Open Opportunities

Chapter IV

BRIA

It's been a month since the kiss and it's awkward, to say the least. I felt the whole fiasco was unprofessional, so I delivered a stinging slap to his face and hurriedly went home. Mr. Chestnut is overly hostile towards me now. I thought we were on a first-name basis, but when I called him Morris he made it clear he wanted to be called Mr. Chestnut and Mr. Chestnut ONLY.

On the bright side, Ariela has started school and she absolutely loves being in the first grade, it's all she talks about. I also have a New co-worker and he actually happens to be the man I went on a date with before we were so rudely interrupted. His name is Derek and he's a really great guy, but we decided to be friends. We just didn't see one other that way. We do flirt occasionally, but it never means anything.

I was currently doing Ariela's hair for school. Today she was dressing up for professional day. I'm glad I got this job, so I could update our wardrobes. I wasn't going crazy at all, I still shopped at the same stores, I just got more stylish items.

After I finished doing her hair in a french braid with a red bow at the end, I sent her to eat breakfast.

"Baby breakfast is on the table. I'm going to get dressed make sure you put on your apron so you don't get anything on your clothes."

"Okay, mommy." She said running into the kitchen.

I took out my outfit of a long-sleeved black dress that stopped a little past my knees, with a red blazer and a pair of black pumps. I took my straightened hair out of the scarf and combed it down. I've been a natural for two years now, and my hair reaches a little past my shoulder blades thanks to the vitamins I take. I added some matte red lipstick and smiled at my reflection before joining Ariela at the kitchen table.

"You look pretty mommy."

"And you look, beautiful baby." She smiled.

"How's school?" I said scoop some eggs into my mouth, being careful not to mess up my lipstick.

"Fun mommy! Ms. Claire said I'm a smart cookie and she gave me a gold star!" She beamed.

"Good job honey, how many do you have now?"

"Twenty-two."

"Oh wow, that's great Ella. Go get your backpack and lunch bag."

"Okay." She ran into her room and I cleaned in the meantime. I got my purse and keys to lock up the house and waited for her to come downstairs. When she did, I locked up then proceeded to take her to school. We made it to school and I walked her to the classroom.

"Gimme a kiss." She pecked my lips smiling.

"See you later baby I love you."

"I love you too mommy." I watched her run into class and I chuckled before I got into my car and sped off to work.

MORRIS 

Bria came into my office with my morning coffee and files in her hand looking sexy as ever. The kiss that happened a month ago is making it harder and harder to contain myself when she walks in with a dress that hugged all of her curves and made her ass sit up perfectly. I didn't realize I was daydreaming 'til she cleared her throat.

"Here's your coffee and the Gorgelli file. You have a meeting at twelve with James and Frank. Talia's dance recital is at five and your mother said to call her ASAP."

"Thanks, anything else?"

"Nope. Page me if you need me."

And just like that, she walked out. A few minutes later I saw her talking to a new worker here, Derek. They were getting a little too friendly for my liking. I decided to confront her after work since we were always the lasts ones to leave.

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The day went by fairly fast, and I was finally able to build the Gorgelli case. I walked out into the deserted hallways of the building, and into Bria's office.

"Bria." I spoke, getting her to acknowledge my presence. She huffed and turned towards me.

"Anything you need Mr. Chestnut?" She said emphasizing my name.

"Yes, I NEED you to stop flirting with my employees, this is a professional environment." I replied with base in my voice.

"Who Derek? Our personal relationships have nothing to do with our jobs. I believe we can flirt if and when we please." She retorted.

"Well it's MY company and I make the damn rules. I happen to have a strict no employee dating policy and it was in the handbook you were SUPPOSED to read."

"I did but I didn't think it was such a problem since YOU tried to come on to me."

She had a point, but I wasn't going to tell her that. By this time, I was standing over her and she was in my face. I decided to take the plunge. I placed my lips on to hers and kissed her long and slow. She didn't respond immediately, but when she did I took the opportunity to let my hands slide down to her ass. Her moans were music to my ears. I lifted her off the ground by her thighs and placed kisses down her neck.

"Tell me you don't want this," I said as I sucked on her neck, creating hickies.

"I do."