After my CEOs left, I went to Amelie to check whether I really was transferring to the new job as their... assistant? Receptionist? I wasn't even sure what it was that they wanted me to do, but I was certain I would not like it. Because Adrian's parting words had stuck with me. They saw me as their new plaything and given my brief experience with them I wasn't sure I could survive their games intact.
Turns out it really was true. Amelie smiled at me and confirmed what I dreaded. Starting tomorrow I was to go to Woodhouse Inc. and work there as their personal assistant. Since my job here was done and there was no need for me to linger, she let me go back to my office, pack what little things I had, and go home.
Just before I left her office, she stopped me. "I'm sorry we didn't get the chance to get to work together, but I'm sure you will like working in Woodhouse Inc. That is a bigger and more diverse company than this and it has more interesting ... tasks." Her smile turned a bit bitter. She did not like this transfer, that was clear, but I was not sure whether she didn't like it because she blamed me for flirting my way up or she was angry at the twins for ordering her to find a new employee since they were taking me away with less than a day's notice. Either way, the conversation turned uncomfortable so I excused myself and went back to my office to collect the one box containing my possessions.
****
"Let me get this straight," Lucy said after drowning out fourth shot. "They simply made you leave your current job and go work for them? Is that even legal?" she narrowed her eyes but I could feel her focus wavering. The drinks were finally kicking in.
The last ten minutes had been spent filling Lucy in on everything that had happened since she had left me alone in the club with the two dark, sexy as sin twins. She listened very carefully and it was safe to say, after my confession she wasn't so keen on them anymore.
"Not sure, but Amelie, my boss, told me that I work in Woodhouse Inc. now, so it's either working for the twins or looking for another job. " I signed. Both of us knew there was no actual choice. We had gone to Paris just a month ago, and that spontaneous trip had cost us most of our savings. Plus I had the feeling that the salary in Woodhouse Inc. would be good, even if I was only a personal assistant, and I did not have the luxury of wasting time to look for another job offer.
"Plus, your new bosses are kinda hot..." she smirked, her eyes becoming dizzy, probably daydreaming about what she would do to them. Or, let's be honest, what they would do to her since I really doubted they would allow a woman to take charge, even for a moment.
"They're also kinda creepy," I added, though I knew I was lying. Arrogant - check. Bossy - check. Possessive - I'm pretty sure that's a check. Hot as hell - check check. But not creepy, no. If they were to overstep the professional boundaries, I would have to fight hard to remain calm and collected, and not fall into their games.
"You know... I wouldn't judge you too harshly if the three of you did the bow - chicka - wow - wow". She gave me her best devil smile and I slapped her. Only I missed her shoulder and stuck her right in the face. She wasn't expecting that and fell off the chair.
I leaned over the table to see her. "Oh my God, I'm so sorry! Tough you kinda had that coming for you," I giggled, not able to hold in the laughter. Lucy jumped to her feet and brushed it off.
"Okay, okay. I was just joking. I would totally judge you and then I'd want to hear all the details," we continued talking and laughing, and dancing like crazy until it was 2 a.m. and I knew that I was pushing my luck. After all, I was starting my new job tomorrow. Again. Only this time I had no clue what to expect.
So we said our goodbyes, got into cabs and went home. I had just set my alarm clock when I fell asleep with my clothes still on and my make-up intact dreaming about a strong set of arms wrapped around me.
***
Though I wasn't a morning person, I knew this day was very important, so I took my time getting ready. I put on my make-up, deciding on a down-to-earth look, slipped into my one and the only pantsuit and was ready to show them that I was professional. I also tried to look as un-sexy as possible without being too obvious. Whatever their game was, it ended on the first night that I met them and I had to make that clear. There would be no flirting, no touching, no nothing. Just a professional relationship between me and my hotter than hell bosses.
I drove to the building that I had googled, found a parking spot as close to it as possible and gave myself a little pep-talk, before stepping out of the car.
I wasn't impressed by the building's modern look, but I was a bit taken aback when I saw that Woodhouse Inc. was located in the three top floors. Apparently, the twins were doing alright. I went to the top floor and approached the receptionist. When I told her my name, her face lit up in recognition.
"Mr. Faith, of course. We were waiting for you. I'm sorry I didn't recognize you right away," the girl said and smiled. I looked at her name-tag and grinned when I saw that she was also a Renee.
"No problem. I mean, how could you?" I shook her outstretched hand. "And call me Izzy, please."
She nodded, then pointed to the door behind her. "Mr. Woodhouse and Mr. Woodhouse are in there. They said that they will personally give you the tour and then you can come back to me and I'll make sure that your documents are ready by then."
That was a polite dismissal and without any further ado, I went to the door that separated me from my new bosses and stepped inside their office.
Only that wasn't their office yet. It looked like a waiting room, filled with a couch and a coffee table on the one side of the room, and a bookshelf and an open door to an empty office on the other side.
There was another door right in front of me, which had to lead to their office. Just as I got closer and put my hand on the handle, I heard some noises coming from the other side, but before my brain could catch on and before the understanding dawned upon me, I had already stepped inside.
There, right in front of me was a massive, sandalwood desk, but what caught my attention was the girl sitting on it, with her legs opened wide, her head thrown back. Her panties, bra, and dress were scattered around the room. And kneeling before her, head between her legs was one of the twins.
"Oh my God, I'm so sorry!" I yelped and closed my eyes. I stumbled back, reaching for the door handle, but before I could do anything, someone came into the room after me, put hands on my hips and pushed me forward, closing and locking the door.
Shocked, I opened my eyes, turned around and looked into the dark green eyes that belong to no other than Adrian. "No need to apologize. You're just in time, love," he smirked, taking off his tie.
I gulped. Yup. I was way over my head and the day had just begun.