CHAPTER FIVE - Slap on the face
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Ashiya
Damon stood up and kissed my forehead. My breath hitched. That wispy kiss was far from the sizzling kiss we shared when we made love an hour ago. I had to look down as my heart fluttered. I felt like I was a teenager and my crush wanted us to be chummy in public. I could feel my face heating up because I wasn’t used to him being affectionate in front of other people, even if it was his friend.
This guy was really unexpected. A while ago, they had an argument about our uncertain future together. Now, he was acting like I was the most important thing to him.
"Are you sure you are sending me to check on their project?" I wanted to confirm in front of Kalisha. "Virgo is more familiar with the project. He could give them better insights."
Virgo was Damon's third personal assistant who runs the office when the boss is not around. Even the directors and shareholders gave mad respect to him. He could easily work well with Kalisha and there won't be any conflicts at all.
I was afraid that if I would make any comment or recommendations, it would fall on deaf ears because Kalisha didn't believe that I had the authority whatsoever. Working at Astra Construction and Design for six years didn't have any weight because I was believed to be my ex-boss’ mistress. I had to work harder to prove my worth on Savas Builders.
Being Damon's lover made things worse. No matter how much I work hard, I amount to nothing and they charge it to me being good in bed. Having my little accomplishment slapped on Kalisha's face was quite satisfying, even if I was never a mean person.
"I want a fresh perspective. After all, you were the one who suggested that indoor lake with floating *casino," Damon interjected with a sly smile.
"Aren't you the one who thought about it?" Kalisha asked in disbelief, her eyes were bulging. I thought they might fall from their sockets. The accomplishment she was proud of was actually my idea and it was like a slap on this proud woman's face.
I shook my head and held my hands up. "I didn't really suggest it. It was just some silly idea I had. Damon developed it."
It was just one of those post-coital conversations we had. We didn't talk about our feelings that much. That was taboo for a relationship that was not based on love and tender affections, according to my friend Anya. I kept that in mind.
However, I enjoyed listening to Damon talk about his vision and dreams. Damon's head was always filled with ideas about work and his plans for the company and its workers. I admired him for being hardworking and for his brilliant mind. I guess I liked him first for his impressive brain and how he wanted to give more livelihood to people. I was more inspired to work for him and I am glad to learn more from this ambitious man.
I doubt it if he had this kind of discussion with the women he went to bed with. He trusted me with his ideas and I was flattered. I was motivated to think of good ideas. He questioned them and we would argue about them if he didn't like them. But at the end of the day, he would still use the idea and I didn't expect him to give me the credit or tell anyone about it.
"You are too humble, Ashiya. You contributed a lot to the proposed design without other people knowing." He kissed the tip of my nose. "Just discuss it with me when you get home. I will prepare something nice for dinner."
I bowed my head, trying to hide the redness of my face as the heat started to creep from the neck up. The last time he said he would prepare something for dinner, he welcomed me to his penthouse condo wearing only an apron and nothing underneath. He pulled me on his lap then fed me himself while all the while, his huge er*ction was poking on my butt. It was an hour of sensual teasing. I nibbled my food while to took the time to nibble my ear, my neck, and my n*pples. Later on, he feasted on my p**sy and I forgot to eat at all.
I made a hrmmph-ing sound to clear my thoughts. I caught a naughty flash in his eyes because he must be remembering that exact scene and was planning a repeat performance. I wanted to smack his face for being shameless and cruel. Damon knew how easily my face turns red whenever he discuss or insinuate anything sensual. He was never like this in front of other people. He just wanted to show me off and show his affections towards me to a few people who were close to him. Still, it didn’t make me comfortable.
I tried my best to school my face and talked to him in a serious tone. "I can't just leave my post, Sir. I have a lot of tasks to do. The clients were expecting me to call them."
I was hoping that he would change his mind and let Virgo attend the presentation himself. I could feel Kalisha's dagger stare at my back, knowing she won't let this double whammy pass. Damon would take me to Paris and I got the credit to some major idea in a huge project that Kalisha was thrilled about, which was a combo punch to her pride.
"I will tell Virgo to handle your tasks as soon as he arrives." Damon looked past my shoulder and smiled at Kalisha. "Just give Ashiya time to prepare. She needs to turn over some tasks to Virgo then she’s all yours.”
“Of course, boss. I will just see her in my office and tell my team to prepare for the presentation." Kalisha forced a smile before leaving. The air was suddenly clear and I could breathe better.
It was the reason why I didn't want to be involved in office romance in the first place. It was nasty and complicated. But here I am. I couldn't end my relationship with Damon. I tried so hard to go back to being just his executive assistant but he knew how to make me pliant and lose my mind.
We had this immense chemistry even at first sight. I tried to shake off my feelings but the attraction was too much to ignore. I just told myself that I would enjoy his company as long as we still wanted each other.
"You have to go back home and sleep.” I touched his forehead to soothe the crease there. “And I must also start working. It is almost nine o’clock.” And my colleagues are starting to clock in. I don’t want to get caught being too close to Damon. A display of affection in front of Kalisha was enough for me.
He pulled me in a hug and settled his chin on my shoulder. “Not yet. You still have five minutes before you start working.”
“But…”
“I just want to hug you a bit. I miss you,” he whispered to my ear and I was too weak to push him away. I couldn’t resist him when he was clingy like this.
“I miss you, too,” I whispered back and smiled.
I think I need that hug more than him. A while ago, I felt we were oceans apart. I needed this closeness between us. I needed to erase my fears that he would drop me anytime. That a future with him would be uncertain when the time comes.
I was not ready to let him go. Not just yet.
He didn’t move or speak for a few moments. I was afraid he already slept. I tapped his back. “Damon…”
“Hmmm…”
“Take a rest and don’t open your phone or your laptop. Turn off the wifi. Don’t work,” I instructed while caressing his shoulder.
“Yes, mom.”
I pouted but it turned into a smile in the end. I liked the sound of it. Mom.
I hope to be a mom someday and Damon would be the father of that child. And by that time, I was hoping he would change his mind.
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