The Distance Between Us

Chapter Seven

Ayla's POV

'You are my assistant and only mine.'

I was stunned by the words Mr. Martinez said to me. He said them in a low seductive way. They kept repeating over and over in my mind. I was holding on to my hand that he gently touched and gripped after finishing his words. And the way he grabbed that strand of hair, like he was admiring it, and he had pushed it back behind my ear. I stood up right away from my chair and started walking to catch up to Mr. Martinez. He said and did all those things and walked out like it was no big deal to him. Why did he say and do all those things? Does he do this to all the women he comes into contact with? He does seem like he would be a womanizer but can you blame him? Look at him! He was like perfectly handcrafted by the Gods themselves. I finally caught up to Mr. Martinez. He was standing by his secretary's desk. I straightened myself and pushed away all my thoughts because I needed to get serious and focus. This is my very first meeting and I do not want to fail. Failure isn't an option for me.

As I approached Aspen and Mr. Martinez. I hear Aspen say, "Yes sir all the clients are in the conference room, waiting for your arrival." As he was about to turn he looked at me. I saw his dark beautiful green eyes eyeing me up and down. Call me crazy all you want but I swear I seen him lick his lips slowly. He suddenly turned and said, "Okay thank you, Mrs. Matthews. Ms. Sanchez shall we?" He stuck his arm out in front of him suggesting I go first. As I moved forward and glanced over at Aspen, she was grinning with wide eyes. She had mouthed to me, 'Wow! What was that?' she then proceeded to lick her lips like Mr. Martinez did.

Ah-ha so I wasn't crazy! It wasn't just my imagination. He did lick his lips as he was eyeing me. I wanted to giggle at the way Aspen was imitating Mr. Martinez, licking his lips. It was a sight to see but I didn't. I just shrugged at her signifying that I did not have a clue. I hope she doesn't misinterprets anything and starts gossiping that there is something going on with Mr. Martinez and I. I don't want to be viewed as the office's tramp that is just wanting to seduce her boss to get a promotion or something.

As I was walking towards the large conference room, I had not noticed that Mr. Martinez was walking right next to me. I thought he was behind me. I looked over up at him and caught him looking at me with a burning gaze in his eyes. What is this man's deal? Is he trying to make me nervous because if that's the case, he is doing a great job at it. I didn't know what to do, my nerves were all over the place. Without thinking, I suddenly just smiled and blurted out, "Mr. Martinez, what are you trying to do to me? Seduce me?" As the words came out of my mouth, we both stopped and stood in place. Still staring at each other. I slapped my hand over my mouth. I felt the color in my face drain.

Oh my gosh! No, no, no! I wasn't supposed to say that out loud. Those words were to stay in my head! I immediately got flushed and turned around. "Mr. Martinez! I am so sorry! I..I..was not supposed...to say that..out loud. I'm sincerely sorry. Please just forget that I said that. Let's get to this meeting. Shall we?" I tried to hurry past him to get to the door of the conference room, as I was reaching for the doorknob.

I suddenly got spun around and Mr. Martinez pushed me against the wall, blocking both of my sides with his strong muscular arms. I was so dazed that I didn't pay attention when his mouth went near my ear. His right hand went towards my exposed collarbone and was grazing his fingers over my skin. He then whispered, "And what if I am Ms. Sanchez. Will you do something about it? or are you going to stop me?" I couldn't speak because I was so shocked that he was so close to me. I felt like I couldn't breathe. I started to tremble and it wasn't due to fear. I was turned on! Curse my raging hormones. His face came in front of mine, very close. I could feel his lips hovering over mine. His eyes stared into mine with a deep burning lust. I need to do something before things get out of hand. I finally found the courage to speak and slightly push him away from me, "Mr. Martinez please. I am not that type of woman. I am in a serious relationship and even if I wasn't. I would not be that type of woman that throws themselves at a man especially their boss. I have some self respect for myself. And about my words I said a minute ago, it was a mistake like I said I wasn't supposed to say them out loud. I was just laughing and making a joke to myself. So I apologize for any misunderstandings or misinterpretations."

Mr. Martinez stood a few steps away from me just listening to what I was saying. He suddenly smiled and I mean, a real genuine smile, not a half witted smile. Wow he looks so dam good with his real smile. Wait! What am I saying? Seriously something is wrong with me! I need to go bang my head through a wall so I can knock some sense into myself. He straightened out his suit and his smile disappeared and he had a stoic look again. He came up to me and patted my head and said, "Okay Ms. Sanchez, whatever you say. Let's head inside now." He went towards the door and I stood there for a minute thinking what the hell did he mean by 'whatever I say.' I straightened myself out and followed him into the conference room.

As we walked in, Mr. Martinez introduces himself and I as his assistant. We proceeded to our seats once we sat down, I prepared myself to take notes. I was ready. I glanced around the room and everyone was looking at me. Why was everyone just staring. Is it because I am an assistant and I'm sitting down. I glanced towards the back of the room and I saw the clients assistants that were all standing up. I start to feel overwhelmed. Should I get up and stand where all the assistants are. I was about to stand up and join the other assistants when I felt a heavy hand on my thigh. I looked over and Mr. Martinez had his hand on me holding me down. He was talking to one of the clients once he was done he looked over at me and whispered, "There is no need for you to stand up. I told you already that my assistants do not stand, they sit right next to me. Let everyone stare maybe they will learn to be decent human beings and not think everyone that works for them is lower than them."

How did he know what I was thinking. That's kinda creepy but considerate. I love what he said he does seem to care about his company and employees. More so than these other older CEOs. They just care about wealth and power. I looked at him and nodded with a smile. He suddenly turned away from me. What was that about?

Finally Mr. Martinez's advisor came in and we proceeded with the meeting. Mr. Martinez stood up first and gave his presentation. Introducing what his company, KM Industries Inc., offers. Which was amazing to hear all the things his company offers.