DANGEROUS AFFAIR

Can I?

Anabel and Zoey started working on the idea immediately. A meeting with the board was called and the idea was tabled. The board consists of eight people, Anabel and Zoey inclusive. The other six are employees, the board has been in existence for a while, years probably, but they were not active. It was formed so that the members could put heads together and make decisions that are in the best interest of the company but they never did, Anabel was the one making all the decisions until when she decided to follow her husband's idea. That was two weeks ago. The board members were once again announced and given full authority. This was their first task as board members.

Anabel didn't not take credit for the idea, of course, it was not hers. She make sure Zoey took full credit and accolades. Zoey was also tasked with briefing the board members. After much deliberation, which included a few opposing, calculations, the idea was put to a vote which ended in a six to two result, six with and two against. The idea was accepted. Plans were then made on how to see it through, a contract between the two companies was the first step to be taken. Anabel was to meet with Donald and discuss the contract.

The meeting was dismissed shortly after while Anabel and Zoey proceeded with the plan. Zoey contacted Donald about scheduling a meeting with him. She was hoping Donald would see the urgency and agree to meet in a month or weeks but to her surprise, Donald informed her he was free and could even meet the same day. Zoey was amazed, she quickly rushed to notify her boss but Anabel didn't feel the same way.

"Don't you think it's odd? Who agrees to a meeting that fasts?" Anabel replied not impressed with Donald's response. As she looked at Zoey who quickly took a seat, she knew she was in for a long persuasion talk. She then left what she was doing and picked up her slice of cake which had been sent from the kitchen. The cake was one of the intern's projects, a genoise sponge cake after the presentation, it was shared and sent to the employees. Before taking a bite, Anabel offered some to Zoey who politely declined. She had devoured hers the moment she received it. Although, Zoey craved more of the moist, tender, and tasty cake, convincing Anabel seemed more important.

"Someone who knows your worth and values you. He knows what your presence did to his show so you can't blame him if he doesn't want to waste time in securing another business opportunity with you" Zoey said convincingly.

"Are you not the one that always says 'if it is too good to be true, then it's probably not" Anabel argued, biting slowly into the game as she savored it.

"This is the right amount of good. And besides, you said it yourself, 'probably not definitely' so please do not deny yourself this huge opportunity just because of a flimsy excuse" Zoey persuaded further.

"Alright then. Did he give a time?" Anabel finally gave in as she took the last piece of cake on her platter

"No, he said it's up to you. He will be at the office all day so anytime is fine" Zoey answered.

"Okay good, what about my schedule for the day? When am I free?" Anabel inquired as she opened the pack of juice that Terry had given her when she was leaving in the morning. She downed the content and then dabbed her lips with her towel. All this while, Zoey was busy typing something on Anabel's laptop.

"I've cleared your afternoon," Zoey replied when she saw Anabel was through.

"And no important meeting" Anabel asked again. She didn't want to miss any vital meeting but most especially, she wanted a reason to get out of from meeting Donald.

"None that matters. I can handle them in your absence." Zoey assured her, she was finally done with the typing, she then turned the screen back to Anabel as she was sitting opposite her.

"This afternoon it is then" Anabel exclaimed when she realized there was no way out. Zory made sure of it.

"Yay!!!" Zoey exclaimed, throwing her hands up into the air.

Later that afternoon, Anabel went to Donald's office. On her way, Anabel couldn't help but ponder over what she was likely getting into. Zoey saw an opportunity, one that would benefit the company. But, Anabel saw an impending situation that may likely not end well or in her favor. Judging from her time with Donald the other day, she doubted if the contract was worth it especially when Donald wasted no time in agreeing to meet. 'Could it be a confirmation to her dilemma?' Anabel thought to herself as she sighed, she was not sure if it was a relief or worry.

She knows what the partnership would mean to her business, all things being equal. But a part of her still was not sure.

"Hello," Anabel said as she knocked lightly on Donald's door.

"Come in please" Donald replied from inside as he hurriedly towards the door but Anabel had entered before he got there.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Stone" Anabel greeted politely extending his hands to Donald who did the same.

"Oh, Anabel. You know there is no need to be polite. Like I said the other day, Donald is fine, really." Donald urged her.

"Yes, I know you did but I insist" Anabel replied, declining his offer.

"Okay then. Please have your seat" Donald said, pointing to a blue two-seater recliner chair. Anabel took her seat while Donald sat across from her.

"Thank you. Thanks for meeting me on such short notice. I have a business proposal that would benefit us both and I would like if we can work together to make it a success" Anabel revealed, wasting no time.

"Straight to business. I love that. I love the last part the most. Yes, I would love to work together with you" Donald replied, much to Anabel's surprise.

"You haven't even heard the idea yet..." Anabel complained.

"Does it matter?" Donald asked, smiling — oh, that cute, infectious smile...

"What?" Anabel exclaimed, not sure she heard him right.

"I mean you are a good business person, you have a successful restaurant and a great show with a huge following. Any business idea you are proposing would surely be a great one and that's why I didn't ask about the idea first. I already know it's a great one." Donald clarified.

"Thanks. But I'd still like to fill you in about the proposal" Anabel insisted

"By all means, please do. I'm with you" Donald replied, giving her the go-ahead.

"Alright then. Have this" Anabel said, handing a file to him.

"Well detailed" Donald retorted, while he flipped over the pages.

All through Anabel's explanation, Donald's focus was on her. Anabel believed he was impressed with the proposal and so, she didn't want to embarrass herself by asking why he was so focused on her. Where else was he supposed to look? The roof? The wall? However, she wasn't comfortable with gazing at him the whole time so, at times, she would look away for some seconds.

When she was through with the briefing, Donald made his intention known. He liked the idea and was ready to go ahead with the partnership.

"I'd be leaving these files with you so you can go over them and sign" Anabel concluded.

"Why leave them? There's no reason to delay any further. The proposal is good and profiting so what else?" Donald asked

"Are you sure? I think..." Anabel inquired further.

"I'd love for nothing more. You have already done justice to detail. Let's go ahead with the signing" Donald exclaimed.

"Alright then."

Five minutes later, and a new partnership had been formed. Anabel was relieved more than ever, she had been nervous she would make a mistake and ruin it all but she didn't. She leaped for joy as she held the contract in her hands. She packed her things and was about to leave when Donald stopped him. He insisted they celebrated with some wine before she leaves. Anabel was reluctant at first but she later gave in as Donald wouldn't take no for an answer. Besides, she has been able to manage the meeting well, she saw no harm in staying a few more minutes. They would definitely be seeing more of each other anyways.

"To a new partnership," Donald said as he made a toast. He tried to clank his glass with Anabel's but they were too far from each other. Anabel signaled it was the cheer was okay from the distance but Donald was adamant, he switched sides and sat beside her. Anabel tried to move, but she couldn't, it felt as if her body was tied down by invisible threads.

Donald downed his wine and served another glass, he offered to refill Anabel's too but she declined. Anabel watched as the wine made its way down his throat and she felt something in her, Donald saw this and advanced towards her. Anabel didn't resist so he slowly kissed her, it was then that Anabel came back to her senses. She quickly got up and made for the door, Donald didn't persuade her further. Instead, he got up and waved her goodbye, Anabel was surprised and taken aback, she had thought Donald would try to stop her. She waved back and left.

Ten seconds later, the door strung open, it was Anabel, Donald was still standing facing the door just like she left him, it was as if he knew she would be back. Anabel dropped her bag, and pounce on him. They couldn't get enough of each other as they kissed carelessly and roughly, with a piece of their clothing going off one after the other as they went on and on. Suddenly, Donald stopped and moved to the door, Anabel wondered what happened, did she do anything wrong? Donald saw her look and smiled, Anabel relaxed a bit when he saw him lock the door.

"Can I?" Donald whispered, Anabel, nodded in agreement. He then gently unhooked her bra, Anabel stood there with her breasts solid hard pointed at Donald, who ran wild from the beautiful image before him. Anabel could see his hard-on bulging from inside his pants. Donald then dipped his face in her chest, he wanted to get as much of her breasts as he could into his mouth...