungry to care about how hurt she was, just because she hated him didn’t mean she didn’t want to eat. “Melissa, can we talk?” “I’d rather not, there isn’t anything left to say, we will work together because we have to. But other than that, everything was a mistake.” These words stung Anthony but he understood, he really messed up and deserved what she said. “You don’t have to say anything, but I want you to know how sorry I am, my temper gets the better of me more than I would like. I should have approached the situation differently.” Anthony waited for a response but was met with silence, which he expected. Melissa began to clear her dish and the mess he had made, she needed something to keep her mind of him. He brought his dish over, “I can finish these, I made the mess.” Melissa glared at him. “It’s fine I’ll clean up, please just leave.” Anthony complied and began to walk out of the kitchen when he heard her voice. “Just so you know, I have an IUD, and I don’t use people.” Dishes began to clash and he knew there was nothing left to talk about. Anthony went to his room and thankfully didn’t come back out the rest of the night. Melissa on the other hand couldn’t sleep, that nap had really messed her up. She began looking at some of the files that she was given, she spread them out all over the couch and coffee table. She began to read the files and was shocked at what she found. These files were all about Anthony and Stacey, pictures of her with Vincent in compromising positions, pictures of Anthony with Stacey while she was on her phone ignoring him. In fact every picture with Anthony and Stacey has him dotting over her and he being distant and distracted. There was another picture of the three of them except Vincent was holding Stacey and a gun was being pointed at Anthony. What they hell was happening and why do I have this file? Melissa wasn’t about to speak to Anthony, she looked at the time grabbed the folders and headed to the elevator. She hoped Sr. wouldn’t sleeping. The elevator dinged and notice Frank turn from the couch. He hit mute on the TV and said “took you longer than I thought it would.” Melissa looked at him puzzled. “I see the way he looks at you, and I also have cameras everywhere. I know what he said to you and your reaction is completely acceptable. I was shocked you didn’t hit him. He has a temper and has a hard time controlling it, especially when he feels he has been wronged. Did you get a chance to look over all of the file?” Melissa didn’t know what to say she was shocked, cameras everywhere? Really!!! “Melissa?” Melissa stuttered “N-No sir I didn’t, I saw the pictures and thought you gave me the wrong file. That’s when I rushed up here.” Sr. came around the couch took the file took out three pieces of paper and handed them to Melissa. They were pregnancy tests from a clinic. They were all positive, with Stacey’s name on them. “Sir, I don’t understand.” Sr. Walked to the kitchen and poured two glasses of wine, he returned and handed one to Melissa, offering her a seat on the couch. “Anthony is a good man, he would make an incredible father, in fact he can’t wait for that day. Stacey knew that and she played him, he let his guard down with her and got played by her and Vincent. Vincent obviously doesn’t need money but he just likes to take what isn’t his.” Melissa began to understand why Anthony was so upset about what happened between them the night before, but that didn’t make it right, or any less hurtful. “Sir, I understand the situation, but why are you telling me this? What happened between us this morning is very different.” “I need you to forgive him, and be able to work with him. I need both of you on this overseas assignment, and I need you both focused.” Melissa was clearly still puzzled because Sr. Whitaker continued. “Once of two things will happen from this situation, he will allow Stacey back in his life and we will all be miserable. Two he will lose focus worrying about you and blah blah blah.” Melissa downed her glass of wine and spoke. “I will smooth things over with him, and we will continue a professional relationship and nothing more.” Mr. Whitaker was pleased and nodded with her response. “I can accept that, now if you’ll excuse me, it’s past time for me to be in bed. Melissa went to the elevator and made her way back to her floor. She wasn’t confused any more but she wasn’t in a rush to make nice either. She made her way to her room and passed out on her bed.

Melissa

Melissa woke at 730, she couldn’t get back to sleep and decided to get up and head to the gym. She wore yoga pants and a tank covering her sports bra. She grabbed some water and headed to the gym. Thankfully there was only one person in there and he wasn’t paying attention to her, since he was glued to his phone. Melissa decided on weight training and cardio. She was 30 minutes into her workout when no other than Vincent walked in, Melissa signed and continued working out and tried to ignore him. She would honestly preferred that Anthony walked in. He was difficult to ignore since he just stood there staring at Melissa. He only moved when she did to get the desired view. She finally had enough and tried to walk out the door, but once she was at the door she realized there were to thugs standing on the other side blocking the entrance. s**t, she knew she was in trouble. “Going somewhere sugar t**s?” She turned to see a smirk on Vincent’s face as he moved closer to her. She tried to back up, but didn’t get far, before being up against a wall. “No you have nowhere to go my little play thing.” “What do you want Vincent?” His smirk widened at hearing her call him that. “You of course, and it’s convenient because I don’t see anyone here to protect you this time.” He was inches from touching her, “Mr. Marcopie I don’t need to be protected from you. I can defend myself.” She shoved his chest as hard as she could, having used the wall for leverage this catching him of guard and created a small space for Melissa to escape her position between him and the wall. “That was a mistake.” There was clear irritation in Mr. Marcopie’s voice. Melissa kept moving throughout the gym to keep from being trapped again. “What do you want? I don’t appreciate being interrupted during my workout.” She tried to sound confident but shaken by what was going on. How would she get out of this situation? She was certain that Vincent would chase her around the gym until he got what he wanted. “I always get what I want, but you can play hard to get all day, I won’t stop till you’re under me and I’m inside you.”

Anthony

Heard the ding of the elevator and saw it was a little before 8am. Guess it was time to get up, he didn’t feel like eating, just coffee and some gym time. He needed to clean his head before he would have to take two flights with her tomorrow. He wasn’t in a rush so he slowly made his way to the gym. He was confused when he got to the doors, why would Vincent’s goons be guarding the door, even if he was working out he wouldn’t take up the entire place. Anthony was going to wait, until it hit him that Melissa might be in there too. He knew the goons were watching him. He made his way to the bathroom and it didn’t dawn on them that there was another entrance to the gym through there. Once in there he could hear Melissa’s voice yelling “stop get off of me.” Anthony burst through the door and stalked straight for Vincent. As Vincent looked to see who was coming, Melissa took the opportunity to kick him in the chest, he went flying back, leaving Melissa breathless and shocked on the weight bench. Anthony rushed to Melissa and picked her up, she didn’t resist. The opposite happened when she wrapped her arms around his neck and nuzzled her face to his chest. Anthony quickly covered her exposed breast with the ripped material. “What the f**k Vincent? You have to resort to attacking young women in gyms when they won’t sleep with you.” Vincent got up as his goons were walking in. They were so focused on their boss no one saw Anthony leave with Melissa in his arms. When were safe inside the elevator Melissa started sobbing uncontrollably. Through her sobs she said “He tried to r**e me.”